michele polacsek

Michele Polacsek, Ph.D., M.H.S.

Director, Public Health Research and Strategy
Center for Public Health Practice
Professor of Public Health
Department of Health Promotion Studies

Location

1075 Forest Avenue
Portland Campus for the Health Sciences

I am professor of public health and Director of Public Health Research and Strategy within the Institute for Public and Planetary Health at the University of New England based in Portland, Maine. I am trained as a social and behavioral scientist and over the past 15 years have focused my research efforts in two key areas: the promotion of healthy food choices in the supermarket setting; and promoting healthy environments for students in the educational setting including food and beverage marketing to students and universal school meals. I was principal investigator on two randomized controlled trials studying financial incentives to promote fruit and vegetable purchases in the supermarket demonstrating significant increases in fruit and vegetable purchases among participants in the intervention groups with greatest improvement among Supplemental Assistance Program (SNAP) users. I have been principal investigator on several recent studies of school food marketing including the study of digital food and beverage marketing in the educational-technology space. I also recently led a Department of Health and Human Services Administration-funded study to promote nutrition and socialization among low-income seniors in Westbrook, Maine which demonstrated improvements in Healthy Eating Index scores among participants. I am currently leading a USDA-funded study testing a healthy food prescription tied to supermarket purchases among low income primary care patients and participate in several other studies seeking to promote a healthy diet through the retail setting as co-investigator. 

 

Credentials

Education

M.H.S.
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
1989
Ph.D.
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
1993

Awards and Accolades

  • High Impact Author award Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2020
  • Best Paper 2019 award, Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2019
  • Delta Omega honorary public health society for teaching excellence -elected member of the Gamma Chi chapter, July 24, 2015

Expertise

  • Public health

Research

Current research

  • School-based food and beverage marketing to youth
  • Grocery store healthy food incentives

