The University of Arizona

Call for Papers/Posters

We invite you to submit an abstract for presentation, workshop, and/or poster session at the above national conference. Presentations or posters should focus on successful programs that include: (1) obesity reduction programs that emphasize physical activity for AI/AN children and youth with or at risk for type 2 diabetes; (2) physical activity measurement models for youth in community or school settings; and (3) ongoing or completed studies with AI/AN children and youth that emphasize physical activity.

The objectives of this national conference are to:

  1. provide an overview of the problem of childhood obesity and obesity related childhood diabetes in AI/AN communities;
  2. present examples of workable physical activity measurement models for children and youth in community or school settings;
  3. discuss some of the physical, cultural, psychological, and environmental barriers to increasing physical activity among AI/AN youth who are obese and/or have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes; and
  4. provide a forum for learning about successful school-based and community based physical activity programs for AI/AN children and youth.

An application for submitting an abstract is attached. Please note that presenters are responsible for their own travel and conference related expenses.

This conference is sponsored by the University of Arizona, the Indian Health Service's Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention as well as IHS Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, and the Active Living Research Center at San Diego State University, and LIFESCAN.

Instructions for Preparing and Submitting an Abstract.

Because the abstracts will be published as part of a conference report to be distributed to all conference participants, we request that you use the abstract form included here. The abstract should be typed, single spaced, in 12 pt. font, and organized as follows:

  1. Topic: the specific problem you are addressing
  2. Title of paper/poster
  3. Authors and address (In case of multiple authors, please place an asterisk * before the name(s) of the presenting author(s).
  4. Purpose/Background: Describes the history of the problem (1 - 2 sentences), states the purpose of the study or program, and identifies the study population (1 sentence).
  5. Methods: a brief description (1 - 3 sentences) of how the study was conducted or implemented and the population served.
  6. Results: A brief description (1 - 3 sentences) of the data collected or the results of your program evaluation.
  7. Discussion: Describes the implications of the study, the key findings, and if applicable, recommendations for further research (1 - 3 sentences).
  8. AV needs: Please indicate any AV needs you may have.

Please check in the designated box in the biosketch (see below) the form of your submittal: presentation, workshop, or poster session.

Please send the abstracts no later than October 11, 2008 to:

For questions about the abstract, please contact Rob Young at 520-621-5075 or e-mail at rsy@U.Arizona.edu

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
ABSTRACT FORM

Biosketch of the Presenter(s)

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Mailing Address: 

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Telephone Numbers: (###) ###-####
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Abstract submitted for: Presentation Workshop Poster session

If this abstract is not accepted for a plenary session or a workshop, would you consider a poster?
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For further information, please contact Pandora Hughes or Dr. Young at (520) 621-5075