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Deborah J Thompson

(Debbe)                                                                (PhD)
                        Houston, Texas

                        




                        
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                            ProjectsPreventing the Development of Childhood Obesity
                                                    In-House Appropriated
                                                                    (D)Accession Number: 444330Fostering the Development of Future Dietitians
                                                    Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (N)Accession Number: 442605Aligning Production Agricultural Systems to Enhance Diet and Health Outcomes
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 438179**Publications**
                                                (Clicking on the reprint icon
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)Designing stories to make children move: Some psycho-behavioral theoretical insights

- (Abstract Only)Lu, A.S., Green, M.C., Baranowski, T., Thompson, D.J. 2024. Designing stories to make children move: Some psycho-behavioral theoretical insights [abstract]. Kentucky Conference on Health Communication. April 4-6, 2024; Lexington, KY. Poster Presentation.Regional variability in the prevalence of food insecurity and diet quality among United States children
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Dave, J.M., Chen, T.A., Castro, A.N., White, M., Onugha, E.A., Zimmerman, S., Thompson, D.J. 2024. Regional variability in the prevalence of food insecurity and diet quality among United States children. Nutrients. 16(2). Article 224. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16020224.Characterizing experiences of caregiver support among parents of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes: A qualitative study
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Eshtehardi, S.S., Baudino, M.N., Anderson, B.J., Thompson, D.J., Marrero, D.G., Hilliard, M.E. 2024. Characterizing experiences of caregiver support among parents of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes: A qualitative study. Journal of Pediatric Psychology. 49(Suppl_1):62-63. https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsae010.The perspectives of Hispanic mothers on factors influencing dietary choices in their families and communities
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Callender, C., Thompson, D.J. 2024. The perspectives of Hispanic mothers on factors influencing dietary choices in their families and communities. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 58(Suppl 1):S311. https://doi.org/10.1093/abm/kaae014.See me, hear me, know me: Perspectives on diet and physical activity influences among teens living in rural Texas communities
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D.J., Miranda, J., Callender, C., Dave, J.M., Appiah, G., Musaad, S.M. 2023. See me, hear me, know me: Perspectives on diet and physical activity influences among teens living in rural Texas communities. Nutrients. 15(21). Article 4695. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15214695.Feasibility of a food-based diabetes self-management education intervention for food insecure patients with type 2 diabetes: A convergent mixed methods study
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Short, E., Thompson, D.J., Taren, D., Bryant, H., Gonzalez, R., Sheava, J., Hingle, M. 2023. Feasibility of a food-based diabetes self-management education intervention for food insecure patients with type 2 diabetes: A convergent mixed methods study. Public Health Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1368980023002082.Modern home cooking practices, the role of new media, and implications for culinary medicine: A qualitative study among mothers with low income
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Raber, M., Vazquez, M., Khan, S., Myneni, S., Thompson, D.J. 2023. Modern home cooking practices, the role of new media, and implications for culinary medicine: A qualitative study among mothers with low income. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1177/15598276231197181.Exploring factors associated with accelerometer validity among ethnically diverse toddlers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Crumbley, C., Cepni, A.B., Taylor, A., Thompson, D.J., Moran, N.E., Olvera, N., O'Connor, D.P., Johnston, C.A., Ledoux, T.A. 2023. Exploring factors associated with accelerometer validity among ethnically diverse toddlers. Pediatric Exercise Science. https://doi.org/10.1123/pes.2022-0114.Parent-reported fruit and vegetable home availability and accessibility in an online obesity prevention program for pre-adolescent Black girls

- (Abstract Only)Callender, C., Musaad, S., Mirabile, Y., Thompson, D.J. 2023. Parent-reported fruit and vegetable home availability and accessibility in an online obesity prevention program for pre-adolescent Black girls [abstract]. FNCE 2023 - Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo. October 7-10, 2023; Denver, Co. Poster Presentation.Health equity in action: Using community-engaged research to update an intervention promoting a healthy home food environment to Black/African American families
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D.J., Callender, C., Dave, J.M., Jibaja-Weiss, M.L., Montealegre, J.R. 2023. Health equity in action: Using community-engaged research to update an intervention promoting a healthy home food environment to Black/African American families. Cancer Causes and Control. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10552-023-01753-4.Designing a digital culinary education intervention for parents with low income
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Raber, M., Villarreal, I., Vazquez, M., Thompson, D.J. 2023. Designing a digital culinary education intervention for parents with low income. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2023.06.002.Using machine learning to evaluate the impact of economic and family factors on obesity and physical activity outcomes in an online intervention among African American girls

- (Abstract Only)Musaad, S., Hazan, H., Callender, C., Puyau, M., Thompson, D.J. 2023. [abstract]. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Consortium to Advance Health Equity and Researcher Diversity (AIM-AHEAD) Annual Meeting. August 1-2, 2023; Bethesda, MD. Poster Presentation.An SMS text message-based type 2 diabetes prevention program for Hispanic adolescents with obesity: Qualitative co-design process
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Soltero, E.G., Lopez, C., Mihail, S., Hernandez, A., Musaad, S.M., O'Connor, T.M., Thompson, D.J. 2023. An SMS text message-based type 2 diabetes prevention program for Hispanic adolescents with obesity: Qualitative co-design process. JMIR Formative Research. 7. Article e46606. https://doi.org/10.2196/46606.Diet quality among pre-adolescent African American girls in a randomized controlled obesity prevention intervention trial
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D.J., Mirabile, Y., Islam, N., Callender, C., Musaad, S.M., Miranda, J., Moreno, J.P., Dave, J.M., Baranowski, T. 2023. Diet quality among pre-adolescent African American girls in a randomized controlled obesity prevention intervention trial. Nutrients. 15(12). Article 2716. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15122716.Regional variability in prevalence of food insecurity and weight status among US children

- (Abstract Only)Hydroponic farming at food pantries in urban food swamps to improve fresh produce access and address food insecurity: A qualitative study

- (Abstract Only)Dave, J.M., White, M., Castro, A.N., Ishdorj, A., Thompson, D.J. 2023. Hydroponic farming at food pantries in urban food swamps to improve fresh produce access and address food insecurity: A qualitative study [abstract]. Nutrition 2023 - American Society of Nutrition (ASN) Annual Meeting. July 22-25; Boston, MA. Poster Presentation.Development of a peer-based intervention educating teenagers about long-acting reversible contraception
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Patel, P.R., Olvera, A., Raphael, M., Abacan, A., Thompson, D.J., Smith, P.B. 2023. Development of a peer-based intervention educating teenagers about long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). Journal of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpag.2023.03.008.Regional variability in prevalence of food insecurity and diet quality among US children

- (Abstract Only)Dave, J.M., Chen, T.A., Castro, A.N., White, M.A., Thompson, D.J. 2023. Regional variability in prevalence of food insecurity and diet quality among US children [abstract]. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual Meeting. June 14-17, 2023; Uppsala, Sweden. Poster Presentation.To pause with a cliffhanger or a temporary closure? The differential impact of serial versus episodic narratives on children's physical activity behaviors
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lu, A.S., Green, M.C., Sousa, C.V., Hwang, J., Lee, I.M., Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, T. 2023. To pause with a cliffhanger or a temporary closure? The differential impact of serial versus episodic narratives on children's physical activity behaviors. Communication Research. https://doi.org/10.1177/00936502231166091.Promoting health equity: Identifying parent and child reactions to a culturally-grounded obesity prevention program specifically designed for Black girls using community-engaged research
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Allen, H., Callender, C., Thompson, D.J. 2023. Promoting health equity: Identifying parent and child reactions to a culturally-grounded obesity prevention program specifically designed for Black girls using community-engaged research. Children. 10(3). Article 417. https://doi.org/10.3390/children10030417.Determinants of retention in care of newborns diagnosed with sickle cell disease in Liberia: Results from a mixed-methods study of caregivers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Udhayashankar, K., Franklin, P.D., Nuta, C.J., Cherue, A.K., Haq, H., Thompson, D.J., Tubman, V.N. 2023. Determinants of retention in care of newborns diagnosed with sickle cell disease in Liberia: Results from a mixed-methods study of caregivers. PLOS Global Public Health. 3(4). Article e0001705. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0001705.Fit24, a digital health intervention to reduce type 2 diabetes risk among Hispanic youth: Protocol for a feasibility pilot study
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Soltero, E.G., Lopez, C., Musaad, S.M., O'Connor, T.M., Thompson, D.J. 2023. Fit24, a digital health intervention to reduce type 2 diabetes risk among Hispanic youth: Protocol for a feasibility pilot study. Contemporary Clinical Trials. 127. Article 107117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cct.2023.107117.Children's and caregivers' review of a guided imagery therapy mobile app designed to treat children with functional abdominal pain disorders: Leveraging a mixed methods approach with user-centered design
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hollier, J.M., Strickland, T.A., Fordis, C.M., Van Tilburg, M.A., Shulman, R.J., Thompson, D.J. 2023. Children's and caregivers' review of a guided imagery therapy mobile app designed to treat children with functional abdominal pain disorders: Leveraging a mixed methods approach with user-centered design. JMIR Formative Research. 7. Article e41321. https://doi.org/10.2196/41321.Examination of parent-reported differences in children's daily screen use, sleep and sleep hygiene behaviors during the school year and summer and their association with BMI
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Moreno, J.P., Wood, A.C., Reichek, B., Dadabhoy, H., Baranowski, T., Thompson, D.J., O'Connor, T.M. 2023. Examination of parent-reported differences in children's daily screen use, sleep and sleep hygiene behaviors during the school year and summer and their association with BMI. Sleep Health. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sleh.2023.01.013."Always on call": Parent experiences having a child with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in school

- (Abstract Only)Duran, B.J., Baudino, M.N., Anderson, B.J., Thompson, D.J., Marrero, D.G., Hilliard, M.E. 2023. "Always on call": Parent experiences having a child with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in school [abstract]. Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference. March 30-April 1, 2023; Chicago, IL. Poster Presentation.How much did it cost to develop and implement an eHealth intervention for a minority children population that overlapped with the COVID-19 pandemic
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Monashefsky, A., Alon, D., Baranowski, T., Barreira, T.V., Chiu, K.A., Fleischman, A., Green, M.C., Huang, S., Samuels, R.C., Sousa, C.V., Thompson, D.J., Lu, A.S. 2022. How much did it cost to develop and implement an eHealth intervention for a minority children population that overlapped with the COVID-19 pandemic? Contemporary Clinical Trials. 125. Article 107044. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cct.2022.107044.Study protocol for an adapted personal project analysis to measure vertical inter-goal relations on physical activity and diet
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kassas, S., Culot, C., Crombez, G., Smeding, A., Leys, C., Thompson, D.J., Desmet, A. 2022. Study protocol for an adapted personal project analysis to measure vertical inter-goal relations on physical activity and diet. BMC Psychology. 10. Article 225. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-022-00931-4.Family TXT: A mHealth obesity prevention program for parents of pre-adolescent African American girls

- (Abstract Only)Callender, C., Thompson, D.J. 2022. Family TXT: A mHealth obesity prevention program for parents of pre-adolescent African American girls [abstract]. Digital Physical Activity and Diet (dPAD) Collaborative Symposium. September 8-9, 2022; Houston, TX. Oral and Poster Presentation.Co-designing text messages with Hispanic adolescents to promote physical activity and sleep

- (Abstract Only)Soltero, E.G., O'Connor, T.M., Musaad, S., Thompson, D.J. 2022. Co-designing text messages with Hispanic adolescents to promote physical activity and sleep [abstract]. Digital Physical Activity and Diet (dPAD) Collaborative Symposium. September 8-9, 2022; Houston, TX. Oral and Poster Presentation.Technology-based obesity prevention interventions among Hispanic adolescents in the United States: Scoping review
                                                        

- (Review Article)Soltero, E.G., Lopez, C., Hernandez, E., O'Connor, T.M., Thompson, D.J. 2022. Technology-based obesity prevention interventions among Hispanic adolescents in the United States: Scoping review. JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting. 5(4). Article e39261. https://doi.org/10.2196/39261.Growing up after adolescent bariatric surgery
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Demello, A.S., Acorda, D.E., Thompson, D.J., Allen, D.L., Aman, R., Brandt, M.L., Sisley, S. 2022. Growing up after adolescent bariatric surgery. Clinical Nursing Research. https://doi.org/10.1177/10547738221120338.Isolation in a sea of "experts": Identifying the parental struggles caring for children with early-onset obesity
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bryant, K., Sandhu, J., Nguyen, J., Asonye, E., Thompson, D.J., Sisley, S. 2022. Isolation in a sea of "experts": Identifying the parental struggles caring for children with early-onset obesity. Childhood Obesity. https://doi.org/10.1089/chi.2022.0089.Teen reactions to a self-representational avatar: A qualitative exploration

- (Abstract Only)Baysden, E., Mendoza, N., Callender, C., Deng, Z., Thompson, D.J. 2022. Teen reactions to a self-representational avatar: A qualitative exploration [abstract]. Texas Pediatric Society Annual Meeting. September 8-11, 2022; Galveston, TX. Poster Presentation.Baseline diet quality using the Healthy Eating Index-2015 for African American girls in an online obesity prevention program

- (Abstract Only)Callender, C., Johnson, A., Mirabile, Y., Musaad, S., Thompson, D.J. 2022. Baseline diet quality using the Healthy Eating Index-2015 for African American girls in an online obesity prevention program [abstract]. FNCE 2022 - Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo. October 8-11, 2022; Orlando, FL. Poster Presentation.Diabetes-related worries and coping among youth and young adults with diabetes
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Taraban, L., Wasserman, R., Cao, V.T., Estehardi, S.S., Anderson, B.J., Thompson, D.J., Marrero, D.G., Hilliard, M.E. 2022. Diabetes-related worries and coping among youth and young adults with diabetes. Journal of Pediatric Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsac055.Parent-perceived neighbourhood environment, parenting practices and preschool-aged children physical activity and screen time: A cross-sectional study of two culturally and geographically diverse cities
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cerin, E., Barnett, A., Baranowski, T., Lee, R.E., Mellecker, R.R., Suen, Y.N., Mendoza, J.A., Thompson, D.J., O'Connor, T.M. 2022. Parent-perceived neighbourhood environment, parenting practices and preschool-aged children physical activity and screen time: A cross-sectional study of two culturally and geographically diverse cities. BMC Pediatrics. 23:309. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-022-03377-0.Seasonality of children's height and weight and their contribution to accelerated summer weight gain

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Moreno, J.P., Musaad, S., Dadabhoy, H., Baranowski, T., Crowley, S.J., Thompson, D.J., Chen, T.A., Johnston, C.A. 2022. Seasonality of children's height and weight and their contribution to accelerated summer weight gain. Frontiers in Physiology. 13. Article 793999. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2022.793999.To pause with a cliffhanger or a temporary closure? The differential impact of serial vs. episodic narratives on children's physical activity behaviors

