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Volume 22 (2025)

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July

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW17 July 2025

PEER REVIEWED

E44: Interventions to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake in Rural Settings: A Scoping Review

Kava CM, Smith JL, Kobernik EK, Eberth JM, French C, Nash SH, et al. Interventions to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake in Rural Settings: A Scoping Review. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:250025. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.250025

ESSAY 17 July 2025

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E43: “If We Can Get Them to Stop, They Can Have Such a Better Life”: Implementing Tobacco and Nicotine Dependence Treatment Services in Community Pharmacies in North Dakota

Wanner HM, Corr K. “If We Can Get Them to Stop, They Can Have Such a Better Life”: Implementing Tobacco and Nicotine Dependence Treatment Services in Community Pharmacies in North Dakota. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:250088. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.250088

ORIGINAL RESEARCH17 July 2025

PEER REVIEWED

E42: The Role of Childhood Adversity and Social Drivers of Health in Subjective Cognitive Decline

Joshi A, Yeo J. The Role of Childhood Adversity and Social Drivers of Health in Subjective Cognitive Decline. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:250116. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.250116

ESSAY 17 July 2025

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E41: Smart-Home Innovation for Older Adults’ Mental Health: Reimagining Usability and Accessibility

Fakhimi MM. Smart-Home Innovation for Older Adults’ Mental Health: Reimagining Usability and Accessibility. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:250113. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.250113

EDITOR IN CHIEF’S COLUMN10 July 2025

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E40: PCD Receives Highest 5-Year Journal Impact Factor in Its History: Celebrating and Building on 20 Years of Success With Release of 6 Collections in 2025

Jack L Jr. PCD Receives Highest 5-Year Journal Impact Factor in Its History: Celebrating and Building on 20 Years of Success With Release of 6 Collections in 2025. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:250248. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.250248

GUEST EDITORIAL10 July 2025

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E39: 35 Years of Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health and Well-Being in American Indian Communities: The Strong Heart Study and Strong Heart Family Study

Fretts AM, Reese JA, Zhang Y. 35 Years of Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health and Well-Being in American Indian Communities: The Strong Heart Study and Strong Heart Family Study. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:250216. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.250216

ORIGINAL RESEARCH 10 July 2025

PEER REVIEWED

E38: Associations Between Screen Time Use and Health Outcomes Among US Teenagers

Zablotsky B, Ng AE, Black LI, Haile G, Bose J, Jones JR, et al. Associations Between Screen Time Use and Health Outcomes Among US Teenagers. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240537. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240537

ESSAY 10 July 2025

PEER REVIEWED

E37: Confronting the Crisis: Actions to Address Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Among Black Women in Rural Georgia

Robinson J, Screen J, Bayer CR. Confronting the Crisis: Actions to Address Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Among Black Women in Rural Georgia. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:250125. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.250125

ESSAY 10 July 2025

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E36: Bridging the Gap: Promoting Physical Activity in College-Aged Students

Scroggs GJ, Battista RA, Kappus RM. Bridging the Gap: Promoting Physical Activity in College-Aged Students. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:250118. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.250118

ORIGINAL RESEARCH3 July 2025

PEER REVIEWED

E34: Mental Health Symptoms and Receipt of Mental Health Care Among US Adults Diagnosed With Kidney Disease

Villarroel MA, Wang X. Mental Health Symptoms and Receipt of Mental Health Care Among US Adults Diagnosed With Kidney Disease. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240509. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240509

ORIGINAL RESEARCH3 July 2025

PEER REVIEWED

E33: Disparities in Timely Access to Certified Stroke Care Among US Census Tracts, by Prevalence of Health Risk Factors

Schieb L, Tootoo J, Fiffer M, Casper M, Zephyr DP, Bunney EB, et al. Disparities in Timely Access to Certified Stroke Care Among US Census Tracts, by Prevalence of Health Risk Factors. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240429. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240429

