Laura Bond
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 5565172 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Laura Bond |
| NOMBRES | Laura |
| APELLIDO | Bond |
| FIRMA | BOND L |
| AFILIACIONES | Boston College |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8639-7907 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 14 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 2 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 14 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2008 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
The design of a scalable intervention for adolescents with internalizing problems
EMPOWER is a program aimed at building the capacity of frontline workers to deliver brief, evidence-based psychosocial interventions for mental health conditions. We describe the design of such an intervention for adolescents with internalizing problems, a leading cause of morbidity for this age group in the United States. The intervention design was founded on the findings of a meta-analysis by Fitzpatrick et al. (2023) of 263 randomized control…
Scaling up home‐visiting to promote early childhood development and prevent violence in Rwanda
BACKGROUND: Children in impoverished families-especially those affected by violence-face risks to healthy development. In the years of strong economic recovery since the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi, the Rwandan Government has invested in early child development, social and child protection and violence prevention, but few strategies for scaling evidence-based interventions (EBIs) in these areas have been studied. METHODS: We present a Hybrid …
Development of a Fitness Surveillance System to Track and Evaluate Obesity in North Idaho
BACKGROUND: Internationally 18% of youth are obese. Fitness testing can be used to establish fitness surveillance, which can inform policy and targeted interventions aimed at addressing obesity. The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of overweight, obesity, and low fitness in Idaho school-aged youth through a pilot study. METHODS: A convenience sample of 13 teachers from 11 north Idaho rural schools collected FitnessGram fitness…
A qualitative evaluation of remote training to develop a fitness surveillance system
Objectives: In the USA, 18% of school-aged young people are classified as obese, and rural populations appear to be particularly at risk. Achieving high levels of fitness reduces the risk of obesity and underlying health conditions. To better understand youth obesity trends and fitness levels, annual fitness testing ([FT], that is, surveillance) in schools has been recommended. Although many K-12 schools conduct FT, surveillance programmes that c…
Navigating the tension between fatherhood ideals and realities of a post-conflict setting
The concept of "fatherhood" in many African countries has traditionally been understood in terms of instrumental support to one's family, most notably, financial provision. However, in Sierra Leone and elsewhere, this narrow understanding of fatherhood is changing as a result of shifting demographic trends and responses to recent crises such as the Ebola pandemic and the aftermath of a civil war. Very little is understood about how male former ch…
Exploring potential mental health spillover effects among caregivers and partners of youth in Sierra Leone
Given the large mental health treatment gap in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly in post-conflict settings like Sierra Leone, and the limited healthcare infrastructure, understanding the wider benefits of evidence-based mental health interventions within households is critical. This study explored potential mental health spillover effects - the phenomenon of beneficial effects among nonparticipants - among cohabitating caregi…
Exploring Naturalistic Diffusion of an Evidence-Based Mental Health Intervention across Peer Networks of Youth in Sierra Leone
Findings suggest that diffusion of evidence-based intervention components can occur naturally among peers in post-conflict LMIC settings. Developing tools to promote the diffusion of the most transferrable EBI components across peer networks could help maximize the benefits of mental health interventions for youth adjustment and resilience in post-conflict settings
Challenges and strategies for implementers and evaluators working in conflict settings
Practitioners implementing and evaluating humanitarian programs in conflict zones face unique challenges requiring context-sensitive guidance. Conflict zones—geographical areas with militarized and non-militarized violence, widespread political instability, and state-sanctioned intimidation and genocidal violence—are rife with logistical, methodological, and ethical challenges that impact implementation and evaluation. Although challenges have be…
Alternative Delivery Platforms for Expanding Evidence-based Mental Health Interventions for Youth in Sierra Leone
