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2008 Publications and Materials
Sewing the Seeds of Good Health
(6/23/08)
Fifteen years of researcher-community collaboration made it clear that
income, education, occupation, and community factors play a greater role in
health than individual health behaviors or access to health care. Threads of
HOPE is a spinoff of the center's core research project, HOPE Works, in
which trained community facilitators run support groups enabling women to
help each other make health and lifestyle changes. Introducing a
small-business component to the research was inspired by microenterprise
grants that have worked in developing countries.
2007 Publications and Materials
Best-Evidence HIV
Interventions (2/1/07)
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/research/prs/best-evidence-intervention.htm
CDC has identified 18 behavioral interventions as having
best-evidence of efficacy in reducing HIV risk. Best-evidence HIV
behavioral interventions include interventions that have been
rigorously evaluated and have shown significant effects in
eliminating or reducing sex- or drug-related risk behaviors,
reducing the rate of new HIV/STD infections, or increasing
HIV-protective behaviors.
2006 Publications and Materials
Successful Business Strategies to Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke
Toolkit (10/31/06)
http://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/library/toolkit/
This toolkit provides information, materials, and tools that state
programs can reference and distribute to businesses, primarily through
employer and professional organizations. The toolkit also assists state
programs in addressing several cardiovascular health priority areas.
Not On Tobacco (N-O-T)
(8/21/06)
http://www.cdc.gov/prc/stories-prevention-research/stories/not-on-tobacco.htm
Mary Spearen was 8 and her sister, Morgan, was 6 when they smoked their
first cigarettes. They were living with their mother at a women’s
shelter in Fayetteville, West Virginia, when the resident bully
approached them. Learn more.
National Women’s Health Week, May 14-20, 2006
(4/24/06)
http://www.cdc.gov/women/nwhwletter.pdf
En
Español
http://www.cdc.gov/women/nwhwletter_sp.pdf
Taking even the simplest steps can significantly improve your
health. Make National Women's Health Week (May 14-20) and
Check-Up Day (May 15) your time to reconnect with your health.
Host an event in your community or start a new healthy habit for
a healthier you! Also visit:
National Women’s
Health Week
http://www.womenshealth.gov/whw (Non-CDC site)
Reconnect to Your Health Mother's Day Cards
http://www.4woman.gov/whw/downloads/index.cfm (Non-CDC site)
CDCynergy:
Violence Prevention Edition (4/24/06)
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/dvp/CDCynergy/CDCynergy.htm
CDCynergy is designed to help violence prevention program planners conceptualize,
plan, and develop health communication programs. This edition of CDCynergy
is ideal for those interested in developing prevention programs on the
issues of child abuse, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and
youth violence. CDCynergy’s six phases will help you plan a well-designed
health communication plan tailored to the specific needs of your selected
violence issue and audience.
The CDC Guide to Breastfeeding Interventions
(4/24/06)
http://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/pdf/breastfeeding_interventions.pdf
Included in this guide are all the types of breastfeeding interventions that
have been reviewed by the Cochrane Collaboration and published through the
Cochrane Library. This guide also includes some interventions that have not
been formally evaluated but have an established history or a strong
rationale. All major types of interventions known to have been implemented
or thought to promote and support breastfeeding are discussed.
Evidence-based interventions that are reviewed include maternity care
practices, support for breastfeeding in the workplace, peer support,
educating mothers, professional support, and media and social marketing.
Sexual Violence Prevention: Beginning the Dialogue (3/30/06)
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/dvp/SVPrevention.htm
Sexual violence is a serious public health problem with extensive short- and
long-term health consequences. Sexual Violence Prevention: Beginning the
Dialogue identifies concepts and strategies that may be used as a foundation
for planning, implementing, and evaluating sexual violence prevention
activities.
2005 Publications and Materials
Identifying
Best Practices for WISEWOMAN Programs Using a Mixed-Methods Evaluation (12/30/05)
http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2006/jan/05_0133.htm
This article describes an evaluation that identifies best practices in
implementing lifestyle interventions in the CDC’s WISEWOMAN program
and discusses lessons learned in using the approach.
