Rural versus urban Texas WIC participants' fruit and vegetable consumption.

abstract：:Objectives: Food insecurity and diet-related chronic health conditions are interrelated problems in rural communities. The population facing such outcomes may rely on food pantries as a way to gain access to food. Many food pantries use a traditional distribution model that restricts choice. Yet, dietary recommendatio...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Remley D,Franzen-Castle L,McCormack L,Eicher-Miller HA

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess cancer perceptions among churchgoers and to examine the potential influence of fatalism and religious beliefs on the use of cancer screening tests. METHODS:Eight semi-structured focus groups were conducted among 67 Hispanic Catholics in Massachusetts. RESULTS:In this sample, there were few refere...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Leyva B,Allen JD,Tom LS,Ospino H,Torres MI,Abraido-Lanza AF

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: Health-related fitness is a good predictor of health status of children and adults. Less is known about relationships of health-related fitness components between parents and children. Methods: Our study involved 58 children (30 girls and 28 boys, mean age = 7.97) and 58 parents (33 mothers, mean age = 39....

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Laudańska-Krzemińska I,Tomczak M,Pluta B,Bronikowska M,Kasprzak Z,Maciaszek J

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore caregiver correlates of adolescent inhalant abuse. METHODS:Youth were surveyed about inhalant use. Caregivers were surveyed about demographics, behaviors, family environment, perceptions of parent/ adolescent interaction, coping strategies, caregiver monitoring of youth and self-reported substance...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Pack R,Krishnamurthy G,Cottrell L,Stanton B,D'Alessandri D,Burns J

更新日期：2005-07-01 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：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether hypercholesterolemic adults followed healthy eating and appropriate physical activity. METHODS:Using the 2007 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, we measured ≥5 servings of fruits and vegetables/day and Healthy People 2010 recommended physical activity. RESULTS:Of 363,667 adul...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Fang J,Keenan NL,Dai S

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine decision-making factors for infant sleep position among low-income parents and other relatives. METHODS:Data were collected from 18 focus groups conducted with low-income parents and relatives of infants across the state of Missouri. RESULTS:That the decision-making process regarding infant sle...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Mosley JM,Daily Stokes S,Ulmer A

更新日期：2007-11-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To describe a university-based mentoring program in the food and nutritional sciences that addresses the need for multicultural professionals in allied health fields. METHODS:The conceptual model for the program includes inputs (goals, resources), transformational process (professional development, social su...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Ralston PA

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore risk factors and behaviors associated with aggressive and violent behaviors among adolescents. METHODS:A comprehensive review of research literature from various disciplines associated with improving the health and well-being of adolescents. RESULTS:Risk factors and behaviors associated with adol...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Valois RF,MacDonald JM,Bretous L,Fischer MA,Drane JW

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We examined psychographic characteristics associated with tobacco use among Project DECOY participants. METHODS:Project DECOY is a 2-year longitudinal mixed-methods study examining risk for tobacco use among 3418 young adults across 7 Georgia colleges/universities. Baseline measures included sociodemographi...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Berg CJ,Haardörfer R,Lewis M,Getachew B,Lloyd SA,Thomas SF,Lanier A,Trepanier K,Johnston T,Grimsley L,Foster B,Benson S,Smith A,Barr DB,Windle M

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Youth smoking and obesity may both be mediated by weight control behaviors and experiences of bullying. This study examines associations between smoking and obesity among youth, and explores whether associations are mediated by weight loss attempts or bullying experiences. METHODS:Data from 24,173 grade 9 t...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Minaker LM,Leatherdale ST

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To develop strategies to recruit and retain inactive older adults into a physical activity program. METHODS:Names of 7378 older adults were obtained from 60 neighborhoods. Then, 6401 potential subjects were matched to telephone numbers and phoned. Subjects meeting the screening criteria were invited to join...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Jancey J,Howat P,Lee A,Clarke A,Shilton T,Fisher J,Iredell H

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purposes of this exploratory study were to: (1) characterize selected community design features; and (2) determine the relationship between select features and physical activity (PA) levels and nutrition habits for a small sample of low-income southern Nevadans. METHODS:Secondary analysis was conducted ...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Coughenour C,Burns MS

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine factors that influence sport-related dietary supplement consumption among NCAA Division 1 female student athletes and to estimate the plausibility of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) for predicting the use of sport-related dietary supplements among NCAA Division 1 female student athletes. ...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Housman J,Dorman S,Pruitt B,Ranjita M,Perko M

