Christine M. Kava
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View article: Addressing Differences in Cancer: A Framework for Synergistic Programming in Cancer Prevention and Control
Addressing Differences in Cancer: A Framework for Synergistic Programming in Cancer Prevention and Control Open
Background Cancer remains a leading cause of death worldwide and disproportionately impacts certain populations. Several frameworks have been developed that illustrate the multiple determinants of cancer. We expand on these frameworks to p…
View article: Interventions to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake in Rural Settings: A Scoping Review
Interventions to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake in Rural Settings: A Scoping Review Open
This scoping review provides insight into CRC screening intervention implementation in rural settings. The limited geographic representation of the interventions included in our review may highlight an opportunity to improve implementation…
View article: The role of human papillomavirus 16 in oral cavity and laryngeal cancers in the United States
The role of human papillomavirus 16 in oral cavity and laryngeal cancers in the United States Open
In addition to oropharyngeal cancers, evidence suggests that there may be an etiologic role for human papillomavirus (HPV) in some other head and neck cancers arising from the oral cavity and larynx. We estimated the burden of HPV16-attrib…
View article: Patterns and Differences in Lung Cancer Treatment
Patterns and Differences in Lung Cancer Treatment Open
View article: Lung cancer incidence, 2019–2020, United States: The potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Lung cancer incidence, 2019–2020, United States: The potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Open
View article: State and Regional Trends in Incidence and Early Detection of Lung Cancer Among US Adults, 2010–2020
State and Regional Trends in Incidence and Early Detection of Lung Cancer Among US Adults, 2010–2020 Open
Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, pr…
View article: E-cigarettes in college: Associations between mental health and e-cigarette use with other substances
E-cigarettes in college: Associations between mental health and e-cigarette use with other substances Open
Most students who used e-cigarettes also reported other substance use, and this pattern of use was associated with poorer mental health outcomes than no substance use. Clarifying the relationship between mental health and ECIG+ use may enh…
View article: Employment Characteristics and Tobacco Product Use, U.S., 2021
Employment Characteristics and Tobacco Product Use, U.S., 2021 Open
View article: Effectiveness of implementing evidence-based approaches to promote physical activity in a Midwestern micropolitan area using a quasi-experimental hybrid type I study design
Effectiveness of implementing evidence-based approaches to promote physical activity in a Midwestern micropolitan area using a quasi-experimental hybrid type I study design Open
Background Much evidence-based physical activity (PA) interventions have been tested and implemented in urban contexts. However, studies that adapt, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions in micropolitan rural con…
View article: Addressing differences in cancer: a framework for synergistic programming in cancer prevention and control
Addressing differences in cancer: a framework for synergistic programming in cancer prevention and control Open
Background: Cancer remains a leading cause of death worldwide and continues to disproportionately impact certain populations. Several frameworks have been developed that illustrate the multiple determinants of cancer. Expanding upon the wo…
View article: Associations of Sexual Orientation-Related Minority and Military Stressors With Past-Year Cigarette Use Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Veterans
Associations of Sexual Orientation-Related Minority and Military Stressors With Past-Year Cigarette Use Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Veterans Open
Introduction Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals and Veterans are more likely to report current smoking than the general adult population in the United States. The Minority Stress Model may explain the high prevalence of cigarette…
View article: Cigarette Smoking Motives and Stages of Change in Smoking Cessation Among Veterans: Differences by Gender and Sexual Orientation
Cigarette Smoking Motives and Stages of Change in Smoking Cessation Among Veterans: Differences by Gender and Sexual Orientation Open
Purpose To examine differences across gender and sexual orientation in cigarette smoking motives and stages of change in smoking cessation among Veterans. Design Secondary data analysis of cross-sectional baseline surveys from a prospectiv…
View article: Opportunities to Improve Tobacco Control for State Agency Employees
Opportunities to Improve Tobacco Control for State Agency Employees Open
Objective The aim of the study is to explore tobacco-related knowledge and perceptions at Washington State (WA) agencies. Methods The study used a cross-sectional employee survey and qualitative focus groups with managers/supervisors. We p…
View article: Epidemiologic Features of the Monkeypox Outbreak and the Public Health Response — United States, May 17–October 6, 2022
Epidemiologic Features of the Monkeypox Outbreak and the Public Health Response — United States, May 17–October 6, 2022 Open
On May 17, 2022, the Massachusetts Department of Health announced the first suspected case of monkeypox associated with the global outbreak in a U.S. resident. On May 23, 2022, CDC launched an emergency response (1,2). CDC's emergency resp…
View article: Worksite tobacco control – a qualitative study on perspectives from employers and employees at small worksites
Worksite tobacco control – a qualitative study on perspectives from employers and employees at small worksites Open
Background Evidence-based interventions (EBIs) for tobacco control can be implemented in worksite settings to reduce tobacco use. Small worksites are less likely to adopt tobacco control EBIs than large worksites. The purpose of this quali…
View article: By the Seat of Our Pants: the Experience of Small Businesses in the COVID-19 Pandemic, Washington State, March–October 2020
