2012
A Community and Culture-Centered Approach to Developing Effective Cardiovascular Health Messages
Kandula N, Khurana N, Makoul G, Glass S, Baker D. A Community and Culture-Centered Approach to Developing Effective Cardiovascular Health Messages. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2012, 27: 1308-1316. PMID: 22584728, PMCID: PMC3445691, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-012-2102-9.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
A multimedia patient education program on colorectal cancer screening increases knowledge and willingness to consider screening among Hispanic/Latino patients
Makoul G, Cameron K, Baker D, Francis L, Scholtens D, Wolf M. A multimedia patient education program on colorectal cancer screening increases knowledge and willingness to consider screening among Hispanic/Latino patients. Patient Education And Counseling 2009, 76: 220-226. PMID: 19250791, DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2009.01.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultimedia patient education programPatient education programScreening behaviorLatino adultsHispanic/Latino adultsHispanic/Latino patientsPast screening behaviourColorectal cancer screeningImportant health messagesActual screening behaviorHispanic/Latino communityStand-alone interventionCRC screeningLatino patientsCancer screeningAge 50Screening optionsHealth messagesPatientsEducation programsSignificant differencesPretest-posttest designStructured interviewsCRCAdditional research
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 centers
2006
Communication About Behavioral Health Risks: A Study of Videotaped Encounters in 2 Internal Medicine Practices
Makoul G, Dhurandhar A, Goel M, Scholtens D, Rubin A. Communication About Behavioral Health Risks: A Study of Videotaped Encounters in 2 Internal Medicine Practices. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2006, 21: 698-703. PMID: 16808769, PMCID: PMC1924697, DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1497.2006.00467.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCommunicationCounselingHealth PromotionHumansInternal MedicinePhysician-Patient RelationsRisk-TakingUnited StatesVideotape RecordingConceptsBehavioral health risksInternal medicine practiceHealth behavior changeInitial visitGeneral internal medicine practiceMedicine practiceRisk behaviorsHealth risk screeningHealth risksNew patient visitsPrimary care practicesAcademic medical centerBehavior changePatient agePreventable morbidityRisk factorsPatient visitsObservational studyRisk screeningMedical CenterGeneral internistsSun exposureNational guidelinesCare practicesMajor cause
1995
Health promotion in primary care: Physician-patient communication and decision making about prescription medications
Makoul G, Arntson P, Schofield T. Health promotion in primary care: Physician-patient communication and decision making about prescription medications. Social Science & Medicine 1995, 41: 1241-1254. PMID: 8545677, DOI: 10.1016/0277-9536(95)00061-b.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth promotionPrescription medicationsPrimary carePatients' opinionsPatient's abilityTreatment planMedical encountersMedical record reviewPrimary care contextPhysician-patient communicationHealth promotion perspectivePhysician-patient interactionPatient questionnairePrescribed medicationsDoctor QuestionnaireGeneral practitionersMedicationsPatientsHealth outcomesPromotion perspectiveTelephone interviewsWellness programsDemographic informationPhysiciansConsultation