- (Abstract Only)Lu, A.S., Sousa, C.V., Green, M., Hwang, J., Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, T. 2022. To pause with a cliffhanger or a temporary closure? The differential impact of serial vs. episodic narratives on children's physical activity behaviors [abstract]. 72nd Annual International Communication Association (ICA) Conference. May 26-30, 2022; Paris, France. Oral Presentation.A pragmatic guide to qualitative analysis for pediatric researchers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D.J., Deatrick, J.A., Knafl, K.A., Swallow, V.M., Wu, Y.P. 2022. A pragmatic guide to qualitative analysis for pediatric researchers. Journal of Pediatric Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsac040.Evaluation of a circadian rhythm and sleep-focused mobile health intervention for the prevention of accelerated summer weight gain among elementary school-age children: Protocol for a randomized controlled feasibility study
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Moreno, J.P., Dadabhoy, H., Musaad, S., Baranowski, T., Thompson, D.J., Alfano, C.A., Crowley, S.J. 2022. Evaluation of a circadian rhythm and sleep-focused mobile health intervention for the prevention of accelerated summer weight gain among elementary school-age children: Protocol for a randomized controlled feasibility study. JMIR Research Protocols. 11(5). Article e37002. https://doi.org/10.2196/37002.#mediterraneandiet: A content analysis of Mediterranean diet–related information on TikTok

- (Abstract Only)Raber, M., Allen, H., Huang, S., Thompson, D.J. 2022. #mediterraneandiet: A content analysis of Mediterranean diet–related information on TikTok [abstract]. American Society of Nutrition Annual Meeting (Virtual). June 14-16, 2022. Poster Presentation.Food-based diabetes self-management and education intervention for food insecure patients with type 2 diabetes: A mixed-methods feasibility study

- (Abstract Only)Short, E., Bryant, H., Gonzalez, R., Roe, D.J., Sheava, J., Taren, D., Thompson, D.J., Hingle, M. 2022. Food-based diabetes self-management and education intervention for food insecure patients with type 2 diabetes: A mixed-methods feasibility study [abstract]. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual Meeting. May 18-21, 2022; Phoenix, AZ. Oral Presentation.A photography-based, social media walking intervention targeting autonomous motivations for physical activity: Semistructured interviews with older women
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Robertson, M.C., Swartz, M.C., Christopherson, U., Bentley, J.R., Basen-Engquist, K.M., Thompson, D.J., Volpi, E., Lyons, E.J. 2022. A photography-based, social media walking intervention targeting autonomous motivations for physical activity: Semistructured interviews with older women. JMIR Serious Games. 10(2). Article e35511. https://doi.org/10.2196/35511.Selection and use of vegetable parenting practices did not vary by parent feeding styles: Mixed methods investigation
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Beltran, A., Demet, R., Hughes, S.O., Wood, A.C., Thompson, D.J., O'Connor, T.M., Baranowski, T. 2022. Selection and use of vegetable parenting practices did not vary by parent feeding styles: Mixed methods investigation. Appetite. 170. Article 105883. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2021.105883.Vegetable parenting practices vary by feeding styles among middle class mothers of young children
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wood, A.C., Senn, M.K., Beltran, A., Demet, R., Hughes, S.O., Thompson, D.J., O'Connor, T.M., Baranowski, T. 2021. Vegetable parenting practices vary by feeding styles among middle class mothers of young children. Appetite. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2021.105850.'I don't sleep through the night': Qualitative study of sleep in type 1 diabetes
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Carreon, S.A., Cao, V.T., Anderson, B.J., Thompson, D.J., Marrero, D.G., Hilliard, M.E. 2021. 'I don't sleep through the night': Qualitative study of sleep in type 1 diabetes. Diabetic Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1111/dme.14763.The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on food distribution at emergency food assistance organizations in the Southwestern United States: A qualitative investigation
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Castro, A.N., White, M.A., Ishdorj, A., Thompson, D.J., Dave, J.M. 2021. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on food distribution at emergency food assistance organizations in the Southwestern United States: A qualitative investigation. Nutrients. 13(12). Article 4267. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13124267.Perspectives of Black and Hispanic children living in under-resourced communities on meal preparation and grocery shopping behaviors: Implications for nutrition education
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Callender, C., Velazquez, D., Adera, M., Dave, J.M., Olvera, N., Chen, T.A., Alford, S., Thompson, D.J. 2021. Perspectives of Black and Hispanic children living in under-resourced communities on meal preparation and grocery shopping behaviors: Implications for nutrition education. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 18(22). Article 12199. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182212199.Food assistance use among food bank clients affected by type 2 diabetes
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Short, E., Sharma, J., Thompson, D.J., Taren, D., Gonzalez, R., Hingle, M. 2022. Food assistance use among food bank clients affected by type 2 diabetes. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2021.11.001.The perspectives of Black mothers on factors influencing dietary choices in their families and communities

- (Abstract Only)Callender, C., Thompson, D.J. 2022. The perspectives of Black mothers on factors influencing dietary choices in their families and communities [abstract]. Society of Behavior Medicine (SBM) Annual Meeting. April 6-9, 2022; Baltimore, MD. Oral Presentation.Mixed-methods assessment of a guided imagery therapy mobile app prototype for treating childhood functional abdominal pain disorders

- (Abstract Only)Hollier, J.M., Strickland, T.A., van Tilburg, M.L., Shulman, R.J., Thompson, D.J. 2021. Mixed-methods assessment of a guided imagery therapy mobile app prototype for treating childhood functional abdominal pain disorders [abstract]. NASPGHAN Annual Meeting (Virtual). December 15, 2021.Oral presentation.Precision food parenting: A proposed conceptual model and research agenda
                                                        

- (Review Article)Baranowski, T., Thompson, D.J., Hughes, S.O., O'Connor, T.M. 2021. Precision food parenting: A proposed conceptual model and research agenda. Nutrients. 13(10):3650. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13103650.Community advisory board recommendations for the adaptation of the Family Eats program

- (Abstract Only)Callender, C., Dave, J., Jibaja-Weiss, M., Montealegre, J.R., Thompson, D.J. 2021. Community advisory board recommendations for the adaptation of the Family Eats program [abstract]. Baylor College of Medicine Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Showcase (Virtual). October 5, 2021. Oral presentation.Beliefs of women of childbearing age on healthy sleep habits: A reasoned action approach elicitation study
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Vezina-Im, L.A., Beaulieu, D., Thompson, D.J., Nicklas, T.A., Baranowski, T. 2021. Beliefs of women of childbearing age on healthy sleep habits: A reasoned action approach elicitation study. Women and Health. https://doi.org/10.1080/03630242.2021.1966159.Using the Behavior Change Wheel Program Planning model to design games for health: Development study
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Robertson, M., Baranowski, T., Thompson, D.J., Basen-Engquist, K.M., Swartz, M., Lyons, E. 2021. Using the Behavior Change Wheel Program Planning model to design games for health: Development study. JMIR Serious Games. 9(4). Article e29964. https://doi.org/10.2196/29964.Family-based obesity prevention interventions among Hispanic children and families: A scoping review
                                                        

- (Review Article)Soltero, E.G., Pena, A., Gonzalez, V., Hernandez, E., Mackey, G., Callender, C., Dave, J.M., Thompson, D.J. 2021. Family-based obesity prevention interventions among Hispanic children and families: A scoping review. Nutrients. 13(8):2690. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13082690.Exploring qualities of ethnically diverse parents related to the healthy home environment of toddlers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cepni, A.B., Taylor, A., Thompson, D.J., Moran, N.E., Olvera, N., O'Connor, D.P., Johnston, C.A., Ledoux, T.A. 2021. Exploring qualities of ethnically diverse parents related to the healthy home environment of toddlers. Appetite. 167:105608. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2021.105608.Feasibility and efficacy of the "FUNPALs Playgroup" intervention to improve toddler dietary and activity behaviors: A pilot randomized controlled trial
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cepni, A.B., Taylor, A., Crumbley, C., Thompson, D.J., Moran, N.E., Olvera, N., O'Connor, D.P., Arlinghaus, K.R., Johnston, C.A., Ledoux, T.A. 2021. Feasibility and efficacy of the "FUNPALs Playgroup" intervention to improve toddler dietary and activity behaviors: A pilot randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 18(15):7828. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18157828.Later sleep timing predicts accelerated summer weight gain among elementary school children: A prospective observational study
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Moreno, J.P., Razjouyan, J., Lester, H., Dadabhoy, H., Amirmazaheri, M., Reesor-Oyer, L., O'Connor, T.M., Hernandez, D.C., Najafi, B., Alfano, C.A., Crowley, S.J., Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, T. 2021. Later sleep timing predicts accelerated summer weight gain among elementary school children: A prospective observational study. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 18:94. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-021-01165-0.Opportunities to address obesity disparities among high-risk Latino children and adolescents
                                                        

- (Review Article)Soltero, E.G., O'Connor, T.M., Thompson, D.J., Shaibi, G.Q. 2021. Opportunities to address obesity disparities among high-risk Latino children and adolescents. Current Obesity Reports. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13679-021-00445-x.Perceptions of family-level social factors that influence health behaviors in Latinx adolescents and young adults at high risk for type 2 diabetes
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Soltero, E.G., Navabi, N., Castro, F.G., Ayers, S.L., Mendez, J., Thompson, D.J., Shaibi, G.Q. 2021. Perceptions of family-level social factors that influence health behaviors in Latinx adolescents and young adults at high risk for type 2 diabetes. Children. 8:406. https://doi.org/10.3390/children8050406.The perspectives of Hispanic mothers on factors influencing dietary choices in their families and communities

- (Abstract Only)Callender, C., Thompson, D.J. 2021. The perspectives of Hispanic mothers on factors influencing dietary choices in their families and communities [abstract]. 2021 Center of Excellence in Health Equity, Training and Research Summer Research Summit (Virtual). May 20, 2021. Poster presentation.The perspectives of Black and Hispanic families on socioecological factors influencing dietary behaviors

- (Abstract Only)Callender, C., Velazquez, D., Adera, M., Dave, J., Olvera, N., Chen, T.A., Alford, S., Thompson, D.J. 2021. The perspectives of Black and Hispanic families on socioecological factors influencing dietary behaviors [abstract]. 2021 Center of Excellence in Health Equity, Training and Research Summer Research Summit (Virtual). May 20, 2021. Poster presentation.Teen reactions to a self-representational avatar: A qualitative exploration
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Baysden, E., Mendoza, N., Callender, C., Deng, Z., Thompson, D.J. 2021. Teen reactions to a self-representational avatar: A qualitative exploration. Journal of Sport and Health Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jshs.2021.07.004.Exploring qualities of ethnically diverse parents associated with healthy home food and activity environment of toddlers

- (Abstract Only)Cepni, A.B., Taylor, A., Thompson, D.J., Moran, N.E., Olvera, N., O'Connor, D.P., Johnston, C.A., Ledoux, T.A. 2021. Exploring qualities of ethnically diverse parents associated with healthy home food and activity environment of toddlers [abstract]. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual Conference (Virtual). June 8-10, 2021. Oral presentation.Describing and exploring accelerometer use among toddlers

- (Abstract Only)Crumbley, C., Cepni, A.B., Taylor, A., Thompson, D.J., Moran, N.E., Olvera, N., O'Connor, D.P., Johnston, C.A., Ledoux, T.A. 2021. Describing and exploring accelerometer use among toddlers [abstract]. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual Conference (Virtual). June 8-10, 2021. Oral presentation.Changes in toddler diet and activity in a family wellness program: A pilot randomized control trial

- (Abstract Only)Ledoux, T., Cepni, A., Taylor, A., Crumbley, C., Thompson, D.J., Moran, N., Olvera, N., O'Connor, D.P. 2021. Changes in toddler diet and activity in a family wellness program: A pilot randomized control trial [abstract]. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual Conference (Virtual). June 8-10, 2021. Oral presentation.Family and sociodemographic disparities in physical activity within African American girls

- (Abstract Only)Musaad, S., Puyau, M., Bacha, F., Callender, C., Islam, N., Baranowski, T., Thompson, D.J. 2021. Family and sociodemographic disparities in physical activity within African American girls [abstract]. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual Conference (Virtual). June 8-10, 2021. Oral presentation.Personal and environmental factors influencing dietary behaviors of families in underserved communities

- (Abstract Only)Callender, C., Velazquez, D., Dave, J., Olvera, N., Chen, T.A., Alford, S., Thompson, D.J. 2021. Personal and environmental factors influencing dietary behaviors of families in underserved communities [abstract]. 14th Health Disparities Conference Xavier University of Louisiana (Virtual). April 7-8, 2021. Poster Presentation."Everything is so expensive": Financial experiences of adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D)
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Desai, K.R., Duran, B.J., Carreon, S.A., Cao, V.T., Eshtehardi, S.S., Anderson, B.J., McKinney, B.M., Marrero, D.G., Thompson, D.J., Hilliard, M.E. 2021. "Everything is so expensive": Financial experiences of adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Diabetes. 70(Suppl 1):535-P. https://doi.org/10.2337/db21-535-P.Perspectives of Black/African American and Hispanic parents and children living in under-resourced communities regarding factors that influence food choices and decisions: A qualitative investigation
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D.J., Callender, C., Velazquez, D., Adera, M., Dave, J.M., Olvera, N., Chen, T.A., Goldsworthy, N. 2021. Perspectives of Black/African American and Hispanic parents and children living in under-resourced communities regarding factors that influence food choices and decisions: A qualitative investigation. Children. 8(3):236. https://doi.org/10.3390/children8030236.Family TXT: A mHealth obesity prevention program for parents of pre-adolescent African American girls

- (Abstract Only)Callender, C., Thompson, D.J. 2021. Family TXT: A mHealth obesity prevention program for parents of pre-adolescent African American girls [abstract]. Texas Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Annual Conference (Virtual). April 8-9, 2021. Oral Presentation."We are a family with diabetes": Parent perspectives on siblings of youth with type 1 diabetes
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cao, V.T., Anderson, B.J., Eshtehardi, S.S., McKinney, B.M., Thompson, D.J., Marrero, D.G., Hilliard, M.E. 2021. "We are a family with diabetes": Parent perspectives on siblings of youth with type 1 diabetes. Families, Systems, & Health. 39(2):306–315. https://doi.org/10.1037/fsh0000612.The Dr. Seuss prescription: Enhancing maternal bonding in the NICU through shared book reading

