Leavonne Pulley
Biographic Data
| ID | 80054 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Leavonne Pulley |
| GIVEN NAMES | Leavonne |
| FAMILY NAME | Pulley |
| SIGNATURE | PULLEY L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Alabama at Birmingham |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 28 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 15 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1998 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Adaptation and Psychometric Testing of Multiple Measures of Religion Among African Americans Who Use Cocaine
This study tests the psychometric properties and demographic variation of three culturally adapted versions of widely used religion scales-the Brief RCOPE, the Religious Support Scale, and items from the Multidimensional Measurement of Religiousness and Spirituality-in a community sample of cocaine-using African Americans. The unadapted measures have been previously validated but not in an African American cocaine-using population, which is a gap…
Intrinsic Factors of Non-adherence to Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings Among Latinas
Religiosity and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among African American Cocaine Users in the Rural South
PURPOSE: Racial and geographic disparities in human immunodeficency virus (HIV) are dramatic and drug use is a significant contributor to HIV risk. Within the rural South, African Americans who use drugs are at extremely high risk. Due to the importance of religion within African American and rural Southern communities, it can be a key element of culturally-targeted health promotion with these populations. Studies have examined religion's relatio…
Methods and feasibility of collecting occupational data for a large population-based cohort study in the United States
The feasibility of conducting high-quality occupational data collection and coding for a large heterogeneous population-based sample was demonstrated. We found that training for interview staff was important in ensuring that narrative responses for industry and occupation were adequately specified for coding. Estimates of survey administration time and coding from digital records provide an objective basis for planning future studies. The social …
The Evaluation of Arkansas Act 1220 of 2003 to Reduce Childhood Obesity
This article describes the evaluation of the Arkansas Act 1220 of 2003, a comprehensive legislative proposal to address the growing epidemic of childhood obesity through changes in the school environment. In addition, the article discusses specific components of the evaluation that may be applicable to other childhood obesity policy evaluation efforts. The conceptual framework for the evaluation, research questions, and evaluation design are desc…
Confirmatory factor analysis of the validity of the SF-12 for persons with and without a history of stroke
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening among Latinas Attending Culturally Specific Educational Programs
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening among Latinas Attending Culturally Specific Educational Programs Lina Jandorf, Zoran Bursac, LeaVonne Pulley, Michelle Trevino, Anabella Castillo, and Deborah O. Erwin What is the Purpose of this Study? • The objective of this study was to examine the effectiveness of peer-led, culturally appropriate, community-based breast and cervical education programs to increase breast and cervical cancer knowledge and sc…
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Among Latinas Attending Culturally Specific Educational Programs
Esperanza y Vida has the potential to reduce health disparities in breast and cervical cancer morbidity and mortality rates through increasing cancer screening and thereby increasing early detection
The Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke Study
The REasons for Geographic And Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) Study is a national, population-based, longitudinal study of 30,000 African-American and white adults aged ≧45 years. The objective is to determine the causes for the excess stroke mortality in the Southeastern US and among African-Americans. Participants are randomly sampled with recruitment by mail then telephone, where data on stroke risk factors, sociodemographic, lifestyle…
A longitudinal assessment of the diet and growth of malnourished children participating in nutrition rehabilitation centres in Accra, Ghana
Objective: To examine the adoption of feeding recommendations among caregivers of children recuperating from malnutrition and assess the determinants of growth of children attending a nutrition rehabilitation centre (NRC) in Accra, Ghana. Design: Longitudinal study in which attendance and maternal programme participation were recorded daily and children's anthropometry and dietary intake were measured at four time points (admission, interim, exit…
Physical Activity Patterns Among Women in Rural Alabama
Ethnic differences in factors associated with higher activity levels need to be considered in physical activity interventions
The Association of Race/Ethnicity With the Receipt of Traditional and Alternative Arthritis-Specific Health Care
BACKGROUND: The role of race/ethnicity in the receipt of arthritis-specific health care has not been well defined. OBJECTIVE: To examine the association of race/ethnicity with the utilization of arthritis health care among community-dwelling older adults. RESEARCH DESIGN: We used a computer-assisted telephone interview. SUBJECTS: A population-based random sample was drawn from 6 preselected Alabama counties. Eligible respondents had self-reported…
The Extent of Pregnancy Mistiming and Its Association with Maternal Characteristics and Behaviors and Pregnancy Outcomes
Mistiming is not a unitary construct. Its extent is associated with maternal characteristics and behaviors. Future research on pregnancy intention should examine the extent of mistiming and consider alternatives to traditional definitions of intendedness
Mobility Impairments in Crash-Involved Older Drivers
In comparison to crash-free controls, crash-involved older drivers are more likely to report other mobility-related impairments, possibly including falls
Women at Risk of HIV/STD
The Extent of Pregnancy Mistiming and Its Association with Maternal Characteristics and Behaviors and Pregnancy Outcomes
Mistiming is not a unitary construct. Its extent is associated with maternal characteristics and behaviors. Future research on pregnancy intention should examine the extent of mistiming and consider alternatives to traditional definitions of intendedness