ERRATUM 3 July 2025

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E32: Erratum, Vol. 21, August 1 Release

Erratum, Vol. 21, August 1 Release. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:230444e. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.230444e

June

ORIGINAL RESEARCH26 June 2025

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E31: Nutrition Facts Label Use and Adherence to the DASH Dietary Pattern: Results From a National Health and Nutrition Survey

Lutski M, Stark AH, Dichtiar R, Lubel SY, Ornan EM, Sinai T. Nutrition Facts Label Use and Adherence to the DASH Dietary Pattern: Results From a National Health and Nutrition Survey. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240426. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240426

ORIGINAL RESEARCH26 June 2025

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E30: Visit-to-Visit Blood Pressure Variability as a Risk Factor for All-Cause Mortality, Cardiovascular Mortality, and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events Among American Indians: the Strong Heart Study

Fabsitz RR, Reese JA, Leidner J, Klug MG, Zhang Y, Suchy-Dicey AM, et al. Visit-to-Visit Blood Pressure Variability as a Risk Factor for All-Cause Mortality, Cardiovascular Mortality, and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events Among American Indians: the Strong Heart Study. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240512. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240512

ORIGINAL RESEARCH19 June 2025

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E29: Self-Reported Reasons Preventing US Adults From Walking to Places Within 10 Minutes of Home

Zaganjor H, Chen TJ, Van Dyke ME, Soto GW, Whitfield GP, Smith A, et al. Self-Reported Reasons Preventing US Adults From Walking to Places Within 10 Minutes of Home. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240394.. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240394

ORIGINAL RESEARCH19 June 2025

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E28: Distribution of Arthritis Subtypes Among Adults With Arthritis in the United States, 2017–March 2020

Foster AL, Boring MA, Lites TD, Croft JE, Odom EL, Fallon EA. Distribution of Arthritis Subtypes Among Adults With Arthritis in the United States, 2017–March 2020. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240393. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240393

ORIGINAL RESEARCH19 June 2025

PEER REVIEWED

E27: Rural Health Disparities: Contemporary Solutions for Persistent Rural Public Health Challenges

Matthews KA, Spears KS, Anderson-Lewis C. Rural Health Disparities: Contemporary Solutions for Persistent Rural Public Health Challenges. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:250202. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.250202

RESEARCH BRIEF12 June 2025

PEER REVIEWED

E26: Maintenance of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Behaviors Among Adolescents and Their Caregivers: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

Reid A, You W, Markwalter T, Porter K, Brock D, Chow P, et al. Maintenance of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Behaviors Among Adolescents and Their Caregivers: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240520. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240520

GUEST EDITORIAL05 June 2025

PEER REVIEWED

E25: Harnessing the Power of Community Engagement for Population Health

Akintobi TH, Bailey RE II, Michener JL. Harnessing the Power of Community Engagement for Population Health. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:250189. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.250189

PROGRAM EVALUATION BRIEF05 June 2025

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E24: Teaching at the Intersection of Community Engagement and Program Evaluation

LaVelle JM, Espelien DA. Teaching at the Intersection of Community Engagement and Program Evaluation. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240405. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240405

TOOLS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE05 June 2025

PEER REVIEWED

E23: Engaging a Community-Academic Partnership to Implement Community-Driven Solutions

Keller AO, St. Arnold Bell L, Haglund K. Engaging a Community-Academic Partnership to Implement Community-Driven Solutions. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240334. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240334

May

ESSAY29 May 2025

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E22: From Insight to Action: Applying Community-Based Participatory Research to Improve Population Health Among Black Women

Bourgeois JW. From Insight to Action: Applying Community-Based Participatory Research to Improve Population Health Among Black Women. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240400. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240400

TOOLS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE22 May 2025

PEER REVIEWED

E21: For the Community, by the Community: Advancing Research for Latino Communities in Dementia Care Following the Guidance of Latino Older Adults

