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Chronic Disease Prevention

Cluster randomized multilevel intervention for promoting physical activity in rural communities

Rural areas of the United States have lower levels of physical activity (PA) as compared to their urban and suburban counterparts, leading to higher levels of chronic diseases. The objective of the study was to increase PA in rural communities via a multilevel intervention.

Frontiers in Public Health

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Mental Health

Risk of Cardiovascular Events During Delivery Hospitalization Among Pregnant Patients With Mental Health Conditions

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of maternal mortality. Mental health disorders are risk factors for cardiovascular disease in nonpregnant populations, but their association with delivery outcomes is unknown

Journal of the American Heart Association

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Chronic Disease Prevention Health Policy

Feasibility and Impact of Local Retail Tobacco Policy in the United States: Views From Research and Practice.

Retail tobacco policymaking is increasing in the United States. Respondents were asked to give ratings on local policies. Licensing with fees received high ratings. This policy allows for self-funded enforcement of existing laws, and can be combined with other policies that address tobacco retail density, prices, and products.

Health Promotion Practice

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Global Health Mental Health

Development of a cognitive behavioral therapy intervention among pregnant women in Pujehun District, Sierra Leone

In rural, poor, largely illiterate Pujehun District of Sierra Leone there were no interventions available for perinatal depression (PND). To address this need, Project Peanut Butter established a counseling service. This model serves as a replicable framework for similar initiatives in high illiteracy contexts.

Cogent Mental Health

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