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Abdul-Chani, Monical; Moreno, Christopher P; Reeder, Julia A; Zuckerman, Katherine; Lindly, Olivia Perceived community disability stigma in multicultural, low-income populations: Measure development and validation Journal Article Research in Developmental Disabilities, 115 , 2021. @article{Abdul-Chani2021, title = {Perceived community disability stigma in multicultural, low-income populations: Measure development and validation}, author = {Monical Abdul-Chani and Christopher P Moreno and Julia A Reeder and Katherine Zuckerman and Olivia Lindly}, url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2021.103997}, doi = {10.1016/j.ridd.2021.103997}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-05-29}, journal = {Research in Developmental Disabilities}, volume = {115}, abstract = {Stigma and knowledge about disabilities differ across groups, impacting care. No validated measures of perceived community disability stigma exist for families in multicultural communities, at risk for disparities.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Stigma and knowledge about disabilities differ across groups, impacting care. No validated measures of perceived community disability stigma exist for families in multicultural communities, at risk for disparities. |
Evenson, Kelly R; Brown, David R; Pearce, Emily; Camplain, Ricky; Jernigan, Jan; Epping, Jacqueline; Shepard, Dennis M; Dorn, Joan M Evaluation of the Physical Activity and Public Health Course for Practitioners Journal Article Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 87 (2), pp. 207-213, 2016. @article{Evenson2016, title = {Evaluation of the Physical Activity and Public Health Course for Practitioners}, author = {Kelly R Evenson and David R Brown and Emily Pearce and Ricky Camplain and Jan Jernigan and Jacqueline Epping and Dennis M Shepard and Joan M Dorn}, url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4946847/}, doi = {10.1080/02701367.2016.1146942}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-06-01}, journal = {Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport}, volume = {87}, number = {2}, pages = {207-213}, abstract = {From 1996 to 2013, a 6-day Physical Activity and Public Health Course for Practitioners has been offered yearly in the United States. An evaluation was conducted to assess the impact of the course on building public health capacity for physical activity and on shaping the physical activity and public health careers of fellows since taking the courses. METHOD: An evaluation quantified time that fellows spent in different course offerings and surveyed fellows. RESULTS: From 1996 to 2012, 410 fellows attended the course, and in 2013, 186 participated in the Web-based survey (56% response rate). The number of fellows attending the course ranged from 15 to 33 yearly. From 1996 to 2012, the course averaged 38 hr of instructional time that included topics on interventions and environment/policy work to increase physical activity, program evaluation, public health research, and health disparities. The course included consultations, collaborative work, and field-based experiences. Fellows who participated in the survey agreed that the course had a positive impact on the physical activity research or practice work they did (98%), met their expectations (96%), helped them with research/practice collaborations with other physical activity professionals (96%), assisted them in conducting higher-quality interventions/programs (95%), helped increase their professional networking in the field (93%), and had a positive impact on other work they did (91%). Following the course, 66% and 56% had further contact with faculty and other fellows, respectively. CONCLUSION: The Physical Activity and Public Health Course for Practitioners made important contributions toward building the capacity of physical activity and public health practitioners.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } From 1996 to 2013, a 6-day Physical Activity and Public Health Course for Practitioners has been offered yearly in the United States. An evaluation was conducted to assess the impact of the course on building public health capacity for physical activity and on shaping the physical activity and public health careers of fellows since taking the courses. METHOD: An evaluation quantified time that fellows spent in different course offerings and surveyed fellows. RESULTS: From 1996 to 2012, 410 fellows attended the course, and in 2013, 186 participated in the Web-based survey (56% response rate). The number of fellows attending the course ranged from 15 to 33 yearly. From 1996 to 2012, the course averaged 38 hr of instructional time that included topics on interventions and environment/policy work to increase physical activity, program