Preventive medicine
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Preventive medicine · Jan 2011
Acceptance of a Polypill approach to prevent cardiovascular disease among a sample of U.S. physicians.
To examine US physicians' self-reported knowledge about the Polypill, factors considered in deciding whether to prescribe it, and acceptance of prescribing it for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention. ⋯ Among this sample of physicians, there is relatively high acceptance of prescribing a Polypill for CVD prevention despite relatively modest knowledge about it.
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Preventive medicine · Dec 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialThe impact of individually-tailored lifestyle advice in the colorectal cancer screening context: a randomised pilot study in North-West London.
The screening context may provide a "teachable moment" for promoting health behaviours. The present study examined the impact on diet, alcohol and physical activity of providing individually-tailored advice in the context of flexible sigmoidoscopy (FS) screening. ⋯ Tailored advice given in the context of cancer screening may provide an opportunity to improve dietary behaviours. Further research is needed to determine whether screening provides a unique "teachable moment" or if similar effects can be achieved in other health settings.
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Preventive medicine · Dec 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialResults of a multi-media multiple behavior obesity prevention program for adolescents.
This study reports on effectiveness trial outcomes of Health in Motion, a computer tailored multiple behavior intervention for adolescents. ⋯ Health in Motion is an innovative, multiple behavior obesity prevention intervention relevant for all adolescents that relies solely on interactive technology to deliver tailored feedback. The outcomes of the effectiveness trial demonstrate both an ability to initiate behavior change across multiple energy balance behaviors simultaneously and feasibility for ease of dissemination.