Mora Pinzon M, Fernandez de Cordova S, Flores Diaz V, Rosales MDC, Argandoña R, Bermudez N, et al. For the Community, by the Community: Advancing Research for Latino Communities in Dementia Care Following the Guidance of Latino Older Adults. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240381. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240381

ORIGINAL RESEARCH22 May 2025

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E20: Public Transit Supports for Food Access: 2021 National Survey of Community-Based Policy and Environmental Supports for Healthy Eating and Active Living (CBS HEAL)

Smarsh BL, Park YS, Lee SH, Harris DM, Blanck HM. Public Transit Supports for Food Access: 2021 National Survey of Community-Based Policy and Environmental Supports for Healthy Eating and Active Living (CBS HEAL). Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240458. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240458

PROGRAM EVALUATION BRIEF15 May 2025

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E19: Implementation and Evaluation of a Community Resource Assessment Process to Identify and Expand Partnerships That Support a Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Program for Uninsured Women

Zimmermann K, Ford C, Carnahan L, Jefferies P, Curtis P, Magallon C, et al. Implementation and Evaluation of a Community Resource Assessment Process to Identify and Expand Partnerships That Support a Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Program for Uninsured Women. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240412. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240412

ORIGINAL RESEARCH8 May 2025

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E18: Longitudinal Lipidomic Profile of Subclinical Peripheral Artery Disease in American Indians: The Strong Heart Family Study

Chen M, Miao G, Roman MJ, Devereux RB, Fabsitz RR, Zhang Y, et al. Longitudinal Lipidomic Profile of Subclinical Peripheral Artery Disease in American Indians: The Strong Heart Family Study. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240220. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240220

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW1 May 2025

PEER REVIEWED

E17: Nurse-Led Mental Health Interventions for College Students: A Systematic Review

Russell NG, Rodney T, Peterson JK, Baker A, Francis L. Nurse-Led Mental Health Interventions for College Students: A Systematic Review. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240200. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240200

April

ORIGINAL RESEARCH24 April 2025

PEER REVIEWED

E16: Uranium Exposure, Hypertension, and Blood Pressure in the Strong Heart Family Study

Patterson KP, Gold AO, Spratlen MJ, Umans JG, Fretts AM, Goessler W, et al. Uranium Exposure, Hypertension, and Blood Pressure in the Strong Heart Family Study. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240122. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240122

ORIGINAL RESEARCH17 April 2025

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E15: Trends in Multiple Chronic Conditions Among US Adults, By Life Stage, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2013–2023

Watson KB, Wiltz JL, Nhim K, Kaufmann RB, Thomas CW, Greenlund KJ. Trends in Multiple Chronic Conditions Among US Adults, By Life Stage, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2013–2023. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240539. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240539

ESSAY10 April 2025

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E14: Initiating Research in Indian Country: Lessons From the Strong Heart Study

Howard BV, Lee ET, Welty TK, Fabsitz RR. Initiating Research in Indian Country: Lessons From the Strong Heart Study. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240505. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240505

ORIGINAL RESEARCH03 April 2025

PEER REVIEWED

E13: Vitamin D Deficiency and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Among American Indian Adolescents: The Strong Heart Family Study

Reese JA, Davis E, Fretts AM, Ali T, Lee ET, Umans JG, et al. Vitamin D Deficiency and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Among American Indian Adolescents: The Strong Heart Family Study. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240354. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240354

March

RESEARCH BRIEF27 March 2025

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E12: Two Modeling Strategies in Analyzing Clustered Time-to-Event Data: the Strong Heart Family Study

Willmott H, Gochanour C, Ding K, Reese J, Lee E, Zhang Y. Two Modeling Strategies in Analyzing Clustered Time-to-Event Data: the Strong Heart Family Study. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240387. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240387

EDITORIAL20 March 2025

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E11: Public Health Research and Program Strategies for Diabetes Prevention and Management

Bowen S, Alamian A, Onufrak S. Public Health Research and Program Strategies for Diabetes Prevention and Management. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240501. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240501