Given the high rates of mental health problems and poor service access among youth in war-affected countries throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, incorporating evidence-based mental health interventions into alternative delivery platforms could improve service access in these settings. We conducted a randomized controlled pilot study with high-risk Sierra Leonean youth to investigate the feasibility of implementing the Youth Readiness Intervention (YRI…
A Randomized Controlled Trial of the eCHECKUP to GO for High School Seniors across the Academic Year
Background Among high school students, seniors report the highest levels of alcohol use and hazardous drinking. Technology-based interventions are a promising approach for reducing alcohol use among this age group. Objectives: This randomized controlled trial investigated the efficacy of the eCHECKUP TO GO, an online personalized feedback intervention, on reducing alcohol use among high school seniors across the academic year (ClinicalTrials.gov …
Sex differences in the acceptability and short‐term outcomes of a web‐based personalized feedback alcohol intervention for high school seniors
Despite the escalation of alcohol use through high school, the majority of research on school‐based alcohol interventions has been conducted with junior high students or first and second‐year high school students. Preliminary research indicates a brief, web‐based personalized feedback intervention developed for college students (eCHECKUP TO GO) may be a promising program for high school seniors. Although these studies demonstrate positive interve…
Northwest Latinos’ Health Promotion Lifestyle Profiles According to Diabetes Risk Status
P1-30 Confounded clusters
Introduction Cluster randomised controlled trials (CRCTs), where the unit of allocation is a group, are particularly useful in Public Health, when interventions are targeted at populations. Randomisation is the ‘gold standard’ for dealing with both known and unknown confounders as these are balanced between comparison groups with sufficient numbers randomised. However, CRCTs may have few units randomised, increasing the likelihood of confounding.…
No need for nanny
The term "nanny state" is regularly used to attack health groups or governments, especially by interest groups bereft of arguments and journalists in search of a cliché. It has become a special favourite of tobacco companies and their supporters. In the present work we argue that the term should be retired in favour of genuine debate on substantive issues
Alternative Delivery Platforms for Expanding Evidence-based Mental Health Interventions for Youth in Sierra Leone
Given the high rates of mental health problems and poor service access among youth in war-affected countries throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, incorporating evidence-based mental health interventions into alternative delivery platforms could improve service access in these settings. We conducted a randomized controlled pilot study with high-risk Sierra Leonean youth to investigate the feasibility of implementing the Youth Readiness Intervention (YRI…
No need for nanny
The term "nanny state" is regularly used to attack health groups or governments, especially by interest groups bereft of arguments and journalists in search of a cliché. It has become a special favourite of tobacco companies and their supporters. In the present work we argue that the term should be retired in favour of genuine debate on substantive issues
P1-30 Confounded clusters
Introduction Cluster randomised controlled trials (CRCTs), where the unit of allocation is a group, are particularly useful in Public Health, when interventions are targeted at populations. Randomisation is the ‘gold standard’ for dealing with both known and unknown confounders as these are balanced between comparison groups with sufficient numbers randomised. However, CRCTs may have few units randomised, increasing the likelihood of confounding.…
Northwest Latinos’ Health Promotion Lifestyle Profiles According to Diabetes Risk Status
Sex differences in the acceptability and short‐term outcomes of a web‐based personalized feedback alcohol intervention for high school seniors
Despite the escalation of alcohol use through high school, the majority of research on school‐based alcohol interventions has been conducted with junior high students or first and second‐year high school students. Preliminary research indicates a brief, web‐based personalized feedback intervention developed for college students (eCHECKUP TO GO) may be a promising program for high school seniors. Although these studies demonstrate positive interve…
A Randomized Controlled Trial of the eCHECKUP to GO for High School Seniors across the Academic Year
Background Among high school students, seniors report the highest levels of alcohol use and hazardous drinking. Technology-based interventions are a promising approach for reducing alcohol use among this age group. Objectives: This randomized controlled trial investigated the efficacy of the eCHECKUP TO GO, an online personalized feedback intervention, on reducing alcohol use among high school seniors across the academic year (ClinicalTrials.gov …
