Society for Prevention Research (SPR)

The Society for Prevention Research is an organization dedicated to advancing scientific investigation on the etiology and prevention of social, physical and mental health, and academic problems and on the translation of that information to promote health and well-being.

The multi-disciplinary membership of SPR is international and includes scientists, practitioners, advocates, administrators, and policy makers who value the conduct and dissemination of prevention science worldwide.

Role of Research-Practice-Policy Partnerships in Optimizing Prevention Science and the Use of Research Evidence: Understanding the Pre-and Post-Migration Experiences of Venezuelans Migrating to the United States and Colombia: A Qualitative Analysis

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This abstract was presented at the 2018 Society for Prevention Research Annual Meeting which was held May 29 – June 1, 2018 in Washington, DC, US. Carolina Scaramutti University of Miami Mary H. Soares University of Miami; Seth Schwartz...

Role of Research-Practice-Policy Partnerships in Optimizing Prevention Science and the Use of Research Evidence: Building Prevention Infrastructure Around the World: An International Comparison of “Communities That Care” Coalitions in Germany and Chile

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This abstract was presented at the 2018 Society for Prevention Research Annual Meeting which was held May 29 – June 1, 2018 in Washington, DC, US. Nicole Eisenberg University of Washington; Frederick Groeger-Roth Crime Prevention Council of...

Role of research-practice-policy partnerships in optimizing prevention science and the use of research evidence: Optimizing Implementation at Scale in Low-Resource Settings Using Routine and Trial Data from the Parenting for Lifelong Health Interventions

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This abstract was presented at the 2018 Society for Prevention Research Annual Meeting which was held May 29 – June 1, 2018 in Washington, DC, US. Inge Wessels Clowns Without Borders South Africa Jamie Lachman University of Oxford; Lucie...

Role of research-practice-policy partnerships in optimizing prevention science and the use of research evidence: Mphatlalatsane: Promotion of Cognitive Development, HIV Testing and Treatment Support, and Nutrition Education in Rural Lesotho

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This abstract was presented at the 2018 Society for Prevention Research Annual Meeting which was held May 29 – June 1, 2018 in Washington, DC, US. Sarah Skeen University of Stellenbosch Mark Tomlinson Stellenbosch University; Marguerite...

Role of research-practice-policy partnerships in optimizing prevention science and the use of research evidence: Integration of a Parenting Program within a Conditional Cash Transfer System for Low-Income Filipino Families with Children Ages 2 to 6

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This abstract was presented at the 2018 Society for Prevention Research Annual Meeting which was held May 29 – June 1, 2018 in Washington, DC, US. Jamie Lachman University of Oxford Liane Pena Alampay Ateneo de Manila University; Maria Ana...

Role of research-practice-policy partnerships in optimizing prevention science and the use of research evidence: Development of an Academic and Community-Based Organizations Partnership between Togo and the United States to Embed Implementation Research

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This abstract was presented at the 2018 Society for Prevention Research Annual Meeting which was held May 29 – June 1, 2018 in Washington, DC, US. Kevin P Fiori Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein School of Medicine; Jennifer...