Tobacco Quitline utilization compared with cigarette smoking prevalence in Virginia across rurality and Appalachian Status, 2011-2019.

Introduction: While cigarette smoking rates have declined, rural and Appalachian populations in the United States have not seen similar decreases. Quitline programs are promising strategies in reducing disparities in these areas, but research on their usage is limited.

Methods: We employed Small Area Estimation on the Virginia Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (2011-2019) to estimate county-level smoking prevalence and utilized The Quit Now Virginia Quitline data (2011-2019) to estimate Quitline users.

Design and Methods of a Synchronous Online Motivational Interviewing Intervention for Weight Management.

Background: While Internet-based weight management programs can facilitate access to and engagement in evidence-based lifestyle weight loss programs, the results have generally not been as effective as in-person programs. Furthermore, motivational interviewing (MI) has shown promise as a technique for enhancing weight loss outcomes within face-to-face programs.

Objective: This paper describes the design, intervention development, and analysis of a therapist-delivered online MI intervention for weight loss in the context of an online weight loss program.