Alternative Delivery Platforms for Expanding Evidence-based Mental Health Interventions for Youth in Sierra Leone
Given the high rates of mental health problems and poor service access among youth in war-affected countries throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, incorporating evidence-based mental health interventions into alternative delivery platforms could improve service access in these settings. We conducted a randomized controlled pilot study with high-risk Sierra Leonean youth to investigate the feasibility of implementing the Youth Readiness Intervention (YRI…
A qualitative evaluation of remote training to develop a fitness surveillance system
Objectives: In the USA, 18% of school-aged young people are classified as obese, and rural populations appear to be particularly at risk. Achieving high levels of fitness reduces the risk of obesity and underlying health conditions. To better understand youth obesity trends and fitness levels, annual fitness testing ([FT], that is, surveillance) in schools has been recommended. Although many K-12 schools conduct FT, surveillance programmes that c…
Navigating the tension between fatherhood ideals and realities of a post-conflict setting
The concept of "fatherhood" in many African countries has traditionally been understood in terms of instrumental support to one's family, most notably, financial provision. However, in Sierra Leone and elsewhere, this narrow understanding of fatherhood is changing as a result of shifting demographic trends and responses to recent crises such as the Ebola pandemic and the aftermath of a civil war. Very little is understood about how male former ch…
Exploring potential mental health spillover effects among caregivers and partners of youth in Sierra Leone
Given the large mental health treatment gap in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly in post-conflict settings like Sierra Leone, and the limited healthcare infrastructure, understanding the wider benefits of evidence-based mental health interventions within households is critical. This study explored potential mental health spillover effects - the phenomenon of beneficial effects among nonparticipants - among cohabitating caregi…
Exploring Naturalistic Diffusion of an Evidence-Based Mental Health Intervention across Peer Networks of Youth in Sierra Leone
Findings suggest that diffusion of evidence-based intervention components can occur naturally among peers in post-conflict LMIC settings. Developing tools to promote the diffusion of the most transferrable EBI components across peer networks could help maximize the benefits of mental health interventions for youth adjustment and resilience in post-conflict settings
Challenges and strategies for implementers and evaluators working in conflict settings
Practitioners implementing and evaluating humanitarian programs in conflict zones face unique challenges requiring context-sensitive guidance. Conflict zones—geographical areas with militarized and non-militarized violence, widespread political instability, and state-sanctioned intimidation and genocidal violence—are rife with logistical, methodological, and ethical challenges that impact implementation and evaluation. Although challenges have be…
Development of a Fitness Surveillance System to Track and Evaluate Obesity in North Idaho
BACKGROUND: Internationally 18% of youth are obese. Fitness testing can be used to establish fitness surveillance, which can inform policy and targeted interventions aimed at addressing obesity. The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of overweight, obesity, and low fitness in Idaho school-aged youth through a pilot study. METHODS: A convenience sample of 13 teachers from 11 north Idaho rural schools collected FitnessGram fitness…
Scaling up home‐visiting to promote early childhood development and prevent violence in Rwanda
BACKGROUND: Children in impoverished families-especially those affected by violence-face risks to healthy development. In the years of strong economic recovery since the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi, the Rwandan Government has invested in early child development, social and child protection and violence prevention, but few strategies for scaling evidence-based interventions (EBIs) in these areas have been studied. METHODS: We present a Hybrid …
The design of a scalable intervention for adolescents with internalizing problems
EMPOWER is a program aimed at building the capacity of frontline workers to deliver brief, evidence-based psychosocial interventions for mental health conditions. We describe the design of such an intervention for adolescents with internalizing problems, a leading cause of morbidity for this age group in the United States. The intervention design was founded on the findings of a meta-analysis by Fitzpatrick et al. (2023) of 263 randomized control…
Medicine (9 obras) · Psychological intervention (9 obras) · Psychology (9 obras) · Psychiatry (6 obras) · Environmental health (4 obras) · Internal Medicine (4 obras) · Mental health (4 obras) · Randomized controlled trial (4 obras) · Social Psychology (4 obras) · Sociology (4 obras)