Selected publications

  1. Orta-Aleman D, Zuercher MD, Pulido T, Cohen JFW, Ohri-Vachaspati P, Schwartz MB, Patel AI, Polacsek M, French CD, Ritchie LD, Gosliner W. Ending universal school meals: student perspectives on how policy reversal shapes hunger, stigma, and learning. Health Aff Sch. 2026 Mar;4(3):qxag048. doi: 10.1093/haschl/qxag048. eCollection 2026 Mar. PubMed PMID: 41878002; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC13008016.
  2. Kesack A, Polacsek M, Schneider A, Cohen JFW. Perspectives on Universal Free School Meals Among Rural Middle and High School Students: A Mixed-Methods Study. Nutrients. 2026 Feb 6;18(3). doi: 10.3390/nu18030540. PubMed PMID: 41683361; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC12899353.
  3. Zuercher MD, Orta-Aleman D, French CD, Hecht CA, Hecht K, Cohen JFW, Polacsek M, Schwartz MB, Ritchie LD, Gosliner W. Student Perceptions of School Lunch and Their Association With Self-Reported Participation in School Meal Programs. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2026 Jan 30;. doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2025.12.012. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 41615357.
  4. Cohen JFW, Zuercher MD, Orta-Aleman D, Chapman LE, Hecht CA, Hecht K, Ohri-Vachaspati P, Olarte DA, Patel AI, Polacsek M, Schwartz MB, Ritchie LD, Gosliner W. Impact of Deimplementing Universal Free School Meals: School Food Authority Perspectives. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2025 Oct;57(10):902-908. doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2025.06.001. Epub 2025 Aug 12. PubMed PMID: 40794006.
  5. Olarte DA, Gosliner W, Chapman LE, Hecht C, Hecht K, Ohri-Vachaspati P, Patel AI, Read M, Ritchie LD, Schwartz MB, Zuercher MD, Orta-Aleman D, Polacsek M, Cohen JFW. Foodservice Directors' Perceived Barriers to Student Participation in School Meals When Meals Were Served Free of Charge During the 2021-2022 School Year. J Sch Health. 2025 Aug;95(8):575-586. doi: 10.1111/josh.70019. Epub 2025 Jun 16. PubMed PMID: 40524480.
  6. Orta-Aleman D, Schwartz MB, Patel AI, Polacsek M, Hecht CE, Hecht K, Zuercher MD, Ritchie LD, Cohen JFW, Gosliner W. Statewide Universal School Meal Policies and Food Insecurity in Households With Children. Am J Prev Med. 2026 Jan;70(1):107942. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2025.107942. Epub 2025 Jun 11. PubMed PMID: 40513914.
  7. Chapman LE, Gosliner W, Schwartz MB, Zuercher MD, Ritchie LD, Orta-Aleman D, Hecht CE, Hecht K, Polacsek M, Patel AI, Ohri-Vachaspati P, Read M, Olarte DA, Cohen JFW. Understanding Free or Reduced-Price School Meal Stigma: A Qualitative Analysis of Parent Perspectives. J Sch Health. 2025 Jun;95(6):389-399. doi: 10.1111/josh.70004. Epub 2025 Apr 1. PubMed PMID: 40169385.
  8. Chapman LE, Gosliner W, Olarte DA, Zuercher MD, Ritchie LD, Orta-Aleman D, Schwartz MB, Polacsek M, Hecht CE, Hecht K, Patel AI, Ohri-Vachaspati P, Read M, Cohen JF. Impact of mealtime social experiences on student consumption of meals at school: a qualitative analysis of caregiver perspectives. Public Health Nutr. 2025 Feb 4;28(1):e55. doi: 10.1017/S1368980024002349. PubMed PMID: 39901560; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC11983997.
  9. Polacsek M, DeSilva MB, Meuser T, Gamble M. A University Low-Income-Housing Partnership to Support Good Nutrition Among Vulnerable Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Inquiry.2025 Jan-Dec;62:469580251382387. doi: 10.1177/00469580251382387. Epub 2025 Oct 20. PubMed PMID: 41116715; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC12553881.
  10. Orta-Aleman D, Zuercher MD, Hecht C, Hecht K, Poudel I, Olarte DA, Patel A, Polacsek M, Ritchie LD, Cohen JFW, Gosliner W. Perceptions and Experiences of Universal School Meals in California: Qualitative Insights From School Food Authorities on Participation, Stigma, and Operational Benefits and Challenges. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2025 Jun;125(6):751-760.e3. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2024.11.002. Epub 2024 Nov 9. PubMed PMID: 39522748.