evaluation, public health research, and health disparities. The course included consultations, collaborative work, and field-based experiences. Fellows who participated in the survey agreed that the course had a positive impact on the physical activity research or practice work they did (98%), met their expectations (96%), helped them with research/practice collaborations with other physical activity professionals (96%), assisted them in conducting higher-quality interventions/programs (95%), helped increase their professional networking in the field (93%), and had a positive impact on other work they did (91%). Following the course, 66% and 56% had further contact with faculty and other fellows, respectively. CONCLUSION: The Physical Activity and Public Health Course for Practitioners made important contributions toward building the capacity of physical activity and public health practitioners. |
Sanderson, Priscilla R; Weinstein, Neil; Teufel-Shone, Nicolette; Martínez, María Elena Assessing colorectal cancer screening knowledge at tribal fairs Journal Article Preventing Chronic Disease, 8 (1), pp. 1-10, 2011. @article{Sanderson2011, title = {Assessing colorectal cancer screening knowledge at tribal fairs}, author = {Priscilla R Sanderson and Neil Weinstein and Nicolette Teufel-Shone and María Elena Martínez}, url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21159228}, year = {2011}, date = {2011-01-01}, journal = {Preventing Chronic Disease}, volume = {8}, number = {1}, pages = {1-10}, abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Increasing public awareness and knowledge about the need for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among American Indians is key to reducing health disparities. The objective of this study was to assess Navajo adults' knowledge of CRC risk factors and prevention, CRC screening, and self-reported experience with CRC screening. METHODS: We collected data generated by a self-administered survey given to Navajo adults, most of whom lived on the reservation. Data were collected at 2 annual tribal fairs in 2006. Fair attendees who visited an exhibit booth completed a CRC knowledge survey. The study design was nonrandomized. RESULTS: Of the 285 Navajo adults who participated, most were bilingual (74%) and female (80%). Of the respondents aged 50 years or older, 77% had heard of CRC screening and 28% reported being screened for colon or colorectal cancer. Knowledge was high (mean, 5.78 [standard deviation (SD), 1.28]) (8.0 was the highest possible knowledge score). Respondents with little or no formal schooling had lower scores (mean, 5.4), indicating less knowledge of CRC and associated screening tests than did those with more education (mean, 6.0). CONCLUSION: Among a sample of Navajo adults aged 50 years or older, participants with more education were more likely to be knowledgeable about CRC and to have received screening. This survey, led by a Navajo investigator with Navajo surveyors, revealed a high awareness of CRC and screening, but overall CRC screening was low. CRC education for Navajo adults who have little or no formal schooling should be improved.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } INTRODUCTION: Increasing public awareness and knowledge about the need for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among American Indians is key to reducing health disparities. The objective of this study was to assess Navajo adults' knowledge of CRC risk factors and prevention, CRC screening, and self-reported experience with CRC screening. METHODS: We collected data generated by a self-administered survey given to Navajo adults, most of whom lived on the reservation. Data were collected at 2 annual tribal fairs in 2006. Fair attendees who visited an exhibit booth completed a CRC knowledge survey. The study design was nonrandomized. RESULTS: Of the 285 Navajo adults who participated, most were bilingual (74%) and female (80%). Of the respondents aged 50 years or older, 77% had heard of CRC screening and 28% reported being screened for colon or colorectal cancer. Knowledge was high (mean, 5.78 [standard deviation (SD), 1.28]) (8.0 was the highest possible knowledge score). Respondents with little or no formal schooling had lower scores (mean, 5.4), indicating less knowledge of CRC and associated screening tests than did those with more education (mean, 6.0). CONCLUSION: Among a sample of Navajo adults aged 50 years or older, participants with more education were more likely to be knowledgeable about CRC and to have received screening. This survey, led by a Navajo investigator with Navajo surveyors, revealed a high awareness of CRC and screening, but overall CRC screening was low. CRC education for Navajo adults who have little or no formal schooling should be improved. |
