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Population Health Evaluation Center

PHEC Reports

The Population Health Evaluation Center works closely with our clients to produce high-quality, scholarly deliverables for disseminating program outcomes, data and required reporting. Deliverables can include, but are not limited to, peer-reviewed publications, non-refereed publications, non-refereed technical reports, non-refereed briefs, state and national conference posters and presentations, posters and presentations for project stakeholders, program and grant documents, dashboards and maps. The following information provides a snapshot of previous deliverables produced for clients.

Publications and Technical Reports

Peer-Reviewed Publications

FY 2022
  1. Da Rosa, P., Moradi, H., Koenecke, L., & Gudgeon, L., (in press). Trends in Eligibility and Geographic Variations in Breast Cancer Screening Participation among Underserved Women in South Dakota. South Dakota Medicine.
  2. Brown, R., Da Rosa, P., Pravecek, B., & Carson, P. (2022). Factors associated with changes in nurses' emotional distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Applied Nursing Research, 151659. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnr.2022.151659  
  3. Da Rosa, P., Koenecke, L., Gudgeon, L., Keller, W. & Wei, G. (2021). Role of Nurses in the Prevention and Early Detection of Oral Cavity and Pharynx Cancers. Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Health Care, 21(2). https://doi.org/10.14574/ojrnhc.v21i2.692 
  4. Da Rosa, P., Brown, R., Carotta, C., Pravecek, B., Garcia, A.; Callies, D., Carson, P., & Vukovich, M. (2021, December). Factors Associated with Nurses Emotional Distress During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal Applied Nursing Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnr.2021.151502
  5. Garcia, A., Carotta, C., Brown, R., Da Rosa, P., Pravecek, B., Carson P. (2021, August) Parenting stress, self-efficacy and COVID-19 health risks as predictors of general stress among nurses. International Journal Nursing Research. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijn.13009
FY 2021
  1. Da Rosa, P., Koenecke, L., Gudgeon, L., Keller, W. & Wei, G. (in press). Role of Nurses in the Prevention and Early Detection of Oral Cavity and Pharynx Cancers. Submitted to Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Health Care.
  2. Da Rosa, P., Brown, R., Pravecek, B., Carlotta, C., Garcia, A. S., Carson, P., ... & Vukovich, M. (in press). Factors Associated with Nurses Emotional Distress During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Submitted to Applied Nursing Research.
  3. Garcia, A. S., Carotta, C. L., Brown, R., Da Rosa, P., Pravecek, B., & Carson, P. (in press). Parenting stress, self‐efficacy and COVID‐19 health risks as predictors of general stress among nurses. Submitted to International Journal of Nursing Practice.
  4. Da Rosa, P., Parsons, J., Miller, A., Jodozi-Molengraaf, C., & Kerkvliet, J. (2020). E-cigarette use among youth: results from the 2019 South Dakota Youth Tobacco Survey. South Dakota Medicine, 73(10), 484-488.
  5. Hawkins-Taylor, C., Mollman, S., Walstrom, B., Kerkvliet, J., Minton, M., Anderson, D., & Berke, C. (2020). Perceptions of palliative care: voices from rural South Dakota. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, doi: 10.1177/1049909120953808
FY 2020
  1. Hawkins-Taylor, C., Carson, P., Andersen, D., Carlson, A., Kerkvliet, J., Cowan, J., Gaster, S., McClure, C. & Pugsley, L. (2019). Survivorship care plans: health actions taken and satisfaction after use. Oncology Nursing Forum, 46 (5), 585-594. doi: 10.1188/19.ONF.585-594.
  2. Nissen, M., Kerkvliet, J., Polkinghorn, A., & Pugsley, L. (2019). Increasing rates of human papillomavirus vaccination in family practice: a quality improvement project. South Dakota Medicine, 72(8), p. 354-360.
FY 2019
  1. Hawkins-Taylor, C., Carson, P., Anderson, D., Carlson, A., Kerkvliet, J., Cowan, J., Gaster, S., McClure, C., Pugsley, L. (In press). Cancer Survivor Self-Care Actions Taken After Receiving a Survivorship Care Plan. Oncology Nursing Form. 
  2. Nissen, M., Kerkvliet, J., Polkinghorn, A., & Pugsley, L.  (In press). Increasing Rates of Human Papillomavirus Vaccination in Family Practice: A Quality Improvement Project. SD Medicine.
  3. Holzhauser, C., Da Rosa, P., & Michael, S. (2018). Forecasting Participants in the All Women Count! Mammography Program. Preventing chronic disease, 15, E130. doi:10.5888/pcd15.180177

