Joseph A Dake
Biographic Data
| ID | 197343 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Joseph A Dake |
| GIVEN NAMES | Joseph A |
| FAMILY NAME | Dake |
| SIGNATURE | DAKE J A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Toledo |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 20 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 20 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2000 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
School‐Based Body Image Programming: A Critical Literature Review
The purpose of this review is to summarize the literature on school‐based programs that have been developed to address body image among adolescents. A literature review on this topic has not been conducted since 2013, warranting the need for an updated review since the proliferation of social media and other societal changes. Articles were included if they were published from 2011–2022; 2011 to 2022; described programs implemented in secondary sc…
A Pilot Evaluation of the Respect You Curriculum
BACKGROUND: The objective of this study is to evaluate the Respect YOU program's impact on students' eating expectancies, body image satisfaction levels, self-efficacy, and knowledge. A total of 444 (intervention cohort n = 348, control cohort n = 96) underclassmen enrolled in health or physical education courses from 7 high schools in the Midwest participated in the study. METHODS: A repeated measure research design was utilized to assess studen…
Do Stressful Events and Racial Discrimination Explain Racial Gaps in Exclusive Breastfeeding Duration? A Qualitative Interview Study with Black, Hispanic, and White Mothers Living in Ohio
Parent Perceptions regarding High School Drug Testing
Background Adolescent drug use remains a critical public health issue. Almost 38 percent of school districts currently implement student drug testing, and more schools may be considering implementation due to emerging recreational drug use laws. Parents are an essential key stakeholder and decision-maker in school policies. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine Colorado parents’ perceptions regarding high school drug testing. Methods:…
State Minority Health Officers' Perceptions of their Successes and Barriers to Reducing Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
Predicting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Advance Care Planning Using the Integrated Behavioral Model
Purpose To explain and predict racial or ethnic disparities in advance care planning (ACP) behaviors among American adults by using the Integrated Behavioral Model (IBM) and the Precaution Adoption Process Model. Methods A randomized, observational, nonexperimental, cross-sectional study design was used to survey American adults between 40 and 80 years of age ( n = 386). Results The majority of respondents (75%) had not completed ACP. Significant…
Pokémon GO: Healthy or Harmful
AffiliationsVictoria R. Wagner-Greene, Amy J. Wotring, Thomas Castor, Jessica Kruger, and Joseph A. Dake are with the School of Population Health, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. Sarah Mortemore is with Volunteer State Community College, Gallatin, TN
An examination of emergency contraception use by undergraduate college students in the Midwest using the integrated behavioural model
The purpose of this study was to identify the factors that influence undergraduate college student use of emergency contraception (EC) and their level of knowledge about the product, in order to assist in the development of intervention programmes to increase its use, which could lead to lower rates of unintended pregnancies in this population. A response rate of 98.4% included 1553 surveys from students at 11 Midwestern universities. Students we…
Prevalence and Correlates of Sexting Behavior in Adolescents
The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of sexting among sixth through twelfth grade students and its correlations with other risk behaviors. The survey was conducted in 35 different schools in a midwestern state. Overall, 17% of students engaged in sexting, which varied significantly by age (3% of 12-year-olds to 32% of 18-year-olds). Adjusted odds ratios found statistically significant correlations between sexting and sexual beha…
Providing Guidance on the Health Effects of Religious/Spiritual Involvement: A National Assessment of University Counseling Professionals
Midwestern Rural Adolescents’ Anal Intercourse Experience: Rural Adolescents’ Anal Intercourse Experience
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of anal intercourse and its associated risk behaviors in a sample of Midwestern, predominantly white rural adolescents. Most of the research on this activity has been local or regional studies, with urban East and West Coast racial and ethnic minority adolescents. METHODS: A surveillance questionnaire based on the Youth Risk Behavior Survey was distributed in 2009 to 820 rural middl…
Development of a Social Will for Tobacco Control Index
Pediatricians' Practices Regarding Smoking Cessation Among Parents of their Patients
Effects of Small Monetary Incentives on Return Rates of a Health Survey to Adults in Rural Areas