Daley, Ellen M; Buhi, Eric R; Baldwin, Julie A; Lee, Ji-Hyun; Vadaparampil, Susan; Abrahamsen, Martha; Vamos, Cheryl A; Kolar, Stephanie; Chandler, Rasheeta; Anstey, Erica Hesch; Giuliano, Anna Men's responses to HPV test results: development of a theory-based survey Journal Article American journal of Health Behavior, 33 (6), pp. 728-744, 2009. @article{Daley2009, title = {Men's responses to HPV test results: development of a theory-based survey}, author = {Ellen M Daley and Eric R Buhi and Julie A Baldwin and Ji-Hyun Lee and Susan Vadaparampil and Martha Abrahamsen and Cheryl A Vamos and Stephanie Kolar and Rasheeta Chandler and Erica Hesch Anstey and Anna Giuliano}, url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19320621}, year = {2009}, date = {2009-12-01}, journal = {American journal of Health Behavior}, volume = {33}, number = {6}, pages = {728-744}, abstract = {OBJECTIVE: To develop and perform psychometric testing on an instrument designed to assess cognitive/emotional responses among men receiving HPV testing. METHODS: Men enrolled in an HPV natural history study (N = 139) completed a computer-assisted survey instrument based on Leventhal's parallel processing/common-sense model. Data were analyzed using SPSS and Mplus. RESULTS: Reliability analyses resulted in Cronbach alpha of 0.72 (knowledge), 0.86 (perceived threat), 0.83 (self-efficacy), and 0.55 (response efficacy). A revised measurement model exhibited evidence of construct validity, as indicated by acceptable model fit statistics. CONCLUSION: To our knowledge, this is the only validated instrument assessing men's reactions to an HPV test result.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } OBJECTIVE: To develop and perform psychometric testing on an instrument designed to assess cognitive/emotional responses among men receiving HPV testing. METHODS: Men enrolled in an HPV natural history study (N = 139) completed a computer-assisted survey instrument based on Leventhal's parallel processing/common-sense model. Data were analyzed using SPSS and Mplus. RESULTS: Reliability analyses resulted in Cronbach alpha of 0.72 (knowledge), 0.86 (perceived threat), 0.83 (self-efficacy), and 0.55 (response efficacy). A revised measurement model exhibited evidence of construct validity, as indicated by acceptable model fit statistics. CONCLUSION: To our knowledge, this is the only validated instrument assessing men's reactions to an HPV test result. |
2021 |
Abdul-Chani, Monical; Moreno, Christopher P; Reeder, Julia A; Zuckerman, Katherine; Lindly, Olivia Perceived community disability stigma in multicultural, low-income populations: Measure development and validation Journal Article Research in Developmental Disabilities, 115 , 2021. @article{Abdul-Chani2021, title = {Perceived community disability stigma in multicultural, low-income populations: Measure development and validation}, author = {Monical Abdul-Chani and Christopher P Moreno and Julia A Reeder and Katherine Zuckerman and Olivia Lindly}, url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2021.103997}, doi = {10.1016/j.ridd.2021.103997}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-05-29}, journal = {Research in Developmental Disabilities}, volume = {115}, abstract = {Stigma and knowledge about disabilities differ across groups, impacting care. No validated measures of perceived community disability stigma exist for families in multicultural communities, at risk for disparities.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Stigma and knowledge about disabilities differ across groups, impacting care. No validated measures of perceived community disability stigma exist for families in multicultural communities, at risk for disparities. |
2016 |
Evenson, Kelly R; Brown, David R; Pearce, Emily; Camplain, Ricky; Jernigan, Jan; Epping, Jacqueline; Shepard, Dennis M; Dorn, Joan M Evaluation of the Physical Activity and Public Health Course for Practitioners Journal Article Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 87 (2), pp. 207-213, 2016. @article{Evenson2016, title = {Evaluation of the Physical Activity and Public Health Course for Practitioners}, author = {Kelly R Evenson and David R Brown and Emily Pearce and Ricky Camplain and Jan Jernigan and Jacqueline Epping and Dennis M Shepard and Joan M Dorn}, url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4946847/}, doi = {10.1080/02701367.2016.1146942}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-06-01}, journal = {Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport}, volume = {87}, number = {2}, pages = {207-213}, abstract = {From 1996 to 2013, a 6-day Physical Activity and Public Health Course for Practitioners has been offered yearly in the United States. An evaluation was conducted to assess the impact of the course on building public health capacity for physical