Key
School Strategies to Prevent Childhood Obesity (10/30/05)
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/keystrategies/
The percentage of children who are overweight has more than doubled, and
among adolescents the rates have more than tripled since 1980. Overweight
is a risk factor for health conditions such as diabetes and is associated
with problems such as poor self-esteem. The good news is that schools
can help students and staff adopt healthy eating and physical activity
behaviors that are the keys to preventing obesity!
Moving
into Action: Promoting Heart–Healthy and Stroke–Free
Communities (10/30/05)
http://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/library/moving_into_action/order.htm
Moving into Action is a series of action items designed to help governors,
state legislators, local officials, employers, and health care leaders
promote heart–healthy and stroke–free communities. Each item
suggests ways to encourage general interest and awareness of these health
issues to specific policies that promote healthy behaviors and reduce
risks associated with heart disease and stroke. Included are examples
gathered from states and communities that are working to reduce these
risks and a summary of the science underlying heart disease and stroke
prevention.
The Effect of Two Church-Based Interventions on Breast Cancer Screening
Rates among Medicaid-Insured Latinas (9/30/05)
http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2005/oct/04_0140.htm
The Tepeyac Project aims to reduce these disparities by using a church-based approach to increase breast cancer screening among
Latinas in Colorado. The objective of this study was to compare the effect of two Tepeyac Project interventions on the mammogram
rates of Latinas and non-Latina whites enrolled in the Medicaid fee-for-service program. The promotora intervention had a marginally
greater impact than the printed statewide intervention in increasing mammogram use among Latinas.
Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancement and Leadership Through Alliances (DELTA) (9/30/05)
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/DELTA/default.htm
The Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancement and Leadership Through Alliances (DELTA) program seeks to reduce the incidence
(i.e. number of new cases) of intimate partner violence (IPV) in funded communities. Through a variety of activities, the program
addresses the entire continuum of IPV from episodic violence to battering.
The U.S. Syphilis
Elimination Effort (SEE): A Progress Update (6/30/05)
http://www.cdc.gov/stopsyphilis/update-2005.htm
Today, syphilis remains a highly concentrated infection especially in the
South and, increasingly, in urban areas of the country that have large
populations of men who have sex with men. Use the resources on this website
to help build healthier communities across the United States. The
redeveloped SEE website has been designed to facilitate ready access to
relevant data and resources. A SEE Community Mobilization Toolkit was also
developed.
WISEWOMAN Works: Volume 2- A Collection of Success Stories on Empowering
Women to Stop Smoking
(5/30/05)
http://www.cdc.gov/wisewoman/pdf/vol_2/success_stories_vol2.pdf
CDC highlights some of the ways the WISEWOMAN program is making a difference
for women smokers. These stories will demonstrate how many communities have
established strong partnerships, overcome cultural and geographic health
barriers, and maximized resources to expand their reach.
Human
Papillomavirus (HPV) Creative Material Testing Report (5/30/05)
http://www.cdc.gov/std/HPV/HPVgenaud4-2005.htm
This report presents the results of testing HPV messages and materials with
15 focus groups in February 2005. The materials were designed to raise
awareness about human papillomavirus and tested with individuals from the
general public between the ages of 18 and 29 who were African-American,
Caucasian, or Hispanic. Additional segmentation included gender, language
(English and Spanish), and geography. The appendices to the report provide
copies of all the messages and designs tested. There is also a downloadable
print-ready copy of the final products (brochure and poster). Both items may
be customized for local use.
Making It Happen—School Nutrition Success Stories (4/30/05)
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/nutrition/Making-It-Happen/
This page tells the stories of 32 schools and school districts from across
the United States and illustrates a wide variety of approaches that schools
have taken to improve student nutrition. The most consistent theme emerging
from these case studies is that students will buy and consume healthful
foods and beverages—and schools can make money from healthful options.