  11. Cohen JFW, Chapman LE, Olarte DA, Hecht CA, Hecht K, Minc L, Ohri-Vachaspati P, Orta-Aleman D, Patel AI, Polacsek M, Ritchie LD, Zuercher MD, Gosliner W. Perceived Influence of a State-Level Universal Free School Meal Policy on Households With Varying Income Levels: An Analysis of Parental Perspectives. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2025 Oct;125(10):1425-1433.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2024.10.001. Epub 2024 Oct 9. PubMed PMID: 39383945.
  12. Zuercher MD, Orta-Aleman D, Cohen JFW, Hecht CA, Hecht K, Polacsek M, Patel AI, Ritchie LD, Gosliner W. The Benefits and Challenges of Providing School Meals during the First Year of California's Universal School Meal Policy as Reported by School Foodservice Professionals.Nutrients. 2024 Jun 8;16(12). doi: 10.3390/nu16121812. PubMed PMID: 38931167; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC11206622.
  13. Chapman LE, Gosliner W, Olarte DA, Ritchie LD, Schwartz MB, Polacsek M, Hecht CE, Hecht K, Turner L, Patel AI, Zuercher MD, Read M, Daly TP, Cohen JFW. Universal School Meals During the Pandemic: A Mixed Methods Analysis of Parent Perceptions From California and Maine. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2024 Dec;124(12):1561-1579.e14. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2024.05.005. Epub 2024 May 11. PubMed PMID: 38735530.
  14. Hecht AA, Gosliner W, Turner L, Hecht K, Hecht CE, Ritchie LD, Polacsek M, Cohen JFW. School Meals for All: A Qualitative Study Exploring Lessons in Successful Advocacy and Policymaking in Maine and California. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2024 Dec;124(12):1580-1589. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2024.04.018. Epub 2024 May 6. PubMed PMID: 38718858.
  15. Cohen JFW, Kesack A, Daly TP, Elnakib SA, Hager E, Hahn S, Hamlin D, Hill A, Lehmann A, Lurie P, Maroney M, Means J, Mueller MP, Olarte DA, Polacsek M, Schwartz MB, Sonneville KR, Spruance LA, Woodward AR, Chapman LE. Competitive Foods' Nutritional Quality and Compliance with Smart Snacks Standards: An Analysis of a National Sample of U.S. Middle and High Schools. Nutrients. 2024 Jan 17;16(2). doi: 10.3390/nu16020275. PubMed PMID: 38257169; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC10818474.
  16. Zuercher MD, Cohen JFW, Ohri-Vachaspati P, Hecht CA, Hecht K, Polacsek M, Olarte DA, Read M, Patel AI, Schwartz MB, Chapman LE, Orta-Aleman D, Ritchie LD, Gosliner W. Parent perceptions of school meals and how perceptions differ by race and ethnicity. Health Aff Sch. 2024 Jan;2(1):qxad092. doi: 10.1093/haschl/qxad092. eCollection 2024 Jan. PubMed PMID: 38756406; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC10986222.
  17. C, Moukalled S, Polacsek M. Reducing Student Exposure to Digital Food and Beverage Marketing: Policy and Practice Recommendations. J Sch Health. 2023 Mar 2;. doi: 10.1111/josh.13315. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 36861751.
  18. Cohen JFW, Polacsek M, Hecht CE, Hecht K, Read M, Olarte DA, Patel AI, Schwartz MB, Turner L, Zuercher M, Gosliner W, Ritchie LD. Implementation of Universal School Meals during COVID-19 and beyond: Challenges and Benefits for School Meals Programs in Maine. Nutrients. 2022 Sep 28;14(19). doi: 10.3390/nu14194031. PubMed PMID: 36235683; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC9571988.
  19. Petimar J, Grummon AH, Zhang F, Gortmaker SL, Moran AJ, Polacsek M, Rimm EB, Roberto CA, Rao A, Cleveland LP, Simon D, Franckle RL, Till S, Greene J, Block JP. Assessment of Calories Purchased After Calorie Labeling of Prepared Foods in a Large Supermarket Chain. JAMA Intern Med. 2022 Sep 1;182(9):965-973. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2022.3065. PubMed PMID: 35913728; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC9344388.
  20. Franckle RL, Boulos RJ, Thorndike AN, Moran AJ, Khandpur N, Blue D, Greene J, Block JP, Rimm EB, Polacsek M. Implementation of a 2-for-1 Price Incentive for Fruits and Vegetables in a Grocery Retail Setting. Health Promot Pract. 2022 Apr 13;:15248399221086880. doi: 10.1177/15248399221086880. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 35414293.