activity and on shaping the physical activity and public health careers of fellows since taking the courses. METHOD: An evaluation quantified time that fellows spent in different course offerings and surveyed fellows. RESULTS: From 1996 to 2012, 410 fellows attended the course, and in 2013, 186 participated in the Web-based survey (56% response rate). The number of fellows attending the course ranged from 15 to 33 yearly. From 1996 to 2012, the course averaged 38 hr of instructional time that included topics on interventions and environment/policy work to increase physical activity, program evaluation, public health research, and health disparities. The course included consultations, collaborative work, and field-based experiences. Fellows who participated in the survey agreed that the course had a positive impact on the physical activity research or practice work they did (98%), met their expectations (96%), helped them with research/practice collaborations with other physical activity professionals (96%), assisted them in conducting higher-quality interventions/programs (95%), helped increase their professional networking in the field (93%), and had a positive impact on other work they did (91%). Following the course, 66% and 56% had further contact with faculty and other fellows, respectively. CONCLUSION: The Physical Activity and Public Health Course for Practitioners made important contributions toward building the capacity of physical activity and public health practitioners.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } From 1996 to 2013, a 6-day Physical Activity and Public Health Course for Practitioners has been offered yearly in the United States. An evaluation was conducted to assess the impact of the course on building public health capacity for physical activity and on shaping the physical activity and public health careers of fellows since taking the courses. METHOD: An evaluation quantified time that fellows spent in different course offerings and surveyed fellows. RESULTS: From 1996 to 2012, 410 fellows attended the course, and in 2013, 186 participated in the Web-based survey (56% response rate). The number of fellows attending the course ranged from 15 to 33 yearly. From 1996 to 2012, the course averaged 38 hr of instructional time that included topics on interventions and environment/policy work to increase physical activity, program evaluation, public health research, and health disparities. The course included consultations, collaborative work, and field-based experiences. Fellows who participated in the survey agreed that the course had a positive impact on the physical activity research or practice work they did (98%), met their expectations (96%), helped them with research/practice collaborations with other physical activity professionals (96%), assisted them in conducting higher-quality interventions/programs (95%), helped increase their professional networking in the field (93%), and had a positive impact on other work they did (91%). Following the course, 66% and 56% had further contact with faculty and other fellows, respectively. CONCLUSION: The Physical Activity and Public Health Course for Practitioners made important contributions toward building the capacity of physical activity and public health practitioners. |
2011 |
Sanderson, Priscilla R; Weinstein, Neil; Teufel-Shone, Nicolette; Martínez, María Elena Assessing colorectal cancer screening knowledge at tribal fairs Journal Article Preventing Chronic Disease, 8 (1), pp. 1-10, 2011. @article{Sanderson2011, title = {Assessing colorectal cancer screening knowledge at tribal fairs}, author = {Priscilla R Sanderson and Neil Weinstein and Nicolette Teufel-Shone and María Elena Martínez}, url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21159228}, year = {2011}, date = {2011-01-01}, journal = {Preventing Chronic Disease}, volume = {8}, number = {1}, pages = {1-10}, abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Increasing public awareness and knowledge about the need for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among American Indians is key to reducing health disparities. The objective of this study was to assess Navajo adults' knowledge of CRC risk factors and prevention, CRC screening, and self-reported experience with CRC screening. METHODS: We collected data generated by a self-administered survey given to Navajo adults, most of whom lived on the reservation. Data were collected at 2 annual tribal fairs in 2006. Fair attendees who visited an exhibit booth completed a CRC knowledge survey. The study design was nonrandomized. RESULTS: Of the 285 Navajo adults who participated, most were bilingual (74%) and female (80%). Of the respondents aged 50 years or older, 77% had heard of CRC screening and 28% reported being screened for colon or colorectal cancer. Knowledge was high (mean, 5.78 [standard deviation (SD), 1.28]) (8.0 was the highest possible knowledge score). Respondents with little or no formal schooling had lower scores (mean, 5.4), indicating less knowledge of CRC and associated screening tests than did those with more education (mean, 6.0). CONCLUSION: Among a sample of Navajo adults aged 50 years or older, participants with more education were more likely to be knowledgeable about CRC and to have received screening. This survey, led by a Navajo investigator with Navajo surveyors, revealed a high awareness of CRC and screening, but overall CRC screening was low. CRC education for Navajo adults who have little or no formal schooling should be improved.