2017
Impact of Gender on Satisfaction and Confidence in Cholesterol Control Among Veterans at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Goldstein KM, Stechuchak KM, Zullig LL, Oddone EZ, Olsen MK, McCant FA, Bastian LA, Batch BC, Bosworth HB. Impact of Gender on Satisfaction and Confidence in Cholesterol Control Among Veterans at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease. Journal Of Women's Health 2017, 26: 806-814. PMID: 28192012, PMCID: PMC5507731, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2016.5739.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedBlood PressureCardiovascular DiseasesCholesterol, LDLCross-Sectional StudiesDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2FemaleHealth BehaviorHealth Status DisparitiesHealthcare DisparitiesHumansHyperlipidemiasHypolipidemic AgentsMaleMiddle AgedNorth CarolinaPersonal SatisfactionRisk FactorsSex FactorsSocioeconomic FactorsUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransConceptsLipid controlCholesterol levelsCardiovascular diseaseLow-density lipoprotein valuesPoor lipid controlHigher health literacyPatient-centered factorsBaseline survey responsesSelf-rated satisfactionSocial supportCholesterol controlLipoprotein valuesLipid levelsHigh riskAdjusted modelHealth literacyTelemedicine studiesTracking medicationsGender-based disparitiesMedication trackingSociodemographic characteristicsMedicationsWomenMean scoreSignificant differences
2014
Heart Matters: Gender and Racial Differences Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor Control Among Veterans
Goldstein KM, Melnyk SD, Zullig LL, Stechuchak KM, Oddone E, Bastian LA, Rakley S, Olsen MK, Bosworth HB. Heart Matters: Gender and Racial Differences Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor Control Among Veterans. Women's Health Issues 2014, 24: 477-483. PMID: 25213741, DOI: 10.1016/j.whi.2014.05.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge FactorsAgedBlack or African AmericanBlood PressureCardiovascular DiseasesCholesterol, LDLCohort StudiesDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2FemaleGlycated HemoglobinHealth Status DisparitiesHumansHypertensionMaleMiddle AgedNorth CarolinaPrevalenceRisk FactorsSex FactorsSocioeconomic FactorsUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransVirginiaWhite PeopleConceptsRisk factor controlBlood pressureCardiovascular diseaseAfrican American veteransA1c levelsRisk factorsCardiovascular disease risk factor controlFemale veteransCardiovascular risk factor controlCertain cardiovascular risk factorsMean systolic blood pressureHigh LDL cholesterol levelsLow-density lipoprotein valuesWorse blood pressureCardiovascular risk factorsHemoglobin A1c levelsDiastolic blood pressureHigh-risk veteransSystolic blood pressureHigh blood pressureLDL cholesterol levelsNon-veteran womenFemale veteran populationRacial differencesCause of mortality
2012
Parent-focused change to prevent obesity in preschoolers: Results from the KAN-DO study
Østbye T, Krause KM, Stroo M, Lovelady CA, Evenson KR, Peterson BL, Bastian LA, Swamy GK, West DG, Brouwer RJ, Zucker NL. Parent-focused change to prevent obesity in preschoolers: Results from the KAN-DO study. Preventive Medicine 2012, 55: 188-195. PMID: 22705016, PMCID: PMC3439558, DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2012.06.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysical activitySugary beveragesHealthy lifestyle behaviorsFruits/vegetablesPost-intervention resultsCapacity of mothersMaternal outcomesPrimary outcomeIntervention armLifestyle behaviorsControl armPreschoolers' dietsWeight statusFront of TVChildren's dietsFeeding practicesHealthy behaviorsMother-child dyadsInstrumental feedingGroup differencesDietEmotional feedingObesityMaternal emotion regulationMultiple comparisons
2011
Kids and Adults Now! Defeat Obesity (KAN-DO): Rationale, design and baseline characteristics
Østbye T, Zucker NL, Krause KM, Lovelady CA, Evenson KR, Peterson BL, Bastian LA, Swamy GK, West DG, Brouwer RJ. Kids and Adults Now! Defeat Obesity (KAN-DO): Rationale, design and baseline characteristics. Contemporary Clinical Trials 2011, 32: 461-469. PMID: 21300177, PMCID: PMC3087307, DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2011.01.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealthy lifestyle changesPublic health priorityBehavioral intervention trialSingle group sessionHealth behavior changeObese mothersBaseline characteristicsHealthy weightOverweight childrenWeight maintenanceIntervention trialsChildhood obesityCounseling callsChild weightHealth priorityLifestyle changesFeeding practicesHealthy behaviorsActivity opportunitiesObesityGroup sessionsWeight reductionBehavioral changesTeachable momentChildren
2010
Body Image and Body Satisfaction Differ by Race in Overweight Postpartum Mothers
Carter-Edwards L, Bastian LA, Revels J, Durham H, Lokhnygina Y, Amamoo MA, Ostbye T. Body Image and Body Satisfaction Differ by Race in Overweight Postpartum Mothers. Journal Of Women's Health 2010, 19: 305-311. PMID: 20113143, PMCID: PMC2834437, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2008.1238.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexHigher mean body mass indexMean body mass indexBody discrepancyBody imageWeight loss interventionWeight loss programStunkard Figure Rating ScaleBody satisfactionAfrican AmericansAfrican American womenOverweight mothersLoss interventionPostpartum studiesLoss programMass indexPostpartum womenCurrent body imagePostpartum mothersPostpartum periodPostpartum weightHealthcare providersWhite womenRating ScaleWeight loss behaviors
2009
An internet-based weight loss intervention initiated by a newspaper.