By the Seat of Our Pants: the Experience of Small Businesses in the COVID-19 Pandemic, Washington State, March–October 2020 Open
Small employers showed little awareness of their local health departments and the information and assistance they could provide. Local health departments could increase their visibility and build relationships with small employers by partn…
View article: Clinical-community linkages as a strategy for increasing evidence-based program reach: Results of the PT-REFER randomized controlled trial with older adults and YMCA associations
Clinical-community linkages as a strategy for increasing evidence-based program reach: Results of the PT-REFER randomized controlled trial with older adults and YMCA associations Open
View article: Pathways to Employee Outcomes in a Workplace Health Promotion Program
Pathways to Employee Outcomes in a Workplace Health Promotion Program Open
Purpose This study examined the relationship between employee outcomes and employer implementation of evidence-based interventions (EBIs) for chronic disease prevention. Design Cross-sectional samples collected at 3 time points in a cluste…
View article: Partnerships to expand worksite wellness programs - A qualitative analysis of state and local health department perspectives
Partnerships to expand worksite wellness programs - A qualitative analysis of state and local health department perspectives Open
Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in the U. S. Because the central mission of state and local health departments (HDs) is to protect, promote, and improve population…
View article: Smoking and cessation behaviors in patients at federally funded health centers – United States, 2014
Smoking and cessation behaviors in patients at federally funded health centers – United States, 2014 Open
View article: “Taking Up a New Problem”: Context and Determinants of Pod-Mod Electronic Cigarette Use Among College Students
“Taking Up a New Problem”: Context and Determinants of Pod-Mod Electronic Cigarette Use Among College Students Open
In this article, we explore the context and determinants of pod-mod electronic cigarette (ECIG) use among college students aged 18 to 24 in the United States. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 55 students ( M age = 20 years, 56%…
View article: Demographic, Psychosocial and Perceived Environmental Factors Associated with Depression Severity in a Midwest Micropolitan Community
Demographic, Psychosocial and Perceived Environmental Factors Associated with Depression Severity in a Midwest Micropolitan Community Open
The purpose of this study was to inform a community-engaged partnership concerned with mental health in their community by exploring factors associated with depression among a sample of residents in a micropolitan city in a rural state. So…
View article: The Workplace Support for Health Scale: Reliability and Validity of a Brief Scale to Measure Employee Perceptions of Wellness
The Workplace Support for Health Scale: Reliability and Validity of a Brief Scale to Measure Employee Perceptions of Wellness Open
Purpose: To examine the reliability and validity of a brief measure (the Workplace Support for Health [WSH] scale) to assess employees’ perceived support for a healthy lifestyle. Design: Repeated cross-sectional surveys. Setting: We collec…
View article: Local Health Departments' Capacity for Workplace Health Promotion Programs to Prevent Chronic Disease: Comparison of Rural, Micropolitan, and Urban Contexts
Local Health Departments' Capacity for Workplace Health Promotion Programs to Prevent Chronic Disease: Comparison of Rural, Micropolitan, and Urban Contexts Open
Objective: To examine local health department (LHD) contexts, capacity for, and interest in partnering with employers on workplace health promotion programs (WHPPs) for chronic disease prevention. Design: Qualitative interviews with LHD di…
View article: Factors Associated with Incorrect Identification of Lung Cancer Screening Follow-Up Recommendations and Association with Adherence
Factors Associated with Incorrect Identification of Lung Cancer Screening Follow-Up Recommendations and Association with Adherence Open
View article: Patient Experiences and Recommendations to Improve Communication of Lung Cancer Screening Results
Patient Experiences and Recommendations to Improve Communication of Lung Cancer Screening Results Open
View article: Use of Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes and Dual Use Among Adult Employees in the US Workplace
Use of Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes and Dual Use Among Adult Employees in the US Workplace Open
Prevalence of cigarette, e-cigarette, and dual use varied by sociodemographic characteristics and by state. These findings can support targeting of specific populations when designing and implementing evidence-based interventions for tobac…
View article: Disseminating Evidence-Based Interventions in Small, Low-Wage Worksites: A Randomized Controlled Trial in King County, Washington (2014–2017)
Disseminating Evidence-Based Interventions in Small, Low-Wage Worksites: A Randomized Controlled Trial in King County, Washington (2014–2017) Open
Objectives. To determine whether (1) participating in HealthLinks, and (2) adding wellness committees to HealthLinks increases worksites’ evidence-based intervention (EBI) implementation. Methods. We developed HealthLinks to disseminate EB…
View article: Provider–Patient Communication and Involvement in Physical Activity Programs Among Patients Receiving Physical Therapy Services: A Qualitative Study
Provider–Patient Communication and Involvement in Physical Activity Programs Among Patients Receiving Physical Therapy Services: A Qualitative Study Open
Objectives: To describe how physical therapy providers and their patients interact and communicate about physical activity (PA), and explore the barriers and facilitators to patient involvement in PA programs. Method: We conducted 39 direc…
View article: Building community-clinical linkages to increase older adult physical activity: The PT-REFER trial protocol and participant baseline characteristics
Building community-clinical linkages to increase older adult physical activity: The PT-REFER trial protocol and participant baseline characteristics Open