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } INTRODUCTION: Increasing public awareness and knowledge about the need for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among American Indians is key to reducing health disparities. The objective of this study was to assess Navajo adults' knowledge of CRC risk factors and prevention, CRC screening, and self-reported experience with CRC screening. METHODS: We collected data generated by a self-administered survey given to Navajo adults, most of whom lived on the reservation. Data were collected at 2 annual tribal fairs in 2006. Fair attendees who visited an exhibit booth completed a CRC knowledge survey. The study design was nonrandomized. RESULTS: Of the 285 Navajo adults who participated, most were bilingual (74%) and female (80%). Of the respondents aged 50 years or older, 77% had heard of CRC screening and 28% reported being screened for colon or colorectal cancer. Knowledge was high (mean, 5.78 [standard deviation (SD), 1.28]) (8.0 was the highest possible knowledge score). Respondents with little or no formal schooling had lower scores (mean, 5.4), indicating less knowledge of CRC and associated screening tests than did those with more education (mean, 6.0). CONCLUSION: Among a sample of Navajo adults aged 50 years or older, participants with more education were more likely to be knowledgeable about CRC and to have received screening. This survey, led by a Navajo investigator with Navajo surveyors, revealed a high awareness of CRC and screening, but overall CRC screening was low. CRC education for Navajo adults who have little or no formal schooling should be improved. |
2009 |
Daley, Ellen M; Buhi, Eric R; Baldwin, Julie A; Lee, Ji-Hyun; Vadaparampil, Susan; Abrahamsen, Martha; Vamos, Cheryl A; Kolar, Stephanie; Chandler, Rasheeta; Anstey, Erica Hesch; Giuliano, Anna Men's responses to HPV test results: development of a theory-based survey Journal Article American journal of Health Behavior, 33 (6), pp. 728-744, 2009. @article{Daley2009, title = {Men's responses to HPV test results: development of a theory-based survey}, author = {Ellen M Daley and Eric R Buhi and Julie A Baldwin and Ji-Hyun Lee and Susan Vadaparampil and Martha Abrahamsen and Cheryl A Vamos and Stephanie Kolar and Rasheeta Chandler and Erica Hesch Anstey and Anna Giuliano}, url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19320621}, year = {2009}, date = {2009-12-01}, journal = {American journal of Health Behavior}, volume = {33}, number = {6}, pages = {728-744}, abstract = {OBJECTIVE: To develop and perform psychometric testing on an instrument designed to assess cognitive/emotional responses among men receiving HPV testing. METHODS: Men enrolled in an HPV natural history study (N = 139) completed a computer-assisted survey instrument based on Leventhal's parallel processing/common-sense model. Data were analyzed using SPSS and Mplus. RESULTS: Reliability analyses resulted in Cronbach alpha of 0.72 (knowledge), 0.86 (perceived threat), 0.83 (self-efficacy), and 0.55 (response efficacy). A revised measurement model exhibited evidence of construct validity, as indicated by acceptable model fit statistics. CONCLUSION: To our knowledge, this is the only validated instrument assessing men's reactions to an HPV test result.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } OBJECTIVE: To develop and perform psychometric testing on an instrument designed to assess cognitive/emotional responses among men receiving HPV testing. METHODS: Men enrolled in an HPV natural history study (N = 139) completed a computer-assisted survey instrument based on Leventhal's parallel processing/common-sense model. Data were analyzed using SPSS and Mplus. RESULTS: Reliability analyses resulted in Cronbach alpha of 0.72 (knowledge), 0.86 (perceived threat), 0.83 (self-efficacy), and 0.55 (response efficacy). A revised measurement model exhibited evidence of construct validity, as indicated by acceptable model fit statistics. CONCLUSION: To our knowledge, this is the only validated instrument assessing men's reactions to an HPV test result. |