- (Abstract Only)Blake, A., Thompson, D.J., Noll, L. 2021. The Dr. Seuss prescription: Enhancing maternal bonding in the NICU through shared book reading [abstract]. 2021 Pediatric Research Symposium (Virtual). April 20, 2021; Houston, TX. Poster Presentation.The role of technology in meal preparation for Black and Hispanic families: Implications for nutrition and cooking education
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Callender, C.S., Velazquez, D., Dave, J., Olvera, N., Chen, T.A., Alford, S., Thompson, D.J. 2021. The role of technology in meal preparation for Black and Hispanic families: Implications for nutrition and cooking education [abstract]. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 55(Suppl 1):S477. https://doi.org/10.1093/abm/kaab020.Wearable activity tracking device use in an adolescent weight management clinic: A randomized controlled pilot trial
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bowen-Jallow, K., Nunez-Lopez, O., Wright, A., Fuchs, E., Ahn, M., Lyons, E., Jupiter, D., Berry, L., Suman, O., Radhakrishnan, R.S., Glaser, A.M., Thompson, D.J. 2021. Wearable activity tracking device use in an adolescent weight management clinic: A randomized controlled pilot trial. Journal of Obesity. 2021: 7625034. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/7625034.How minority parents could help children develop healthy eating behaviors: Parent and child perspectives
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Callender, C., Velazquez, D., Adera, M., Dave, J.M., Olvera, N., Chen, T.A., Alford, S., Thompson, D.J. 2020. How minority parents could help children develop healthy eating behaviors: Parent and child perspectives. Nutrients. 12:3879. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12123879.Health-related quality of life in parents and partners of people with type 1 diabetes: Development and validation of Type 1 Diabetes and Life (T1DAL) measures
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hilliard, M.E., Minard, C.G., Marrero, D.G., De Wit, M., Dubose, S.N., Verdejo, A., Jaser, S.S., Kruger, D., Monzavi, R., Shah, V., Wadwa, R.P., Weinstock, R.S., Thompson, D.J., Cao, V.T., Anderson, B.J. 2021. Health-related quality of life in parents and partners of people with type 1 diabetes: Development and validation of Type 1 Diabetes and Life (T1DAL) measures. Families, Systems, & Health. https://doi.org/10.1037/fsh0000507.Perceptions about health, nutrition knowledge and MyPlate food categorization among US adolescents: A qualitative study
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Barco Leme, A.C., Fisberg, R.M., Baranowski, T., Nicklas, T., Callender, C.S., Kasam, A., Philippi, S.T., Thompson, D.J. 2020. Perceptions about health, nutrition knowledge and MyPlate food categorization among US adolescents: A qualitative study. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2020.11.008.Design and psychometrics for new measures of health-related quality of life in adults with type 1 diabetes: Type 1 Diabetes and Life (T1DAL)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hilliard, M., Marrero, D.G., Minard, C.G., Cao, V.T., de Wit, M., DuBose, S.N., Verdejo, A., Jaser, S.S., Kruger, D., Monzavi, R., Shah, V.N., Wadwa, R.P., Weinstock, R.S., Thompson, D.J., Anderson, B.J. 2020. Design and psychometrics for new measures of health-related quality of life in adults with type 1 diabetes: Type 1 Diabetes and Life (T1DAL). Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diabres.2020.108537.Filling the gap: Understanding transition needs of minority youth with CHD

- (Abstract Only)Masood, A., Lovick, D.K., Broussard, N.S., Thompson, D.J., Lopez, K.N. 2020. Filling the gap: Understanding transition needs of minority youth with CHD [abstract]. 12th Annual Virtual Healthcare Transition Research Consortium (HCTRC) Research Symposium. October 28, 2020. Poster Presentation.Recommendations from Black and Hispanic families for a culinary and nutrition education program

- (Abstract Only)Callender, C., Velazquez, D., Dave, J., Olvera, N., Chen, T.A., Alford, S., Thompson, D.J. 2020. Recommendations from Black and Hispanic families for a culinary and nutrition education program [abstract]. Baylor College of Medicine Annual Showcase of Educational Scholarship (Virtual). September 18, 2020. Oral Presentation.On the money: Parental perspectives about finances and type 1 diabetes in youth
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Eshtehardi, S.S., Anderson, B.J., Cao, V.T., McKinney, B.M., Thompson, D.J., Marrero, D.G., Hilliard, M.E. 2020. On the money: Parental perspectives about finances and type 1 diabetes in youth. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1037/cpp0000371.The impact of narratives and active video games on long-term moderate-to-vigorous physical activity: A randomized controlled trial protocol
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Alon, D., Sousa, C., Cabrera-Perez, R., Fernandez, A., Lee, K., Misawa, A., Sun, K.J., Baranowski, T., Barreira, T.V., Chiu, K., Fleischman, A., Huang, S., Hwang, J., Green, M.C., Lee, I.M., Lessard, S., Levitsky, L.L., Noubary, F., Samuels, R., Thompson, D.J., Lu, A.S. 2020. The impact of narratives and active video games on long-term moderate-to-vigorous physical activity: A randomized controlled trial protocol. Contemporary Clinical Trials. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cct.2020.106087.Seasonality of children's height and weight gain [abstract]

- (Abstract Only)Moreno, J.P., Musaad, S., Johnston, C., Baranowski, T., Thompson, D.J., Crowley, S.J. 2020. Seasonality of children's height and weight gain [abstract]. Society for Research on Biological Rhythms (SRBR) Biennial Conference (virtual conference). Poster Presentation.Culinary education programs for children in low-income households: A scoping review
                                                        

- (Review Article)Li, P.P., Mackey, G., Callender, C., Dave, J.M., Olvera, N., Alford, S., Thompson, D.J. 2020. Culinary education programs for children in low-income households: A scoping review. Children. 7(5):47. https://doi.org/10.3390/children7050047.Exploring parent feeding practices, the home environment, and toddler diet

- (Abstract Only)Ledoux, T., Cepni, A., Taylor, A., Crumbley, C., Thompson, D.J., Moran, N., Olvera, N., O'Connor, D. 2020. Exploring parent feeding practices, the home environment, and toddler diet. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 120(9 Suppl):A-80.Comprehensive nutrition and cooking education programming recommendations from families in underserved communities

- (Abstract Only)Callender, C., Velazquez, D., Dave, J., Olvera, N., Chen, T., Goldworthy, N., Thompson, D.J. 2020. Comprehensive nutrition and cooking education programming recommendations from families in underserved communities. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 120(9 Suppl):A-77.Perceived barriers and strategies for healthy eating among families in underserved communities

- (Abstract Only)Type 1 Doing Well: Pilot feasibility and acceptability study of a strengths-based mHealth app for parents of adolescents with type 1 diabetes
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hilliard, M., Cao, V.T., Eshtehardi, S.S., Minard, C.G., Saber, R., Thompson, D.J., Karaviti, L.P., Anderson, B. 2020. Type 1 Doing Well: Pilot feasibility and acceptability study of a strengths-based mHealth app for parents of adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics. https://doi.org/10.1089/dia.2020.0048.Cultural adaptation of 'Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids' for Hispanic families: Applying the ecological validity model
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)O'Connor, T.M., Perez, O., Beltran, A., Colon Garcia, I., Arredondo, E., Parra-Cardona, R., Cabrera, N., Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, T., Morgan, P.J. 2020. Cultural adaptation of 'Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids' for Hispanic families: Applying the ecological validity model. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 17:52. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-020-00949-0.Photographs assist in identifying socio-ecological factors influencing dietary behaviors of families living in underserved communities

- (Abstract Only)Thompson, D.J., Callender, C., Velazquez, D., Dave, J., Olvera, N., Chen, T.A., Goldsworthy, N. 2020. Photographs assist in identifying socio-ecological factors influencing dietary behaviors of families living in underserved communities [abstract]. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual Conference (Virtual). June 15-25, 2020. Oral Presentation.Comparison of weight measures in Butterfly Girls, an obesity intervention trial for African American girls

- (Abstract Only)Musaad, S., Callender, C., Thompson, D.J. 2020. Comparison of weight measures in Butterfly Girls, an obesity intervention trial for African American girls[abstract]. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual Conference (Virtual). June 15-25, 2020. Oral Presentation.Client-driven modifications to food assistance and related resources for households affected by type 2 diabetes

- (Abstract Only)Hingle, M., Short, E., Sharma, J., Taren, D., Gonzalez, R., Sheava, J., Thompson, D.J. 2020. Client-driven modifications to food assistance and related resources for households affected by type 2 diabetes [abstract]. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual Conference (Virtual). June 15-25, 2020. Symposium.Health and nutrition knowledge: A qualitative study with US adolescents

- (Abstract Only)Leme, A.C., Fisberg, R.M., Nicklas, T., Baranowski, T., Philippi, S., Callender, C., Kasam, A., Thompson, D.J. 2020. Health and nutrition knowledge: A qualitative study with US adolescents [abstract]. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual Conference (Virtual). June 15-25, 2020. Poster Presentation.One size does not fit all: Sociodemographic factors affecting weight loss in adolescents
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cummins, C.B., Bowen-Jallow, K., Tasnim, S., Prochaska, J., Jupiter, D., Wright, A., Hughes, B.D., Nunez-Lopez, O., Lyons, E., Glaser, A., Radhakrishnan, R.S., Thompson, D.J., Suman, O.E. 2020. One size does not fit all: Sociodemographic factors affecting weight loss in adolescents. Journal of Obesity. 2020:3736504. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/3736504.Client preferences and diabetes management guidelines inform the design and elements of a therapeutic food box intervention
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Short, E., Sharma, J., Thompson, D.J., Gonzalez, R., Sheava, J., Taren, D., Hingle, M. 2020. Client preferences and diabetes management guidelines inform the design and elements of a therapeutic food box intervention. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 54(Suppl 1):S38. https://doi.org/10.1093/abm/kaaa009.What's working in pediatric type 1 diabetes provider-family relationships?

- (Abstract Only)Eshtehardi, S., Cao, V.T., McKinney, B.M., Anderson, B.J., Thompson, D.J., Marrero, D.G., Hilliard, M.E. 2020. What's working in pediatric type 1 diabetes provider-family relationships?[abstract]. Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference (online). March 19-21, 2020; Dallas, TX. Poster Presentation.Barriers and facilitators to involvement in children's diabetes management among minority parents
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Butler, A.M., Hilliard, M.E., Titus, C., Rodriguez, E., Al-Gadi, I., Cole-Lewis, Y., Thompson, D.J. 2020. Barriers and facilitators to involvement in children's diabetes management among minority parents. Journal of Pediatric Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsz103.Barriers to and facilitators of iron therapy in children with iron deficiency anemia
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Powers, J.M., Nagel, M., Raphael, J.L., Mahoney, D.H., Buchanan, G.R., Thompson, D.J. 2020. Barriers to and facilitators of iron therapy in children with iron deficiency anemia. Journal of Pediatrics. 219:202-208. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2019.12.040.Exploring determinants of parent behaviors during eating episodes
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ledoux, T., Robinson, J., Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, T. 2020. Exploring determinants of parent behaviors during eating episodes. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2019.12.008.The dos and don'ts of increasing children's physical activity through narrative game design: An exploratory thematic analysis

- (Abstract Only)Lu, A.S., Green, M., Thompson, D.J. 2019. The dos and don'ts of increasing children's physical activity through narrative game design: An exploratory thematic analysis [abstract]. ICA 2019/69th Annual International Communication Association (ICA) Conference. May 22-29, 2019; Washington, DC. Oral Presentation.Assessing change in dietary habits among toddlers with a family wellness program: A randomized control trial

- (Abstract Only)Taylor, A., Cepni, A., Crumbley, C., Thompson, D.J., Moran, N., Olvera, N., O'Connor, D., Ledoux, T. 2020. Assessing change in dietary habits among toddlers with a family wellness program: A randomized control trial [abstract]. University of Houston HEALTH Research Conference. January 31, 2020; Houston, TX. Poster Presentation.Descriptive normative nutrition messages to maximize effect in a videogame: Narrative review
                                                        

- (Review Article)Baranowski, T., Thompson, D.J. 2020. Descriptive normative nutrition messages to maximize effect in a videogame: Narrative review. The Games for Health Journal: Research, Development, and Clinical Applications. https://doi.org/10.1089/g4h.2019.0106.Changes in toddler diet quality in a family wellness program: A pilot randomized control trial
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Ledoux, T., Cepni, A., Taylor, A., Crumbley, C., Thompson, D.J., Olvera, N., O'Connor, D.P., Moran, N.E. 2020. Changes in toddler diet quality in a family wellness program: A pilot randomized control trial. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 54(Suppl 1):S303. https://doi.org/10.1093/abm/kaaa009.Physiological mechanisms underlying children's circannual growth patterns and their contributions to the obesity epidemic in elementary school age children
                                                        

- (Review Article)Moreno, J.P., Crowley, S.J., Alfano, C.A., Thompson, D.J. 2019. Physiological mechanisms underlying children's circannual growth patterns and their contributions to the obesity epidemic in elementary school age children. Obesity Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.12973.Using narrative game design to increase children's physical activity: Exploratory thematic analysis
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lu, A.S., Green, M.C., Thompson, D.J. 2019. Using narrative game design to increase children's physical activity: Exploratory thematic analysis. JMIR Serious Games. 7(4):e16031. https://doi.org/10.2196/16031.Assessing health-related quality of life in children and adolescents with diabetes: Development and psychometrics of the Type 1 Diabetes and Life (T1DAL) measures
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hilliard, M.E., Minard, C.G., Marrero, D.G., De Wit, M., Thompson, D.J., Dubose, S.N., Verdejo, A., Monzavi, R., Wadwa, R.P., Anderson, B.J. 2019. Assessing health-related quality of life in children and adolescents with diabetes: Development and psychometrics of the Type 1 Diabetes and Life (T1DAL) measures. Journal of Pediatric Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsz083.Family TXT: Development of a mHealth obesity prevention program for parents of African American girls

- (Abstract Only)Callender, C., Thompson, D.J. 2019. Family TXT: Development of a mHealth obesity prevention program for parents of African American girls [abstract]. 2019 Texas Society for Public Health Education (TSOPHE) Conference. October 24-25, 2019; Houston, TX. Poster Presentation.Beliefs of childbearing age women on sleep hygiene behaviors: A Reasoned Action Approach elicitation study

- (Abstract Only)Vézina-Im, L.A., Beaulieu, D., Thompson, D.J., Nicklas, T., Baranowski, T. 2019. Beliefs of childbearing age women on sleep hygiene behaviors: A Reasoned Action Approach elicitation study [abstract]. World Sleep 2019. September 20-25, 2019; Vancouver, Canada. Poster Presentation.Diabetes disclosure strategies in adolescents and young adult with type 1 diabetes
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Pihlaskari, A.K., Anderson, B.J., Eshtehardi, S.S., McKinney, B.M., Marrero, D.G., Thompson, D.J., Hilliard, M.E. 2019. Diabetes disclosure strategies in adolescents and young adult with type 1 diabetes. Patient Education and Counseling. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2019.08.019.Using relational agents to promote family communication around type 1 diabetes self-management in the diabetes Family Teamwork Online intervention: Longitudinal pilot study
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D.J., Callender, C., Gonynor, C., Cullen, K.W., Redondo, M.J., Butler, A., Anderson, B. 2019. Using relational agents to promote family communication around type 1 diabetes self-management in the diabetes Family Teamwork Online intervention: Longitudinal pilot study. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 21(9):e15318. https://doi.org/10.2196/15318.Food sources of shortfall nutrients among US adolescents National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011-2014
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Leme, A.C., Baranowski, T., Thompson, D.J., Philippi, S., O'Neil, C.E., Fulgoni III, V.L., Nicklas, T.A. 2020. Food sources of shortfall nutrients among US adolescents National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011-2014. Family and Community Health. 43(1):59-73. https://doi.org/10.1097/FCH.0000000000000243.Culturally adapting Healthy Dads Healthy Kids for Hispanic families: Results from formative studies

- (Abstract Only)O'Connor, T., Beltran, A., Perez, O., Isbell, T., Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, T., Arredondo, E., Parra-Cardona, R., Cabrera, N., Morgan, P. 2019. Culturally adapting Healthy Dads Healthy Kids for Hispanic families: Results from formative studies [abstract]. Obesity Week 2019. November 3-7, 2019; Las Vegas, NV. Poster presentation T-P-3522.Feasibility of an intervention using relational agents to improve family communication in type 1 diabetes

- (Abstract Only)Thompson, D.J., Callender, C., Gonynor, C., Cullen, K.W., Redondo, M.J., Butler, A., Anderson, B.J. 2019. Feasibility of an intervention using relational agents to improve family communication in type 1 diabetes [abstract]. American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) 2019 Annual Conference. August 9-12, 2019; Houston, TX. Poster Presentation.A primer on mixed methods for pediatric researchers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wu, Y.P., Deatrick, J.A., McQuaid, E.L., Thompson, D.J. 2019. A primer on mixed methods for pediatric researchers. Journal of Pediatric Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsz052.Family TXT: Feasibility and acceptability of a mHealth obesity prevention program for parents of pre-adolescent African American girls

