Elaine Puleo
Biographic Data
| ID | 138748 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Elaine Puleo |
| GIVEN NAMES | Elaine |
| FAMILY NAME | Puleo |
| SIGNATURE | PULEO E |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Massachusetts Amherst |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 18 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 140 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 18 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1990 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| H-INDEX | 5 |
Much Ventured, Much Gained
Investments required to support engaged data collection were larger than anticipated, as were the rewards, prompting greater attention to the integration of adolescents and young adults in research efforts
Changes in colorectal cancer screening intention among people aged 18–49 in the United States
Exposure to CRC prevention messages before the age of 50 can increase screening intentions among individuals who did not initially intend to get screened. Peer-led interventions to promote CRC screening should include individual less than 50 years of age, as this may contribute to increased screening at the recommended age threshold
Life course effects on age at menopause among Bangladeshi sedentees and migrants to the UK
OBJECTIVES: To assess how different variables experienced across the life course, but particularly during early life, might affect age at menopause among 174 Bangladeshi migrants to London by comparing them to 157 nonmigrant sedentees and 154 women of European descent in London. METHODS: Participants were aged 35-59 years, with no exogenous hormone use in the past three months, not pregnant or lactating, with no history of hysterectomy or oophore…
Patient Follow-Up After Participating in a Beach-Based Skin Cancer Screening Program
Many skin cancer screenings occur in non-traditional community settings, with the beach being an important setting due to beachgoers being at high risk for skin cancer. This study is a secondary analysis of data from a randomized trial of a skin cancer intervention in which participants (n = 312) had a full-body skin examination by a clinician and received a presumptive diagnosis (abnormal finding, no abnormal finding). Participants' pursuit of f…
Weight gain prevention among black women in the rural community health center setting
The trial is registered with clinicaltrials.gov NCT00938535
Contribution of Communication Inequalities to Disparities in Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Awareness and Knowledge
Objectives. We examined the association of Internet-related communication inequalities on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine awareness and infection knowledge. Methods. We drew data from National Cancer Institute’s 2007 Health Information National Trends Survey (n = 7674). We estimated multivariable logistic regression models to assess Internet use and Internet health information seeking on HPV vaccine awareness and infection knowledge. Results. …
The Association Between Social Factors and Physical Activity Among Low-Income Adults Living in Public Housing
Objectives. We sought to examine the association between structural, functional, and normative social factors and physical activity among urban, low-income, racially/ethnically diverse adults. Methods. We conducted a baseline cross-sectional survey among residents of 12 low-income housing communities in metropolitan Boston, Massachusetts. Participants were also asked to wear a pedometer for 5 days. We analyzed complete data from 1112 residents (w…
Determinants and beliefs of health information mavens among a lower-socioeconomic position and minority population
Associations between perceived social environment and neighborhood safety
Colorectal cancer prevention for low-income, sociodemographically-diverse adults in public housing
Few studies have conducted community-based studies in public housing communities; these data suggest areas for improvement and future opportunities for intervention development and dissemination. Findings from the randomized trial will determine the effectiveness of the intervention on our health-related outcomes as well as inform future avenues of research
Factors Associated with Colorectal Cancer Screening among a Low-Income, Multiethnic, Highly Insured Population
Understanding the role of cancer worry in creating a "teachable moment" for multiple risk factor reduction
Safe To Walk? Neighborhood Safety and Physical Activity Among Public Housing Residents
BACKGROUND: Despite its health benefits, physical inactivity is pervasive, particularly among those living in lower-income urban communities. In such settings, neighborhood safety may impact willingness to be regularly physically active. We examined the association of perceived neighborhood safety with pedometer-determined physical activity and physical activity self-efficacy. METHODS AND FINDINGS: Participants were 1,180 predominantly racial/eth…
Television Viewing and Pedometer-Determined Physical Activity Among Multiethnic Residents of Low-Income Housing
