Biomedical subjects

Susan L Davies

Publications and source records attributed to Susan L Davies.

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Using cognitive mapping to develop a community-based family intervention.

OBJECTIVE: To describe the development of a consumer-oriented intervention for increasing intake of fruits and vegetables (FVs) in families (n=265). METHOD: A cognitive-mapping approach was used to specify intervention performance objectives and a tailoring strategy. RESULTS: MDS and hierarchical cluster analysis indicated that FV perceptions are organized into 6 clusters arrayed along 3 dimensions. In combination with 3 general family-functioning measures, 11 perceptions explained approximately 18% of the variance in parent FVI. K-means cluster analysis revealed 4 types of families. CONCLUSION: Cognitive mapping provides a systematic approach for including qualitative data in the design of tailored interventions.

Adult↗

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Transtheoretical model of change among hospitalized African American smokers.

OBJECTIVE: To examine predicted relationships among transtheoretical model of change measures in a sample of 211 low-income, African American hospitalized smokers. METHODS: We used discriminant analysis to examine differences in decisional balance and self-efficacy across stages of change for quitting. RESULTS: Differences in decisional balance and self-efficacy were concurrent with stage differences. The function discriminated among all 3 stages with the clearest differences between precontemplation and preparation. CONCLUSION: Although results with this specialized sample are not generalizable, they add to the evidence that transtheoretical model of change variables are robust across populations.

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Evaluation of an intervention for hospitalized African American smokers.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of a smoking cessation intervention based on the transtheoretical model of change with a sample of low-income African American smokers admitted to an indigent-care hospital. METHODS: The intervention incorporated components shown to be effective in increasing cessation in other populations, tailored to a bedside counseling format with follow-up contact postdischarge. RESULTS: Intervention patients were significantly more likely to advance in stage than were control patients. CONCLUSION: A hospital-offered bedside intervention offers promise in reaching underserved smokers with effective, though limited, cessation assistance.

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Attitudes of young african american fathers toward early childbearing.

OBJECTIVE: To qualitatively examine the perceptions of young fathers toward issues related to early childbearing. METHODS: Focus groups were held with male partners of adolescent females who had become pregnant while participating in an HIV-prevention trial. RESULTS: Primary domains that emerged included young male's desire for pregnancy, their attitudes toward father/child involvement, and their perceived social support as young fathers. CONCLUSIONS: Findings may help in developing gender-appropriate interventions to delay early childbearing and prevent HIV/STD transmission.

Adolescent↗