|
|
|
|
|
RTI publishes the results of our research in a variety of formats, and many can be downloaded for free as a PDF file. When we don't own the copyright of a publication, we provide a full citation and/or a link to an online version.
Under the imprint of the RTI Press, we also publish research reports, methods reports, conference proceedings, and books and monographs to further disseminate the results of RTI research.
RTI Corporate Publications
RTI Brochures
RTI Annual Reports
For general information about RTI publications, contact:
Mariel Christian, publications@rti.org
PO Box 12194, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2194
|
|
|
 |
8,202 publications are currently in the database.
Limit To:
Journal Articles (6,550) Presentations (740) Reports (397) Books/Chapters (288) Proceedings (182) Technical Papers (45)
(1-20)
«next 20»
100>
400>
1K>
«last»
Finkelstein, E.A., Brown, D.S., & Evans, W.D. (Sep-Oct. 2008).
Do obese persons comprehend their personal health risks?
American Journal of Health Behavior, 32 (5):508-516. |
| |
Objectives: To test whether overweight and obese individuals believe they are at greater risk of obesity-related diseases and premature mortality.
Methods: Telephone survey of 1139 US adults analyzed using linear and ordered logistic regressions. |
| |
 External Link | Full Abstract |
| | |
| Gas-Phase Air Cleaner Test Report (June 2008). |
| |
 PDF |
| | |
Jordan, B.K., Karg, R.S., Batts, K.R., Epstein, J.F., & Wiesen, C. (2008).
A clinical validation of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health assessment of substance use disorders.
Addictive Behaviors, 33 (6):782-798. |
| |
Alcohol and illicit drug abuse and dependence continue to be of great national concern in the United States, as is true in other nations. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) provides national annual estimates of substance use and… |
| |
PubMed Citation | Full Abstract |
| | |
Zhang, F., & Wagener, D. (2008).
An approach to incorporate linkage disequilibrium structure into genomic association analysis.
Journal of Genetics and Genomics , 35 (6):381-385. |
| |
In this study, we propose to use the principal component analysis (PCA) and regression model to incorporate linkage disequilibrium (LD) in genomic association data analysis. To accommodate LD in genomic data and reduce multiple testing, we suggest… |
| |
PubMed Citation | Full Abstract |
| | |
Newlin, D.B. (2008).
Are "physiological" and "psychological" addiction really different? Well, no! ... um, er, yes?
Substance Use and Misuse, 43 (7):967-971. |
| |
The distinction often made between psychological and physiological addiction is a form of mind-body dualism. Therefore, it is a false distinction. However, this does not imply that behavioral and autonomic symptoms of addiction have the same brain… |
| |
PubMed Citation | Full Abstract |
| | |
van der Straten, A., Moore, J., Napierala, S., Clouse, K., Mauck, C., Hammond, N., & Padian, N. (2008).
Consistent use of a combination product versus a single product in a safety trial of the diaphragm and microbicide in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Contraception, 77 (6):435-443. |
| |
BACKGROUND: We examined the use and acceptability of a combination product (diaphragm and gel) compared to a single product (gel) during a 6-month safety trial in Zimbabwe.
STUDY DESIGN: Women were randomized to the use of a diaphragm with gel… |
| |
PubMed Citation | Full Abstract |
| | |
Dunlap, L.J., Zarkin, G.A., & Cowell, A.J. (2008).
Examining variation in treatment costs: A cost function for outpatient methadone treatment programs.
Health Services Research, 43 (3):931-950. |
| |
OBJECTIVES: To estimate a hybrid cost function of the relationship between total annual cost for outpatient methadone treatment and output (annual patient days and selected services), input prices (wages and building space costs), and selected… |
| |
PubMed Citation | Full Abstract |
| | |
Williams-Piehota, P.A., McCormack, L.A., Treiman, K., & Bann, C.M. (2008).
Health information styles among participants in a prostate cancer screening informed decision-making intervention.
Health Education Research, 23 (3):440-453. |
| |
The purpose of this study was to assess the usefulness of a health information styles segmentation strategy in understanding audience subgroups. We examined the health information styles of men participating in a prostate cancer screening informed… |
| |
PubMed Citation | Full Abstract |
| | |
Mobley, L.R., Kuo, T.M., & Andrews, L. (2008).
How sensitive are multilevel regression findings to defined area of context? A case study of mammography use in California.
Medical Care Research and Review, 65 (3):315-337. |
| |
The authors develop a hybrid model of health care use that blends features of the traditional Aday-Andersen behavioral model with the socioecological modeling perspective. They use the model to conceptualize the various levels of influence expected… |
| |
PubMed Citation | External Link | Full Abstract |
| | |
Krishnan, S., Dunbar, M.S., Minnis, A.M., Medlin, C.A., Gerdts, C.E., & Padian, N.S. (2008).
Poverty, gender inequities and women's risk of HIV/AIDS.