Carter-Edwards L, Bastian LA, Schultz M, Amamoo MA, Østbye T. An internet-based weight loss intervention initiated by a newspaper. Preventing Chronic Disease 2009, 6: a101. PMID: 19527573, PMCID: PMC2722395.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsHealth BehaviorHealth PromotionHumansInternetMass MediaNorth CarolinaObesitySocial MarketingWeight LossConceptsInternet-based weight loss interventionCommunity-based weight loss programWeight lossWeight loss interventionWeight loss programWeight loss challengeSelf-reported weightType of interventionLoss interventionLoss programNorth Carolina residentsPhysical activityHealth messagesHealth awarenessFuture interventionsLong-term successMean weightHealth informationEducational seminarsLast weekInterventionTwo-thirdsWeeksParticipantsWeekly articlesContraceptive use by obese women 1 year postpartum
Chin JR, Swamy GK, Østbye T, Bastian LA. Contraceptive use by obese women 1 year postpartum. Contraception 2009, 80: 463-468. PMID: 19835721, PMCID: PMC2764535, DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2009.03.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsActive Mothers PostpartumEffective contraceptive useObese womenContraceptive useEffective contraceptionMonths postpartumUnintended pregnancyContraceptive methodsBody mass index categoriesPostpartum weight reductionEffective contraceptive methodsCertain contraceptive methodsBMI 30Pregnancy complicationsOverweight womenMothers postpartumYear postpartumPotential confoundersChronic illnessMultivariable modelIndex categoriesSecondary analysisPostpartumLogistic regressionBMI
2008
Active Mothers Postpartum (AMP): Rationale, Design, and Baseline Characteristics
Østbye T, Krause KM, Brouwer RJ, Lovelady CA, Morey MC, Bastian LA, Peterson BL, Swamy GK, Chowdhary J, McBride CM. Active Mothers Postpartum (AMP): Rationale, Design, and Baseline Characteristics. Journal Of Women's Health 2008, 17: 1567-1575. PMID: 19049350, PMCID: PMC2945831, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2007.0674.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsActive Mothers PostpartumBody mass indexBaseline characteristicsMothers postpartumWeight lossBaseline participant characteristicsPostpartum weight lossTelephone counseling sessionsTeachable momentStage of readinessPregnancy overweightStudy armsIntervention armMass indexYear postpartumIntervention trialsPostpartum womenBehaviour change interventionsPostpartum periodPrimary objectiveSecondary aimParticipant characteristicsPostpartumExercise behaviorWomen
2005
Patients’ interest in discussing cancer risk and risk management with primary care physicians
Buchanan AH, Skinner CS, Rawl SM, Moser BK, Champion VL, Scott LL, Strigo TS, Bastian L. Patients’ interest in discussing cancer risk and risk management with primary care physicians. Patient Education And Counseling 2005, 57: 77-87. PMID: 15797155, DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2004.04.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCommunicationEducational StatusFemaleGenetic CounselingHealth Care SurveysHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth Services Needs and DemandHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMass ScreeningMiddle AgedNeoplasmsNorth CarolinaPatient Acceptance of Health CarePatient Education as TopicPhysician-Patient RelationsPhysicians, FamilyPrimary PreventionRisk AssessmentRisk ManagementSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsPrimary care physiciansCancer riskCancer genetic counselingCare physiciansCancer screening modalitiesGenetic counselingColon cancer screeningColon cancer riskEducation levelPhysician visitsCancer screeningPatient preferencesScreening modalityHigher education levelPatient interestTelephone surveyPhysiciansTamoxifenRiskMore participantsGreater proportionCounselingParticipantsHealthPatients
2004
Racial differences in hepatitis B and hepatitis C and associated risk behaviors in veterans with severe mental illness.