- (Abstract Only)Callender, C., Thompson, D.J. 2019. Family TXT: Feasibility and acceptability of a mHealth obesity prevention program for parents of pre-adolescent African American girls [abstract]. The 16th HDEART Consortium: Disparities in America; Working Toward Social Justice. June 10-12, 2019; Houston, TX. Oral Presentation.Comparing multiple measures of physical activity in African-American adults
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mama, S.K., Bhuiyan, N., Lee, R.E., Basen-Engquist, K., Wetter, D.W., Thompson, D.J., McNeill, L.H. 2019. Comparing multiple measures of physical activity in African-American adults. American Journal of Health Behavior. 43(5):877-886. https://doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.43.5.1.Cross-site process evaluation results for the early childhood education center setting: CORD study
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ledoux, T., Thompson, D.J., O'Connor, T., Avery, D., Kochi, C., O'Connor, D.P., Lin, S.F., Binggeli-Vallarta, A., Blaine, R.E., Sharma, S., Hoelscher, D.M. 2020. Cross-site process evaluation results for the early childhood education center setting: CORD study. Childhood Obesity. https://doi.org/10.1089/chi.2019.0314.Experimental design to systematically develop a knowledge base for effective games for health
                                                        

- (Other)Baranowski, T., Lyons, E.J., Thompson, D.J. 2019. Experimental design to systematically develop a knowledge base for effective games for health. The Games for Health Journal: Research, Development, and Clinical Applications. https://doi.org/10.1089/g4h.2019.0057.Chatbots as extenders of pediatric obesity intervention: An invited commentary on "Feasibility of Pediatric Obesity & Pre-Diabetes Treatment Support through Tess, the AI Behavioral Coaching Chatbot"
                                                        

- (Other)Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, T. 2019. Chatbots as extenders of pediatric obesity intervention: An invited commentary on "Feasibility of Pediatric Obesity & Pre-Diabetes Treatment Support through Tess, the AI Behavioral Coaching Chatbot". Translational Behavioral Medicine. 9(3):448-450. https://doi.org/10.1093/tbm/ibz065.Beliefs of childbearing age women on sleep hygiene behaviors: A Reasoned Action Approach elicitation study

- (Abstract Only)Vezina-Im, L.A., Beaulieu, D., Thompson, D.J., Nicklas, T.A., Baranowski, T. 2019. Beliefs of childbearing age women on sleep hygiene behaviors: A Reasoned Action Approach elicitation study [abstract]. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual Conference. June 4-7, 2019; Prague, The Czech Republic. Poster presentation P3.79.Brazilian children’s dietary intake in relation to Brazil’s new nutrition guidelines: A systematic review
                                                        

- (Review Article)Barco Leme, A.C., Fisberg, R.M., Thompson, D.J., Philippi, S.T., Nicklas, T., Baranowski, T. 2019. Brazilian children’s dietary intake in relation to Brazil’s new nutrition guidelines: A systematic review. Current Nutrition Reports. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13668-019-0261-6.Potential circadian and circannual rhythm contributions to the obesity epidemic in elementary school age children
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Moreno, J.P., Crowley, S.J., Alfano, C.A., Hannay, K.M., Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, T. 2019. Potential circadian and circannual rhythm contributions to the obesity epidemic in elementary school age children. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 16:25. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-019-0784-7.Single obesity or integrated eating disorder-obesity prevention strategies effect on weight status: A systematic review and meta-analysis

- (Abstract Only)Barco Leme, A.C., Thompson, D.J., Fisberg, R.M., Nicklas, T., Dunker, K., Lopez, T., Philippi, S.T., Baranowski, T. 2019. Single obesity or integrated eating disorder-obesity prevention strategies effect on weight status: A systematic review and meta-analysis [abstract]. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual Conference. June 4-7, 2019; Prague, The Czech Republic. Oral presentation O.22.2.Expert and adolescent user identification of the implementation of behaviour change techniques in a serious game against cyberbullying

- (Abstract Only)Desmet, A., Direito, A., Thompson, D.J., Spook, J., De Bourdeaudhuij, I. 2019. Expert and adolescent user identification of the implementation of behaviour change techniques in a serious game against cyberbullying [abstract]. CBC Digital Health Conference - Behaviour Change for Health: Digital and other Innovative Methods. April 9-10, 2019; London, UK. Oral Presentation.Barriers and facilitators for adherence to physical activity recommendations among adults and children in a multi-site cross-sectional study

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nicklas, T.A., Thompson, D.J., Liu, Y. 2019. Barriers and facilitators for adherence to physical activity recommendations among adults and children in a multi-site cross-sectional study. Journal of Physical Health and Sports Medicine. 2:18-30.Which diabetes strengths matter most? Associations with key outcomes
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Cao, V.T., Eshetehardi, S.S., Thompson, D.J., Karaviti, L., Hilliard, M.E. 2019. Which diabetes strengths matter most? Associations with key outcomes. Diabetes. 68(Supplement 1):208-OR. https://doi.org/10.2337/db19-208-OR.Caring for someone with type 1 diabetes: Health-related quality of life of parents and partners
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Hilliard, M.E., Minard, C.G., Marrero, D.G., De Wit, M., Thompson, D.J., Verdejo, A., Anderson, B. 2019. Caring for someone with type 1 diabetes: Health-related quality of life of parents and partners [abstract]. Diabetes. 68(Supplement 1):853-P. https://doi.org/10.2337/db19-853-P.Facilitators of parental involvement in T1D management: Perspectives of African American and Hispanic parents of elementary school-aged children

- (Abstract Only)Butler, A.M., Titus, C., Hilliard, M.E., Thompson, D.J., Rodriguez, E. 2019. Facilitators of parental involvement in T1D management: Perspectives of African American and Hispanic parents of elementary school-aged children [abstract]. Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference (SPPAC). April 4-6, 2019; New Orleans, LA. Meeting Symposium.Pediatric type 1 diabetes and family quality of life: The role of siblings

- (Abstract Only)Cao, V.T., Eshtehardi, S.S., McKinney, B.M., Anderson, B.J., Thompson, D.J., Marrero, D.G., Hilliard, M.E. 2019. Pediatric type 1 diabetes and family quality of life: The role of siblings [abstract]. Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference (SPPAC). April 4-6, 2019; New Orleans, LA. Poster Session 3, Poster 10.Characterizing worries in parents of youth with type 1 diabetes

- (Abstract Only)Eshtehardi, S.S., Cao, V.T., McKinney, B.M., Anderson, B.J., Thompson, D.J., Marrero, D.G., Hilliard, M.E. 2019. Characterizing worries in parents of youth with type 1 diabetes [abstract]. Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference (SPPAC). April 4-6, 2019; New Orleans, LA. Poster Session 3, Poster 3.Living with type 1 diabetes: A new approach to assessing diabetes-specific health-related quality of life in youth and parents

- (Abstract Only)Hilliard, M.E., Minard, C., Marrero, D.G., De Wit, M., Thompson, D.J., Dubose, S., Verdejo, A., Anderson, B.J. 2019. Living with type 1 diabetes: A new approach to assessing diabetes-specific health-related quality of life in youth and parents [abstract]. Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference (SPPAC). April 4-6, 2019; New Orleans, LA. Poster Session 3, Poster 15.Living with diabetes: A new approach to assessing health-related quality of life in people with type 1 diabetes over the lifespan
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Hilliard, M.E., Minard, C., Marrero, D., De Wit, M., Thompson, D.J., Verdejo, A., Anderson, B.J. 2019. Living with diabetes: A new approach to assessing health-related quality of life in people with type 1 diabetes over the lifespan. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 53(Suppl 1):S255. https://doi.org/10.1093/abm/kaz007.The transition from the school year to summer environment and impacts on children's sleep/wake rhythms and weight gain

- (Abstract Only)Moreno, J.P., Razjouyan, J., Dadabhoy, H., Alfano, C.A., Crowley, S.J., Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, T. 2019. The transition from the school year to summer environment and impacts on children's sleep/wake rhythms and weight gain [abstract]. Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) Annual Meeting. March 6-9, 2019; Washington, DC. Meeting Symposium.Which game narratives do adolescents of different gameplay and sociodemographic backgrounds prefer? A mixed-methods analysis
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Schwarz, A., Mertens, L., Simons, M., Spook, J.E., Thompson, D.J., Cardon, G., De Bourdeaudhuij, I., Chastin, S.F., Desmet, A. 2018. Which game narratives do adolescents of different gameplay and sociodemographic backgrounds prefer? A mixed-methods analysis. The Games for Health Journal: Research, Development, and Clinical Applications.  https://doi.org/10.1089/g4h.2017.0178.Video games and good eating

- (Other)Thompson, D.J. 2018. Video games and good eating. Public Health Post [online forum]. August 28, 2018. Available: https://www.publichealthpost.org/research/designing-video-games-for-health/.Family TXT: Feasibility and acceptability of a mHealth obesity prevention program for parents of pre-adolescent African American girls
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Callender, C., Thompson, D.J. 2018. Family TXT: Feasibility and acceptability of a mHealth obesity prevention program for parents of pre-adolescent African American girls. Children. 5(6):81. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/children5060081.Top food sources of percentage of energy, nutrients to limit and total gram amount consumed among US adolescents: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011-2014
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Leme, A.C., Baranowski, T., Thompson, D.J., Philippi, S., O'Neil, C.E., Fulgoni III, V.L., Nicklas, T.A. 2018. Top food sources of percentage of energy, nutrients to limit and total gram amount consumed among US adolescents: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011-2014. Public Health Nutrition. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1368980018002884.Improving transitions of care for young adults with congenital heart disease: Mobile app development using formative research
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lopez, K., O'Connor, M., King, J., Alexander, D., Challman, M., Lovick, D.K., Goodly, N., Smith, A., Fawcett, E., Mulligan, C., Thompson, D.J., Fordis, M. 2018. Improving transitions of care for young adults with congenital heart disease: Mobile app development using formative research. JMIR Formative Research. 2(2):e16. https://doi.org/10.2196/formative.9963.Assessing the sustained impact and mediators of health behavior change of the "Healthy Habits, Healthy Girls – Brazil" clustered randomized controlled trial for Brazilian adolescents

- (Abstract Only)Barco Leme, A.C., Baranowski, T., Thompson, D.J., Nicklas, T., Philippi, S.T. 2018. Assessing the sustained impact and mediators of health behavior change of the "Healthy Habits, Healthy Girls – Brazil" clustered randomized controlled trial for Brazilian adolescents: Do we need to re-think the primary outcome of obesity prevention interventions? [abstract]. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual Conference. June 3-6, 2018; Hong Kong, China. Oral presentation O.21.3."Healthy Habits, Healthy Girls—Brazil": an obesity prevention program with added focus on eating disorders
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Barco Leme, A.C., Philippi, S.T., Thompson, D.J., Nicklas, T., Baranowski, T. 2018. "Healthy Habits, Healthy Girls—Brazil": an obesity prevention program with added focus on eating disorders. Eating and Weight Disorders. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40519-018-0510-5.Sustained impact of the "Healthy Habits, Healthy Girls – Brazil" school-based randomized controlled trial for adolescents living in low-income communities
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Barco Leme, A.C., Baranowski, T., Thompson, D.J., Nicklas, T., Philippi, S.T. 2018. Sustained impact of the "Healthy Habits, Healthy Girls – Brazil" school-based randomized controlled trial for adolescents living in low-income communities. Preventive Medicine Reports. 10:346-352. doi:10.1016/j.pmedr.2018.04.013.Treating functional abdominal pain disorders in children through a guided imagery therapy mobile application: Formative research

- (Abstract Only)Hollier, J.M., Vaughan, A.O., Liu, Y., Van Tilburg, M.A., Shulman, R.J., Thompson, D.J. 2018. Treating functional abdominal pain disorders in children through a guided imagery therapy mobile application: Formative research [abstract]. DDW 2018: Digestive Disease Week Annual Conference. June 2-5, 2018; Washington, DC. Poster Presentation.Food sources of total energy and overconsumed nutrients of public health concern among US adolescents: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011-2014

- (Abstract Only)Barco Leme, A.C., Baranowski, T., Fulgoni III, V., Thompson, D.J., O'Neil, C., Philippi, S., Nicklas, T. 2018. Food sources of total energy and overconsumed nutrients of public health concern among US adolescents: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011-2014 [abstract]. Dietitians of Canada National Conference. June 6-9, 2018; Vancouver, BC Canada. Poster Presentation.Maternal and child acceptability of a proposed guided imagery therapy mobile app designed to treat functional abdominal pain disorders in children: Mixed-methods predevelopment formative research
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hollier, J.M., Vaughan, A.O., Liu, Y., Van Tilburg, M.A., Shulman, R.J., Thompson, D.J. 2018. Maternal and child acceptability of a proposed guided imagery therapy mobile app designed to treat functional abdominal pain disorders in children: Mixed-methods predevelopment formative research. JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting. 1(1):e6. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/pediatrics.8535.What is health-related quality of life? Perspectives from diabetes care providers

- (Abstract Only)Cao, V.T., Eshtehardi, S.S., McKinney, B.M., Anderson, B., Marrero, D.G., Thompson, D.J., Hilliard, M.E. 2018. What is health-related quality of life? Perspectives from diabetes care providers [abstract]. Diabetes. 67 (Supplement 1): A221.Obesity and eating disorders in integrative prevention programmes for adolescents: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Barco Leme, A.C., Thompson, D.J., Lenz Dunker, K.L., Nicklas, T., Philippi, S.T., Lopez, T., Vezina-Im, L.A., Baranowski, T. 2018. Obesity and eating disorders in integrative prevention programmes for adolescents: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open. 8(4):e020381. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2017-020381.What is health-related quality of life? Perspectives from pediatric and adult diabetes care providers

- (Abstract Only)Cao, V.T., Eshtehardi, S.S., Mckinney, B.M., Anderson, B.J., Marrero, D.G., Thompson, D.J., Hilliard, M.E. 2018. What is health-related quality of life? Perspectives from pediatric and adult diabetes care providers [abstract]. Texas Children's Hospital 2018 Pediatric Research Symposium. April 10, 2018; Houston, TX. Poster Presentation.Caregiver perceptions of iron deficiency anemia and iron replacement therapies in young children with nutritional iron deficiency anemia

- (Abstract Only)Powers, J.M., Nagel, M.E., Raphael, J.L., Mahoney, D.H., Buchanan, G.R., Thompson, D.J. 2018. Caregiver perceptions of iron deficiency anemia and iron replacement therapies in young children with nutritional iron deficiency anemia [abstract]. American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO) Conference. May 2-5, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA. Oral Paper Presentation.Game narratives among adolescents of different game-play and socio-demographic backgrounds

- (Abstract Only)Schwarz, A., Mertens, L., Simons, M., Spook, J., Thompson, D.J., Cardon, G., De Bourdeaudhuij, I., Chastin, S., Desmet, A. 2018. Game narratives among adolescents of different game-play and socio-demographic backgrounds [abstract]. Narrative Matters (NM) 2018 Conference: The ABCs of Narrative. July 2-5, 2018; Enschede, The Netherlands. Oral Presentation.Youth and parent feelings about type 1 diabetes (T1D) management technologies