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1136:101-110. |
| |
Entrenched economic and gender inequities together are driving a globally expanding, increasingly female, HIV/AIDS epidemic. To date, significant population-level declines in HIV transmission have not been observed at least in part because most… |
| | |
Ostraat, M.L., Swain, K.A., & Krajewski, J.J. (2008).
SiO2 aerosol nanoparticle reactor for occupational health and safety studies.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 5 (6):390-398. |
| |
Important questions are emerging about potential occupational safety, toxicological, and ecotoxicological effects and occupational inhalation exposure risks to engineered aerosol nanoparticles. Although multiple avenues are available to synthesize… |
| |
PubMed Citation | Full Abstract |
| | |
Finkelstein, E.A., Trogdon, J.G., Brown, D.S., Allaire, B.T., Dellea, P.S., et al. (2008).
The lifetime medical cost burden of overweight and obesity: Implications for obesity prevention.
Obesity, Advance Online Publication. |
| |
This study quantifies age-specific and lifetime costs for overweight (BMI: 25–29.9), obese I (BMI: 30–34.9), and obese II/III (BMI: >35) adults separately by race/gender strata. We use these results to demonstrate why private sector firms are likely… |
| |
External Link | Full Abstract |
| | |
Peele, E., & Osborn, R.J. (2008).
Change Control: Successful Strategies and Proven Processes.
Presented at the IFD&TC 2008, New Orleans, LA, May 2008. |
| |
What steps do you take to ensure the integrity of your data collection systems when implementing changes or when working in environments with multiple developers? What tools can you use to safely deploy code, data structures, or even data without… |
| | |
Zhang, Y., Levinsohn, J.R., Olive, B.J., Coombs, D.H., & Hill, C.A. (2008).
Best Practices for Developing Smart Phone-Based Web Surveys and Systems.
Presented at the IFD&TC 2008, New Orleans, LA, May 2008. |
| |
In response to emerging technologies and a changing society, RTI International funded a pilot study that tested smart phones as an instrument in real time self-reported data collection from a panel of study participants.
Over 200 households were… |
| |
Presentation PDF | Full Abstract |
| | |
Morton, J.E., Richa, N.R., Digregorio, M.A., & Bibb, B.S. (2008).
Factors Leading to Successful Tracking and Retention of Homeless and Unstably Housed HIV Positive Longitudinal Study Participants.
Presented at the IFD&TC 2008, New Orleans, LA, May 2008. |
| |
The goal of the Housing and Health Study was to assess the role of housing in reducing HIV/AIDS transmission and disease progression. This longitudinal study was conducted in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the… |
| |
Presentation PDF | Full Abstract |
| | |
Rasmussen, C.M., Allen, S.R., & Suresh, R. (2008).
Hatteras: A Web-Based Survey System.
Presented at the IFD&TC 2008, New Orleans, LA, May 2008. |
| |
"Hatteras" is a new web-based survey system developed by RTI International. Hatteras consists of two modules, “SurveyEditor” for instrument authoring and “SurveyEngine” to administer survey instruments.
SurveyEditor features include an… |
| | |
Caviness, L.L., Butler, J.S., Cirella, J.M., & Pratt, J.G. (2008).
Lessons Learned: Migrating to Windows Vista in a Large Scale Survey.
Presented at the IFD&TC 2008, New Orleans, LA, May 2008. |
| |
Vista is the latest version of the Microsoft Windows operating system, and is becoming more prevalent on computers today. For many organizations, the decision to migrate is not a question of “If” but a question of “When.” Migrating to Windows… |
| |
Presentation PDF | Full Abstract |
| | |
Weger, S.A., & Kilpatrick, G.L. (2008).
Mode Effects in "Data Collection Platforms for Integrated Longitudinal Exposure Studies": Impact on Data Quality and Burden.
Presented at the IFD&TC 2008, New Orleans, LA, May 2008. |
| |
Funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s STAR grant, Data Collection Platforms for Integrated Longitudinal Exposure Studies (PFILES) is a project that aims to develop low-burden methods for collecting multiple data types including daily… |
| |
Presentation PDF | Full Abstract |
| | |
Cohen, L.M., Miller, K.F., & Brown, J. (2008).
Multi-Method Approaches to Monitoring Data Quality.
Presented at the IFD&TC 2008, New Orleans, LA, May 2008. |
| |
Ensuring the quality and integrity of data is one of the most important aspects of survey data collection efforts. In this paper we examine the use of multi-method approaches to monitoring data quality on two large-scale national surveys, the… |
| |
Presentation PDF | Full Abstract |
| | |
Heinrich, T.D. (2008).
Providing Real-Time Incentives for Anonymous Web Surveys.
Presented at the IFD&TC 2008, New Orleans, LA, May 2008. |
| |
The presentation will review a methodology and data structure that allows for anonymous collection of data over the web and provides a mechanism for respondents to receive an incentive immediately after completion. We will review the success of the… |
| |
Presentation PDF | Full Abstract |
| | |
(1-20)
«next 20»
100>
400>
1K>
«last»
|
|
|
