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In addition to implementation of the core activities, the PRC also seeks funding for projects related to our mission. To learn more about completed projects funded through the USC PRC, click on the appropriate link below.

Physical Activity Related Projects

Glenn Springs Trail Impact Assessment (Hooker, 2002-2005)

Participatory Research for Physical Activity Promotion (Sharpe, 2002-2005)

Evaluation of Automated Systems for Assessing Physical Activity in Specific Environments (Sharpe, 2002-2005)

Effects of Diet and Physical Activity on Elevated Blood Pressure in Adolescents (Wilson, 2004-2005)

Policy Influences on Physical Activity and Nutrition Behaviors (Pluto, 2001-2004)

Integrating Physical Activity and Weight Control Behaviors in Surveillance (Ainsworth, 2001-2004)

Evaluation of Physical Education Reform Efforts (Hooker, 2002-2004)

Prevention Research Centers Obesity Prevention Network (Sargent, 2001-2003)

Development of a Short Physical Activity Questionnaire (Matthews, 2000-2002)

Effects of Massage on Range of Motion and Flexibility Among Older Adults (Sharpe, 2000-2001)

Develop and Test a BRFSS Module to Assess Community Indicators that Promote Physical Activity (Ainsworth, 1999-2002)

The Women's Cardiovascular Health Network: Identifying Environmental, Policy, and Psychological Factors Important for Designing Culturally-Appropriate Physical Activity Programs for Women (Ainsworth, 1999-2001)

Establishing a System for Redesigning Dietary and Physical Activity Counseling Tools to be Culturally Relevant (Parra-Medina, 1999-2000)

Assessment of Moderate Physical Activity in Minority Women Ages 40 and Over (Ainsworth, 1995-2000)

Other Projects

Impact of High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Positivity on Women: Formative Research (Sharpe, 2002-2005)

Prevention Research Centers Cancer Control Network (Herbert, 2002-2004)

Network for Understanding Lack of Pap Follow-up (Luchok, 2001-2004)

The South Carolina American Legacy Empowerment (SCALE) Evaluation Project: Building Youth Development and Empowerment Program Model Guidelines for Tobacco Use Prevention (Parra-Medina, 2000-2004)

Complementary and Alternative Medicine with Curative Intent: Macrobiotics and Faith Healing (Teas, 2000-2004)

Development of Community-Based Evaluation Networks to Support the Elimination of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities (Pluto, 1999-2002)

Prevention Centers Tobacco Network (Parra-Medina, 1999-2002)

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