- (Abstract Only)Eshtehardi, S.S., Anderson, B.J., McKinney, B.M., Marrero, D.G., Thompson, D.J., Hilliard, M.E. 2018. Youth and parent feelings about type 1 diabetes (T1D) management technologies [abstract]. Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference (SPPAC). April 5-7, 2018; Orlando, FL. Poster Presentation.Postpartum womens perspectives of engaging with a dietitian and exercise physiologist via video consultations for weight management: A qualitative evaluation
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Vincze, L., Rollo, M.E., Hutchesson, M.J., Callister, R., Thompson, D.J., Collins, C.E. 2018. Postpartum womens perspectives of engaging with a dietitian and exercise physiologist via video consultations for weight management: A qualitative evaluation. Healthcare. 6:8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/healthcare6010008.Strengths-based behavioral intervention for parents of adolescents with type 1 diabetes using an mHealth app (Type 1 Doing Well): Protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hilliard, M.E., Eshtehardi, S.S., Minard, C.G., Saber, R., Thompson, D.J., Karaviti, L., Rojas, Y., Anderson, B.J. 2018. Strengths-based behavioral intervention for parents of adolescents with type 1 diabetes using an mHealth app (Type 1 Doing Well): Protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial. JMIR Research Protocols. 7(3):e77. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/resprot.9147.Photorealistic avatar and teen physical activity: Feasibility and preliminary efficacy

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D.J., Cantu, D., Callender, C., Liu, Y., Rajendran, M., Rajendran, M., Zhang, Y., Deng, Z. 2018. Photorealistic avatar and teen physical activity: Feasibility and preliminary efficacy. The Games for Health Journal: Research, Development, and Clinical Applications. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/g4h.2017.0103.Postpartum women's perspectives of engaging with a dietitian and exercise physiologist via video consultations for weight managment: A qualitative evaluation

- (Abstract Only)Vincze, L., Rollo, M.E., Hutchesson, M.J., Callister, R., Thompson, D.J., Collins, C.E. 2018. Postpartum women's perspectives of engaging with a dietitian and exercise physiologist via video consultations for weight managment: A qualitative evaluation [abstract]. Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) 35th National Conference. May 17-19, 2018; Sydney, Australia. Oral Presentation #324.Tests of the disrupted behavioral rhythms hypothesis for accelerated summer weight gain: Intraindividual variability of children's sleep duration during the school year and summer break

- (Abstract Only)Moreno, J.P., Razjouyan, J., Dadabhoy, H., Amirmazaheri, M., Reesor, L., Wood, A.C., Hernandez, D.C., Najafi, B., O'Connor, T.M., Alfano, C.A., Crowley, S.J., Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, T. 2018. Tests of the disrupted behavioral rhythms hypothesis for accelerated summer weight gain: Intraindividual variability of children's sleep duration during the school year and summer break [abstract]. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) Annual Conference. June 3-6, 2018; Hong Kong, China. Meeting Symposium S.43.2.Text messaging based obesity prevention program for parents of pre-adolescent African American girls
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Callender, C., Thompson, D.J. 2017. Text messaging based obesity prevention program for parents of pre-adolescent African American girls. Children. 4(12):105. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/children4120105.Does the Kids Cafe Program's nutrition education improve children's dietary intake? A pilot evaluation study
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Dave, J.M., Liu, Y., Chen, T.A., Thompson, D.J., Cullen, K.W. 2018. Does the Kids Cafe Program's nutrition education improve children's dietary intake? A pilot evaluation study. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2017.11.003.Tests of the disrupted behavioral rhythms hypothesis for accelerated summer weight gain

- (Abstract Only)Moreno, J.P., Razjouyan, J., Dadabhoy, H., Reesor, L., O'Connor, T., Hernandez, D., Najafi, B., Crowley, S., Alfano, C., Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, T. 2018. Tests of the disrupted behavioral rhythms hypothesis for accelerated summer weight gain [abstract]. Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) Annual Meeting. April 11-14, 2018; New Orleans, LA. Meeting Symposium.Response to a comment on Cullen K "From Squires Quest! II: A serious video game intervention": Methodological issues

- (Other)Cullen, K.W., Thompson, D.J. 2017. Response to a comment on Cullen K "From Squires Quest! II: A serious video game intervention": Methodological issues [Letter to the Editor]. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 49(9):798.Building mobile technologies to improve transitions of care in adolescents with congenital heart disease

- (Abstract Only)Lopez, K., O'Connor, M., King, J., Alexander, D., Challman, M., Lovick, D., Goodly, N., De Nigris, F.B., Smith, A., Fawcett, E., Mulligan, C., Thompson, D.J., Fordis, M. 2017. Building mobile technologies to improve transitions of care in adolescents with congenital heart disease [abstract]. Iproceedings (iproc). 3(1):e36.Characterizing diabetes burnout in parents of youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D)

- (Abstract Only)Eshtehardi, S.S., Cao, V.T., Anderson, B.J., Mckinney, B.M., Marrero, D.G., Thompson, D.J., Hilliard, M.E. 2017. Characterizing diabetes burnout in parents of youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D) [abstract]. 43rd Annual Conference of the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes. October 18-21, 2017, Innsbruck, Austria. Oral Session O02.Characterizing diabetes burnout in parents of youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D)[abstract]

- (Abstract Only)Eshehardi, S.S., Cao, V.T., Anderson, B.J., McKinney, B.M., Marrero, D.G., Thompson, D.J., Hilliard, M.E. 2017. Characterizing diabetes burnout in parents of youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D)[abstract]. Pediatric Diabetes. 18(Suppl 25):18.Food and eating behaviors among adolescents with type 1 diabetes and their parents

- (Abstract Only)Goynor, C.J., Eshtehardi, S.S., Cao, V.T., Mckinney, B.M., Anderson, B.J., Marrero, D.G., Thompson, D.J., Hilliard, M.E. 2017. Food and eating behaviors among adolescents with type 1 diabetes and their parents [abstract]. 43rd Annual Conference of the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes. October 18-21, 2017; Innsbruck, Austria. Poster P272.Food and eating behaviors among adolescents with type 1 diabetes and their parents [abstract]

- (Abstract Only)Gonynor, C., Eshtehardi, S.S., Cao, V., Anderson, B.J., Marrero, D.G., McKinney, B.M., Thompson, D.J., Hilliard, M.E. 2017. Food and eating behaviors among adolescents with type 1 diabetes and their parents [abstract]. Pediatric Diabetes. 18(Suppl 25):146.Perceived influences on farmers' market use among urban, WIC-enrolled women
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Di Noia, J., Monica, D., Cullen, K.W., Thompson, D.J. 2017. Perceived influences on farmers' market use among urban, WIC-enrolled women. American Journal of Health Behavior. 41(5):618-629.Determining transition readiness in congenital heart disease: Assessing the utility of the Transition Readiness Questionnaire

- (Abstract Only)Challman, M., Salciccioli, K.M., Bonaduce De Nigris, F., Thompson, D.J., Lopez, K. 2017. Determining transition readiness in congenital heart disease: Assessing the utility of the Transition Readiness Questionnaire [abstract]. Congenital Heart Disease. 12(5):684-685.Parents' qualitative perspectives on child asking for fruit and vegetables
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Beltran, A., O'Connor, T.M., Hughes, S.O., Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, J., Nicklas, T.A., Baranowski, T. 2017. Parents' qualitative perspectives on child asking for fruit and vegetables. Nutrients. 9:575.The baseline characteristics of parents and African American girls in an online obesity prevention program: A feasibility study
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Callender, C., Liu, Y., Moore, C.E., Thompson, D.J. 2017. The baseline characteristics of parents and African American girls in an online obesity prevention program: A feasibility study. Preventive Medicine Reports. 7:110-115.Individual, social and environmental determinants of sleep among women: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
                                                        

- (Review Article)Vezina-Im, L.A., Moreno, J.P., Thompson, D.J., Nicklas, T.A., Baranowski, T. 2017. Individual, social and environmental determinants of sleep among women: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open. 7(6):e016592.Diabetes care provider perceptions on family challenges of pediatric type 1 diabetes
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Redondo, M.J., Callender, C.S., Gonynor, C., Cantu, D., Cullen, K.W., Anderson, B., Thompson, D.J. 2017. Diabetes care provider perceptions on family challenges of pediatric type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. 129(2017):203-205.The effectiveness of asking behaviors among 9-11 year-old children in increasing home availability and children's intake of fruit and vegetables: Results from the Squire's Quest II self-regulation game intervention
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)DeSmet, A., Liu, Y., De Bourdeaudhuij, I., Baranowski, T., Thompson, D. 2017. The effectiveness of asking behaviors among 9-11 year-old children in increasing home availability and children's intake of fruit and vegetables: Results from the Squire's Quest II self-regulation game intervention. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 14:51.Barriers to healthy eating among food pantry clients

- (Abstract Only)Dave, J., Svendsen-Sanchez, A., Thompson, D.J., Cullen, K.W. 2017. Barriers to healthy eating among food pantry clients [abstract]. ISBNPA 2017: Advancing Behaviour Change Science. 16th annual conference of the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA). June 7-10, 2017; Victoria, BC Canada. Poster P1.05.16.The baseline characteristics of parents and African American girls in an online obesity prevention program: A feasibility study

- (Abstract Only)Callender, C., Liu, Y., Moore, C., Thompson, D.J. 2017. The baseline characteristics of parents and African American girls in an online obesity prevention program: A feasibility study  [abstract]. Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy - Center for Minority Health Disparities Research and Education 10th Health Disparities Conference, March 16-17, 2017; New Orleans, LA. Poster Session 1.Perspectives on barriers to eating healthy among food pantry clients
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Dave, J.M., Thompson, D.J., Svendsen-Sanchez, A., Cullen, K.W. 2017. Perspectives on barriers to eating healthy among food pantry clients. Health Equity. 1(1):28-34.Incorporating behavioral techniques into a serious video game for children
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D.J. 2017. Incorporating behavioral techniques into a serious video game for children. The Games for Health Journal: Research, Development, and Clinical Applications. doi:10.1089/g4h.2016.0066.Diet and physical activity in African-American girls: Seasonal differences
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cullen, K.W., Liu, Y., Thompson, D.J. 2017. Diet and physical activity in African-American girls: Seasonal differences. American Journal of Health Behavior. 41(2):171-178.Culture and diet among Chinese American children aged 9–13 years: A qualitative study
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Diep, C.S., Leung, R., Thompson, D.J., Gor, B.J., Baranowski, T. 2016. Culture and diet among Chinese American children aged 9–13 years: A qualitative study. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2016.11.002.The role of family in a dietary risk reduction intervention for cardiovascular disease
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Schumacher, T.L., Burrows, T.L., Thompson, D.J., Callister, R., Spratt, N.J., Collins, C.E. 2016. The role of family in a dietary risk reduction intervention for cardiovascular disease. Healthcare. 4(4):74.The narrative impact of active video games on physical activity among children: A feasibility study
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lu, A.S., Baranowski, T., Hong, S.L., Buday, R., Thompson, D.J., Beltran, A., Dadabhoy, H.R., Chen, T.A. 2016. The narrative impact of active video games on physical activity among children: A feasibility study. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 18(10):e272.Development of a nutrition education intervention for food bank clients
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Dave, J.M., Thompson, D.J., Svendsen-Sanchez, A., McNeill, L., Jibaja-Weiss, M. 2016. Development of a nutrition education intervention for food bank clients. Health Promotion Practice. doi:10.1177/1524839916681732.Qualitative analysis of cognitive interviews with school children: A web-based food intake questionnaire
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Fernandes-Davies, V., Kupek, E., Di Pietro, P.F., De Assis, M.A., Vieira, F.G., Perucchi, C., Mafra, R., Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, T. 2016. Qualitative analysis of cognitive interviews with school children: A web-based food intake questionnaire. JMIR Public Health and Surveillance. 2(2):e167.Development of a teen-focused exergame
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D.J., Cantu, D., Rajendran, M., Rajendran, M., Bhargava, T., Zhang, Y., Chen, C., Liu, Y., Deng, Z. 2016. Development of a teen-focused exergame. The Games for Health Journal: Research, Development, and Clinical Applications. 5(5):342-356.The active video games' narrative impact on children's physical activities

- (Abstract Only)Lu, A.S., Baranowski, T., Hong, S.L., Buday, R., Thompson, D.J., Beltran, A., Dadabhoy, H., Chen, T.A. 2016. The active video games' narrative impact on children's physical activities [abstract]. Society for Research in Child Development Special Topic Meeting: Technology and Media in Children's Development, October 27-30, 2016; Irvine, CA. Symposium 3-012.Physical activity behaviors and influences among Chinese-American children aged 9-13 years: A qualitative study
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Diep, C.S., Leung, R., Thompson, D.J., Gor, B.J., Baranowski, T. 2016. Physical activity behaviors and influences among Chinese-American children aged 9-13 years: A qualitative study. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health. doi:10.1007/s10903-016-0457-4.Use of relational agents to improve family communication in type 1 diabetes: Methods
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D.J., Cullen, K.W., Redondo, M.J., Anderson, B. 2016. Use of relational agents to improve family communication in type 1 diabetes: Methods. JMIR Research Protocols. 5(3):e151.Improvement in fruit and vegetable consumption associated with more favorable energy density and nutrient and food group intake, but not kilocalories
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D.J., Ferry, Jr, R.J., Cullen, K.W., Liu, Y. 2016. Improvement in fruit and vegetable consumption associated with more favorable energy density and nutrient and food group intake, but not kilocalories. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2016.05.002.Texting to increase adolescent physical activity: Feasibility assessment
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D.J., Cantu, D., Ramirez, B., Cullen, K.W., Baranowski, T., Mendoza, J., Anderson, B., Jago, R., Rodgers, W., Liu, Y. 2016. Texting to increase adolescent physical activity: Feasibility assessment. American Journal of Health Behavior. 40(4):472-483.Psychosocial mechanisms linking the social environment to mental health in African Americans
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mama, S.K., Li, Y., Basen-Engquist, K., Lee, R.E., Thompson, D.J., Wetter, D.W., Nguyen, N.T., Reitzel, L.R., McNeill, L.H. 2016. Psychosocial mechanisms linking the social environment to mental health in African Americans. PLoS One. 11(4):e0154035.Commentary: Writing and evaluating qualitative research reports
                                                        

- (Other)Wu, Y.P., Thompson, D.J., Aroin, K.J., McQuaid, E.L., Deatrick, J.A. 2016. Commentary: Writing and evaluating qualitative research reports. Journal of Pediatric Psychology. 41(5):493-505.Relating use of effective responsive, structure, and non-directive control vegetable parenting practices to subscales from the Model of Goal Directed Behavior
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Diep, C.S., Beltran, A., Chen, T.A., Thompson, D.J., O'Connor, T., Hughes, S., Baranowski, J., Baranowski, T. 2016. Relating use of effective responsive, structure, and non-directive control vegetable parenting practices to subscales from the Model of Goal Directed Behavior. International Journal of Child Health and Nutrition. 5(2):45-55.Multimedia technology for diabetes education of school nurses