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Among Latinas Attending Culturally Specific Educational Programs
Esperanza y Vida has the potential to reduce health disparities in breast and cervical cancer morbidity and mortality rates through increasing cancer screening and thereby increasing early detection
The Evaluation of Arkansas Act 1220 of 2003 to Reduce Childhood Obesity
This article describes the evaluation of the Arkansas Act 1220 of 2003, a comprehensive legislative proposal to address the growing epidemic of childhood obesity through changes in the school environment. In addition, the article discusses specific components of the evaluation that may be applicable to other childhood obesity policy evaluation efforts. The conceptual framework for the evaluation, research questions, and evaluation design are desc…
Women at Risk of HIV/STD
Mobility Impairments in Crash-Involved Older Drivers
In comparison to crash-free controls, crash-involved older drivers are more likely to report other mobility-related impairments, possibly including falls
The Extent of Pregnancy Mistiming and Its Association with Maternal Characteristics and Behaviors and Pregnancy Outcomes
Mistiming is not a unitary construct. Its extent is associated with maternal characteristics and behaviors. Future research on pregnancy intention should examine the extent of mistiming and consider alternatives to traditional definitions of intendedness
Physical Activity Patterns Among Women in Rural Alabama
Ethnic differences in factors associated with higher activity levels need to be considered in physical activity interventions
The Association of Race/Ethnicity With the Receipt of Traditional and Alternative Arthritis-Specific Health Care
BACKGROUND: The role of race/ethnicity in the receipt of arthritis-specific health care has not been well defined. OBJECTIVE: To examine the association of race/ethnicity with the utilization of arthritis health care among community-dwelling older adults. RESEARCH DESIGN: We used a computer-assisted telephone interview. SUBJECTS: A population-based random sample was drawn from 6 preselected Alabama counties. Eligible respondents had self-reported…
A longitudinal assessment of the diet and growth of malnourished children participating in nutrition rehabilitation centres in Accra, Ghana
Objective: To examine the adoption of feeding recommendations among caregivers of children recuperating from malnutrition and assess the determinants of growth of children attending a nutrition rehabilitation centre (NRC) in Accra, Ghana. Design: Longitudinal study in which attendance and maternal programme participation were recorded daily and children's anthropometry and dietary intake were measured at four time points (admission, interim, exit…
The Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke Study
The REasons for Geographic And Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) Study is a national, population-based, longitudinal study of 30,000 African-American and white adults aged ≧45 years. The objective is to determine the causes for the excess stroke mortality in the Southeastern US and among African-Americans. Participants are randomly sampled with recruitment by mail then telephone, where data on stroke risk factors, sociodemographic, lifestyle…
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening among Latinas Attending Culturally Specific Educational Programs
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening among Latinas Attending Culturally Specific Educational Programs Lina Jandorf, Zoran Bursac, LeaVonne Pulley, Michelle Trevino, Anabella Castillo, and Deborah O. Erwin What is the Purpose of this Study? • The objective of this study was to examine the effectiveness of peer-led, culturally appropriate, community-based breast and cervical education programs to increase breast and cervical cancer knowledge and sc…
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Among Latinas Attending Culturally Specific Educational Programs
Esperanza y Vida has the potential to reduce health disparities in breast and cervical cancer morbidity and mortality rates through increasing cancer screening and thereby increasing early detection
Confirmatory factor analysis of the validity of the SF-12 for persons with and without a history of stroke
The Evaluation of Arkansas Act 1220 of 2003 to Reduce Childhood Obesity
This article describes the evaluation of the Arkansas Act 1220 of 2003, a comprehensive legislative proposal to address the growing epidemic of childhood obesity through changes in the school environment. In addition, the article discusses specific components of the evaluation that may be applicable to other childhood obesity policy evaluation efforts. The conceptual framework for the evaluation, research questions, and evaluation design are desc…
Religiosity and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among African American Cocaine Users in the Rural South
PURPOSE: Racial and geographic disparities in human immunodeficency virus (HIV) are dramatic and drug use is a significant contributor to HIV risk. Within the rural South, African Americans who use drugs are at extremely high risk. Due to the importance of religion within African American and rural Southern communities, it can be a key element of culturally-targeted health promotion with these populations. Studies have examined religion's relatio…
Methods and feasibility of collecting occupational data for a large population-based cohort study in the United States
The feasibility of conducting high-quality occupational data collection and coding for a large heterogeneous population-based sample was demonstrated. We found that training for interview staff was important in ensuring that narrative responses for industry and occupation were adequately specified for coding. Estimates of survey administration time and coding from digital records provide an objective basis for planning future studies. The social …
Adaptation and Psychometric Testing of Multiple Measures of Religion Among African Americans Who Use Cocaine
This study tests the psychometric properties and demographic variation of three culturally adapted versions of widely used religion scales-the Brief RCOPE, the Religious Support Scale, and items from the Multidimensional Measurement of Religiousness and Spirituality-in a community sample of cocaine-using African Americans. The unadapted measures have been previously validated but not in an African American cocaine-using population, which is a gap…
Intrinsic Factors of Non-adherence to Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings Among Latinas
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