Objectives. We evaluated the association between television viewing and pedometer-determined physical activity among predominantly racial/ethnic minority residents of low-income housing in metropolitan Boston in 2005. Methods. We used mixed models to analyze the association between reported hours of television viewing and pedometer-determined steps per day among 486 adults. We also examined whether television viewing was associated with the achie…
Understanding health behavior change among couples
Colorectal Cancer Screening Participation
Objectives. The relation of personal characteristics, health and lifestyle behaviors, and cancer screening practices to current colorectal cancer (CRC) screening was assessed and compared with those factors' relation to current mammography screening in women and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening in men. Methods. A cross-sectional random-digit-dialed telephone survey of 954 Massachusetts residents aged 50 and older was conducted. Results. …
Low-income working families at risk
Use of fat-modified food products to change dietary fat intake of young people
Food purchasing and preparation practices were modified in two boarding high schools to increase the polyunsaturated-to-saturated fat ratio (P/S) of the diet of students by changing food products rather than attempting to change eating behaviors. During years when fat-modified products were served, the P/S of males increased by 75 percent, versus a decrease of 6 percent during control years. For females, P/S increased by 53 percent during interve…
Understanding health behavior change among couples
Associations between perceived social environment and neighborhood safety
Understanding the role of cancer worry in creating a "teachable moment" for multiple risk factor reduction
Colorectal Cancer Screening Participation
Objectives. The relation of personal characteristics, health and lifestyle behaviors, and cancer screening practices to current colorectal cancer (CRC) screening was assessed and compared with those factors' relation to current mammography screening in women and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening in men. Methods. A cross-sectional random-digit-dialed telephone survey of 954 Massachusetts residents aged 50 and older was conducted. Results. …
Determinants and beliefs of health information mavens among a lower-socioeconomic position and minority population
The Association Between Social Factors and Physical Activity Among Low-Income Adults Living in Public Housing
Objectives. We sought to examine the association between structural, functional, and normative social factors and physical activity among urban, low-income, racially/ethnically diverse adults. Methods. We conducted a baseline cross-sectional survey among residents of 12 low-income housing communities in metropolitan Boston, Massachusetts. Participants were also asked to wear a pedometer for 5 days. We analyzed complete data from 1112 residents (w…
Use of fat-modified food products to change dietary fat intake of young people
Food purchasing and preparation practices were modified in two boarding high schools to increase the polyunsaturated-to-saturated fat ratio (P/S) of the diet of students by changing food products rather than attempting to change eating behaviors. During years when fat-modified products were served, the P/S of males increased by 75 percent, versus a decrease of 6 percent during control years. For females, P/S increased by 53 percent during interve…
Television Viewing and Pedometer-Determined Physical Activity Among Multiethnic Residents of Low-Income Housing
Objectives. We evaluated the association between television viewing and pedometer-determined physical activity among predominantly racial/ethnic minority residents of low-income housing in metropolitan Boston in 2005. Methods. We used mixed models to analyze the association between reported hours of television viewing and pedometer-determined steps per day among 486 adults. We also examined whether television viewing was associated with the achie…
Much Ventured, Much Gained
Investments required to support engaged data collection were larger than anticipated, as were the rewards, prompting greater attention to the integration of adolescents and young adults in research efforts
Use of fat-modified food products to change dietary fat intake of young people
Food purchasing and preparation practices were modified in two boarding high schools to increase the polyunsaturated-to-saturated fat ratio (P/S) of the diet of students by changing food products rather than attempting to change eating behaviors. During years when fat-modified products were served, the P/S of males increased by 75 percent, versus a decrease of 6 percent during control years. For females, P/S increased by 53 percent during interve…
Low-income working families at risk
Colorectal Cancer Screening Participation
Objectives. The relation of personal characteristics, health and lifestyle behaviors, and cancer screening practices to current colorectal cancer (CRC) screening was assessed and compared with those factors' relation to current mammography screening in women and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening in men. Methods. A cross-sectional random-digit-dialed telephone survey of 954 Massachusetts residents aged 50 and older was conducted. Results. …