IMPLEMENTATION EVALUATION13 March 2025

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E10: Leveraging Technology and Theory to Change Health Behaviors, Close Gaps in Health-Related Social Needs, and Increase Enrollment in the National Diabetes Prevention Program

Johnson SS, Castle PH, Bosack S. Leveraging Technology and Theory to Change Health Behaviors, Close Gaps in Health-Related Social Needs, and Increase Enrollment in the National Diabetes Prevention Program. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240284. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240284

ORIGINAL RESEARCH06 March 2025

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E09: Disparities in Cardiovascular Disease Prevalence by Race and Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status, Urbanicity, and Social Determinants of Health Among Medicare Beneficiaries With Diabetes

Zhou X, Park J, Rolka DB, Holliday C, Choi D, Zhang P. Disparities in Cardiovascular Disease Prevalence by Race and Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status, Urbanicity, and Social Determinants of Health Among Medicare Beneficiaries With Diabetes. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240270. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240270

February

ESSAY27 February 2025

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E08: Breaking Barriers: CDC and American Diabetes Association Unite to Combat Diabetes

Holliday CS, Gabbay RA. Breaking Barriers: CDC and American Diabetes Association Unite to Combat Diabetes. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240273. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240273

RESEARCH BRIEF24 February 2025

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E07: Diabetes Distress Among US Adults With Diagnosed Diabetes, 2021

Alexander DS, Saelee R, Rodriguez B, Koyama AK, Cheng YJ, Tang S, et al. Diabetes Distress Among US Adults With Diagnosed Diabetes, 2021. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240287. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240287

January

ORIGINAL RESEARCH16 January 2025

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E06: Depression and Incident Hypertension: The Strong Heart Family Study

Santoni S, Kernic MA, Malloy K, Ali T, Zhang Y, Cole SA, et al. Depression and Incident Hypertension: The Strong Heart Family Study. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240230. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240230

ORIGINAL RESEARCH16 January 2025

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E05: Rural–Urban Disparities in State-Level Diabetes Prevalence Among US Adults, 2021

Khavjou O, Tayebali Z, Cho P, Myers K, Zhang P. Rural–Urban Disparities in State-Level Diabetes Prevalence Among US Adults, 2021. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240199. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240199

ORIGINAL RESEARCH09 January 2025

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E04: Interests and Preferences in Programs to Improve Health Among Men With or at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes in Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups, 2019

Hulbert L, Mensa-Wilmot Y, Rutledge S, Owens-Gary M, Skeete R, Cannon MJ. Interests and Preferences in Programs to Improve Health Among Men With or at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes in Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups, 2019. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240268. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240268

ORIGINAL RESEARCH09 January 2025

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E03: Food Policy Councils and Healthy Food Access Policies: A 2021 National Survey of Community Policy Supports

Oza-Frank R, Warnock AL, Calancie L, Bassarab K, Palmer A, Cooksey Stowers K, et al. Food Policy Councils and Healthy Food Access Policies: A 2021 National Survey of Community Policy Supports. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240335. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240335

CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITY02 January 2025

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E02: Identifying Patients at Risk for Cardiometabolic and Chronic Diseases by Using the Exercise Vital Sign to Screen for Physical Inactivity

Chapman CG, Schroeder MC, Marcussen B, Carr LJ. Identifying Patients at Risk for Cardiometabolic and Chronic Diseases by Using the Exercise Vital Sign to Screen for Physical Inactivity. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240149. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240149

ORIGINAL RESEARCH02 January 2025

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E01: Chronic Disease Management of Early Childhood Dental Caries: Practices of US Pediatric Dentists

Edelstein BL, Basch CE, Zybert P, Wolf RL, Custodio-Lumsden CL, Levine J, et al. Chronic Disease Management of Early Childhood Dental Caries: Practices of US Pediatric Dentists. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:240151. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240151


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