Core - Mini Population Laboratory

Wagner, Edward H.

Abstract

The overall aim of this proposal is to continue the development of a large HMO, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound (GHC), as a shared population laboratory for the conduct of cancer control research.
The specific aims outline a series of enhancements to the GHC """"""""Mini-population laboratory"""""""" for the conduct of cancer control research.
The specific aims outline a series of enhancements to the GHC """"""""Mini-population laboratory"""""""" so as to better support those specific proposals in the Cancer Prevention Research Unit (CPRU) program project which require access to GHC enrollees, providers, data, or research support.
The specific aims are: 1. To further develop analytic data files from existing GHC computer systems to support cancer control research. This will include enhancements to: the system supporting the Breast Cancer Screening Program; the computerized Tumor Registry; the new Pathology System (to develop registries of pre-cancerous lesions such as colonic polyps or cervical dysplasias); and the Laboratory System (to identify recipients of Hemoccult testing). 2. To provide computer programming and biostatistical expertise in the use of GHC computerized databases to support specific projects. 3. To provide research, administrative, and logistical support for program project activities including assistance with subject identification and sampling, recruitment of patients and providers, access to medical records and other data, and access to GHC computer databases. 4. To coordinate the independent cancer control research program of GHC's Center for Health Studies with the individual projects and overall program of the CPRU program Project, including the sharing of data.

Funding Agency

• Agency: National Institute of Health (NIH)
• Institute: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
• Type: Research Program Projects (P01)
• Project #: 3P01CA034847-10S2
• Application #: 3772647
• Support Year: 10
• Fiscal Year: 1993

Institution

• Name: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
• DUNS #: 075524595
• City: Seattle
• State: WA
• Country: United States
• Zip Code: 98109

Publications

Satia, Jessie A; Kristal, Alan R; Patterson, Ruth E et al. (2002) Psychosocial factors and dietary habits associated with vegetable consumption. Nutrition 18:247-54

Levy, L; Patterson, R E; Kristal, A R et al. (2000) How well do consumers understand percentage daily value on food labels? Am J Health Promot 14:157-60, ii

Peterson Jr, A V; Kealey, K A; Mann, S L et al. (2000) Hutchinson Smoking Prevention Project: long-term randomized trial in school-based tobacco use prevention--results on smoking. J Natl Cancer Inst 92:1979-91

Satia, J A; Patterson, R E; Taylor, V M et al. (2000) Use of qualitative methods to study diet, acculturation, and health in Chinese-American women. J Am Diet Assoc 100:934-40

Neuhouser, M L; Kristal, A R; Patterson, R E (1999) Use of food nutrition labels is associated with lower fat intake. J Am Diet Assoc 99:45-53

Patterson, R E; Levy, L; Tinker, L F et al. (1999) Evaluation of a simplified vitamin supplement inventory developed for the Women's Health Initiative. Public Health Nutr 2:273-6

Kristal, A R; Glanz, K; Curry, S J et al. (1999) How can stages of change be best used in dietary interventions? J Am Diet Assoc 99:679-84

Neuhouser, M L; Patterson, R E; Levy, L (1999) Motivations for using vitamin and mineral supplements. J Am Diet Assoc 99:851-4

Patterson, R E; Kristal, A R; Levy, L et al. (1998) Validity of methods used to assess vitamin and mineral supplement use. Am J Epidemiol 148:643-9

Patterson, R E; Kristal, A R; Shannon, J et al. (1997) Using a brief household food inventory as an environmental indicator of individual dietary practices. Am J Public Health 87:272-5