Preventive medicine
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We report race-related differences in response to behavioral interventions in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. ⋯ Whites and African Americans may respond differently to mailed interventions intended to increase CRC screening. Research is needed on methods that can both increase screening and racial equity in screening.
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Preventive medicine · Mar 2011
Human papillomavirus vaccination rates and state mandates for tetanus-containing vaccines.
We sought to examine nationally the association between school mandates for adolescent tetanus-containing vaccines (Td and/or Tdap) and adolescent female human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination. ⋯ School mandates for adolescent Td/Tdap vaccination may have a carry-over effect on HPV vaccination.
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Community capacity building has emerged as an important element in effective health promotion practice. The literature highlights many interpretations of community capacity building. Like other broad concepts such as community and social capital, the term 'community capacity building' is not easily captured. The context in which capacity is built is important and possibly contributes to the array of definitions. ⋯ The commonality in definition challenges the idea that the term 'capacity building' is fraught with a plethora of meanings. The formula can be utilised by communities needing to define capacity building for their own purposes, in their own contexts.
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Preventive medicine · Mar 2011
Age-related differences in physical activity profiles of English adults.
Describe the proportion of total moderate or vigorous physical activity (MVPA) time that is represented by specific types of physical activity among active adults. ⋯ The physical activity profile of physically active English adults varies with age. Age-specific interventions to increase physical activity among adults may be needed.