- (Abstract Only)Redondo, M.J., Carr, C., Thompson, D.J. 2016. Multimedia technology for diabetes education of school nurses [abstract]. American Diabetes Association 76th Scientific Sessions. June 10-14, 2016; New Orleans, LA. Poster 661-P.Places where preschoolers are (in)active: An observational study on Latino preschoolers and their parents using objective measures
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cerin, E., Baranowski, T., Barnett, A., Butte, N., Hughes, S., Lee, R.E., Mendoza, J.A., Thompson, D.J., O'Connor, T.M. 2016. Places where preschoolers are (in)active: An observational study on Latino preschoolers and their parents using objective measures. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 13:29.Outcome evaluation of Family Eats: An eight-session web-based program promoting healthy home food environments and dietary behaviors for African American families
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cullen, K.W., Thompson, D.J., Chen, T.A. 2016. Outcome evaluation of Family Eats: An eight-session web-based program promoting healthy home food environments and dietary behaviors for African American families. Health Education and Behavior. doi: 10.1177/1090198116643917.Meal-specific dietary changes from Squires Quest! II: A serious video game intervention
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cullen, K.W., Liu, Y., Thompson, D.J. 2016. Meal specific dietary changes from Squires Quest! II: A serious video game intervention. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 48(5):326-330.An educational video game for nutrition of young people: Theory and design

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ledoux, T., Griffith, M., Thompson, D.J., Nguyen, N., Watson, K., Baranowski, J., Buday, R., Abdelsamad, D., Baranowski, T. 2016. An educational video game for nutrition of young people: Theory and design. Simulation & Gaming. doi: 10.1177/1046878116633331.Is participatory design associated with the effectiveness of serious digital games for healthy lifestyle promotion? A meta-analysis
                                                        

- (Review Article)DeSmet, A., Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, T., Palmeira, A., Verloigne, M., De Bourdeaudhuij, I. 2016. Is participatory design associated with the effectiveness of serious digital games for healthy lifestyle promotion? A meta-analysis. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 18(4):e94.Fit 5 Kids TV reduction program for Latino preschoolers: A cluster randomized controlled trial
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mendoza, J.A., Baranowski, T., Jaramillo, S., Fesinmeyer, M.D., Haaland, W., Thompson, D.J., Nicklas, T.A. 2015. Fit 5 Kids TV reduction program for Latino preschoolers: A cluster randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2015.09.017.Feasibility of recruiting families into a heart disease prevention program based on dietary patterns

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Schumacher, T.L., Burrows, T.L., Thompson, D.J., Spratt, N.J., Callister, R., Collins, C.E. 2015. Feasibility of recruiting families into a heart disease prevention program based on dietary patterns. Nutrients. 7(8):7042-7057.Games for health for children—Current status and needed research

- (Review Article)Baranowski, T., Blumberg, F., Buday, R., Desmet, A., Fielin, L.E., Green, C.S., Lu, A.S., Maloney, A.E., Mellecker, R., Peng, W., Thompson, D.J. 2016. Games for health for children—Current status and needed research. The Games for Health Journal: Research, Development, and Clinical Applications. 5(1):1-12.A child-centered scale of informal social control for Latino parents of preschool-age children: Development and validation

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cerin, E., O'Connor, T.M., Mendoza, J.A., Thompson, D.J., Lee, R.E., Hughes, S.O., Baranowski, T. 2015. A child-centered scale of informal social control for Latino parents of preschool-age children: Development and validation. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences. 37(4):541-559.Rationale, design, and methods for process evaluation in the Childhood Obesity Research Demonstration project

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Joseph, S., Stevens, A.M., Ledoux, T., O'Connor, T.M., O'Connor, D.P., Thompson, D.J. 2015. Rationale, design, and methods for process evaluation in the Childhood Obesity Research Demonstration project. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 47(6):560-565.Young adult males' motivators and perceived barrier towards eating healthily and being active: A qualitative study

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ashton, L.M., Hutchesson, M.J., Rollo, M.E., Morgan, P.J., Thompson, D.J., Collins, C.E. 2015. Young adult males' motivators and perceived barrier towards eating healthily and being active: A qualitative study. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 12:93.Understanding age-based transition needs: Perspectives from adolescents and adults with congenital heart disease

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lopez, K.N., Karlsten, M., Bonaduce De Nigris, F., King, J., Salciccioli, K., Jiang, A., Marelli, A., Kovacs, A.H., Fordis, M., Thompson, D.J. 2015. Understanding age-based transition needs: Perspectives from adolescents and adults with congenital heart disease. Congenital Heart Disease. 10(6):561-571.Creating action plans in a serious video game increases and maintains child fruit-vegetable intake: A randomized controlled trial

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D.J., Bhatt, R., Vazquez, I., Cullen, K.W., Baranowski, J., Baranowski, T., Liu, Y. 2015. Creating action plans in a serious video game increases and maintains child fruit-vegetable intake: A randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 12:39.Longitudinal associations between social support and physical and mental health in African American adults

- (Abstract Only)Mama, S., Basen-Engquist, K., Lee, R., Thompson, D.J., Wetter, D., Nguyen, N., Reitzel, L., McNeill, L. 2015. Longitudinal associations between social support and physical and mental health in African American adults [abstract]. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Annual Conference, June 3-6, 2015, Edinburgh, Scotland. Poster P3.135.Narrative increases step counts during active video game play among children

- (Abstract Only)Lu, A., Baranowski, T., Hong, S.L., Buday, R., Thompson, D.J., Beltran, A., Dadabhoy, H., Chen, T.A. 2015. Narrative increases step counts during active video game play among children [abstract]. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Annual Conference, June 3-6, 2015, Edinburgh, Scotland. Poster P0.30.Motivators and barriers to engaging in healthy eating and physical activity in young adult men

- (Abstract Only)Ashton, L.M., Hutchesson, M.J., Rollo, M.E., Morgan, P.J., Thompson, D.J., Collins, C.E. 2015. Motivators and barriers to engaging in healthy eating and physical activity in young adult men [abstract]. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activiy Annual Conference, June 3-6, 2015, Edinburgh, Scotland. Poster P2.70.The effectiveness of Squire's Quest II game intervention to increase home availability of fruit and vegetables

- (Abstract Only)DeSmet, A., Liu, Y., De Bourdeaudhuij, I., Baranowski, T., Thompson, D.J. 2015. The effectiveness of Squire's Quest II game intervention to increase home availability of fruit and vegetables [abstract]. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Annual Conference, June 3-6, 2015, Edinburgh, Scotland. Symposium S2.4.3.Outcome evaluation of a pilot study using "nudges"

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Dave, J.M., Chen, T.A., Thompson, D.J., Oceguera, A.M., Cullen, K.W. 2015. Outcome evaluation of a pilot study using "nudges". International Journal of Child Health and Nutrition. 4(1):33-39.Fit5Kids TV reduction program and Latino preschoolers' TV viewing behaviors: A pilot cluster RCT

- (Abstract Only)Mendoza, J.A., Baranowski, T., Jaramillo, S., Uscanga, D.K., Haaland, W., Fesinmeyer, M., Thompson, D.J., Nicklas, T.A. 2015. Fit5Kids TV reduction program and Latino preschoolers' TV viewing behaviors: A pilot cluster RCT [abstract]. Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting, April 25-28, 2015, San Diego, CA. Session 1165.2.Correspondence between maternal determination of child fullness and young children's self-determined fullness level: Results from a standardized laboratory protocol

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Frankel, L.A., Thompson, D.J., Power, T.G., Hughes, S.O. 2015. Correspondence between maternal determination of child fullness and young children's self-determined fullness level: Results from a standardized laboratory protocol. Childhood Obesity. 11(2):209-214.Mechanisms linking the social environment to health in African Americans

- (Abstract Only)Mama, S.K., Basen-Engquist, K., Lee, R.E., Thompson, D.J., Wetter, D., Reitzel, L.R., Mcneill, L.H. 2015. Mechanisms linking the social environment to health in African Americans [abstract]. Society of Behavioral Medicine 36th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions, April 22-25, 2015, San Antonio, TX. Poster Presentation.Childhood Obesity Research Demonstration project: Cross-site evaluation method

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)O'Connor, D.P., Lee, R.E., Mehta, P., Thompson, D.J., Bhargava, A., Carlson, C., Kao, D., Layne, C.S., Ledoux, T., O’Connor, T., Rifai, H., Gulley, L., Hallett, A.M., Kudia, O., Joseph, S., Modelska, M., Ortega, D., Parker, N., Stevens, A. 2015. Childhood Obesity Research Demonstration project: Cross-site evaluation method. Childhood Obesity. 11(1):92-103.What type of narrative do children prefer in active video games? An exploratory study of cognitive and emotional responses

- (Book / Chapter)Lu, A.S., Buday, R., Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, T. 2016. What type of narrative do children prefer in active video games? An exploratory study of cognitive and emotional responses. In: Tettegah, S.Y., Huang, W.D., editors. Emotions, Technology, and Digital Games. London, UK: Academic Press. p. 137-155.The yin and yang of formative research in designing serious (exer-)games

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)DeSmet, A., Palmeira, A., Beltran, A., Brand, L., Davies, V.F., Thompson, D.J. 2015. The yin and yang of formative research in designing serious (exer-)games. The Games for Health Journal: Research, Development, and Clinical Applications. 4(1):63-66.Adapting a measure of acculturation for Chinese-American children aged 9-13 years

- (Abstract Only)Predicting use of effective vegetable parenting practices with the Model of Goal Directed Behavior

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Predicting use of effective vegetable parenting practices with the Model of Goal Directed Behavior

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Diep, C.S., Beltran, A., Chen, T.A., Thompson, D.J., O'Connor, T., Hughes, S., Baranowski, J., Baranowski, T. 2015. Predicting use of effective vegetable parenting practices with the Model of Goal Directed Behavior. Public Health Nutrition. 18(8):1389-1396.A meta-analysis of serious digital games for healthy lifestyle promotion

- (Review Article)A meta-analysis of serious digital games for healthy lifestyle promotion

- (Review Article)DeSmet, A., Van Ryckeghem, D., Compernolle, S., Baranowski, T., Thompson, D.J., Crombez, G., Poels, K., Van Lippevelde, W., Bastiaensens, S., Van Cleemput, K., Vandebosch, H., De Bourdeaudhuij, I. 2014. A meta-analysis of serious digital games for healthy lifestyle promotion. Preventive Medicine. 69:95-107.Exergames: Theoretical perspective

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D.J. 2015. Exergames: Theoretical perspective. The Games for Health Journal: Research, Development, and Clinical Applications. 4(1):8-11.Using community insight to understand physical activity adoption in overweight and obese African American and Hispanic women: A qualitative study

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mama, S.K., Mccurdy, S.A., Evans, A.E., Thompson, D.J., Diamond, P.M., Lee, R.E. 2015. Using community insight to understand physical activity adoption in overweight and obese African American and Hispanic women: A qualitative study. Health Education and Behavior. 42(3):321-328.What serious video games can offer child obesity prevention

- (Other)Thompson, D.J. 2014. What serious video games can offer child obesity prevention. JMIR Serious Games. 2(2):e8.Motivators and barriers to engaging in healthy eating and physical activity in young adult men

- (Abstract Only)Ashton, L.M., Hutchesson, M.J., Rollo, M.E., Morgan, P.J., Thompson, D.J., Collins, C.E. 2014. Motivators and barriers to engaging in healthy eating and physical activity in young adult men. Meeting Abstract. Poster 155. Available: http://beach.asnevents.com.au/assets/ANZOS/Program/ANZOS-Abstracts-13102014.pdfPredicting use of ineffective vegetable parenting practices with the Model of Goal Directed Behavior

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Predicting use of ineffective vegetable parenting practices with the Model of Goal Directed Behavior

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Baranowski, T., Beltran, A., Chen, T.A., Thompson, D.J., O'Connor, T., Hughes, S., Diep, C., Baranowski, J.C. 2015. Predicting use of ineffective vegetable parenting practices with the Model of Goal Directed Behavior. Public Health Nutrition. 18(6):1028-1035.Talk to me, please!: The importance of qualitative research to games for health

- (Other)Thompson, D.J. 2014. Talk to me, please!: The importance of qualitative research to games for health. The Games for Health Journal: Research, Development, and Clinical Applications. 3(3):117-118.Texting to increase physical activity in teens: Development & preliminary

- (Abstract Only)Thompson, D.J. 2014. Texting to increase physical activity in teens: Development & preliminary [abstract]. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Annual Conference, May 21-24, 2014, San Diego, California. Symposium S21.2.Predicting use of effective responsive, structure, and non-directive control vegetable parenting practices with the Model of Goal Directed Behavior

- (Abstract Only)Diep, C., Beltran, A., Chen, T.A., Thompson, D.J., O'Connor, T., Hughes, S., Baranowski, J., Baranowski, T. 2014. Predicting use of effective responsive, structure, and non-directive control vegetable parenting practices with the Model of Goal Directed Behavior [abstract]. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Annual Conference, May 21-24, 2014, San Diego, California. Poster P069.Predicting use of ineffective vegetable parenting practices with the Model of Goal Directed Behavior

- (Abstract Only)Baranowski, T., Beltran, A., Chen, T.A., Thompson, D.J., O'Connor, T., Hughes, S., Diep, C., Baranowski, J. 2014. Predicting use of ineffective vegetable parenting practices with the Model of Goal Directed Behavior [abstract]. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Annual Conference, May 21-24, 2014, San Diego, California. Poster P302.Childhood Obesity Research Demonstration (CORD): Evaluation plan

- (Abstract Only)O'Connor, D., Bhargava, A., Lee, R., Mehta, P., Thompson, D.J., Ledoux, T., O'Connor, T. 2014. Childhood Obesity Research Demonstration (CORD): Evaluation plan [abstract]. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Annual Conference, May 21-24, 2014, San Diego, California. Symposium S11.4.Relationship of gastrointestinal symptoms and psychosocial distress to gastric retention in children

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wong, G.K., Shulman, R.J., Malary, H.M., Czyzewski, D., Seghers, V.J., Thompson, D., Chumpitazi, B.P. 2014. Relationship of gastrointestinal symptoms and psychosocial distress to gastric retention in children. Journal of Pediatrics. 165:85-91.Using pedometers for measuring and increasing physical activity in children and adolescents: The next step

- (Review Article)Using pedometers for measuring and increasing physical activity in children and adolescents: The next step

- (Review Article)Lubans, D.R., Plotnikoff, R.C., Miller, A., Scott, J.J., Thompson, D.J., Tudor-Locke, C. 2015. Using pedometers for measuring and increasing physical activity in children and adolescents: The next step. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. 9(6):418-427.Texting to increase physical activity among teenagers (TXT Me!): Rationale, design, and methods proposal

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D.J., Cantu, D., Bhatt, R., Baranowski, T., Rodgers, W., Jago, R., Anderson, B., Liu, Y., Mendoza, J.A., Tapia, R., Buday, R. 2014. Texting to increase physical activity among teenagers (TXT Me!): Rationale, design, and methods proposal. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 3(1):e14.Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participation did not help low income Hispanic women in Texas meet the dietary guidelines

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hilmers, A., Chen, T.A., Dave, J.M., Thompson, D.J., Cullen, K.W. 2014. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participation did not help low income Hispanic women in Texas meet the dietary guidelines. Preventive Medicine. 62:44-48.Psychometrics of the preschooler physical activity parenting practices instrument among a Latino sample

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)O'Connor, T.M., Cerin, E., Hughes, S.O., Robles, J., Thompson, D.J., Mendoza, J.A., Baranowski, T., Lee, R. 2014. Psychometrics of the preschooler physical activity parenting practices instrument among a Latino sample. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 11:3.Qualitative analysis of the contributions of nutritionists to the development of an online instrument for monitoring the food intake of schoolchildren

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Qualitative analysis of the contributions of nutritionists to the development of an online instrument for monitoring the food intake of schoolchildren

