North Carolina Public Health Association, Wellness & Prevention Section

2016 Fall Educational Conference

"Bridging Generations for New Directions in Public Health”

September 14-16

New Bern, NC

Call for Abstracts Now Open!

Submission Deadline: June 10, 2016

The North Carolina Public Health Association’s (NCPHA) Wellness and Prevention Section offers an exciting opportunity to share research findings, program impact, policy changes, perspectives, and expertise with the health education/promotion,wellness, and communication professional community during its 2016Fall Educational Conference. This conference will be held in New Bern, NC,Wednesday, September 14 through Friday, September 16, 2016. This year we are focusing on accepting abstracts that are interactive and have content that can be incorporated into a variety of professional settings after the meeting.Join us in sharing your latest research and practice in health education.

Who Should Submit Abstracts?

  • Health Education & Promotion Specialists
  • School Health Educators
  • Public Health Practitioners
  • Mental Health Professionals
  • Chronic Disease Directors
  • Health Education/ Promotion Students
  • Community-Based Organizations
  • Epidemiologists
  • Allied Health Professionals
  • Social Marketers
  • Informatics Professionals
  • Community Health & Public Health Education Faculty
  • Health Communication Professionals
  • Patient Educators
  • Pharmacists
  • Behavioral/ Social Scientists
  • Dietitians & Nutritionists
  • Health/ Social Policy Experts focusing on Health Promotion
  • Social Workers
  • Health Administrators
  • Nurses & Nurse Practitioners
  • Clinicians

Checklist for Preparing Abstracts:

Submit abstract to the NCPHA Wellness and Prevention section chair by June 10, 2016. Abstracts can be emailed to Chasity Newkirk at ().

  1. Clarify type of session requested (single presenter, multiple presenter, poster session, workshop)
  2. Limit abstract to 400 words for single-presenter, poster, and workshop; and up to 650 words for a multiple presenter session.
  3. If multiple presenter, include required information for each presentation and presenter.
  4. Include disclosure information for primary presenting author.
  5. PRINT a copy of this submission for your files.

Notification and Communication:

You will be notified by email when your proposal has been received. All communication concerning multiple-presenter proposal submissions will be directed to the corresponding author who will be responsible for sharing information with other presenters. Corresponding authors will be notified by email whether their proposal was accepted or declined by July 1, 2016.

Criteria for Judging All Abstract Submissions:

  1. Relationship to conference theme: Does the abstract relate to the theme or any of the subthemes?
  2. Sound conceptual framework: Does the abstract indicate the development and implementation of a theory-based intervention or research project?
  3. Methodology: Are objectives clearly stated? Are findings included and do they correspond to the objectives? Do the objectives meet the criteria for CHES/ MCHES competencies?
  4. Usefulness: Can the research, program, or plan be applied elsewhere? Is it useful to practicing health educators, researchers, and/or academia?
  5. Innovation: Does the abstract represent research or a program or project that is unique, new, different, or creative?
  6. Clarity of content: Is the abstract well written? Does it clearly outline what the presentation is about, such as project type, target audience, setting? Does the abstract clearly identify the entry-level Area(s) of Responsibility or advanced-level sub-competencies?
  7. Overall reaction: Considering the above criteria, what was your overall reaction?

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM

Abstract Title: ______

Presentation Style:

Poster Session

Single Presenter Session

Multiple Presenter Session

Workshop/ Training

Abstract Type:

Research (Abstract should include background, theoretical framework hypothesis, methods, results, conclusion, and implications for practice).

Practice (Abstract should include background, theoretical basis, objectives, intervention(s), and evaluation measures and results)

Provide Specific Research/ Practice Setting: Check only one

Health Department/ Community

Healthcare

Worksite

School (K-12)

University/ Campus

International

Nonprofit Organization

Other:

Indicate if primary presenter is represented in any of these categories:

Membership Status

NCPHA member

Non-NCPHA member

Student Status

Student

Non-student

Abstract: 400 word maximum for single presenter or poster, 650 word maximum for multi-presenter.

Single Presenter or Poster: ______

Multi-Presenter: ______

Presenter Objectives: List objectives that specify learner outcomes to be achieved by the participants at the event.