Television Viewing and Pedometer-Determined Physical Activity Among Multiethnic Residents of Low-Income Housing
Objectives. We evaluated the association between television viewing and pedometer-determined physical activity among predominantly racial/ethnic minority residents of low-income housing in metropolitan Boston in 2005. Methods. We used mixed models to analyze the association between reported hours of television viewing and pedometer-determined steps per day among 486 adults. We also examined whether television viewing was associated with the achie…
Understanding health behavior change among couples
Safe To Walk? Neighborhood Safety and Physical Activity Among Public Housing Residents
BACKGROUND: Despite its health benefits, physical inactivity is pervasive, particularly among those living in lower-income urban communities. In such settings, neighborhood safety may impact willingness to be regularly physically active. We examined the association of perceived neighborhood safety with pedometer-determined physical activity and physical activity self-efficacy. METHODS AND FINDINGS: Participants were 1,180 predominantly racial/eth…
Understanding the role of cancer worry in creating a "teachable moment" for multiple risk factor reduction
Colorectal cancer prevention for low-income, sociodemographically-diverse adults in public housing
Few studies have conducted community-based studies in public housing communities; these data suggest areas for improvement and future opportunities for intervention development and dissemination. Findings from the randomized trial will determine the effectiveness of the intervention on our health-related outcomes as well as inform future avenues of research
Factors Associated with Colorectal Cancer Screening among a Low-Income, Multiethnic, Highly Insured Population
Associations between perceived social environment and neighborhood safety
The Association Between Social Factors and Physical Activity Among Low-Income Adults Living in Public Housing
Objectives. We sought to examine the association between structural, functional, and normative social factors and physical activity among urban, low-income, racially/ethnically diverse adults. Methods. We conducted a baseline cross-sectional survey among residents of 12 low-income housing communities in metropolitan Boston, Massachusetts. Participants were also asked to wear a pedometer for 5 days. We analyzed complete data from 1112 residents (w…
Determinants and beliefs of health information mavens among a lower-socioeconomic position and minority population
Patient Follow-Up After Participating in a Beach-Based Skin Cancer Screening Program
Many skin cancer screenings occur in non-traditional community settings, with the beach being an important setting due to beachgoers being at high risk for skin cancer. This study is a secondary analysis of data from a randomized trial of a skin cancer intervention in which participants (n = 312) had a full-body skin examination by a clinician and received a presumptive diagnosis (abnormal finding, no abnormal finding). Participants' pursuit of f…
Weight gain prevention among black women in the rural community health center setting
The trial is registered with clinicaltrials.gov NCT00938535
Contribution of Communication Inequalities to Disparities in Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Awareness and Knowledge
Objectives. We examined the association of Internet-related communication inequalities on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine awareness and infection knowledge. Methods. We drew data from National Cancer Institute’s 2007 Health Information National Trends Survey (n = 7674). We estimated multivariable logistic regression models to assess Internet use and Internet health information seeking on HPV vaccine awareness and infection knowledge. Results. …
Life course effects on age at menopause among Bangladeshi sedentees and migrants to the UK
OBJECTIVES: To assess how different variables experienced across the life course, but particularly during early life, might affect age at menopause among 174 Bangladeshi migrants to London by comparing them to 157 nonmigrant sedentees and 154 women of European descent in London. METHODS: Participants were aged 35-59 years, with no exogenous hormone use in the past three months, not pregnant or lactating, with no history of hysterectomy or oophore…
Changes in colorectal cancer screening intention among people aged 18–49 in the United States
Exposure to CRC prevention messages before the age of 50 can increase screening intentions among individuals who did not initially intend to get screened. Peer-led interventions to promote CRC screening should include individual less than 50 years of age, as this may contribute to increased screening at the recommended age threshold
Much Ventured, Much Gained
Investments required to support engaged data collection were larger than anticipated, as were the rewards, prompting greater attention to the integration of adolescents and young adults in research efforts
Medicine (17 works) · Environmental health (8 works) · Gerontology (8 works) · Psychology (8 works) · Demography (7 works) · Internal Medicine (7 works) · Public health (6 works) · Cancer (5 works) · Population (5 works) · Social Psychology (5 works)