This study assessed differences in response rates to a mailed health survey by adults in two neighboring rural midwestern counties with differential incentives, of dollar 2.00 and dollar 5.00. Potential respondents in each county were randomly selected from a commercial database of residents' addresses. County "F" respondents (n = 541) which were 57% female and 95% Euro-American having a mean age of 47.3 yr. (SD= 16.9), received the dollar 5 ince…
Tone of Postcards in Increasing Survey Response Rates
This study assessed differences in response rates to a series of three-wave mail surveys when amiable or insistently worded postcards were the third wave of the mailing. Three studies were conducted; one with a sample of 600 health commissioners, one with a sample of 680 vascular nurses, and one with 600 elementary school secretaries. The combined response rates for the first and second wave mailings were 65.8%, 67.6%, and 62.4%, respectively. A …
The Nature and Extent of Bullying at School
In elementary schools, the prevalence of bullying ranges from 11.3% in Finland to 49.8% in Ireland. The only United States study of elementary students found that 19% were bullied. Bullying behavior declines as students progress through the grades. School bullying is associated with numerous physical, mental, and social detriments. A relationship also exists between student bullying behavior and school issues such as academic achievement, school …
Effect on Survey Return Rates of Having a Signed or Unsigned Postcard as the Third-Wave Mailing
This study assessed differences in response rates to a three-wave mail survey when signed or unsigned postcards were the third wave of the mailing (after two mailings of the questionnaire). A total of 259 signed postcards and 259 unsigned postcards were mailed as the third-wave mailing. There were 34 signed postcards and 30 unsigned postcards returned, a not significantly different distribution by chi-square test
Assessing Assets in Racially Diverse, Inner-City Youths: Psychometric Properties of the Search Institute Asset Questionnaire
Asset assessment of adolescents is becoming increasingly common in communities. The purpose of this study was to assess the validity and reliability of the "Profiles of Student Life," the most commonly used asset assessment questionnaire. In this study, 435 Midwestern, inner-city, primarily African-American (77%) students completed the instrument, with 288 completing it twice for stability reliability. Principal components analysis did not suppor…
Assets as Predictors of Suicide Attempts in African American Inner-city Youths
The risk-taking behavior items were better predictors of suicide behavior than were the developmental asset items for the African American youth
Authorship of Health Education Articles: Guests, Ghosts, and Trends
Do Stressful Events and Racial Discrimination Explain Racial Gaps in Exclusive Breastfeeding Duration? A Qualitative Interview Study with Black, Hispanic, and White Mothers Living in Ohio
Pokémon GO: Healthy or Harmful
AffiliationsVictoria R. Wagner-Greene, Amy J. Wotring, Thomas Castor, Jessica Kruger, and Joseph A. Dake are with the School of Population Health, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. Sarah Mortemore is with Volunteer State Community College, Gallatin, TN
Authorship of Health Education Articles: Guests, Ghosts, and Trends
Assets as Predictors of Suicide Attempts in African American Inner-city Youths
The risk-taking behavior items were better predictors of suicide behavior than were the developmental asset items for the African American youth
Assessing Assets in Racially Diverse, Inner-City Youths: Psychometric Properties of the Search Institute Asset Questionnaire
Asset assessment of adolescents is becoming increasingly common in communities. The purpose of this study was to assess the validity and reliability of the "Profiles of Student Life," the most commonly used asset assessment questionnaire. In this study, 435 Midwestern, inner-city, primarily African-American (77%) students completed the instrument, with 288 completing it twice for stability reliability. Principal components analysis did not suppor…
The Nature and Extent of Bullying at School
In elementary schools, the prevalence of bullying ranges from 11.3% in Finland to 49.8% in Ireland. The only United States study of elementary students found that 19% were bullied. Bullying behavior declines as students progress through the grades. School bullying is associated with numerous physical, mental, and social detriments. A relationship also exists between student bullying behavior and school issues such as academic achievement, school …
Effect on Survey Return Rates of Having a Signed or Unsigned Postcard as the Third-Wave Mailing
This study assessed differences in response rates to a three-wave mail survey when signed or unsigned postcards were the third wave of the mailing (after two mailings of the questionnaire). A total of 259 signed postcards and 259 unsigned postcards were mailed as the third-wave mailing. There were 34 signed postcards and 30 unsigned postcards returned, a not significantly different distribution by chi-square test
Tone of Postcards in Increasing Survey Response Rates
This study assessed differences in response rates to a series of three-wave mail surveys when amiable or insistently worded postcards were the third wave of the mailing. Three studies were conducted; one with a sample of 600 health commissioners, one with a sample of 680 vascular nurses, and one with 600 elementary school secretaries. The combined response rates for the first and second wave mailings were 65.8%, 67.6%, and 62.4%, respectively. A …