Non-Refereed Publications

FY 2021
  1. Da Rosa P. (2021, February). Incidence and Mortality of Oral Cavity and Pharynx Cancers in South Dakota. South Dakota Public Health Bulletin.
  2. Da Rosa P. & Jodozi-Molengraaf, C. (2020, November). The Prevalence of Tobacco Products Among Rural Middle School Students: 2019 South Dakota Youth Tobacco Survey. South Dakota Public Health Bulletin.
  3. Da Rosa P. (2020, August). Early Age Onset of Colorectal Cancer in South Dakota. South Dakota Public Health Bulletin.
FY 2020
  1. Da Rosa P. (2020, March). Quality Focus: Trends in Incidence and Mortality of Early Age Onset Colorectal Cancer in South Dakota. South Dakota Medicine; 73(3), 139.
  2. Da Rosa P. (2019, November). Cancer Clinical Trial Accrual in South Dakota, 2013-2016. South Dakota Public Health Bulletin.
  3. Da Rosa P. (2019, November). Colorectal Cancer Burden and Trends in South Dakota. South Dakota Public Health Bulletin.
  4. Da Rosa P. (2019, November). Time from Cancer Diagnosis to Treatment in South Dakota, 2006-2015. South Dakota Public Health Bulletin.
FY 2019
  1. Da Rosa P. (In press) Time from Cancer Diagnosis to Treatment l in South Dakota, 2006-2015. South Dakota Public Health Bulletin
  2. Da Rosa P. (In press) Cancer Clinical Trial Accrual in South Dakota, 2013-2016. South Dakota Public Health Bulletin
  3. Da Rosa P. (In press) Colorectal Cancer Burden and Trends in South Dakota. South Dakota Public Health Bulletin
  4. Da Rosa P. (2018). Early Diagnosis Using Colorectal Cancer Screening Impacts Incidence and Mortality. South Dakota Medicine; 71(3): 139.

