Key principles in internet-based weight management systems.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We explored the influences of medical drama viewing on health behaviors and emotions, and examined the role of self-efficacy in medical drama programming. METHODS:A single-factor, 2-condition experimental design that manipulated self-efficacy levels was adopted. A total of 131 female undergraduate students ...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Kim S,Hmielowski JD

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:First generation students transitioning to college experience specific challenges that impact on their engagement in physical activity. Furthermore, this population experiences a context disruption that provides a unique opportunity to examine whether intention and habit predict physical activity. The aim of...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Allom V,Mullan B,Cowie E,Hamilton K

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine relationships among heart failure (HF) physical symptoms, social support, social problem-solving, depressive symptoms, and self-care behaviors in outpatients with HF. METHODS:Cross-sectional data were collected from 201 outpatients. Structural equation modeling was used in this preliminary analysi...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Graven LJ,Grant JS,Vance DE,Pryor ER,Grubbs L,Karioth S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the relationship of demographic and social influence with initiation of cigarette use among undergraduates. METHODS:Students were mailed anonymous surveys including 437 participants who indicated that they had not smoked cigarettes before age 18. Of those, 107 became late initiators (24%), and 33...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Staten RR,Noland M,Rayens MK,Hahn E,Dignan M,Ridner SL

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the social-cognitive theories that have predominated in research on determinants of healthbehaviors. METHODS:Based on a literaturesearch,the theorieswere compared and critically analyzed. RESULTS:Although the theories are somewhat successful in predicting health behaviors, the social-cognitive per...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Gebhardt WA,Maes S

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: In this study, we assessed the effect of Family Diabetes Self-Management Educa- tion (DSME) intervention on changes in self-care behaviors among Marshallese adults with type 2 diabetes. Methods: Marshallese adults (N = 211) with type 2 diabetes were randomized to a Family DSME intervention or a Standard DS...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Felix HC,Narcisse MR,Long CR,English E,Haggard-Duff L,Purvis RS,McElfish PA

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: Research suggests that individuals with physical disabilities use leisure as a way of dealing with stress and receiving social support. A dearth of information exists about the relationships among leisure, coping, and social support. The purpose of this study was to investigate the types of leisure activit...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Han A,Kim J,Kim J

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We examined whether social networks and resource awareness for physical activity may mediate the relationship between civic group participation and physical activity. METHODS:This is a cross-sectional study of a randomly selected sample of 335 Latinos (mean age 42.1 ± 16.4 years) participating in the San Di...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Marquez B,Gonzalez P,Gallo L,Ji M

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine how stress and health-related behaviors affect freshman weight change by gender. METHODS:Three hundred ninety-six freshmen completed a 40-item health behavior survey and height and weight were collected at baseline and follow-up. RESULTS:Average weight change was 5.04 lbs for males, 5.49 lbs for...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Economos CD,Hildebrandt ML,Hyatt RR

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death, yet lung screening remains underutilized. Lung cancer screening uncertainty (LCSU), including referral clarity and the perceived accuracy of screening, may hinder utilization and represent an unmet psychosocial need. This study sought to identify correlates o...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Hall DL,Lennes IT,Carr A,Eusebio JR,Yeh GY,Park ER

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the hypothesis that Black-White differences in smoking initiation after transitions into marriage and/or parenting is associated with racial disparities in quitting. METHODS:Cox models were used on data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Young Women, a cohort of women surveyed from 1968-200...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Thompson AB

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine whether expressed intentions modified program impact on diet. METHODS:A nutrition education intervention was conducted with African American women in Washington, DC. Dietary recalls and surveys at post-intervention and follow-up were analyzed. RESULTS:At 20-week follow-up, frequent attenders repo...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Summers AC,Klassen AC

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the effects of college students' physical activity and gender on depressive and suicidal symptoms. METHOD:The National College Health Assessment survey was administered to college students nationwide. Data were analyzed with 4x2 ANOVAs and Games-Howell post hoc tests when appropriate. RESULTS:More...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Elliot CA,Kennedy C,Morgan G,Anderson SK,Morris D

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop a prediction equation to estimate the body fat percentage of young men using simple measurements. METHODS:Subjects were 150 males, age 18 to 26 years. Self-reported lifestyle variables and measured circumferences were used to predict body fat percentage, assessed using hydrostatic weighing. RESUL...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Tucker LA,Greenwell SD

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To analyze whether the perception that smuggled cigarettes are a greater health risk than legal cigarettes affects Taiwanese smokers' intention to distinguish smuggled cigarettes from legal cigarettes. METHODS:The study used the Recursive Bivariate Probit Model to analyze data from a survey conducted in 201...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Hsieh CJ,Cheng CH,Lee JM