In writing a behavioral objective the first step is to start with a key phrase. Use the following objective template for creating a quality learning objective: “By the end of the session the participant will (be able to): VERB (complete the objective with a measurable element and specifics to your session).”

Objective 1: ______

Objective 2: ______

Objective 3: ______

Disclosure Statement: NCPHA requires potential presenters to disclose any proprietary, financial, professional or other personal interests in the material to be presented. This includes past employment, serving as a consultant, conducting clinical trials, serving on an advisory committee, inclusion in a speaker’s bureau, owning stock, holding patents, etc. As a condition of submission, NCPHA requires that the presenting author check TRUE or FALSE to the following statement:

I declare that I – and, to the best of my knowledge, any co-authors – have no proprietary, financial, professional or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service and/or company that could be construed as influencing the position presented in, or the evaluation of, the material proposed for presentation in my/our abstract.

TRUEFALSE

If false, specify conflict: ______

Abstract Agreement: If your abstract is accepted for a workshop, concurrent or poster session, you agree to the following: (click to agree to the terms)

Present the work in the session format assigned to you by the Program Committee and the work described in the abstract

Register for the conference and assume responsibility for your own registration, lodging and transportation cost.

(Poster presenters), Plan to set-up your poster display by 7:30 am on Friday, September 16, 2016. If unable to set-up at this time, please note this in your abstract.

(Oral presenters), Submit a copy of your presentation before the conference so that it can be made electronically available to attendees as a PDF.

Use clear audiovisuals to support learning objectives.

Please note: speakers are chosen based on accuracy of their submitted abstract and are held responsible for vetting any facts, statistics and statements in their presentation

Presenter Information (Designated point of contact for notification of abstract status)

For multiple presenters, additional presenter information forms are available at the end of this application.

First Name: ______Last Name: ______Degrees/ Certifications: ______

Role (e.g. presenter, session champion): ______

CHES/ MCHES # (if applicable): ______

Job Title/ Student Status: ______Agency/ Organization: ______

Preferred Mailing Address:______

City: ______State: ______Zip: ______

Telephone: ______Fax: ______Email: ______

Biosketch: Brief description of your background as it relates to the proposed presentation (e.g. education, training, work experience, publications, past presentations, research, and membership in relevant professional organizations). Students should describe relevant professional preparation, experience, and/or coursework.

______

MULTIPLE PRESENTER FORM

#2 Presenter

First Name: ______Last Name: ______Degrees/ Certifications: ______

Role (e.g. presenter, session champion): ______

CHES/ MCHES # (if applicable): ______

Job Title/ Student Status: ______Agency/ Organization: ______

Preferred Mailing Address:______

City: ______State: ______Zip: ______

Telephone: ______Fax: ______Email: ______

Biosketch: Brief description of your background as it relates to the proposed presentation (e.g. education, training, work experience, publications, past presentations, research, and membership in relevant professional organizations). Students should describe relevant professional preparation, experience, and/or coursework.

______

#3 Presenter

First Name: ______Last Name: ______Degrees/ Certifications: ______

Role (e.g. presenter, session champion): ______

CHES/ MCHES # (if applicable): ______

Job Title/ Student Status: ______Agency/ Organization: ______

Preferred Mailing Address:______

City: ______State: ______Zip: ______

Telephone: ______Fax: ______Email: ______

Biosketch: Brief description of your background as it relates to the proposed presentation (e.g. education, training, work experience, publications, past presentations, research, and membership in relevant professional organizations). Students should describe relevant professional preparation, experience, and/or coursework.

______

#4 Presenter

First Name: ______Last Name: ______Degrees/ Certifications: ______

Role (e.g. presenter, session champion): ______

CHES/ MCHES # (if applicable): ______

Job Title/ Student Status: ______Agency/ Organization: ______

Preferred Mailing Address:______

City: ______State: ______Zip: ______

Telephone: ______Fax: ______Email: ______

Biosketch: Brief description of your background as it relates to the proposed presentation (e.g. education, training, work experience, publications, past presentations, research, and membership in relevant professional organizations). Students should describe relevant professional preparation, experience, and/or coursework.

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