Michael J Boysun
Biographic Data
| ID | 6072418 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Michael J Boysun |
| GIVEN NAMES | Michael J |
| FAMILY NAME | Boysun |
| SIGNATURE | BOYSUN M J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Washington State Department of Health |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 46 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2004 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Program, Policy, and Price Interventions for Tobacco Control
Objectives. We examined health effects associated with 3 tobacco control interventions in Washington State: a comprehensive state program, a state policy banning smoking in public places, and price increases. Methods. We used linear regression models to predict changes in smoking prevalence and specific tobacco-related health conditions associated with the interventions. We estimated dollars saved over 10 years (2000–2009) by the value of hospita…
Demonstrating the Importance and Feasibility of Including Sexual Orientation in Public Health Surveys
Objectives. We identified health disparities for a statewide population of lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) men and women compared with their heterosexual counterparts. Methods. We used data from the 2003–2006 Washington State Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System to examine associations between sexual orientation and chronic health conditions, health risk behaviors, access to care, and preventive services. Results. Lesbian and bisexual wome…
Does tobacco industry marketing excessively impact lesbian, gay and bisexual communities
LGB communities, especially lesbian and bisexual women, appear to be effectively targeted by tobacco industry marketing activities. Strategies to limit tobacco industry marketing, and increase individuals' resistance to marketing, may be critical to reducing smoking among LGB populations
Is a statewide tobacco quitline an appropriate service for specific populations
The Washington QL appeared effective and well received by callers from the specific populations studied. States choosing to promote their QL more aggressively should feel confident that a tobacco QL can be an effective and well received cessation service for smokers who call from a broad range of communities
Thunder and Lightning and Rain
The prevalence rates of diabetes in communities of color are higher than in Caucasian populations. Social marketing can be an effective approach to educating communities and encouraging visits to health care providers. This article describes Thunder and Lightning and Rain, a diabetes media awareness campaign implemented in a 5-county area in central Washington State with a large Latino/Hispanic population. The Washington State Department of Healt…
Demonstrating the Importance and Feasibility of Including Sexual Orientation in Public Health Surveys
Objectives. We identified health disparities for a statewide population of lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) men and women compared with their heterosexual counterparts. Methods. We used data from the 2003–2006 Washington State Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System to examine associations between sexual orientation and chronic health conditions, health risk behaviors, access to care, and preventive services. Results. Lesbian and bisexual wome…
Thunder and Lightning and Rain
The prevalence rates of diabetes in communities of color are higher than in Caucasian populations. Social marketing can be an effective approach to educating communities and encouraging visits to health care providers. This article describes Thunder and Lightning and Rain, a diabetes media awareness campaign implemented in a 5-county area in central Washington State with a large Latino/Hispanic population. The Washington State Department of Healt…
Is a statewide tobacco quitline an appropriate service for specific populations
The Washington QL appeared effective and well received by callers from the specific populations studied. States choosing to promote their QL more aggressively should feel confident that a tobacco QL can be an effective and well received cessation service for smokers who call from a broad range of communities
Does tobacco industry marketing excessively impact lesbian, gay and bisexual communities
LGB communities, especially lesbian and bisexual women, appear to be effectively targeted by tobacco industry marketing activities. Strategies to limit tobacco industry marketing, and increase individuals' resistance to marketing, may be critical to reducing smoking among LGB populations
Demonstrating the Importance and Feasibility of Including Sexual Orientation in Public Health Surveys
Objectives. We identified health disparities for a statewide population of lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) men and women compared with their heterosexual counterparts. Methods. We used data from the 2003–2006 Washington State Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System to examine associations between sexual orientation and chronic health conditions, health risk behaviors, access to care, and preventive services. Results. Lesbian and bisexual wome…
Program, Policy, and Price Interventions for Tobacco Control
Objectives. We examined health effects associated with 3 tobacco control interventions in Washington State: a comprehensive state program, a state policy banning smoking in public places, and price increases. Methods. We used linear regression models to predict changes in smoking prevalence and specific tobacco-related health conditions associated with the interventions. We estimated dollars saved over 10 years (2000–2009) by the value of hospita…
Environmental health (4 works) · Gerontology (4 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Population (3 works) · Public health (3 works) · Smoking Behavior and Cessation (3 works) · Business (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works)