Evidence-based intervention program for reducing obesity among African-American women in Southern California.

Objective: This study evaluated the effectiveness of group motivational education and empowerment program using evidence-based approaches for obesity and weight loss management for African-American Women.

Design: This study employed a quasi-experimental time series design based on the theoretical frameworks of the Empowerment and Health Belief models.

Sample: Twenty-eight African-American Women were recruited into culturally appropriate and responsive weight-loss management program.

Impact of governmental regulations on compliance with MMR immunizations in Northern California.

Objective: California's Senate Bill 277 (SB277) was mandated to reduce the prevalence of measles by eliminating personal belief exemptions. This study evaluated seven county-level records to determine the impact of SB277 on immunizations among kindergarteners in Northern California.

Design: This study used a quantitative postintervention secondary data analysis.