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the adequacy of self-reported weight and height as indicators for BMI in community-based obesity control programs. METHODS:Self-reported and measured weight and height and calculated BMI in 6979 adults were assessed using analysis of covariance. RESULTS:Prevalence of obesity (BMI > 25 kg/m(2)) an...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Dhaliwal SS,Howat P,Bejoy T,Welborn TA

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: Banning flavors in some tobacco products, while allowing them in others, may shift consumer preferences towards products in which flavors are still allowed. In this study, we examine flavor popularity and inconsistencies in flavor preference across non-cigarette tobacco products among US adults. Methods: We...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Schneller LM,Li D,Tavárez ZQ,Goniewicz ML,Quisenberry AJ,Xie Z,Rahman I,McIntosh S,O'Connor RJ,Ossip DJ

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore why people who have active work and who experience suboptimal health avoided using a multipurpose in-house health promotion service in the Danish police. METHODS:Data were first collected via an electronic survey (N=6060) and subsequently via 25 telephone interviews targeting nonusers who percei...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Persson R,Cleal B,Bihal T,Hansen SM,Jakobsen MØ,Villadsen E,Andersen LL

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the difference in tobacco use between adolescents who participate in organized sports and those who do not. METHODS:Using a cross-sectional study design, this study uses data from a nationally representative sample of adolescents enrolled in public high schools in the United States. RESULTS:Thos...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Castrucci BC,Gerlach KK,Kaufman NJ,Orleans CT

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

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：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the measurement properties of the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) questionnaire for sedentary behaviors among college students and to examine the validity and reliability of the developed TTM questionnaire. METHODS:Overall, 225 college students were recruited. For the 2-week test-retest reliability,...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Han H,Gabriel KP,Kohl HW

更新日期：2015-09-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate a culturally appropriate intervention to increase activity in overweight Mexican American women. METHODS:Participants were randomly assigned to a physical activity program or wait-list control. RESULTS:Treated participants were not more active than controls at 6 or 12 months. In addition, we fou...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Poston WS 2nd,Haddock CK,Olvera NE,Suminski RR,Reeves RS,Dunn JK,Hanis CL,Foreyt JP

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: Physical activity (PA) has been linked to many health benefits. Personal, social, and environmental factors can be barriers to PA and reduce odds of meeting PA recommendations. Sibling relationships have been shown to influence PA. This study evaluates PA barriers among siblings over 2 time periods. Method...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Prochnow T,Ylitalo KR,Sharkey J,Meyer RUM

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess impact of exercise education intervention on exercise frequency and attitudes. METHODS:Cardiovascular outpatients (N=509) were randomized to receive an education DVD or standard care. Outcome measures (baseline and 6 weeks) assessed exercise frequency and cognitive variables. RESULTS:There was no ...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Vickers KS,Nies MA,Dierkhising RA,Salandy SW,Jumean M,Squires RW,Thomas RJ,Kopecky SL

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore gender and racial equity in emergency room treatment of chest pain. METHODS:Three hundred seventy-nine patient records were analyzed, taking into account effects of age, clinic, comorbid status, and insurance status. RESULTS:Analysis of covariance and logistic regression revealed statistically si...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Bell PD,Hudson S

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We examined the impact of ambient air pollution on television use among residents in Shanghai, China. METHODS:Device-measured daily average duration of television use from January 2014 to December 2016 was obtained from a random sample of 300 households, and was matched to air pollution and weather data. We...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Zhang S,An R

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the reliability and validity of a new measure of alcohol outcome expectations for college students, the Alcohol Consequences Expectations Scale (ACES). METHODS:College students (N=169) completed the ACES and several other measures. RESULTS:Results support the existence of 5 internally consistent...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Arriola KR,Usdan S,Mays D,Weitzel JA,Cremeens J,Martin RJ,Borba C,Bernhardt JM

更新日期：2009-09-01 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 investigate (1) weight maintenance among black and white participants and (2) psychosocial correlates (eg, healthy eating barriers, self-efficacy, stress) of weight maintenance 18 months after behavioral weight-loss treatment. METHODS:Linear and logistic regression examined weight change and unsuccessfu...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Turk MW,Sereika SM,Yang K,Ewing LJ,Hravnak M,Burke LE

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00