TY - JOUR TI - The Role of Online Communication in the Lives of Military Spouses AU - Rea, Jennifer AU - Behnke, Andrew AU - Huff, Nichole AU - Allen, Kimberly T2 - Contemporary Family Therapy DA - 2015/6/23/ PY - 2015/6/23/ DO - 10.1007/S10591-015-9346-6 VL - 37 IS - 3 SP - 329-339 J2 - Contemp Fam Ther LA - en OP - SN - 0892-2764 1573-3335 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/S10591-015-9346-6 DB - Crossref KW - Couple communication KW - Deployment KW - Military spouse KW - Online communication KW - Relational maintenance KW - Social media ER - TY - JOUR TI - Offering a free online program to maintain weight over the holiday season AU - Johnson, M. AU - Dunn, C. AU - Thomas, C. AU - Aggarwal, S. AU - Nordby, K. AU - Thompson, S. AU - Myer, S. T2 - Journal of Extension DA - 2015/// PY - 2015/// VL - 53 IS - 5 ER - TY - JOUR TI - Using synchronous distance education to deliver a weight loss intervention: A randomized trial AU - Dunn, Carolyn AU - Olabode-Dada, Olusola AU - Whetstone, Lauren AU - Thomas, Cathy AU - Aggarwal, Surabhi AU - Nordby, Kelly AU - Thompson, Samuel AU - Johnson, Madison AU - Allison, Christine T2 - Obesity AB - Objective To implement a randomized trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a weight loss program delivered using synchronous distance education compared with a wait‐list control group with 6‐month follow‐up. Methods Adults with a body mass index (BMI) ≥25 were randomized to the intervention ( n = 42) or wait‐list control group ( n = 38). The intervention group participated in a synchronous, online, 15‐week weight loss program; weight loss was the primary outcome. Secondary measures included height, BMI, and confidence in ability to be physically active and eat healthy. Assessments occurred at three and four time points in the intervention and control group, respectively. Results Participants who completed the program lost significantly more weight (1.8 kg) than those in the wait‐list control group (0.25 kg) at week 15 [ F (1,61) = 6.19, P = 0.02] and had a greater reduction in BMI (0.71 vs. 0.14 kg/m 2 ), [ F (1,61) = 7.45, P = 0.01]. There were no significant differences between the intervention and the wait‐list control groups for change in confidence in ability to be physically active or eat healthy. Weight loss was maintained at 6 months. Conclusions Use of synchronous distance education is a promising approach for weight loss. The results of this study will help to inform future research that employs Web‐based interventions. DA - 2015/12/6/ PY - 2015/12/6/ DO - 10.1002/oby.21315 VL - 24 IS - 1 SP - 44-50 J2 - Obesity LA - en OP - SN - 1930-7381 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/oby.21315 DB - Crossref ER - TY - RPRT TI - Family-Centered Practice Project: Annual report to the North Carolina Division of Social Services, fiscal year 2014-2015 AU - Pennell, J. AU - Allen-Eckard, K. AU - King, J. AU - Latz, M. A3 - Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University, Center for Family & Community Engagement DA - 2015/// PY - 2015/// PB - Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University, Center for Family & Community Engagement ER - TY - JOUR TI - Evaluating North Carolina food pantry food safety-related operating procedures AU - Chaifetz, A. AU - Chapman, B. T2 - Journal of Food Protection DA - 2015/// PY - 2015/// VL - 78 IS - 11 SP - 2033-2042 ER - TY - JOUR TI - Best practices for planning events encouraging human-animal interactions AU - Erdozain, G. AU - KuKanich, K. AU - Chapman, B. AU - Powell, D. T2 - Zoonoses and Public Health DA - 2015/// PY - 2015/// VL - 62 IS - 2 SP - 90-99 ER - TY - JOUR TI - An observational study of frequency of provider hand contacts in child care facilities in North Carolina and South Carolina AU - Fraser, Angela AU - Wohlgenant, Kelly AU - Cates, Sheryl AU - Chen, , Xi AU - Jaykus, Lee-Ann AU - Li, You AU - Chapman, Benjamin T2 - AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL AB - •Children's clothing are the most frequently touched. •Common high-touch surfaces, such as light switches and doorknobs, are touched the least. •Guidelines are available for nonporous surfaces but not for porous surfaces. Background Children enrolled in child care are 2.3-3.5 times more likely to experience acute gastrointestinal illness than children cared for in their own homes. The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency surfaces were touched by child care providers to identify surfaces that should be cleaned and sanitized. Methods Observation data from a convenience sample of 37 child care facilities in North Carolina and South Carolina were analyzed. Trained data collectors used iPods (Apple, Cupertino, CA) to record hand touch events of 1 child care provider for 45 minutes in up to 2 classrooms in each facility. Results Across the 37 facilities, 10,134 hand contacts were observed in 51 classrooms. Most (4,536) were contacts with porous surfaces, with an average of 88.9 events per classroom observation. The most frequently touched porous surface was children's clothing. The most frequently touched nonporous surface was food contact surfaces (18.6 contacts/observation). Surfaces commonly identified as high-touch surfaces (ie, light switches, handrails, doorknobs) were touched the least. Conclusion General cleaning and sanitizing guidelines should include detailed procedures for cleaning and sanitizing high-touch surfaces (ie, clothes, furniture, soft toys). Guidelines are available for nonporous surfaces but not for porous surfaces (eg, clothing, carpeting). Additional research is needed to inform the development of evidence-based practices to effectively treat porous surfaces. Children enrolled in child care are 2.3-3.5 times more likely to experience acute gastrointestinal illness than children cared for in their own homes. The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency surfaces were touched by child care providers to identify surfaces that should be cleaned and sanitized. Observation data from a convenience sample of 37 child care facilities in North Carolina and South Carolina were analyzed. Trained data collectors used iPods (Apple, Cupertino, CA) to record hand touch events of 1 child care provider for 45 minutes in up to 2 classrooms in each facility. Across the 37 facilities, 10,134 hand contacts were observed in 51 classrooms. Most (4,536) were contacts with porous surfaces, with an average of 88.9 events per classroom observation. The most frequently touched porous surface was children's clothing. The most frequently touched nonporous surface was food contact surfaces (18.6 contacts/observation). Surfaces commonly identified as high-touch surfaces (ie, light switches, handrails, doorknobs) were touched the least. General cleaning and sanitizing guidelines should include detailed procedures for cleaning and sanitizing high-touch surfaces (ie, clothes, furniture, soft toys). Guidelines are available for nonporous surfaces but not for porous surfaces (eg, clothing, carpeting). Additional research is needed to inform the development of evidence-based practices to effectively treat porous surfaces. DA - 2015/2/1/ PY - 2015/2/1/ DO - 10.1016/j.ajic.2014.10.017 VL - 43 IS - 2 SP - 107-111 SN - 1527-3296 KW - Child care providers KW - Porous surfaces KW - Nonporous surfaces KW - Hand contact KW - Observational study ER -