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We measured the volume and patterns of sedentary behavior (including breaks from sedentary behavior) in a sample of older adults via accelerometry. METHODS:Inactive, older adults (≥50 years of age) were eligible to participate. A cut point of <100 counts/minute was used to estimate: (1) total volume; (2) > ...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Schlaff RA,Baruth M,Boggs A,Hutto B

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine correlates of perceived access to cigarettes at home, school, and the store among youth. METHODS:Virginia middle school youth were surveyed before beginning tobacco prevention programs. Multivariate analyses examined household smoking, peer smoking, and perceived community tobacco use for their re...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Speizer IS,Bean MK,Obando CP,Fries E

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine attitudes of Singaporean women toward screening mammography and its potential barriers. METHODS:The study included 208 cancer-free Asian women. Data about mammogram knowledge, motivators, barriers, and adherence to surveillance mammography were obtained. RESULTS:Only 37% underwent regular mamm...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Teo CT,Yeo YW,Lee SC

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate Cookin' Up Health, a computer-based interactive nutrition intervention. METHODS:After randomization to intervention and control groups, 262 women in rural clinics in West Virginia completed both a baseline and 3-month follow-up survey. RESULTS:Compared to the control group, the intervention gro...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Tessaro I,Rye S,Parker L,Mangone C,McCrone S

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives A plethora of research exists concerning determinants prior or during the sexual identity disclosure process; yet, information is limited concerning internal and external experiences after one discloses his or her sexual identity to their social support system. Through the lenses of the Social Ecological Mo...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Emetu RE,Rivera G

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore the relationship between daytime napping and incidence of chronic diseases over the past 6 months among adults in China. METHODS:Based on data collected from 13,469 respondents over age 40 in the Chinese Family Panel Studies in 2010, logistic regression models were estimated to examine the associ...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Zhou J,Kessler AS,Su D

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine whether health locus of control mediated relations of self-reported neighborhood vigilance and biochemically verified, continuous short-term smoking abstinence among 200 smokers enrolled in a cohort study. METHODS:A nonparametric bootstrapping procedure was used to assess mediation. RESULTS:Heal...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Reitzel LR,Lahoti S,Li Y,Cao Y,Wetter DW,Waters AJ,Vidrine JI

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe clinical services and health communication needs for recent immigrants. METHODS:A review of relevant health behavior and policy research published in the past 20 years was conducted. RESULTS:Health coverage for primary care, prenatal and safety net services needs to be continued for all immigrants...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Elder JP

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether self-reported exercise duration and intensity matched accelerometer data in sedentary endometrial cancer survivors and age-matched controls. METHODS:Participants were asked to wear an accelerometer and self-report exercise bouts, duration, and intensity for one week. Self-reported durat...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Jovanovic JL,Hughes DC,Baum GP,Carmack C,Greisinger AJ,Basen-Engquist K

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the knowledge and attitudes of owners/managers of commercial skin-penetration premises regarding infection control. METHODS:A telephone survey was conducted with a randomly selected sample of 874 owners/managers. RESULTS:Participants appeared to lack knowledge of essential infection-control pract...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Oberdorfer A,Wiggers JH,Considine RJ,Bowman J,Cockburn J

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore relations between loneliness and self-rated health among African-American adults of diverse ages. METHODS:Associations between loneliness and self-rated health were investigated using covariate-adjusted linear regression models. Perceived social support was examined as a moderator. The potential ...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Fisher FD,Reitzel LR,Nguyen N,Savoy EJ,Advani PS,Cuevas AG,Vidrine JI,Wetter DW,McNeill LH

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare methods and conclusions of selected guidelines evaluating youth tobacco interventions. METHODS:Eight reviews were compared regarding (a) search and assessment of evidence, (b) translation into recommendations, and (c) conclusions regarding tobacco cessation among youth. RESULTS:Narrative and sys...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Hopkins DP,Briss PA

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Regulatory focus theory proposes 2 self-regulatory orientations: promotion focus - related to achieving aspirations and positive outcomes - and prevention focus - related to fulfilling responsibilities and preventing negative outcomes. The investigation examined whether regulatory focus and proximity to goal...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Fuglestad PT,Rothman AJ,Jeffery RW,Sherwood NE

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To derive an empirical taxonomy of osteoprotective stages using the Precaution Adoption Process Model (PAPM) and to identify the predisposing factors associated with each stage. METHODS:An anonymous survey was completed by 504 undergraduates at a Midwestern public university. RESULTS:Cluster analytic findin...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Sharp K,Thombs DL

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine HIV risks among South African men who report having been sexually assaultive. METHODS:Men (N = 412) in Cape Town completed anonymous surveys. RESULTS:Twenty-three percent reported a history of sexual assault. Men who had been sexually assaultive were younger, reported more sex partners, were more...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Simbayi LC,Kalichman SC,Jooste S,Mathiti V,Cain D,Cherry C

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00