I also have a strong interest in physiological, psychosocial, and economic issues relevant to Expertise in methods, design, and epidemiology. The WINS intervention is based on social learning theory ad a relapse prevention model and is predicated on maintaining abstinence from tobacco after hospitalizations of at least 48-72 hours. In WINS, this same intervention is tailored to suit women with CVD through an assessment of smoking history, prior patterns of quit behavior, level of addiction, and efficacy to be able to establish a quit date.
Pharmacological therapy is used as an adjunct to the cognitive behavioral intervention.
Special consideration is given to weight control with exercise and dietary counseling provided within the context of quitting smoking. 1998-2000 Consultant to Summers. Department of Human Assistance, Sacramento County of Health and Human Services. The Impact of Welfare Reform on Sacramento County Families. The major goal of this project is to determine the influence of welfare reform on family well being.