Using
Evidence-Based Community and Behavioral Interventions to Prevent Skin
Cancer: Opportunities and Challenges for Public Health Practice
(3/30/05)
http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2005/apr/04_0143.htm
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and is
increasing in incidence. Fortunately, skin cancer is one of the most
preventable cancers. This paper summarizes the state of knowledge about
the effectiveness of interventions to reduce UVR exposure among various
groups
to prevent skin cancer and suggests strategies and resources for
translating the evidence into action to improve population health.
Syphilis Elimination Effort (SEE)
Toolkit (3/30/05)
http://www.cdc.gov/std/SEE/
This SEE Tool Kit is for public health practitioners responsible for
planning, managing, and developing community coalitions to increase
the awareness of and garner support for their syphilis elimination or
prevention effort. The toolkit includes: a guide that provides advice
and instructions on how to mobilize a community; camera-ready print ads;
brochures, posters, banners, educational materials specifically developed
for health care providers, leaders of the community-based and faith-based
organizations, and for elected officials; sexual-history-taking guide;
Syphilis - A Physicians Pocket Guide; form letters; radio PSAs; resource
guides; tip sheets; and a CD-ROM containing all of the kit materials.
2004 Publications and Materials
Improving the Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Guide for States
and Communities (11/30/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/NationalInitiative/guide.htm
This publication is designed to help guide state and local agencies and
organizations through processes including community coalition-building,
needs and assets assessment, priority-setting, and program planning,
implementation and evaluation.
Notice
to Readers: Innovative STD Prevention Programs (4/30/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5316a5.htm
In 2000, despite an estimated 18.9 million persons infected with sexually
transmitted diseases (STDs), of which half were persons aged <25
years, innovative STD prevention efforts are having a positive impact
on infection
rates in several U.S. cities, including Chlamydia in females and reaching
sex partners.
CDC's
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Cervical Cancer Prevention Activities
(3/30/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/washington/testimony/Ca3112004187.htm
This page provides the March 11 testimony of Ed Thompson, M.D., Deputy
Director, CDC, before the Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee
on
Criminal Justice, U.S. House of Representatives. Dr. Thompson discusses
what we know about HPV, CDC activities, and individual and public health
strategies.
A Model
Community Skin Cancer Prevention Project in Maine (3/30/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2004/apr/03_0032.htm
This article describes the creation and testing of a community skin cancer
prevention project in the state of Maine. Target audiences for the program
were newborns and their parents, children between 5 and 14 years old
and their caregivers, and all people living in the Portland area. Their
specific objectives were to: increase the proportion of new parents
who are aware of the dangers of sun exposure to newborns and the proper
ways to
protect their babies from sun exposure; improve sun protection policies
for the 700 youths participating in Portland's Parks and Recreation
summer camp
program; and increase community awareness of the dangers of unprotected
sun exposure.
Promising Practices in Perinatal HIV Prevention (3/30/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/projects/perinatal/materials/2003_Perinatal_
plenaries.htm
Selected summaries of plenary session presentations are provided from
the 2003 grantees meeting. Summaries focus on communication, linkage,
outreach,
integration, system changes, correctional health, counseling and testing,
training, social marketing, rural programs, reproductive health,
surveillance, and international activities.
2002 Publications and Materials
Women's
Health Testimony of James S. Marks, M.D., M.P.H., 2002
http://www.cdc.gov/washington/testimony/womenhea.htm
James Marks, M.D., M.P.H., Director, National Center for Chronic Disease
Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC, testified on CDC efforts to improve
women's health in the area of chronic disease before the Committee on
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, United States Senate on April 25,
2002.