  21. Utter H, Polacsek M, Emond JA. Parents' Perceptions of Privacy Policies and Practices for School-Issued Digital Devices: Implications for School Practices. J Sch Health. 2022 Jan;92(1):99-108. doi: 10.1111/josh.13107. Epub 2021 Nov 21. PubMed PMID: 34806187; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC8702464.
  22. Zatz LY, Moran AJ, Franckle RL, Block JP, Hou T, Blue D, Greene JC, Gortmaker S, Bleich SN, Polacsek M, Thorndike AN, Mande JR, Rimm EB. Comparing shopper characteristics by online grocery ordering use among households in low-income communities in Maine. Public Health Nutr. 2021 Oct;24(15):5127-5132. doi: 10.1017/S1368980021002238. Epub 2021 May 25. PubMed PMID: 34030759.
  23. Grummon AH, Petimar J, Zhang F, Rao A, Gortmaker SL, Rimm EB, Bleich SN, Moran AJ, Franckle RL, Polacsek M, Simon D, Greene JC, Till S, Block JP. Calorie Labeling and Product Reformulation: A Longitudinal Analysis of Supermarket-Prepared Foods. Am J Prev Med. 2021 Sep;61(3):377-385. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2021.03.013. Epub 2021 Jun 5. PubMed PMID: 34103209; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC8384707.
  24. Baquero B, Anderson Steeves E, Polacsek M, De Marco M, Chapman L, Leone LA, Simon C. Evaluating the implementation and impact of a healthier checkout programme at a regional convenience store chain.Public Health Nutr. 2021 Aug;24(11):3520-3529. doi: 10.1017/S1368980021001488. Epub 2021 Apr 6. PubMed PMID: 33820587.
  25. Petimar J, Zhang F, Rimm EB, Simon D, Cleveland LP, Gortmaker SL, Bleich SN, Polacsek M, Roberto CA, Block JP. Changes in the calorie and nutrient content of purchased fast food meals after calorie menu labeling: A natural experiment. PLoS Med. 2021 Jul;18(7):e1003714. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1003714. eCollection 2021 Jul. PubMed PMID: 34252088; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC8312920.
  26. Zatz LY, Moran AJ, Franckle RL, Block JP, Hou T, Blue D, Greene JC, Gortmaker S, Bleich SN, Polacsek M, Thorndike AN, Rimm EB. Comparing Online and In-Store Grocery Purchases. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2021 Jun;53(6):471-479. doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2021.03.001. PubMed PMID: 34116742.
  27. Emond JA, Fleming-Milici F, McCarthy J, Ribakove S, Chester J, Golin J, Sargent JD, Gilbert-Diamond D, Polacsek M. Unhealthy Food Marketing on Commercial Educational Websites: Remote Learning and Gaps in Regulation. Am J Prev Med. 2021 Apr;60(4):587-591. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2020.10.008. Epub 2020 Dec 10. PubMed PMID: 33309448; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC9092224.
  28. Hecht AA, Perez CL, Polacsek M, Thorndike AN, France RL, Moran AJ. Influence of Food and Beverage Companies on Retailer Marketing Strategies and Consumer Behavior. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17(20):7381.
  29. Petimar J, Zhang F, Simon D, Cleveland L, Gortmaker S, Bleich S, Polacsek M, Rimm E, Roberto C, Block J.Changes in Nutrient Content of Meal Purchases After Calorie Menu Labeling. Obesity. 2020; 28:65.
  30. Grummon A, Petimar J, Zhang F, Simon D, Rao A, Gortmaker S, Rimm E, Moran A, Polacsek M, Block J.Calorie Labeling of Supermarket Prepared Foods: A Longitudinal Analysis of Reformulation. Obesity. 2020; 28:11.
  31. Franckle RL, Thorndike AN, Moran AJ, Hou T, Blue D, Greene JC, Bleich SN, Block JP, Polacsek M, Rimm EB.Supermarket Purchases Over the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefit Month: A Comparison Between Participants and Nonparticipants. Am J Prev Med. 2019 Dec;57(6):800-807. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2019.07.025. PubMed PMID: 31753261; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6876700.
  32. Long MW, Polacsek M, Bruno P, Giles CM, Ward ZJ, Cradock AL, Gortmaker SL. Cost-Effectiveness Analysis and Stakeholder Evaluation of 2 Obesity Prevention Policies in Maine, US. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2019 Nov - Dec;51(10):1177-1187. doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2019.07.005. Epub 2019 Aug 8. PubMed PMID: 31402290.
