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African-American Parents’ Knowledge and Perceptions About BMI Measurements, School-Based BMI Screening Programs, and BMI Report Cards: Results from a Qualitative Investigation and Implications for School-to-Parent Communication

Published July 24, 2015

View the Article Abstract: School-based body mass index (BMI) screenings can help parents make informed decisions about their child’s health, but schools have questioned parents’…

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Correlates to Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Status and Willingness to Vaccinate in Low‐Income Philadelphia High School Students

Published July 7, 2015

View the Article Abstract: BACKGROUND: Little is known about the correlates of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination or willingness to be vaccinated in urban, minority adolescents.…

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Attitudes and Perceptions of Urban African Americans of a “Dirty Bomb” Radiological Terror Event: Results of a Qualitative Study and Implications for Effective Risk Communication

Published January 22, 2015

View the Article Abstract:  Objectives: Radiological terror presents a real threat, but little is known about how low-income, urban African Americans may respond to such…

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A Comprehensive Review of School‐Based Body Mass Index Screening Programs and Their Implications for School Health: Do the Controversies Accurately Reflect the Research?

Published December 1, 2014

View the Article Abstract: BACKGROUND: Whereas legislation for body mass index (BMI) surveillance and screening programs has passed in 25 states, the programs are often…

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Developing a Typology of African Americans With Limited Literacy Based on Preventive Health Practice Orientation: Implications for Colorectal Cancer Screening Strategies

Published March 27, 2014

View the Article Abstract: Preventive health messages are often tailored to reach broad sociodemographic groups. However, within groups, there may be considerable variation in perceptions…

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If You Ask Them, Will They Come? Predictors of Quarantine Compliance During a Hypothetical Avian Influenza Pandemic: Results From a Statewide Survey

Published April 8, 2013

View the Article Abstract: Background: An influenza pandemic, such as that of the H1N1 virus, raises questions about how to respond effectively to a lethal outbreak.…

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