Butterfield MI, Bosworth HB, Stechuchak KM, Frothingham R, Bastian LA, Meador KG, Swartz M, Horner RD. Racial differences in hepatitis B and hepatitis C and associated risk behaviors in veterans with severe mental illness. Journal Of The National Medical Association 2004, 96: 43-52. PMID: 14746353, PMCID: PMC2594764.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug useSevere mental illnessAfrican American veteransHepatitis BHepatitis CMental illnessRacial differencesRisk behaviorsRisk of HCVRisk of HBVAfrican American raceConfidence intervalsStrong risk indicatorSmoking crack cocaineMultiple sex partnersAfrican AmericansHigh rateHBV seroprevalenceHCV seroprevalenceHCV infectionMultivariable analysisPrevalence ratesPsychiatric unitHBVCaucasian veterans
2003
Provider Characteristics and Mammography Recommendation among Women in Their 40s and 50s
Dominick KL, Skinner CS, Bastian LA, Bosworth HB, Strigo TS, Rimer BK. Provider Characteristics and Mammography Recommendation among Women in Their 40s and 50s. Journal Of Women's Health 2003, 12: 61-71. PMID: 12639370, DOI: 10.1089/154099903321154158.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMammography recommendationsProvider characteristicsRegular providerMammography useProvider genderMultivariate logistic regression modelFourth of womenPrimary care physiciansWomen age 40Healthcare provider recommendationObstetrician/gynecologistsWomen's mammography useLarger intervention studyLogistic regression modelsCare physiciansProvider recommendationMammography guidelinesAge 40Female providersIntervention studiesHealthcare providersMale providersWomenBaselineHealth insuranceCoping styles and personality domains related to menopausal stress
Bosworth HB, Bastian LA, Rimer BK, Siegler IC. Coping styles and personality domains related to menopausal stress. Women's Health Issues 2003, 13: 32-38. PMID: 12598057, DOI: 10.1016/s1049-3867(02)00192-5.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2002
Evaluating participants’ use of a hormone replacement therapy decision-making intervention
Bastian LA, McBride CM, Fish L, Lyna P, Farrell D, Lipkus IM, Rimer BK, Siegler IC. Evaluating participants’ use of a hormone replacement therapy decision-making intervention. Patient Education And Counseling 2002, 48: 283-291. PMID: 12477613, DOI: 10.1016/s0738-3991(02)00048-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAre women worrying about heart disease?
Biswas MS, Calhoun PS, Bosworth HB, Bastian LA. Are women worrying about heart disease? Women's Health Issues 2002, 12: 204-211. PMID: 12093584, DOI: 10.1016/s1049-3867(02)00136-6.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2001
Racial Differences in Physician Recommendation of Hormone Replacement Therapy
Weng H, McBride C, Bosworth H, Grambow S, Siegler I, Bastian L. Racial Differences in Physician Recommendation of Hormone Replacement Therapy. Preventive Medicine 2001, 33: 668-673. PMID: 11716665, DOI: 10.1006/pmed.2001.0943.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHormone replacement therapyPhysician recommendationWhite womenReplacement therapyBenefits of HRTBlack womenPatient-provider communicationAssociation of raceWomen age 45Racial differencesLogistic regression analysisHealth care providersAge 45Care providersBaseline assessmentOlder ageWomenRegression analysisTherapyWomen's decisionsHysterectomyAdditional factorsPrevious studiesRecommendationsFactorsCigarette smoking in veteran women: the impact of job strain
Bastian L, Owens S, Kim H, Barnett L, Siegler I. Cigarette smoking in veteran women: the impact of job strain. Women's Health Issues 2001, 11: 103-109. PMID: 11275513, DOI: 10.1016/s1049-3867(00)00077-3.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
The relationship between self-rated health and health care service use among women veterans in a primary care clinic
Bosworth H, Butterfield M, Stechuchak K, Bastian L. The relationship between self-rated health and health care service use among women veterans in a primary care clinic. Women's Health Issues 2000, 10: 278-285. PMID: 10980445, DOI: 10.1016/s1049-3867(00)00056-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSelf-rated healthOutpatient clinicService useWomen veteransSelf-rated health itemHealth care service usePrimary care clinic settingCare service usePrimary care clinicsAssessment of symptomsHealth service useHealth care usePRIME-MD questionnaireYears of ageCare clinicsCare useClinic settingFair healthHealth itemsGood healthOne's healthWomenPoor perceptionClinicHealth
1998
Differences in Providers' Beliefs about Benefits and Risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy in Managed Care
Exline J, Siegler I, Bastian L. Differences in Providers' Beliefs about Benefits and Risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy in Managed Care. Journal Of Women's Health 1998, 7: 879-884. PMID: 9785314, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.1998.7.879.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHormone replacement therapyRisks of HRTReplacement therapyBreast cancerFamily physiciansBenefits of HRTProviders' beliefsProvider-patient discussionsGender of physiciansHealth maintenance organizationCross-sectional surveyThromboembolic eventsHeart diseasePhysicians' beliefsPhysician genderCare settingsFemale providersAlzheimer's diseasePhysician assistantsFemale physiciansMaintenance organizationPhysiciansDiseaseManaged CareRiskThe development of a primary care curriculum for obstetrics/gynecology residents.
Parsey K, Bastian L, Couchman G, Slack K, Simel D. The development of a primary care curriculum for obstetrics/gynecology residents. Journal Of The American Medical Women's Association 1998, 53: 137-9. PMID: 17598295.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care curriculumComfort scoresCare curriculumPrimary care areaHealth careObstetrics/gynecology residentsSkin cancer screeningWomen's health careLower comfort scoresMental health assessmentPrimary care educationBreast clinicDiabetes mellitusCancer screeningMusculoskeletal complaintsBreast careCare areasHigher comfort scoresInternal medicineGynaecology trainingGynecology residentsCare educationHealth assessmentAmbulatory experienceScores