2001 Publications and Materials
Priorities
Among Recommended Clinical Preventive Services (Press Release)
http://www.cdc.gov/media/pressrel/r010622.htm
AJPM Web Site
http://www.meddevel.com/site.mash?left=/library.exe&m1=1&m2=
1&right=/library.exe&action=home&site=AJPM&jcode=AMEPRE (Non-CDC site)
The article describes the results of a systematic assessment of the value
of 30 clinical preventive services recommended for average-risk patients by
the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force based on the services’ cost
effectiveness and potential to protect health. High-ranking services
delivered to less than half of Americans include: assessing all adults for
tobacco use and providing tobacco cessation counseling; screening adults
65+ years for undetected vision impairments; Screening adults 50+ years for
colorectal cancer; screening sexually active women 15-24 years for
chlamydia; screening adults for problem drinking and providing counseling;
and vaccinating adults 65+ years against pneumococcal disease. Five other
top-ranking services, which are currently delivered to more than half of
Americans, and should continue to be emphasized include: vaccinating all
children; screening for cervical cancer among women; screening for
hypertension; screening for high blood cholesterol; vaccinating adults 65+
years against influenza. Published in the American Journal of Preventive
Medicine 2001:21(1).
Chronic Disease Prevention (CDP)
Databases
http://www.cdc.gov/cdp/
The Chronic Disease Prevention databases provide access to information on
chronic disease prevention and health promotion to health professionals
responsible for supporting, planning, developing, implementing, and
evaluating chronic disease prevention and risk reduction efforts [includes
prenatal smoking cessation and cancer prevention and control]. The
databases provide bibliographic citations and abstracts of various types of
materials including journal articles, monographs, book chapters, reports,
curricular materials, fact sheets, and proceedings.
Bright Ideas 2001:
Innovative or Promising Practices in HIV Prevention & Planning
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pubs/brightideas.pdf
Bright Ideas 2001 follows the huge success of Bright Ideas 2000, shared for
the first time one year ago at the Community Planning Leadership Summit for
HIV Prevention in Los Angeles. We are pleased to present another set of
practices identified as noteworthy or promising, to better share and
network about strategies to increase the effectiveness of community
planning and HIV prevention in the nation.
Replicating
Effective Programs Plus
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/projects/rep/default.htm
Welcome to REP+, Replicating Effective Programs plus other related
resources. This site is dedicated to helping you identify and implement
HIV/AIDS prevention programs that have been shown to work in the real
world! The programs in REP are tested, science-based behavioral
interventions with demonstrated evidence of effectiveness in reducing risky
behaviors, such as unprotected sex, or in encouraging safer ones, such as
using condoms and other methods of practicing safer sex. The interventions
are translated into everyday language and put into user-friendly packages
of materials. These packages are designed, developed, and field-tested by
researchers collaborating with community-based partners.
Community
Health: Women’s Health Topics A-Z
http://www.cdc.gov/women/az/commhlth.htm
View women’s health resources related to community health.
Women’s
Health Tips for Planning Health Events
http://www.cdc.gov/women/planning/
Individuals and groups can plan activities to promote women's health any time
of year. Activities can range from scheduling a personal check-up to planning
a seminar or health fair. View tips and resources to help you plan a successful
event in your community!
Faith-Based
and Community Initiatives
http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/dphsdr/FaithBase/
This site is designed to assist leaders of faith-based and community initiatives
in identifying CDC and ATSDR funding opportunities, scheduling conferences,
getting technical assistance, and accessing other federal resources that are
available to support community disease prevention and health improvement programs.
Fast
Stats A-Z
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/
View data and statistics on a variety of health issues that affect community
health.
Health
Promotion
http://www.cdc.gov/node.do/id/0900f3ec80059b1a
Adopting healthy behaviors such as eating nutritious foods, being physically
active, and avoiding tobacco can prevent or control the devastating effects
of many diseases. CDC is committed to programs that reduce the health and economic
consequences of the leading causes of death and disability and ensure a long,
productive, healthy life for all people.
Prevention
Research Centers
http://www.cdc.gov/prc/
Prevention Research Centers is a network of academic researchers, public health
agencies, and community members that conducts applied research in disease prevention
and control.
Programs
in Brief
http://www.cdc.gov/programs/
Learn more about public health issues, CDC/ATSDR’s activities and accomplishments,
and steps for moving forward.
Public
Health Practice Program Office (PHPPO)
http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/
CDC’s Public Health Practice Program Office focuses on four elements essential
to an effective, vibrant and strong community public health presence: the public
health workforce, organizational effectiveness, the scientific capacity of
public health laboratories, and the systems that manage public health information
and knowledge.
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