2008 BRFSS Conference

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Call for Abstracts

25th Annual Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Conference
"BRFSS: Meeting Challenges and Staying Ahead"
Training: March 15�, 2008
Conference: March 17�, 2008
Florida Hotel and Conference Center
Orlando, Florida

Submission Deadline: December 16, 2007

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Please review the guidelines and submit abstracts in the required format. All abstracts must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST, December 16, 2007. A completed Abstract Checklist (PDF�K) and a Biographical Data Form (PDF�K) must be attached to each submitted abstract.

Abstracts may be submitted as oral or poster presentations.

Oral presentations will be no more than 15 minutes in length, with 5 additional minutes allowed for discussion. Several presentations addressing the same issue or theme will be grouped together to form a session. Presenters should report recently completed or ongoing work.

Poster presentations are exhibited with the author in attendance for an assigned period of time (1�hours). The contents of the poster presentation should follow the guidelines listed for abstracts. Results may be summarized in the form of graphs, tables, pictures, etc. Graphic displays should be appropriately labeled and legible. Copies of a written report or handout may be distributed.

General Submission Guidelines

• Abstract must be in English.
   
• Abstract should describe original work.
   
• An individual may submit more than one abstract.
   
• You are strongly encouraged to compose the abstract text in Microsoft Word for Windows or WordPerfect. Use Times New Roman, 12-point font. All text should be left-justified. Leave one line space between the title, headers, and subheadings. Double-space between paragraphs, but do not indent. Be sure to check spelling, word count, and conformance with the guidelines given below.
   
• Do Not Use: bold, italics, underline, tabs, hard returns, or all capital letters in the abstract text.
   
• Final acceptance is conditional upon self-arranged registration of all presenters and submission of required biographical information for all presenters by December 16, 2007.

Abstract Guidelines

• The abstract text should be divided into separate paragraphs corresponding to the following headings:
  • Title � TYPE ABSTRACT TITLE IN UPPERCASE LETTERS.
  • Author(s) � List the primary author first. All names should begin with first name first; include author抯 degrees without punctuation (e.g., MD, MPH). Underline the presenting author抯 name.
  • Background � Describe the problem or situation addressed in the abstract.
  • Objective(s) � State the goal(s) of the project.
  • Method(s) � Describe the interventions, activities, programs, etc. used to address the problem.
  • Result(s) � Present key findings related to implementation of the methods.
  • Conclusion(s) � Summarize lessons learned, future plans/directions, and implications for research and practice.
  • Key Words(s) � list 5 key words.
  • Learning Objective(s) � State one or two things participants should be able to do after attending the presentation.
• The abstract text must contain no more than 250 words. No images, charts, or tables are allowed.

Directions for Completing the Abstract Checklist

• For each presenter, please provide name, position, mailing address, e-mail address, telephone number, and fax number. This information is not included in the 250-word limitation.
   
• Select one of the following topics that best corresponds to your abstract:
   
  1. Survey Operations or Methodology � Operational and technical issues related to BRFSS design, methodology, data collection, and analysis. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, quality control, validity studies, cell phones and other technologies, and improving participation.
      
  2. Lessons learned � Innovative applications of BRFSS methodology, questionnaire design, and results, including state-added modules.
      
  3. Program Planning and Health Promotion � Use of BRFSS data in development, implementation, or evaluation of health promotion programs and policy decisions.
      
  4. Epidemiologic Studies � Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, subgroup and trend analyses, small area estimates, combining BRFSS data with data from other sources, health disparities, and innovative application of epidemiologic or statistical techniques.
      
  5. Surveillance Data with Direct Clinical Application � Data that may be used to enhance the knowledge of health care providers in the patient care setting.
      
• Select the preferred presentation format: poster, oral, or both.
   
• Indicate audiovisual requirements: proxima (LCD projector), overhead projector, or specify other.

Submission Instructions

ABSTRACT DEADLINE IS 11:59 p.m., EST, December 16, 2007

Please submit the following via e-mail in Word or WordPerfect format to BRFSSAbstracts@cdc.gov.
In the subject line, please enter 揃RFSS 2008 Abstract Submission.�/b>

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