Non-Refereed Technical Reports

FY 2022
  1. Cowan, J.(2022, May). Sustainability Action Plans: Utility and Adherence.[Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  2. Kerkvliet, J., He, T., & Molengraaf, C. (2022, May). 2021 South Dakota QuitLine Service Utilization Report. Brookings, SD: Population Health Evaluation Center, South Dakota State University.
  3. Pravecek, B. & Da Rosa, P. (2022, May) Understanding Nurses' Perception of Telehealth Use, Barriers, Benefits, and Challenges in South Dakota. Final report submitted to the College of Nursing (Seed Grant).
  4. Dunn, M. & Kerkvliet, J. (2022, April). Better Choices, Better Health SD Workflow Analysis. Brookings, SD: Population Health Evaluation Center, South Dakota State University.
  5. Walstrom, B. & Dunn, M. (2022, April). South Dakota Healthy Relationships Program: Contract Staff Survey Summary. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  6. Walstrom, B., Schmit, M., Stenvig, T., Warne, B., Labonte, K., & Big Eagle, V. (2022, March). Wicozani Semi-Annual Progress Report. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  7. Cowan, J.(2022, March)Establishing Patient Linkages to Diagnostic Colonoscopy. [Evaluation Report].Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  8. Kerkvliet, J. & He, T. (2022, March). Supporting Children with Medical Complexity: Post-Program Perceptions of Affiliated Professionals. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  9. Kerkvliet, J., Molengraaf, C., & Benton Lee, M. (2022, March). Supporting Children with Medical Complexity: Post-Program Outcomes and Perceptions of Families. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  10. Walstrom, B., Kerkvliet, J., & McMahon, T. (2022, February). South Dakota Rape Prevention and Education: Year 3 Sexual Violence Primary Prevention Report. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  11. Tjeerdsma, M., DeVaney, S., & Kerkvliet, J. (2022, January). South Dakota Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (Snap-Ed): Healthy Food, Families & Communities, Annual Report – Fiscal Year 2020. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University Extension.
  12. Kerkvliet, J., Molengraaf C., & Cowan J. (2021, November). 2020 South Dakota QuitLine Outcome Report: Seven Month Follow-up Assessment. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: Population Health Evaluation Center, South Dakota State University.
  13. Cowan, J. (2021, November). DP17-1701, Report to CDC for South Dakota Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program 2020-2021. [Evaluation Report].Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  14. Da Rosa P. (2021, October). The All Women Count! Program: Eligibility and Reach. South Dakota Public Health Bulletin (Fall 2021). Available at: https://mailchi.mp/91e78399f982/sd-public-health-bulletin?e=476d564939
  15. Kerkvliet, J. & Molengraaf, C. (2021, October). Supporting Children with Medical Complexity: Post-Program Outcomes and Perceptions of Families, Preliminary Report. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  16. Cowan, J. (2021, August). South Dakota Colorectal Cancer Control Program: Evaluation Outcomes of Program Year 1. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  17. Kerkvliet, J. & Molengraaf, C. (2021, July). Supporting Children with Medical Complexity: Cohort II: Pre-Program Family Perceptions Preliminary Report. [Evaluation Report].
  18. Walstrom, B. & Cowan, J. (2021, July). South Dakota Comprehensive Cancer Control Program: Evaluation Outcomes of Program Year 4. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
FY 2021
  1. Cowan, J. & Walstrom, B. (2021, June). South Dakota Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program: Evaluation Outcomes of Program Year 4. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  2. Cowan, J. (2021, May). Establishing Health System Partnerships for Success: Assessing Clinic Readiness for Enhanced Colorectal Cancer Screening. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  3. Walstrom, B. & Kerkvliet, J. (2021, April). SDSU NACC Program Partnership Survey Results: Faculty & Staff. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  4. Walstrom, B. & Kerkvliet, J. (2021, April). SDSU NACC Program Partnership Survey Results: Students. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  5. Kerkvliet, J. & Molengraaf, C. (2021, March). 2020 South Dakota QuitLine Service Utilization Report. Brookings, SD: Population Health Evaluation Center, South Dakota State University.
  6. McMahon, T., Walstrom, B., & Kerkvliet, J. (2021, March). Sexual Violence in South Dakota 2019 Data Report. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  7. Kerkvliet, J. & Molengraaf, C. (2021, February). Supporting Children with Medical Complexity: Pre-Program Perceptions of Families. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  8. Kerkvliet, J., Molengraaf, C., & Walstrom, B. (2021, January). Supporting Children with Medical Complexity: Pre-Survey Perceptions of Affiliated Professionals. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  9. Walstrom, B. and Cowan, J. (2020, November). DP17-1701, Report to CDC for South Dakota Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program 2019-2020. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  10. Kerkvliet, J. & Molengraaf, C. (2020, October). 2019 SD QuitLine Outcome Report: Seven-Month Follow-up Assessment. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  11. Cowan, J.& Walstrom, B. (2020, October). Outcomes of the South Dakota Comprehensive Cancer Control State Plan, 2015-2020. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  12. Walstrom, B. & Cowan, J. (2020, August). South Dakota Comprehensive Cancer Control Program: Evaluation Outcomes of Program Year 3. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
FY 2020
  1. Cowan, J. (2020, June). South Dakota Colorectal Cancer Control Program: Evaluation Outcomes of Program Year 5. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  2. Cowan, J. (2020, June). South Dakota Colorectal Cancer Sustainability Assessment: Sustainability of Evidence-based Interventions and Supportive Activities for Preventive Colorectal Cancer Screening. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  3. Da Rosa, P. & Molengraaf, C. (2020, June). 2019 South Dakota Youth Tobacco Survey. Brookings, SD: Population Health Evaluation Center, South Dakota State University.
