Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 36, Issue 3 , Pages 121-127 , May 2004

Pregnant Women and Listeriosis: Preferred Educational Messages and Delivery Mechanisms

  • Sheryl C. Cates, BA

      Affiliations

    • RTI International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: Sheryl C. Cates, BA, Research Policy Analyst, RTI International, 3040 Cornwallis Rd, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709; Tel: (919) 541-6810; Fax: (919) 541-6683
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  • Heather L. Carter-Young, BA

      Affiliations

    • RTI International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
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  • Susan Conley, BS

      Affiliations

    • Food Safety and Inspection Service, US Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC
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  • Barbara O'Brien, BS, RD

      Affiliations

    • Food Safety and Inspection Service, US Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC

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 This research was made possible by funding from the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the US Department of Agriculture (contract no. 53-3A94-00-06 and 53-3A94-98-03).

PII: S1499-4046(06)60148-6

doi: 10.1016/S1499-4046(06)60148-6

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 36, Issue 3 , Pages 121-127 , May 2004