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Davies, V.F., Kupek, E., de Assis, M.A., Engel, R., Da Costa, F.F., Di Pietro, P.F., Natal, S., Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, T. 2015. Qualitative analysis of the contributions of nutritionists to the development of an online instrument for monitoring the food intake of schoolchildren. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. 28(Suppl 1):65-72.Predicting use of ineffective responsive, structure and control vegetable parenting practices with the Model of Goal Directed Behavior

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Baranowski, T., Beltran, A., Chen, T.A., Thompson, D.J., O'Connor, T., Hughes, S., Diep, C., Baranowski, J.C. 2013. Predicting use of ineffective responsive, structure and control vegetable parenting practices with the Model of Goal Directed Behavior. Journal of Food Research. 2(6):80-88.Psychometric assessment of scales for a Model of Goal Directed Vegetable Parenting Practices (MGDVPP)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Baranowski, T., Beltran, A., Chen, T.A., Thompson, D.J., O'Connor, T., Hughes, S., Diep, C., Baranowski, J. 2013. Psychometric assessment of scales for a Model of Goal Directed Vegetable Parenting Practices (MGDVPP). International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 10:110.Process evaluation results from the HEALTHY nutrition intervention to modify the total school food environment

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Volpe, S.L., Hall, W.J., Steckler, A., Schneider, M., Thompson, D.J., Mobley, C., Pham, T., El Ghormli, L. 2013. Process evaluation results from the HEALTHY nutrition intervention to modify the total school food environment. Health Education Research. 28(6):970-978.Physical activity and screen-media-related parenting practices have different associations with children's objectively measured physical activity

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)O’Connor, T., Chen, T.A., Baranowski, J., Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, T. 2013. Physical activity and screen-media-related parenting practices have different associations with children's objectively measured physical activity. Childhood Obesity. 9(5):446-453.What Hispanic parents do to encourage and discourage 3-5 year old children to be active: A qualitative study using nominal group technique

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)O'Connor, T.M., Cerin, E., Hughes, S.O., Robles, J., Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, T., Lee, R.E., Nicklas, T., Shewchuk, R.M. 2013. What Hispanic parents do to encourage and discourage 3-5 year old children to be active: A qualitative study using nominal group technique. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 10:93.Developing games for health behavior change: Getting started

- (Review Article)Baranowski, T., Buday, R., Thompson, D.J., Lyons, E.J., Lu, A.S., Baranowski, J. 2013. Developing games for health behavior change: Getting started. The Games for Health Journal: Research, Development, and Clinical Applications. 2(4):183-190.School factors as barriers to and facilitators of a preventive intervention for pediatric type 2 diabetes

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hall, W.J., Schneider, M., Thompson, D.J., Volpe, S.L., Steckler, A., Hall, J.M., Fisher, M.R. 2014. School factors as barriers to and facilitators of a preventive intervention for pediatric type 2 diabetes. Translational Behavioral Medicine. 4(2):131-140.Butterfly Girls; promoting healthy diet and physical activity to young African American girls online: Rationale and design

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D.J., Mahabir, R., Bhatt, R., Boutte, C., Cantu, D., Vazquez, I., Callender, C., Cullen, K., Baranowski, T., Liu, Y., Walker, C., Buday, R. 2013. Butterfly Girls; promoting healthy diet and physical activity to young African American girls online: Rationale and design. BioMed Central(BMC) Public Health. 13:709.Physical activity problem-solving inventory for adolescents: Development and initial validation

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D.J., Bhatt, R., Watson, K. 2013. Physical activity problem-solving inventory for adolescents: Development and initial validation. Pediatric Exercise Science. 25:448-467.A systematic review of health videogames on childhood obesity prevention and intervention

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lu, A.S., Kharrazi, H., Gharghabi, F., Thompson, D.J. 2013. A systematic review of health videogames on childhood obesity prevention and intervention. The Games for Health Journal: Research, Development, and Clinical Applications. 2(3):131-141.Adapting a videogame to the needs of pediatric cancer patients and survivors

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Beltran, A., Li, R., Ater, J., Baranowski, J., Buday, R., Thompson, D.J., Chandra, J., Baranowski, T. 2013. Adapting a videogame to the needs of pediatric cancer patients and survivors. The Games for Health Journal: Research, Development, and Clinical Applications. 2(4):213-221.Evaluation of a web-based program promoting healthy eating and physical activity for adolescents: Teen Choice: Food and Fitness

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cullen, K.W., Thompson, D.J., Boushey, C., Konzelmann, K., Chen, T.A. 2013. Evaluation of a web-based program promoting healthy eating and physical activity for adolescents: Teen Choice: Food and Fitness. Health Education Research. 28(4):704-714.Child goal setting of dietary and physical activity in a serious videogame

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Simons, M., Baranowski, J., Thompson, D.J., Buday, R., Abdelsamad, D., Baranowski, T. 2013. Child goal setting of dietary and physical activity in a serious videogame. The Games for Health Journal: Research, Development, and Clinical Applications. 2(3):150-157.TV parenting practices: Is the same scale appropriate for parents of children of different ages?

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chen, T.A., O'Connor, T.M., Hughes, S.O., Frankel, L., Baranowski, J., Mendoza, J.A., Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, T. 2013. TV parenting practices: Is the same scale appropriate for parents of children of different ages? International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 10:41.A serious video game to increase fruit and vegetable consumption among elementary aged youth (Squire's Quest! II): Rationale, design, and methods

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D.J., Bhatt, R., Lazarus, M., Cullen, K., Baranowski, J., Baranowski, T. 2012. A serious video game to increase fruit and vegetable consumption among elementary aged youth (Squire's Quest! II): Rationale, design, and methods. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 1(2):e19.Fun and games and boredom

- (Review Article)Buday, R., Baranowski, T., Thompson, D.J. 2012. Fun and games and boredom. The Games for Health Journal: Research, Development, and Clinical Applications. 1(4):257-261.A new measure of dietary social support among African American adolescents

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Di Noia, J., Thompson, D.J., Woods, L. 2012. A new measure of dietary social support among African American adolescents. American Journal of Health Behavior. 37(3):299-309.Is enhanced physical activity possible using active videogames?

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Baranowski, T., Baranowski, J., O'Connor, T., Lu, A.S., Thompson, D. 2012. Is enhanced physical activity possible using active videogames? The Games for Health Journal: Research, Development, and Clinical Applications. 1(3):228-232.Alpha test of a videogame to increase children's vegetable consumption

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Beltran, A., O'Connor, T., Hughes, S., Baranowski, J., Nicklas, T., Thompson, D., Baranowski, T. 2012. Alpha test of a videogame to increase children's vegetable consumption. The Games for Health Journal: Research, Development, and Clinical Applications. 1(3):219-222.Food Intake Recording Software System, version 4 (FIRSSt4): A self-completed 24-h dietary recall for children

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Baranowski, T., Islam, N., Douglass, D., Dadabhoy, H., Beltran, A., Baranowski, J., Thompson, D.J., Cullen, K.W., Subar, A.F. 2014. Food Intake Recording Software System, version 4 (FIRSSt4): A self-completed 24-h dietary recall for children. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. 27(Suppl 1):66-71.Instructional physical activity monitor video in english and spanish

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D.J., Abdelsamad, D., Cantu, D.A., Gillum, A.C. 2012. Instructional physical activity monitor video in english and spanish. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 42(3):E29-E32.Design of a website on nutrition and physical activity for adolescents: results from formative research

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D.J., Cullen, K., Boushey, C., Konzelmann, K. 2012. Design of a website on nutrition and physical activity for adolescents: results from formative research. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 14(2):e59.Exploring strategies to promote middle school student participation in the school breakfast program

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cullen, K.W., Thompson, D.J., Watson, K.B. 2012. Exploring strategies to promote middle school student participation in the school breakfast program. Journal of Child Nutrition and Management. 36(1). Available: http://www.schoolnutrition.org/Content.aspx?id=17258A model of goal directed vegetable parenting practices

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hingle, M., Beltran, A., O'Connor, T., Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, J., Baranowski, T. 2012. A model of goal directed vegetable parenting practices. Appetite. 58:444-449.Smart phone video game simulation of parent-child interaction: Learning skills for effective vegetable parenting

- (Book / Chapter)Baranowski, T., O'Connor, T., Hughes, S., Beltran, A., Baranowski, J., Nicklas, T., Sleddens, E., Thompson, D., Lu, A.S., Buday, R. 2012. Smart phone video game simulation of parent-child interaction: Learning skills for effective vegetable parenting. In Arnab, S., Dunwell, I., Debattista, K., editors. Serious Games for Healthcare: Applications and Implications. Hershey, PA: Medical Information Science Reference. p. 248-265.Story immersion in a health videogame for childhood obesity prevention

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lu, A.S., Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, J., Buday, R., Baranowski, T. 2012. Story immersion in a health videogame for childhood obesity prevention. The Games for Health Journal: Research, Development, and Clinical Applications. 1(1):37-43.Story immersion of videogames for youth health promotion: A review of literature

- (Review Article)Lu, A.S., Baranowski, T., Thompson, D., Buday, R. 2012. Story immersion of videogames for youth health promotion: A review of literature. The Games for Health Journal: Research, Development, and Clinical Applications. 1(3):199-204.Impact of an active video game on healthy children's physical activity

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Baranowski, T., Abdelsamad, D., Baranowski, J., O'Connor, T.M., Thompson, D.J., Barnett, A., Cerin, E., Chen, T. 2012. Impact of an active video game on healthy children's physical activity. Pediatrics. 129:e636-e642.Process evaluation results from the HEALTHY physical education intervention

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hall, W.J., Zeveloff, A., Steckler, A., Schneider, M., Thompson, D.J., Pham, T., Volpe, S.L., Hindes, K., Sleigh, A., McMurray, R.G. 2012. Process evaluation results from the HEALTHY physical education intervention. Health Education Research. 27(2):307-318.The effect of a communications campaign on middle school students' nutrition and physical activity: Results of the HEALTHY study

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Schneider, M., Debar, L., Calingo, A., Hall, W., Hindes, K., Sleigh, A., Thompson, D.J., Volpe, S.L., Zeveloff, A., Pham, T., Steckler, A. 2013. The effect of a communications campaign on middle school students' nutrition and physical activity: Results of the HEALTHY study. Journal of Health Communication: International Perspectives. 18(6):649-667.Process of change for increasing fruit and vegetable consumption among economically disadvantaged African American adolescents

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Di Noia, J., Thompson, D.J. 2012. Process of change for increasing fruit and vegetable consumption among economically disadvantaged African American adolescents. Eating Behaviors. 13:58-61.Processes of change for increasing fruit and vegetable consumption among economically disadvantaged African American adolescents

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Di Noia, J., Thompson, D.J. 2011. Processes of change for increasing fruit and vegetable consumption among economically disadvantaged African American adolescents. Eating Behaviors. 13:58-61.Physical activity in youth with well-controlled versus poorly controlled type 2 diabetes

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Guillory, I.K., Cullen, K.W., Thompson, D.J., Watson, K.W. 2012. Physical activity in youth with well-controlled versus poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. Journal of Clinical Pediatrics. 51(4):354-358.Comparison of a web-based versus traditional diet recall among children

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Baranowski, T., Islam, N., Baranowski, J., Martin, S., Beltran, A., Dadabhoy, H., Adame, S., Watson, K., Thompson, D., Cullen, K., Subar, A.F. 2012. Comparison of a web-based versus traditional diet recall among children. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 112(4):527-532.Designing serious video games for health behavior change: Current status and future directions

- (Review Article)Thompson, D.J. 2012. Designing serious video games for health behavior change: Current status and future directions. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. 6(4):807-811.Validity and reliability of a dietary stages of change measure among economically disadvantaged African-American adolescents

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Di Noia, J., Mauriello, L., Byrd Bredbenner, C., Thompson, D. 2012. Validity and reliability of a dietary stages of change measure among economically disadvantaged African-American adolescents. American Journal of Health Promotion. 26(6):381-389.Identifying and clarifying values and reason statements that promote effective food parenting practices, using intensive interviews

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Beltran, A., Hingle, M., Knesek, J., O'Connor, T., Baranowski, J., Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, T. 2011. Identifying and clarifying values and reason statements that promote effective food parenting practices, using intensive interviews. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 43(6)531-535.Behavioral science in video games for children's diet and physical activity change: Key research needs

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Baranowski, T., Baranowski, J., Thompson, D.J., Buday, R. 2011. Behavioral science in video games for children's diet and physical activity change: Key research needs. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. 5(2):229-233.Video game play, child diet, and physical activity behavior change: A randomized clinical trial

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Baranowski, T., Baranowski, J., Thompson, D.J., Buday, R., Jago, R., Griffith, M., Islam, N., Nguyen, N., Watson, K. 2011. Video game play, child diet, and physical activity behavior change: A randomized clinical trial. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 40(1):33-38.Interactive media for childhood obesity prevention

- (Review Article)Lu, A., Baranowski, J., Cullen, K.W., Jago, R., Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, T. 2010. Interactive media for childhood obesity prevention. Health Communication. 25(6-7):581-582.Design of video games for children's diet and physical activity behavior change

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Baranowski, T., Thompson, D.J., Buday, R., Lu, A., Baranowski, J. 2010. Design of video games for children's diet and physical activity behavior change. International Association on Computer Science in Sport. 9(Special Edition):3-17.Formative assessment in the development of an obesity prevention component for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program in Texas

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D.J., Cullen, K.W., Reed, D.B., Konzelmann, K., Lara-Smalling, A. 2011. Formative assessment in the development of an obesity prevention component for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program in Texas. Family and Community Health. 34(1):61-71.The impact of goal attainment on behavioral and mediating variables among low income women participating in an Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program intervention study

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cullen, K.W., Thompson, D.J., Scott, A.R., Lara-Smalling, A., Watson, K.B., Konzelmann, K. 2010. The impact of goal attainment on behavioral and mediating variables among low income women participating in an Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program intervention study. Appetite. 55(2):305-310.Children's accuracy of portion size estimation using digital food images: effects of interface design and size of image on computer screen

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Baranowski, T., Baranowski, J.C., Watson, K.B., Martin, S., Beltran, A., Islam, N., Dadabhoy, H., Adame, S., Cullen, K., Thompson, D., Buday, R., Subar, A. 2011. Children's accuracy of portion size estimation using digital food images: effects of interface design and size of image on computer screen. Public Health Nutrition. 14(3):418-425.A school-based intervention for diabetes risk reduction

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)The HEALTHY Study Group. 2010. A school-based intervention for diabetes risk reduction. New England Journal of Medicine. 363(5):443-453.Self efficacy for fruit, vegetable and water intakes: expanded and abbreviated scales from item response modeling analyses

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Baranowski, T., Watson, K., Bachman, C., Baranowski, J., Cullen, K., Thompson, D.J., Siega Riz, A. 2010. Self efficacy for fruit, vegetable and water intakes: expanded and abbreviated scales from item response modeling analyses. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 7:25.Identifying physical activity gender differences among youth

- (Abstract Only)Guillory, I., Thompson, D.J. 2010. Identifying physical activity gender differences among youth [abstract]. In: International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Abstract Book, June 9-12, 2010, Minneapolis, MN. p. 384.Exploring determinants of vegetable parenting practices