Development of a Social Will for Tobacco Control Index
Pediatricians' Practices Regarding Smoking Cessation Among Parents of their Patients
Effects of Small Monetary Incentives on Return Rates of a Health Survey to Adults in Rural Areas
This study assessed differences in response rates to a mailed health survey by adults in two neighboring rural midwestern counties with differential incentives, of dollar 2.00 and dollar 5.00. Potential respondents in each county were randomly selected from a commercial database of residents' addresses. County "F" respondents (n = 541) which were 57% female and 95% Euro-American having a mean age of 47.3 yr. (SD= 16.9), received the dollar 5 ince…
Midwestern Rural Adolescents’ Anal Intercourse Experience: Rural Adolescents’ Anal Intercourse Experience
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of anal intercourse and its associated risk behaviors in a sample of Midwestern, predominantly white rural adolescents. Most of the research on this activity has been local or regional studies, with urban East and West Coast racial and ethnic minority adolescents. METHODS: A surveillance questionnaire based on the Youth Risk Behavior Survey was distributed in 2009 to 820 rural middl…
Prevalence and Correlates of Sexting Behavior in Adolescents
The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of sexting among sixth through twelfth grade students and its correlations with other risk behaviors. The survey was conducted in 35 different schools in a midwestern state. Overall, 17% of students engaged in sexting, which varied significantly by age (3% of 12-year-olds to 32% of 18-year-olds). Adjusted odds ratios found statistically significant correlations between sexting and sexual beha…
Providing Guidance on the Health Effects of Religious/Spiritual Involvement: A National Assessment of University Counseling Professionals
An examination of emergency contraception use by undergraduate college students in the Midwest using the integrated behavioural model
The purpose of this study was to identify the factors that influence undergraduate college student use of emergency contraception (EC) and their level of knowledge about the product, in order to assist in the development of intervention programmes to increase its use, which could lead to lower rates of unintended pregnancies in this population. A response rate of 98.4% included 1553 surveys from students at 11 Midwestern universities. Students we…
Predicting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Advance Care Planning Using the Integrated Behavioral Model
Purpose To explain and predict racial or ethnic disparities in advance care planning (ACP) behaviors among American adults by using the Integrated Behavioral Model (IBM) and the Precaution Adoption Process Model. Methods A randomized, observational, nonexperimental, cross-sectional study design was used to survey American adults between 40 and 80 years of age ( n = 386). Results The majority of respondents (75%) had not completed ACP. Significant…
Pokémon GO: Healthy or Harmful
AffiliationsVictoria R. Wagner-Greene, Amy J. Wotring, Thomas Castor, Jessica Kruger, and Joseph A. Dake are with the School of Population Health, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. Sarah Mortemore is with Volunteer State Community College, Gallatin, TN
State Minority Health Officers' Perceptions of their Successes and Barriers to Reducing Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
Parent Perceptions regarding High School Drug Testing
Background Adolescent drug use remains a critical public health issue. Almost 38 percent of school districts currently implement student drug testing, and more schools may be considering implementation due to emerging recreational drug use laws. Parents are an essential key stakeholder and decision-maker in school policies. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine Colorado parents’ perceptions regarding high school drug testing. Methods:…
A Pilot Evaluation of the Respect You Curriculum
BACKGROUND: The objective of this study is to evaluate the Respect YOU program's impact on students' eating expectancies, body image satisfaction levels, self-efficacy, and knowledge. A total of 444 (intervention cohort n = 348, control cohort n = 96) underclassmen enrolled in health or physical education courses from 7 high schools in the Midwest participated in the study. METHODS: A repeated measure research design was utilized to assess studen…
Do Stressful Events and Racial Discrimination Explain Racial Gaps in Exclusive Breastfeeding Duration? A Qualitative Interview Study with Black, Hispanic, and White Mothers Living in Ohio
School‐Based Body Image Programming: A Critical Literature Review
The purpose of this review is to summarize the literature on school‐based programs that have been developed to address body image among adolescents. A literature review on this topic has not been conducted since 2013, warranting the need for an updated review since the proliferation of social media and other societal changes. Articles were included if they were published from 2011–2022; 2011 to 2022; described programs implemented in secondary sc…
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