Publications by authors named "Marc S Moulin"

Introduction: Infectious disease models are important tools to inform public health policy decisions. These models are primarily based on an average population approach and often ignore the role of social determinants in predicting the course of a pandemic and the impact of policy interventions. Ignoring social determinants in models may cause or exacerbate inequalities.

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Objectives: To understand experiences with and measure the effect of mobile standing desks (MSD) on undergraduates' sedentary time (ST).

Participants: Two samples of full-time undergraduates in Fall 2018.

Methods: Study 1 ( = 21): baseline average daily ST was measured via activPAL4 inclinometers and the NIGHTLY-WEEK-U questionnaire for 7 days.

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To systematically review and synthesize all relevant literature to assess the range of average daily sedentary time (ST) of undergraduate students enrolled in university and college programs across the world. Published, peer-reviewed articles were included if they: (a) were in English; (b) had a study population that consisted entirely of undergraduate students; (c) reported a daily or weekly ST for undergraduate students; and (d) included a measure of ST using a valid sedentary behavior questionnaire or accelerometers. Twenty-three studies were included in the review.

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  • Motor vehicle collisions are the top cause of death among North American youth, with many fatalities linked to distractions while driving.
  • A study tested the DriveFocus™ app to improve youth driving performance, focusing on how well they detect and respond to critical roadway information.
  • Results showed significant improvements in visual scanning and adjustment to stimuli errors, indicating potential for future interventions targeting youth driving safety using mobile technology.*
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