  33. Petimar J, Zhang F, Cleveland LP, Simon D, Gortmaker SL, Polacsek M, Bleich SN, Rimm EB, Roberto CA, Block JP. Estimating the effect of calorie menu labeling on calories purchased in a large restaurant franchise in the southern United States: quasi-experimental study. BMJ. 2019 Oct 30;367:l5837. doi: 10.1136/bmj.l5837. PubMed PMID: 31666218; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6818731.
  34. Polacsek M, Boninger F, Molnar A, O'Brien LM. Digital Food and Beverage Marketing Environments in a National Sample of Middle Schools: Implications for Policy and Practice. J Sch Health. 2019 Sep;89(9):739-751. doi: 10.1111/josh.12813. Epub 2019 Jul 3. PubMed PMID: 31269537.
  35. Moran A, Thorndike A, Franckle R, Boulos R, Doran H, Fulay A, Greene J, Blue D, Block JP, Rimm EB, Polacsek M. Financial Incentives Increase Purchases Of Fruit And Vegetables Among Lower-Income Households With Children. Health Aff (Millwood). 2019 Sep;38(9):1557-1566. doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.2018.05420. PubMed PMID: 31479362.
  36. Franckle RL, Polacsek M, Bleich SN, Thorndike AN, Findling MTG, Moran AJ, Rimm EB. Support for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Policy Alternatives Among US Adults, 2018. Am J Public Health. 2019 Jul;109(7):993-995. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2019.305112. PubMed PMID: 31166725; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6603470.
  37. Moran AJ, Khandpur N, Polacsek M, Thorndike AN, Franckle RL, Boulos R, Sampson S, Greene JC, Blue DG, Rimm EB. Make It Fresh, for Less! A Supermarket Meal Bundling and Electronic Reminder Intervention to Promote Healthy Purchases Among Families With Children. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2019 Apr;51(4):400-408. doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2019.01.012. Epub 2019 Feb 12. PubMed PMID: 30765298; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6461501.
  38. Moran AJ, Khandpur N, Polacsek M, Rimm EB. What factors influence ultra-processed food purchases and consumption in households with children? A comparison between participants and non-participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Appetite. 2019 Mar 1;134:1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2018.12.009. Epub 2018 Dec 11. PubMed PMID: 30550893.
  39. Polacsek M, Moran A, Thorndike AN, Boulos R, Franckle RL, Greene JC, Blue DJ, Block JP, Rimm EB. A Supermarket Double-Dollar Incentive Program Increases Purchases of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Among Low-Income Families With Children: The Healthy Double Study. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2018 Mar;50(3):217-228.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2017.09.013. Epub 2017 Nov 7. PubMed PMID: 29126661; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6247420.
  40. Polacsek M, Dana-Sacco G. CBPR Interactive Role-Plays: Three Scenarios. In: Wallerstein N, Duran B, Oetzel J, Minkler M, editors. in Community-Based Participatory Research for Health Third Edition ed. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass; 2018. Chapter Appendix 13; p.411-416. 419p.
  41. Franckle RL, Moran A, Hou T, Blue D, Greene J, Thorndike AN, Polacsek M, Rimm EB. Transactions at a Northeastern Supermarket Chain: Differences by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Use. Am J Prev Med. 2017 Oct;53(4):e131-e138. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2017.06.019. Epub 2017 Aug 14. PubMed PMID: 28818413; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5657566.
  42. Polacsek M, O'Brien LM, Pratt E, Whatley-Blum J, Adler S. Investigating How to Align Schools' Marketing Environments With Federal Standards for Competitive Foods. J Sch Health. 2017 Mar;87(3):167-173. doi: 10.1111/josh.12488. PubMed PMID: 28147461.
  43. Gortmaker SL, Polacsek M, Letourneau L, Rogers VW, Holmberg R, Lombard KA, Fanburg J, Ware J, Orr J.Evaluation of a primary care intervention on body mass index: the Maine Youth Overweight Collaborative.Child Obes. 2015 Apr;11(2):187-93. doi: 10.1089/chi.2014.0132. Epub 2015 Feb 26. PubMed PMID: 25719624; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4382710.
