Browsing by Author "Pinard, Courtney A."

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    An integrative literature review of small food store research across urban and rural communities in the U.S.
    Pinard, Courtney A.; Byker Shanks, Carmen; Harden, Samantha M.; Yaroch, Amy L. (Elsevier, 2016-04-02)
    Objective. The purpose of this review was to identify how rural and urban food access differs across small food stores as well as the types of research strategies andmethodologies that have been applied in each setting in the U.S. Methods. Manuscripts were included in the review if they were published in English over the past ten years, with a clear delineation between urban and/or rural, conducted in the U.S., and reported data from small food store research. Results. After elimination, 19 manuscripts representing rural (n=5) and urban (n=14) settingswere included in the final review. The review was conducted in Nebraska between January 2015 and May 2015. Findings from the reviewed manuscripts revealed that rural communities might face different challenges with healthy food access in small food stores when compared to urban settings. In particular, small food stores in rural areas lacked healthy food options largely because storeowners perceived that their customers would not purchase healthier items and due to challenges with distribution. Conversely, studies reporting on small food stores in urban areas suggest challenges with transportation and safety concerns. Conclusion. Research on small food stores is nascent and further research, especially intervention studies, is needed. Further, less evidence exists on healthy food access, in particular intervention testing on small food store research in rural areas.
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    Who Participates in Internet-Based Worksite Weight Loss Programs?
    You, Wen; Almeida, Fabio A.; Zoellner, Jamie M.; Hill, Jennie L.; Pinard, Courtney A.; Allen, Kacie C.; Glasgow, Russell E.; Linnan, Laura A.; Estabrooks, Paul A. (2011-09-20)
    Background The reach and representativeness are seldom examined in worksite weight loss studies. This paper describes and illustrates a method for directly assessing the reach and representativeness of a internet-based worksite weight loss program. Methods A brief health survey (BHS) was administered, between January 2008 and November 2009, to employees at 19 worksites in Southwest Virginia. The BHS included demographic, behavioral, and health questions. All employees were blinded to the existence of a future weight loss program until the completion of the BHS. Results The BHS has a participation rate of 66 percent and the subsequent weight loss program has a participation rate of 30 percent. Employees from higher income households, with higher education levels and health literacy proficiency were significantly more likely to participate in the program (p's < .01). Conclusions Worksite weight loss programs should include targeted marketing strategies to engage employees with lower income, education, and health literacy.