- (Abstract Only)Hingle, M., Beltran, A., Baranowski, J., Thompson, D.J., O'Connor, T., Baranowski, T. 2010. Exploring determinants of vegetable parenting practices [abstract]. In: International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Abstract Book, June 9-12, 2010, Minneapolis, MN. p. 342.Role of immersion (transportation) in health video games

- (Abstract Only)Lu, A.S., Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, J., Buday, R., Baranowski, T. 2010. Role of immersion (transportation) in health video games [abstract]. In: International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Abstract Book, June 9-12, 2010, Minneapolis, MN. p. 353-354.Fatness, fitness, and cardiometabolic risk factors among sixth grade youth

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jago, R., Drews, K.L., McMurray, R.G., Thompson, D.J., Volpe, S.L., Moe, E.L., Jakicic, J.M., Hoang, T.P., Bruecker, S., Blackshear, T.B., Yin, Z. 2010. Fatness, fitness, and cardiometabolic risk factors among sixth grade youth. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 42(8):1502-1510.Conceptual model for the design of a serious video game promoting self-management among youth with type 1 diabetes

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, T., Buday, R. 2010. Conceptual model for the design of a serious video game promoting self-management among youth with type 1 diabetes. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. 4(3):744-749.Problems and possible solutions for interventions among children and adolescents

- (Book / Chapter)Baranowski, T., Baranowski, J., Cullen, K., Hingle, M., Hughes, S., Jago, R., Ledoux, T., Mendoza, J., Nguyen, T., O'Connor, T., Thompson, D.J., Watson, K.B. 2010. Problems and possible solutions for interventions among children and adolescents. In O'Dea, J.A, Eriksen, M. editors. Childhood Obesity Prevention, International Research, Controversies, and Interventions. Oxford, UK. Oxford University Press. p. 408-421.Serious video games for health: How behavioral science guided the development of a serious video game

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, T., Buday, R., Baranowski, J., Thompson, V., Jago, R., Juliano Griffith, M. 2010. Serious video games for health: How behavioral science guided the development of a serious video game. Simulation & Gaming. 41(4):587-606.The reliability and validity of a questionnaire testing parents’ support for improving the diet of African American girls ages 9–12 yrs

- (Abstract Only)Guillory, I.K., Cullen, K., Thompson, D.J. 2010. The reliability and validity of a questionnaire testing parents' support for improving the diet of African American girls ages 9–12 yrs [abstract]. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 39(suppl 1):s98.Effects of goal setting on dietary and physical activity changes in the Boy Scout badge projects

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Latif, H., Watson, K., Nguyen, N., Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, J., Jago, R., Cullen, K.W., Baranowski, T. 2011. Effects of goal setting on dietary and physical activity changes in the Boy Scout badge projects. Health Education and Behavior. 38(5):521-529.Understanding "Serious Videogame" storyline and genre preferences related to game immersion among low-income ethnically diverse urban and rural adolescents

- (Book / Chapter)Thompson, V., Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, T. 2010. Understanding "Serious Videogame" storyline and genre preferences related to game immersion among low-income ethnically diverse urban and rural adolescents. In: Evans, C.M. editor. Internet Issues: Blogging, the Digital Divide and Digital Libraries. New York City, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. p. 177-188.Tests of the accuracy and speed of categorizing foods into child vs. professional categories using two methods of browsing with children.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Baranowski, T., Beltran, A., Martin, S., Watson, K.B., Islam, N., Robertson, S., Berno, S., Dadabhoy, H., Thompson, D.J., Cullen, K., Buday, R., Subar, A., Baranowski, J. 2010. Tests of the accuracy and speed of categorizing foods into child vs. professional categories using two methods of browsing with children. Journal of American Dietetic Association. 110:91-94.Boy Scout 5-a-day badge: Outcome results of a troop and internet intervention

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, T., Baranowski, J., Cullen, K., Jago, R., Watson, K., Liu, Y. 2009. Boy Scout 5-a-day badge: Outcome results of a troop and internet intervention. Preventive Medicine. 49(6):518-526.Creating healthful home food environments: Results of a study with participants in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cullen, K.W., Lara-Smalling, A., Thompson, D.J., Watson, K.B., Reed, D., Konzelmann, K. 2009. Creating healthful home food environments: Results of a study with participants in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 41(6):380-388.Development of new physical activity and sedentary behavior change self-efficacy questionnaires using item response modeling

- (Review Article)Jago, R., Baranowski, T., Watson, K., Bachman, C., Baranowski, J., Thompson, D., Hernandez, A., Venditti, E., Blackshear, T., Moe, E. 2009. Development of new physical activity and sedentary behavior change self-efficacy questionnaires using item response modeling. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 6:article 20.Recruitment and retention strategies and methods in the HEALTHY study

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Drews, K.L., Harrell, J.S., Thompson, D.J., Mazzuto, S.L., Ford, E.G., Carter, M., Ford, D.A., Yin, Z., Jessup, A.N., Roullett, J. 2009. Recruitment and retention strategies and methods in the HEALTHY study. International Journal of Obesity. 33(Supp 4):S21-S28.Rationale, design and methods of the HEALTHY study behavior intervention component

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Venditti, E.M., Elliot, D.L., Faith, M.S., Firrell, L.S., Giles, C.M., Goldberg, L., Marcus, M.D., Schneider, M., Solomon, S., Thompson, D.J., Yin, Z. 2009. Rationale, design and methods of the HEALTHY study behavior intervention component. International Journal of Obesity. 33(Supp 4):S44-S51.Rationale, design and methods for process evaluation in the HEALTHY study

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Schneider, M., Hall, W.J., Hernandez, A.E., Hindes, K., Montez, G., Pham, T., Rosen, L., Sleigh, A., Thompson, D.J., Volpe, S.L., Zeveloff, A., Steckler, A. 2009. Rationale, design and methods for process evaluation in the HEALTHY study. International Journal of Obesity. 33(Supp 4):S60-S67.Food, fun, and fitness internet program for girls: Pilot evaluation of an e-Health youth obesity prevention program examining predictors of obesity

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D., Baranowski, T., Cullen, K., Watson, K., Liu, Y., Canada, A., Bhatt, R., Zakeri, I. 2008. Food, fun, and fitness internet program for girls: Pilot evaluation of an e-Health youth obesity prevention program examining predictors of obesity. Preventive Medicine. 47(5):494-497.The Usefulness of Differential Item Functioning Methodology in Longitudinal Intervention Studies

- (Abstract Only)Watson, K., Baranowski, T., Baranowski, J., Jago, R., Thompson, D.J. 2008. The usefulness of differential item functioning methodology in longitudinal intervention studies [abstract]. Proceedings, International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, May 21-24, 2008, Banff, Alberta, Canada. p. 158-159.Food Insecurity is Related to Home Availability of Fruit, 100% Fruit Juice, and Vegetables

- (Abstract Only)Cullen, K., Watson, K., Thompson, D.J., Lara-Smalling, A. 2008. Food insecurity is related to home availability of fruit, 100% fruit juice, and vegetables [abstract]. Seventh Annual Conference of the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, May 21-24, 2008, Banff, Alberta, Canada. p. 114.E-health strategies to support adherence

- (Book / Chapter)Franklin, P.D., Farzanfar, R., Thompson, D.J. 2008. E-Health Strategies to Support Adherence. In: Shumaker, S.A., Ockene, J.K., Riekert, K.A., editors. The Handbook of Health Behavior Change. 3rd edition. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company, LLC. p. 169-190.Playing for Real, Video Games and Stories for Health-Related Behavior Change

- (Review Article)Baranowski, T., Buday, R., Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, J. 2008. Playing for real, video games and stories for health-related behavior change. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 34(1):74-82.Distance to food stores & adolescent male fruit and vegetable consumption: mediation effects

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jago, R., Baranowski, T., Baranowski, J.C., Cullen, K., Thompson, D.J. 2007. Distance to food stores & adolescent male fruit and vegetable consumption: mediation effects. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity [serial online]. 4:35. Available: http://www.ijbnpa.org/content/4/1/35.In Pursuit of Change: Youth Response to Intensive Goal Setting Embedded in a Serious Video Game

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D.J., Baranowski, T., Buday, R., Baranowski, J., Juliano, M., Frazior, M., Wilsdon, J., Jago, R. 2007. In pursuit of change: Youth response to intensive goal setting embedded in a serious video game. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. 1(6):907-917.Serious Games for Diet and Physical Activity Change Among Children

- (Abstract Only)Baranowski, T., Thompson, D., Baranowski, J., Buday, R., Brug, H. 2007. Serious games for diet and physical activity change among children [abstract]. Sixth Annual Conference of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, June 20-23, 2007, Oslo, Norway. p. 58.Feasibility of an 8-week African American Web-based Pilot Program Promoting Healthy Eating Behaviors: Family Eats

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cullen, K.W., Thompson, D. 2008. Feasibility of an 8-week African American web-based pilot program promoting healthy eating Behaviors: Family Eats. American Journal of Health Behavior. 32(1):40-51.Prevention: Changing children's diet and physical activity patterns via schools, families, and the environment

- (Book / Chapter)Jago, R., Thompson, D., O'Donnell, S., Cullen, K., Baranowski, T. 2009. Prevention: Changing children's diet and physical activity patterns via schools, families, and the environment. In: Heinberg, L.J., Thompson, J.K., editors. Obesity in Youth: Causes, Consequences, and Cures. 1st edition. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association. p. 183-201.Food, Fun and Fitness Internet program for girls: influencing log-on rate

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D., Baranowski, T., Cullen, K., Watson, K., Canada, A., Bhatt, R., Liu, Y., Zakeri, I. 2008. Food, Fun and Fitness Internet program for girls: Influencing log-on rate. Health Education Research. 23(2):228-237.Behavioral Theory in the Design of Serious Games

- (Abstract Only)Baranowski, T., Buday, R., Thompson, D. 2007. Behavioral theory in the design of serious games [abstract]. In: Game Developers Conference 2007 Program Guide, Serious Games Summit Sessions, March 5-9, 2007, San Francisco, California. p. 45.Theory as a Foundation for Behavior Change in Serious Games

- (Abstract Only)Thompson, D. 2007. Theory as a foundation for behavior change in serious games [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Conference of the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Program and Abstract, Symposium 11: Serious Games for Diet and Physical Activity Change Among Children, June 20-23, 2007, Oslo, Norway. p. 58.Social desirability is associated with some physical activity, psychosocial variables and sedentary behavior but not self-reported physical activity among adolescent males

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jago, R.P., Baranowski, T., Baranowski, J., Cullen, K., Thompson, D.J. 2007. Social desirability is associated with some physical activity, psychosocial variables and sedentary behavior but not self-reported physical activity among adolescent males. Health Education Research. 22(3):438-449.eHealth recruitment challenges

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D., Canada, A., Bhatt, R., Davis, J., Plesko, L., Baranowski, T., Cullen, K., Zakeri, I. 2006. eHealth recruitment challenges. Evaluation and Program Planning. 29(4):433-440.Innovative application of a multidimensional item response model in assessing the influence of social desirability on the pseudo-relationship between self-efficacy and behavior

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Watson, K., Baranowski, T., Thompson, D., Jago, R., Baranowski, J., Klesges, L.M. 2006. Innovative application of a multidimensional item response model in assessing the influence of social desirability on the pseudo-relationship between self-efficacy and behavior. Health Education Research. 21(Suppl 1):i85-i97.A framework for evaluating eHealth research

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Dansky, K.H., Thompson, D., Sanner, T. 2006. A framework for evaluating eHealth research. Evaluation and Program Planning. 29(4):397-404.BOY SCOUT 5 A DAY ACHIEVEMENT BADGE: OUTCOME RESULTS OF A TROOP & INTERNET INTERVENTION

- (Abstract Only)Thompson, D., Baranowski, T., Baranowski, J., Cullen, K., Jago, R., Watson, K., Liu, Y. 2006. Boy Scout 5-A-Day Achievement Badge: outcome results of a troop & internet intervention [abstract]. In: Fifth Conference of the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Program Book, July 13-16, 2006, Boston, Massachusetts. p. 193.CREATING HEALTHY HOME EATING ENVIRONMENTS: RESULTS FROM FORMATIVE RESEARCH

- (Abstract Only)Thompson, D., Cullen, K., Lara-Smalling, A. 2006. Creating healthy home eating environments: results from formative research [abstract]. In: Society for Behavioral Medicine 27th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions Final Program Book, March 22-25, 2006, San Francisco, California. p. 79.FOOD, FUN, & FITNESS INTERNET PROGRAM: INCENTIVES, RECRUITMENT SOURCE, & LOG-ON RATE [ABSTRACT]

- (Abstract Only)Thompson, D., Baranowski, T., Cullen, K., Watson, K., Liu, Y. 2006. Food, fun, & fitness internet program: incentives, recruitment source, & log-on rate [abstract]. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 31:S027(Suppl.).FAMILY EATS: A WEB-BASED CANCER PREVENTION INTERVENTION FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN FAMILIES

- (Abstract Only)Cullen, K.W., Thompson, D. 2006. Family eats: a web-based cancer prevention intervention for African-American families [abstract]. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 31:S088(Suppl.).Effectiveness of School-Based Environmental vs. Individual Approaches to Diet, Physical Activity, and Sedentary Behavior Change Among Youth

- (Book / Chapter)Thompson, D., Baranowski, T., Zakeri, I., Jago, R., Davis, J., Cullen, K. 2006. Effectiveness of school-based environmental vs. individual approaches to diet, physical activity, and sedentary behavior change among youth. In: Flamenbaum, R.K., editor. Childhood Obesity and Health Research. New York, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. p. 157-174.TEXAS SCHOOL FOOD POLICY CHANGES RELATED TO MIDDLE SCHOOL A LA CARTE/SNACK BAR FOODS: POTENTIAL SAVINGS IN KILOCALORIES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cullen, K.W., Thompson, D.I. 2005. Texas school food policy changes related to middle school a la carte/snack bar foods: Potential savings in kilocalories. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 105(12):1952-1954.Development of a theory-based internet program promoting maintenance of diet and physical activity change to 8-year-old African American girls

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thompson, D., Baranowski, J., Cullen, K., Baranowski, T. 2007. Development of a theory-based internet program promoting maintenance of diet and physical activity change to 8-year-old African American girls. Computers & Education. 48(3):446-459.THE "FUN, FOOD, & FITNESS" PROGRAM: DEVELOPMENT OF A THEORETICALLY BASED INTERNET PROGRAM PROMOTING MAINTENANCE OF HEALTHY EATING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BEHAVIORS TO 8 YEAR OLD AFRICAN AMERICAN GIRLS

- (Abstract Only)Thompson, D., Baranowski, J., Cullen, K., Baranowski, T. 2005. The "fun, food, & fitness" program: development of a theoretically based Internet program promoting maintenance of healthy eating and physical activity behaviors to 8 year old African-American girls [abstract]. In: Fourth Annual Conference of the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Program and Abstracts, June 16-18, 2005, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. p. 121-122.LOG ON RATE AND BASELINE CHARACTERISTICS IN A WEB BASED PROGRAM PROMOTING HEALTHY EATING BEHAVIORS TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF 8-12 YEAR OLD AFRICAN-AMERICAN GIRLS

- (Abstract Only)Thompson, D., Cullen, K., Watson, K., Haggard, A. 2005. Log on rate and baseline characteristics in a web based program promoting healthy eating behaviors to parents/guardians of 8-12 year old African-American girls [abstract]. In: Fourth Annual Conference of the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Program and Abstracts, June 16-18, 2005, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. p. 175.
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