Neighborhood vigilance, health locus of control, and smoking abstinence.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess individual, social, and family environmental factors related to fruit and vegetable intake among white and black adolescents aged 11-15 years (n=736). METHODS:Self-report questionnaire. RESULTS:Preferences, availability at home, family dinner frequency, snack choice, self-efficacy, modeling, norm...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Granner ML,Evans AE

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We extend the seminal work of Professor Issy Pilowsky by presenting a contemporary re-conceptualization of abnormal illness behavior (AIB) as a general psychological phenomenon evident among healthy community members. METHODS:Participants (N = 344) completed a self- report questionnaire comprising health in...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Prior KN,Bond MJ

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: In this study, we evaluated the effects of a Transtheoretical model (TTM)-based tailored behavioral intervention (TBI), a non-tailored intervention (NTI) or usual care (UC) on: (1) the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) dietary pattern in 533 individuals with uncontrolled hypertension; and (2) ...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Rodriguez MA,Friedberg JP,DiGiovanni A,Wang B,Wylie-Rosett J,Hyoung S,Natarajan S

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine social support needs of obese and overweight African American women for weight loss. METHODS:Focus groups were conducted with overweight and obese African American women. Data were analyzed using standard grounded theory text analysis. RESULTS:Our middle-aged (45.7 years; SD = 12.6) women (N = 6...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Thomas JL,Stewart DW,Lynam IM,Daley CM,Befort C,Scherber RM,Mercurio AE,Okuyemi KS,Ahluwalia JS

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether information on the presence and extent of coronary artery calcium (CAC) is associated with the likelihood of physicians' prescribing preventive therapies. METHOD:In a longitudinal design, asymptomatic participants (N=510) were evaluated by computed tomography for CAC. Changes to medica...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Schwartz J,Allison MA,Rifkin DE,Wright CM

更新日期：2012-09-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To examine whether tailored cancer communication for African American women can be enhanced by tailoring on 4 sociocultural constructs: religiosity, collectivism, racial pride, and time orientation. METHODS:In a randomized trial, participants (n=1,227) received a women's health magazine tailored using behavi...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Kreuter MW,Skinner CS,Steger-May K,Holt CL,Bucholtz DC,Clark EM,Haire-Joshu D

更新日期：2004-05-01 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 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: In this study, we explored the potential impact of disasters on individuals' fruit and vegetable consumption. Methods: Individual-level data (N = 351,229) from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) 2011 survey were merged with county-level disaster declaration data from the Federal Emergen...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Ji M,An R,Qiu Y,Guan C

更新日期：2020-01-01 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 compare restaurant marketing by restaurant and neighborhood type. METHODS:All restaurants (61=fast food, FF; 72=table service, TS) within an 800-meter radius of 13 public housing developments (HD) and 4 comparison neighborhoods were audited using the Restaurant Assessment Tool©2010. HD neighborhoods were...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Lee RE,Heinrich KM,Reese-Smith JY,Regan GR,Adamus-Leach HJ

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine prevalence and correlates of overweight among adolescents attending alternative high schools (AHS). METHODS:AHS students (n=145) from 6 schools completed surveys and anthropometric measures. Cross-sectional associations were assessed using mixed model multivariate logistic regression. RESULTS:A...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Kubik MY,Davey C,Fulkerson JA,Sirard J,Story M,Arcan C

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate whether cue-evoked affective response would moderate the relationship between depression-proneness and smoking years. METHODS:Depression-proneness profiles were derived using clinician diagnosed personal and family histories of major depression, recurrent depression, trait-anhedonia, and ruminat...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： McChargue DE,Doran N

更新日期：2009-01-01 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 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：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：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

abstract：:Objective: In this study, we assessed patient knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes about brain health and strategies for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) prevention. Methods: We administered a Web-based survey consisting of 17 questions about brain health and strategies for ADRD prevention in a convenienc...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Marcum ZA,Hohl SD,Gray SL,Barthold D,Crane PK,Larson EB

更新日期：2019-03-01 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：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:To explore the factor structure and psychometric properties of data collected with the Adolescent Health Risk Behavior Survey (AHRBS) instrument. METHODS:Measures of the AHRBS instrument were tested using statistical analyses to assess validity and reliability of data collected from a sample of 1992 Indiana...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Smith ML,McKyer EL,Larsen RA

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the cigar smoking perceptions and behaviors of US adults. METHODS:A national sample of 1,012 adults was interviewed by telephone. RESULTS:Current cigar smokers differed from nonsmokers in perceptions of personal risk for cancer and views about cigar smoking as a cancer cause. Both groups showed s...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Baker F,Dye JT,Denniston MM,Ainsworth SR

更新日期：2001-03-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To determine the current influence of women's religiosity upon their sexual attitudes and behavior, including feelings of guilt. METHOD:An anonymous questionnaire was administered to 535 female undergraduates at a Midwestern university. RESULTS:Higher degrees of religiosity were associated with negative att...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Davidson JK,Moore NB,Ullstrup KM

更新日期：2004-07-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To examine racial/ethnic disparities in medication adherence between Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and Whites. METHODS:This retrospective data analysis included diabetes patients enrolled in a health plan in Hawaii (N = 43,445). For anti-diabetic, lipid-lowering, and anti-hypertensive medications, qua...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Juarez DT,Tan C,Davis JW,Mau MM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine factors associated with dual use of tobacco products in a population of black South African adolescents. METHODS:Data were obtained from a self-administered questionnaire completed by a representative sample of grade 8 students from 21 randomly selected secondary state schools in the Limpopo P...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Rantao M,Ayo-Yusuf OA

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the role of spirituality and perceived social support as protective factors for preventing health-compromising behaviors among African American college students. METHODS:Two hundred eleven African American college students completed a spirituality, perceived social support, and health behavior qu...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Turner-Musa J,Lipscomb L

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study risk and protective factors for alcohol-related problems among high schools students in El Paso, Tex. METHODS:A total of 1366 high school students from 16 different high schools in El Paso, Tex, participated in an anonymous questionnaire regarding alcohol use and alcohol-related behaviors. The sampl...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Almodovar A,Tomaka J,Thompson S,McKinnon S,O'Rourke K

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00