This study determined the effectiveness of a self-efficacy intervention designed to improve selfefficacy and physical activity in older adults postcardiac event. An experimental three-group design tested intervention, with treatment groups receiving 1 2 supportive telephone protocols (theory-based coaching or attention control). Outcome variables included expectations for (PA), self-reported PA, PA performance (distance walked 6 minutes). The was effective demonstrating greater when compared...

Jailed women are four-five times more likely to have had cervical cancer compared without criminal justice histories. Previous research has shown that an important contributor risk, and perhaps lack of follow-up, is incarcerated women's low health literacy about broader reproductive issues. Little work been done address this disparity. Thus, the objective study was test effectiveness intervention improve ultimately disparities. Using a waitlist control design, we changes in (knowledge,...

Women with a history of incarceration bear disproportionate burden cervical disease and have special characteristics that affect their intent and/or ability to adhere screening follow-up recommendations. The goal this study was identify factors associated cancer outcomes among incarcerated women.We applied framework predisposing factors, enabling population-specific could impact behaviors for population. We used bivariate chi-square tests Wilcoxon signed-rank analyze data previously...

Over 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and incarcerated face unique risks associated poor access to healthcare. Regular mammography can diagnose early, giving the patient best chance of survival. The objective this study was determine proportion jail who have received a mammogram were up-to-date based on most recent United States Preventive Services Task Force recommendations. This secondary analysis data collected among jailed participated in cervical literacy...

To assess human papillomavirus (HPV) knowledge and vaccine awareness, intention, uptake among adult inmates in Kansas jails.We administered a survey with questions adapted from the US National Cancer Institute's Health Information Trends Survey to 571 3 jails October 10 12, 2016, January 25 27, 2017, HPV uptake.Although most adults across demographic groups recognized as causing cervical cancer, was lower about other HPV-related cancers. Vaccine awareness higher for women (70%) than men...

Physical activity is an important factor in the care of adults 65 years and older who have had a cardiac event. Valid reliable measurement critical to nursing assessment, screening, ongoing evaluation. This article describes process used evaluate quality, including reliability validity, physical instrument for use rural population. The sample consisted 32 participated one four rehabilitation programs. Activity Scale Elderly (PASE), which was selected this study, found be reliable. Experts...

Context: Local health departments (LHDs) play a vital role in community vaccination programs for human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, but little research has been done to assess LHD interest cross-sectoral partnerships vaccinate high-risk groups, specifically incarcerated persons. Objective: To describe factors associated with novel implementation strategy linking LHDs jails 4 Midwestern states deliver HPV vaccine. Design: Survey based on the Consolidated Framework Implementation Research...

Research-based findings with vulnerable populations are strengthened by strong retention rates at the time of postintervention data collection. Women in criminal justice system face a variety gender-specific challenges including histories childhood and adult sexual physical abuse, substance untreated mental health problems, chronic housing insecurity that can hinder follow-up research sample. The authors highlight strategies they successfully used their work women following incarceration...

Abstract Background Correctional facilities are an underutilized venue for reaching young adults who have not vaccinated human papillomavirus (HPV). The objective of this study was to identify factors that associated with jail and local health department (LHD) interest in partnering offer HPV vaccinations jail. Methods Consolidated framework implementation research (CFIR)-guided surveys were conducted administrators Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, September 2017–October 2018. Jail survey...

Civic engagement, like the broader phenomenon of social seems out keeping with alienating ethos incarceration. We sought to learn which demographic and contextual factors predicted one form civic voter registration, in a jail-incarcerated female population. A 158-item survey was administered 261 adult women incarcerated three Midwestern jails, September 2014 March 2016, as part parent intervention study for cervical cancer prevention. Chi-square comparisons between registered non-registered...

Objective: Small artery elasticity index (SAEI) have been associated with incident hypertension and cardiovascular disease (CVD), independent of relevant risk factors. The aim this study was to investigate the association between intensity LTPA SAEI at baseline follow-up in a prospective design. Design method: In longitudinal observational study, representative cohort (2816 individuals, ∼50% male) southwestern Sweden, aged 35–75 followed for 9.7 ± 1.4 years. Of these, subpopulation 1062...

A primary reason for a community screening is to identify individuals at risk coronary heart disease (CHD) by assessing their factors. documented factor associated with CHD physical inactivity. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends moderate intensity activity parameters 30–60 minutes day, 3–5 days per week, an between 55–65% maximum rate. PURPOSE purpose this investigation was assimilate sample women who attended health screen and were interested in participating program the...

(Abstracted from Contraception 2019;99:363–367) Barriers to contraception use are well known and include education, cost, access. Successful efforts expand access for women of reproductive age a broad range contraceptive methods focus on intrauterine devices (IUDs) implants, which long-acting reversible methods.

A primary reason for a community screening is to identify individuals at risk coronary heart disease (CHD) by assessing their factors. documented factor associated with CHD physical inactivity. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends moderate intensity activity parameters 30–60 minutes day, 3–5 days per week, an between 55–65% maximum rate. PURPOSE purpose this investigation was assimilate sample women who attended health screen and were interested in participating program the...