Search Results - "FITZGIBBON, Marian L"
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Behavior Matters
Published in American journal of preventive medicine (01-05-2011)“…Abstract Behavior has a broad and central role in health. Behavioral interventions can be effectively used to prevent disease, improve management of existing…”
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Two-year follow-up results for Hip-Hop to Health Jr.: A randomized controlled trial for overweight prevention in preschool minority children
Published in The Journal of pediatrics (01-05-2005)“…To assess the impact of a culturally proficient dietary/physical activity intervention on changes in body mass index (BMI) (kg/m 2). Randomized controlled…”
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Weight Loss Maintenance in African American Women: A Systematic Review of the Behavioral Lifestyle Intervention Literature
Published in Journal of Obesity (01-01-2013)“…We performed a systematic review of the behavioral lifestyle intervention trials conducted in the United States published between 1990 and 2011 that included a…”
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Comparative Effectiveness Trial of an Obesity Prevention Intervention in EFNEP and SNAP-ED: Primary Outcomes
Published in Nutrients (05-05-2019)“…There is a need to disseminate evidence-based childhood obesity prevention interventions on a broader scale to reduce obesity-related disparities among…”
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The 18-Month Impact of Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Food Package Revisions on Diets of Recipient Families
Published in American journal of preventive medicine (01-06-2014)“…Background Beginning in 2009, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) revised its food packages and provided more…”
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The SHARED Project: A Novel Approach to Engaging African American Men to Address Lung Cancer Disparities
Published in American journal of men's health (01-09-2020)“…Black men are disproportionately impacted by lung cancer morbidity and mortality. Low-dose helical computed tomography (LDCT) lung cancer screening has…”
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Use of spirometry in the diagnosis of COPD: a qualitative study in primary care
Published in Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (01-08-2013)“…Guidelines that recommend spirometry to confirm airflow obstruction among patients with suspected COPD are not routinely followed. We conducted a qualitative…”
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Impact of the Revised Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Food Package Policy on Fruit and Vegetable Prices
Published in Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (01-02-2014)“…Abstract Obesity is generally inversely related to income among women in the United States. Less access to healthy foods is one way lower income can influence…”
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Colorectal Cancer Screening Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs Among Veterans: Does Literacy Make a Difference?
Published in Journal of clinical oncology (01-07-2004)“…To evaluate whether lower literacy is associated with poorer knowledge and more negative attitudes and beliefs toward colorectal cancer screening among…”
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Health Care Provider-Directed Intervention to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Veterans: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Published in Journal of clinical oncology (01-03-2005)“…Colorectal cancer screening is the most underused cancer screening tool in the United States. The purpose of this study was to test whether a health care…”
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The Relationship Between Body Image Discrepancy and Body Mass Index Across Ethnic Groups
Published in Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) (01-11-2000)“…Objective: This study sought to examine at what body mass index (BMI) body image discrepancy (BD) was reported in a community sample of 389 white, Hispanic,…”
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Development of a culturally relevant body image instrument among urban African Americans
Published in Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) (01-10-2004)“…Objective: To validate a culturally relevant body image instrument among urban African Americans through three distinct studies. Research Methods and…”
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Racial/Ethnic Differences in Dietary Intake among WIC Families Prior to Food Package Revisions
Published in Journal of nutrition education and behavior (01-01-2013)“…Abstract Objective To compare the diets of African American and Hispanic families in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and…”
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The effect of neighborhood disadvantage on the racial disparity in ovarian cancer-specific survival in a large hospital-based study in cook county, illinois
Published in Frontiers in public health (01-01-2015)“…This paper examines the effect of neighborhood disadvantage on racial disparities in ovarian cancer-specific survival. Despite treatment advances for ovarian…”
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The association between neighborhood conditions and weight loss among older adults living in a large urban city
Published in Journal of behavioral medicine (01-10-2023)“…To elucidate the role of neighborhood walkability and crime on weight loss, we examined data from older adults residing in Chicago who participated in a…”
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The basis and design for time‐restricted eating compared with daily calorie restriction for weight loss and colorectal cancer risk reduction trial (TRE‐CRC trial)
Published in Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) (01-12-2022)“…Objective Approximately 42% of American adults are living with obesity, increasing their risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). Efficacious approaches to prevent and…”
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Current Approaches to Serving Catchment Areas in Cancer Centers: Insights from the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium Population Science Working Group
Published in Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention (03-04-2023)“…In 2021, the NCI issued updated guidance clarifying the mission and organizational structure for Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) for Cancer Center…”
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Hip-Hop to Health Jr. Obesity Prevention Effectiveness Trial: Postintervention Results
Published in Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) (01-05-2011)“…The preschool years offer an opportunity to interrupt the trajectory toward obesity in black children. The Hip‐Hop to Health Jr. Obesity Prevention…”
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Fit and Strong! Plus: Twelve and eighteen month follow-up results for a comparative effectiveness trial among overweight/obese older adults with osteoarthritis
Published in Preventive medicine (01-12-2020)“…This comparative effectiveness trial compared the longer-term effectiveness (12 and 18 months) of the standard Fit & Strong! physical activity program to Fit &…”
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Fit & Strong! Plus Trial Outcomes for Obese Older Adults with Osteoarthritis
Published in The Gerontologist (02-04-2020)“…Abstract Background and Objectives We compared the effectiveness of standard Fit & Strong! (F&S!; targets physical activity [PA]) to Fit & Strong! Plus (F&S!…”
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