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Translating evidence-based interventions for implementation: Experiences from Project HEAL in African American churches
(Implementation Science, 2014-05-31)
Background
Community-based approaches have been increasing in the effort to raise awareness and early detection for cancer and other chronic disease. However, many times, such interventions are tested in randomized trials, ...
Variables that May Affect the Transmission of Dengue – A Case Study for Health Management in Asia
(InTech, 2015)
Dengue, an emergent viral infection, has increased exponentially since the 1960s [1]. In spite of the alarming escalation of cases reported, the WHO still believes the disease is significantly underreported [2]. The effects ...
Adoption, reach, and implementation of a cancer education intervention in African American churches
(Springer Nature, 2017-03-14)
Use of technology is increasing in health promotion and has continued growth potential in intervention research. Guided by the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework, this paper ...
Using technology for improving population health: comparing classroom vs. online training for peer community health advisors in African American churches
(Springer Nature, 2015-08-14)
Technology is increasingly used in health promotion interventions. Project HEAL (Health Through Early Awareness and Learning) compared two methods of training lay community health advisors (CHAs): 1) the traditional/classroom ...
El Niño Southern Oscillation, monsoon anomaly, and childhood diarrheal disease morbidity in Nepal
(Oxford University Press, 2022-03-29)
Climate change is adversely impacting the burden of diarrheal diseases. Despite significant reduction in global prevalence, diarrheal disease remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among young children in low- ...