  44. Polacsek M, Orr J, O'Brien LM, Rogers VW, Fanburg J, Gortmaker SL. Sustainability of key Maine Youth Overweight Collaborative improvements: a follow-up study. Child Obes. 2014 Aug;10(4):326-33. doi: 10.1089/chi.2014.0036. Epub 2014 Jul 21. PubMed PMID: 25046206; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4120928.
  45. Polacsek M, O'Rourke K, O'Brien L, Blum JW, Donahue S. Examining compliance with a statewide law banning junk food and beverage marketing in Maine schools. Public Health Rep. 2012 Mar-Apr;127(2):216-23. doi: 10.1177/003335491212700211. PubMed PMID: 22379223; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3268808.
  46. Harris DE, Blum JW, Bampton M, O'Brien LM, Beaudoin CM, Polacsek M, O'Rourke KA. Location of food stores near schools does not predict the weight status of Maine high school students. J Nutr Educ Behav.2011 Jul-Aug;43(4):274-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2010.08.008. PubMed PMID: 21683275.
  47. Whatley Blum JE, Beaudoin CM, O'Brien LM, Polacsek M, Harris DE, O'Rourke KA. Impact of Maine's statewide nutrition policy on high school food environments. Prev Chronic Dis. 2011 Jan;8(1):A19. Epub 2010 Dec 15. PubMed PMID: 21159231; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3044030.
  48. O'Brien LM, Polacsek M, Macdonald PB, Ellis J, Berry S, Martin M. Impact of a school health coordinator intervention on health-related school policies and student behavior. J Sch Health. 2010 Apr;80(4):176-85. doi: 10.1111/j.1746-1561.2009.00484.x. PubMed PMID: 20433643.
  49. Polacsek M, Orr J, Letourneau L, Rogers V, Holmberg R, O'Rourke K, Hannon C, Lombard KA, Gortmaker SL. Impact of a primary care intervention on physician practice and patient and family behavior: keep ME Healthy---the Maine Youth Overweight Collaborative. Pediatrics. 2009 Jun;123 Suppl 5:S258-66. doi: 10.1542/peds.2008-2780C. PubMed PMID: 19470601.
  50. Martin SL, Maines D, Martin MW, MacDonald PB, Polacsek M, Wigand D, Ronan L, Andrade M, Dufresne R.Healthy Maine Partnerships: policy and environmental changes. Prev Chronic Dis. 2009 Apr;6(2):A63. Epub 2009 Mar 16. PubMed PMID: 19289006; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC2687869.
  51. Polacsek M, O'Brien LM, Lagasse W, Hammar N. Move & Improve: a worksite wellness program in Maine.Prev Chronic Dis. 2006 Jul;3(3):A101. Epub 2006 Jun 15. PubMed PMID: 16776862; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC1637789.
  52. Wallerstein N, Polacsek M, Maltrud K. Participatory Evaluation Model for Coalitions: The Development of Systems Indicators. Health promotion practice. 2002; 3(3):361-373. doi: 10.1177/152483990200300306.
  53. Polacsek M, Rogers EM, Woodall WG, Delaney H, Wheeler D, Rao N. MADD victim impact panels and stages-of-change in drunk-driving prevention. J Stud Alcohol. 2001 May;62(3):344-50. doi: 10.15288/jsa.2001.62.344. PubMed PMID: 11414344.
  54. Polacsek M, Celentano DD, O'Campo P, Santelli J. Correlates of condom use stage of change: implications for intervention. AIDS Educ Prev. 1999 Feb;11(1):38-52. PubMed PMID: 10070588.
  55. Maltrud K, Polacsek M, Wallerstein N. Participatory Evaluation Workbook for Community Initiatives. [Print]. New Mexico: New Mexico Department of Health, Public health Division, Community Systems Bureau; 1997. 114 pages
  56. Santelli JS, Kouzis AC, Hoover DR, Polacsek M, Burwell LG, Celentano DD. Stage of behavior change for condom use: the influence of partner type, relationship and pregnancy factors. Fam Plann Perspect. 1996 May-Jun;28(3):101-7. PubMed PMID: 8827145.
  57. Santelli JS, Celentano DD, Rozsenich C, Crump AD, Davis MV, Polacsek M, Augustyn M, Rolf J, McAlister AL, Burwell L. Interim outcomes for a community-based program to prevent perinatal HIV transmission. AIDS Educ Prev. 1995 Jun;7(3):210-20. PubMed PMID: 7646945.
  58. Nebot M, Celentano DD, Burwell L, Davis A, Davis M, Polacsek M, Santelli J. AIDS and behavioural risk factors in women in inner city Baltimore: a comparison of telephone and face to face surveys. J Epidemiol Community Health. 1994 Aug;48(4):412-8. doi: 10.1136/jech.48.4.412. PubMed PMID: 7964343; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC1059993.