  4. Kerkvliet, J., Molengraaf, C., & Walstrom, B. (2020, June). Preliminary Report: Supporting Children with Medical Complexity: Pre-program Perceptions of Affiliated Professionals. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  5. Cowan, J. (2020, May). South Dakota Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program: Evaluation Outcomes Program Year 3. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  6. Cowan, J. & Walstrom, B. (2020, May). South Dakota Cancer Registry: Annual Evaluation Report, Grant Year 3. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  7. McMahon, T., & Walstrom, B. (2020, May). South Dakota Rape Prevention Education: FY2019-2020 Primary Prevention Programming Implementation. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  8. Walstrom, B. & Cowan, J. (2020, May). South Dakota Cancer Registry 2019-2020 Stakeholder Survey Results. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  9. McMahon, T., Molengraaf, C., & Kerkvliet, J. (2020, April). 2021-2025 South Dakota Cancer Plan: Recommendations from partners and stakeholders. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  10. Walstrom, B., & McMahon, T. (2020, January). South Dakota Office of Child and Family Services Needs Assessment: Focus Group Findings. [Research Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  11. Cowan, J. (2019, December). South Dakota Colorectal Cancer Control Program: Evaluation Outcomes of Program Year 4. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  12. VanDyke, K., Walstrom, B. & Kerkvliet, J. (2019, December). An Evaluation of Tobacco Use and Knowledge of Cessation Resources Among Food Insecure Populations in South Dakota: A Pilot Assessment. [Research Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  13. Cowan, J. (2019, November). DP17-1701 Evaluation Report, South Dakota Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program: July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  14. Kerkvliet, J., Molengraaf, C., & Cowan, J. (2019, November). 2018 SD QuitLine Outcome Report: Seven-Month Follow-up Assessment. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.\
  15. Cowan, J., Da Rosa, P., & Walstrom, B. (2019, August). Barriers and Facilitators to All Women Count! Utilization. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  16. Kerkvliet, J. & McMahon, T. (2019, August). 2018-2019 South Dakota Comprehensive Control Program: Evaluation Outcomes. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  17. Kerkvliet, J. & Molengraaf, C. (2019, August). Summary of K-12 Tobacco-Free Schools Observational Assessments. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  18. Kerkvliet, J., Molengraaf, C. & Terry, B. (2019, August). Evaluation of Tobacco-free Policy in South Dakota Post-Secondary Institutions. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
FY 2019
  1. Gravholt, D., McMahon, T., & Kerkvliet, J. (June, 2019). SD Cancer Registry Annual Evaluation Report, Grant Year Two. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  2. Kerkvliet, J. & Walstrom, B. (June, 2019). SD Palliative Care Network Strategic Plan. [Program Document]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center. 
  3. Cowan, J. (May, 2019). Implementing Evidence-based Interventions for Colorectal Cancer Screening: Best Practice Guide. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  4. Cowan, J. (May, 2019). South Dakota Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program: Evaluation Outcomes of Program Year 2. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  5. Kerkvliet, J., Molengraaf, C., Walstrom, B. and Terry, B. (May, 2019). Evaluation of Tobacco-free Policies in South Dakota Schools. [Research Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  6. Cowan, J. (April, 2019). South Dakota Colorectal Cancer Control Program 2019 Partner Assessment Results. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  7. Cowan, J. (April, 2019). South Dakota Colorectal Cancer Control Program 2019 Partner Satisfaction and Impact Survey Results. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  8. Kerkvliet, J. & Molengraaf, C. (April, 2019). 2018 South Dakota QuitLine Service Utilization Report. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  9. Cowan, J. (March, 2019). Organizational Partnership to Enhance Programmatic Reach. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  10. Kerkvliet, J., Cowan, J. & Molengraaf, C. (November, 2018). 2017 SD QuitLine Seven-Month Outcome Report. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  11. Kerkvliet, J., Molengraaf, C. & Walstrom, B. (November, 2018). Indicator Selection Readiness Assessment Report. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  12. Cowan, J. (October, 2018). South Dakota Colorectal Cancer Control Program: Evaluation Outcomes of Program Year 3. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  13. Quail, S. & Cowan, J. (October, 2018). Environmental Scan of South Dakota’s Mobile Mammography Efforts. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  14. Cowan, J. (September, 2018). Year Three Evaluation of the South Dakota Survivorship Program. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  15. Cowan, J. (August, 2018). DP15-1501: South Dakota Survivorship Program Results of the Year 3 Program Satisfaction Survey. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  16. Da Rosa, P. (July, 2018). 2017-2018 Evaluation Outcomes of the South Dakota Comprehensive Cancer Control Program. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.
  17. Kerkvliet, J. (July, 2018). Evaluation Report for DP14-1410, Public Health Approaches for Ensuring QuitLine Capacity. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.  
  18. Kerkvliet, J. & Cowan, J. (July, 2018). The Impact of Adding a New Service Option: Reach among Priority Populations, 2016 and 2017. [Evaluation Report]. Brookings, SD: South Dakota State University, Population Health Evaluation Center.