2010
Knowledge Gaps and Misconceptions About Coronary Heart Disease Among U.S. South Asians
Kandula N, Tirodkar M, Lauderdale D, Khurana N, Makoul G, Baker D. Knowledge Gaps and Misconceptions About Coronary Heart Disease Among U.S. South Asians. American Journal Of Preventive Medicine 2010, 38: 439-442. PMID: 20307813, PMCID: PMC2844724, DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2009.12.034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCoronary heart diseaseRisk factorsHeart diseaseMore CHD risk factorsSouth AsiansCHD risk factorsRisk factor controlModifiable risk factorsCross-sectional study populationSouth Asian adultsU.S. South AsiansLow education levelPercent of respondentsBlood pressureMultivariate regression modelCHD knowledgeStudy populationAsian adultsHigh riskStandardized questionnaireCHD educationPrevention messagesHeart attackMost participantsEducational messages
2009
The relationship between health literacy and knowledge improvement after a multimedia type 2 diabetes education program
Kandula N, Nsiah-Kumi P, Makoul G, Sager J, Zei C, Glass S, Stephens Q, Baker D. The relationship between health literacy and knowledge improvement after a multimedia type 2 diabetes education program. Patient Education And Counseling 2009, 75: 321-327. PMID: 19395223, DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2009.04.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Educational MeasurementEducational StatusFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansLearningMaleMiddle AgedModels, EducationalMultimediaMultivariate AnalysisPatient Education as TopicPilot ProjectsProgram EvaluationRegression AnalysisSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsLearning gapEducation programsKnowledge improvementLow literacyLiteracy levelsAdequate literacyInadequate literacyHealth literacyEducation methodsLiteracyAcademic health centersLow-literate patientsEducation interventionMDEPHigher literacyKnowledge scoreDiabetes knowledgeHealth centersLow health literacyDiabetes education interventionPercent of patientsLiteracy statusQualified health centersKnowledgeProgram
2007
Investigating Hispanic/Latino perceptions about colorectal cancer screening: A community-based approach to effective message design
Cameron K, Francis L, Wolf M, Baker D, Makoul G. Investigating Hispanic/Latino perceptions about colorectal cancer screening: A community-based approach to effective message design. Patient Education And Counseling 2007, 68: 145-152. PMID: 17517486, DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2007.04.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overChicagoColorectal NeoplasmsCommunity Health CentersEducational StatusFearFemaleFocus GroupsHealth EducationHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PromotionHealth Services AccessibilityHealth Services Needs and DemandHispanic or LatinoHumansMaleMass ScreeningMiddle AgedNursing Methodology ResearchRisk FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsHispanic/Latino communityLower colorectal cancer screening ratesScreening testColorectal cancer screening ratesHispanic/Latino patientsCancer screening ratesLate-stage presentationColorectal cancer screeningStandard screening testAdults age 50Hispanic/Latino populationStool cardsUnscreened patientsAsymptomatic presentationScreening ratesLatino patientsCancer screeningRisk factorsAge 50Eighth-grade educationHealth messagesRelevant anatomyLatino communityDevelopment of messagesSenior centersTeaching Medical Students About Health Literacy: 2 Chicago Initiatives
Harper W, Cook S, Makoul G. Teaching Medical Students About Health Literacy: 2 Chicago Initiatives. American Journal Of Health Behavior 2007, 31: 111-114. PMID: 17931129, DOI: 10.5993/ajhb.31.s1.14.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsEducational StatusHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansIllinoisPatient Education as TopicStudents, MedicalTeachingUniversitiesConceptsMedical students' skillsHealth literacyMedical students' awarenessCurriculum designCurriculum developmentStudents' skillsLiteracy behaviorsStudents' awarenessMedical studentsCore skillsSpecific skillsSchoolsLiteracySkillsStudentsEffective communicationChicago InitiativeClear communicationCurriculumUltimate goalCommunicationInitiativesAwarenessPatient understandingGoal
2006
Literacy, self-efficacy, and HIV medication adherence
Wolf M, Davis T, Osborn C, Skripkauskas S, Bennett C, Makoul G. Literacy, self-efficacy, and HIV medication adherence. Patient Education And Counseling 2006, 65: 253-260. PMID: 17118617, DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2006.08.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnti-HIV AgentsAntiretroviral Therapy, Highly ActiveChicagoChi-Square DistributionDrug Administration ScheduleEducational MeasurementEducational StatusFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth Services Needs and DemandHIV InfectionsHumansLogistic ModelsLouisianaMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisPatient CompliancePatient Education as TopicRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSelf EfficacySurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsPatient Medication Adherence QuestionnaireHIV medication adherenceMedication adherenceInfectious disease clinicMedication Adherence QuestionnaireMedical chart reviewSignificant risk factorsLow-literate patientsPatients' literacy levelsLow literacyComprehensive intervention strategiesAntiretroviral regimenAntiretroviral regimensImproper adherenceChart reviewConsecutive patientsDisease clinicHIV medicationsAdherence QuestionnairePatient interviewsRisk factorsLiterate patientsLiteracy levelsMedication scheduleTreatment knowledge
2005
Development and validation of the Communication and Attitudinal Self-Efficacy scale for cancer (CASE-cancer)
Wolf M, Chang C, Davis T, Makoul G. Development and validation of the Communication and Attitudinal Self-Efficacy scale for cancer (CASE-cancer). Patient Education And Counseling 2005, 57: 333-341. PMID: 15893217, DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2004.09.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAttitude to HealthChicagoCommunicationComprehensionEducational StatusFactor Analysis, StatisticalFemaleHumansInternal-External ControlLouisianaMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasmsPatient Education as TopicPatient ParticipationPatient-Centered CarePilot ProjectsProfessional-Patient RelationsPsychometricsSelf EfficacySick RoleSocioeconomic FactorsSurveys and Questionnaires