Research has linked the communication styles of physicians to patients' satisfaction with health care. Recently Ben-Sira (1976, 1980) offered a social interaction model explain this relationship; model, however, focused on single, narrow style communicating and overlooked broader spectrum styles. This survey assessed two general styles: affiliation control. It also examined eight characteristics medical interviews as possible mediators impact physician's patient's satisfaction. Patients'...

The National Cancer Institute recommends that Americans eat at least five daily servings of fruits and vegetables. strategies to increase consumption may not reach minority lower socioeconomic populations. In a randomized trial, peer education was tested for effectiveness increasing fruit vegetable intake among socioeconomic, multicultural labor trades employees.Employees (n = 2091) completed baseline survey received an 18-month intervention program through standard communication channels...

Ongoing epidemiologic and nutritional studies suggest that colorectal carcinogenesis is consistent with complex interactions between genetic susceptibility environmental dietary factors. Among the components found to reduce colon cancer risk are high intakes of fiber calcium. We designed conducted a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial involving supplementation customary intake calcium measurements fecal bile acids examine potential mechanisms by which added interventions...

Mobile smartphones are rapidly emerging as an effective means of communicating with many Americans. Using mobile applications (apps), they can access remote databases, track time and location, integrate user input to provide tailored health information.A smartphone app providing personalized, real-time sun protection advice was evaluated in a randomized clinical trial.The trial conducted 2012 had pretest-posttest controlled design 10-week follow-up. Data were collected from nationwide...

Targets of bullying are at high risk negative socioemotional outcomes. Bullying programming in rural schools is important as more prevalent those compared to urban schools. Comprehensive, school-wide programs require resources that create significant barriers implementation for Because technology-based can reduce barriers, the development a program increases access prevention settings. We aimed conduct usability testing bystander intervention (STAC-T). assessed and acceptability STAC-T...

A preponderance of carcinogenesis studies in rodents and epidemiologic humans suggests a potential role dietary fiber the prevention colorectal cancer. Recently, wheat bran used as supplement has been shown to decrease growth rectal adenomatous polyps patients with familial poluposis; however, few high-risk human populatins have attempted determine effects supplementation on markersn colon or rectum. We designed one-arm study evaluate [i.e., 13.5 g/day for 8 wk; after 1 mo, 2 (compliance...

<h3>Importance</h3> Mobile applications on smartphones can communicate a large amount of personalized, real-time health information, including advice skin cancer prevention, but their effectiveness may be affected by whether recipients convinced to use them. <h3>Objective</h3> To evaluate smartphone mobile application (Solar Cell) delivering about sun protection for second time in randomized clinical trial. <h3>Design, Setting, and Participants</h3> A previous trial conducted 2012 used...

Smart phones are changing health communication for Americans. User-centered production of a mobile application sun protection is reported. Focus groups (n = 16 adults) provided input on the concept. Four rounds usability testing were conducted with 22 adults to develop interface. An iterative programming procedure moved from specification document final application, named Solar Cell. Adults desired variety advice, identified few barriers use and willing personal data. The Cell prototype was...

Peer education in the Arizona 5-a-Day project achieved lasting improvements fruit and vegetable intake among multicultural employees. Measures monitored implementation of peer from educators’ logs, program’s reach employee surveys, employees’ use terms dietary change. educators logged 9,182 coworker contacts. Contacts averaged 10.9 minutes, according to coworkers. Coworkers read an average 4.7 booklets 2.23 newsletters. Many employees talked with (59%) materials (54%) after program finished....

While pharmacy education successfully employs various methodologies including case-based learning and simulated patient interactions, providing consistent, individualized guidance at scale remains challenging in team-based environments. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers potential solutions through automated facilitation, but its possible utility unexplored. We developed evaluated an AI-guided case discussion simulation to enhance learners’ ability integrate foundational science knowledge...

Abstract Objective An economic evaluation of methods for scaling up the Go Sun Smart at Work (GSS@W) occupational sun protection program was conducted. Methods Regional districts (n = 138) in 21 state Departments Transportation (DOT) were randomized to digital or in-person scalability strategies GSS@W. Cost delivering GSS@W obtained from project accounting records and manager reports. Incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) between calculated. Results Program delivery costs (thousands)...

<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Bullying is a significant public health issue, with approximately 25% of middle school students reporting being target bullying in the past year. STAC an evidence-based bystander intervention for students. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> We developed technology-based version (STAC-T) and evaluated acceptability relevance program, as well how are related to use specific skills (e.g., strategies) learn program. <title>METHODS</title> STAC-T, which included...

Objective: To assess current sun protection

Skin cancer affects more Americans than any other type of cancer. Children are prime targets for prevention education, because sun overexposure in early childhood may affect the development skin later life. Preventive behaviors adopted life be less resistant to change those acquired adulthood. Thus, there is a need educate children at an age about overexposure.This article describes evolution research Arizona Cancer Center, National Institute--designated comprehensive center. Research...

A series of sun safety messages containing highly intense language and deductive logical style achieved the most immediate compliance by parents, particularly when they intended to improve protection. Inductive were more successful no intentions existed (D. B. Buller, Borland, & Burgoon, 1998; D. Buller et al., 2000). Interviewers recontacted 568 parents during winter following message dissemination assessed solar 2 (language intensity) ×2 (logical style) ×3 (behavioral intention) (person)...

Abstract: Childhood sun protection is important to reduce the risk of developing skin cancer later in life. An evaluation an expanded version Sunny Days, Healthy Ways safety instructional program was conducted with 744 students 77 kindergarten fifth grade classes 10 elementary schools. Students six schools received instruction twice over two school years. four it only once a single year or were enrolled no‐treatment control group. A presentation materials improved knowledge grades 2–5 (p...

Objectives. To test whether shade sails will increase the use of passive recreation areas (PRAs). Methods. We conducted a stratified randomized pretest–posttest controlled design study in Melbourne, Australia, and Denver, Colorado, 2010 to 2014. sample 144 public parks with 2 PRAs full sun 1:3 ratio treatment or control. Shade were built at 1 PRA per park. The outcome was any (n = 576 pretest n posttest observations; 100% follow-up). Results. Compared control (adjusted probability use: 0.14,...

BACKGROUND: In 2002, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that schools adopt policies reduce exposure of children to ultraviolet radiation prevent skin cancer. We report here development a school sun‐safety policy measure baseline descriptive statistics from assessment written collected in 2005‐2007 public districts enrolled randomized trial evaluating promotion program. METHODS: Written were 103 112 Colorado Southern California prior randomization. developed methods...

Occupational skin cancer prevention is a priority because outdoor workers are exposed to high levels of ultraviolet radiation, the primary risk factor for cancer.A 2-year follow-up assessment impact Sun Safe Workplaces (SSW), workplace sun safety program that promoted policy adoption and education, on employee behavior was conducted. Sixty-three 98 local government organizations from original study participated.Outdoor (n = 1724) completed surveys personal protection practices. Employees'...

The homophily principle, that perceived similarities among people produce positive reactions, is a cross-cultural, global phenomenon. This study aimed to test the prediction photographs depict models similar target population improve health communication by increasing identification in three racial/ethnic populations. Three separate nationally representative stratified samples (n = 1638) of African American, Hispanic and Native American adults were drawn from GfK's Knowledge Panel�....