Patterns of 'Abnormal' Illness Behavior among Healthy Individuals.

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: We developed and validated the psychometric properties of a scale to assess healthy lifestyle in adolescents aged 12 to 18. Methods: A pilot sample of 404 adolescents (54% males and 46% females) and a confirmatory sample of 1713 adolescents (48.7% males and 51.3% females) were considered. Results: In the pi...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Vilca LW,Cajachagua Castro M,Moori SE,Solís-Guevara FD

更新日期：2020-07-01 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:To explore the relationships of perceived stress and depressive symptoms to sleep problems, testing for mediation by adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies. METHODS:Alternative high school students (N = 1676) completed self-report surveys. Cross-sectional data were analyzed via Preacher and Hayes' proce...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Nguyen-Rodriguez ST,Lisha NE,Spruijt-Metz D,Sun P,Rohrbach LA,Sussman S

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：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 inform the development of future research and culturally-targeted interventions to address little cigar and cigarillo (LCC) use among an at-risk population: African-American (AA) young adults. Additionally, this project assesses LCC use and perception differences between college- and non-college attending...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Stephens M,Ogunsanya ME,Ford KH,Bamgbade BA,Liang MC

更新日期：2015-07-01 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: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：: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：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：OBJECTIVES:To examine sex-specific disparities in total and abdominal obesity prevalence across 6 ethnic-immigrant groups and explore whether the observed differences were attributable to diet and physical activity (PA). METHODS:Data were from 4331 respondents age 18-64 from the 2003-2006 National Health and Nutrition...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Wen M,Kowaleski-Jones L,Fan JX

更新日期：2013-11-01 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：: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: Parks are more widely used by older adults in East Asia than in the United States. Parks are an important community asset for healthy aging; yet, little is known about park usage and features among older adults in China. Methods: The Community Park Audit Tool and the System for Observing Play and Recreatio...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Moore JB,Schuller K,Cook A,Lu Y,Yuan Z,Maddock JE

更新日期：2019-11-01 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:We evaluated whether implicit racial bias influences pediatricians' suspicion of child abuse. METHODS:Child abuse experts developed 9 injury vignettes. Pediatricians (N = 342) were randomly assigned one of 2 versions to rate for suspicion of abuse, with the child's race in each vignette varying between whit...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Rojas M,Walker-Descartes I,Laraque-Arena D

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: We investigated the treatment needs and preferences of low socioeconomic status cervical cancer survivors to inform the adaptation of a theoretically- and empirically-based Motivation and Problem-Solving approach to facilitate cessation in this at-risk population. Methods: Individual in-depth interviews we...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Hoover DS,Spears CA,Vidrine DJ,Walker JL,Shih YT,Wetter DW

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine factors influencing time from screening to final diagnosis among multicultural women with abnormal mammograms using the precede-proceed model. METHODS:Staff of 58 clinics and a sample of 436 women served by these clinics were interviewed and their medical records examined. RESULTS:Longer duration...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Arnsberger P,Fox P,Ryder P,Nussey B,Zhang X,Otero-Sabogal R

更新日期：2006-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To identify factors related to health promotion professionals' decisions to use computer-mediated instruction for continuing education (CMI-CE). METHODS:Employing a cross-sectional survey design, data were collected from 500 respondents using an online survey. RESULTS:Among respondents having positive inten...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Ellery J,McDermott RJ,Ellery PJ

更新日期：2007-05-01 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: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: 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：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 examine the relationships of religious involvement and affiliation with health behavior and conditions. METHODS:A survey (n = 3014) conducted for the Nashville REACH 2010 project included questions about religious affiliation and practice as well as health behaviors and conditions. RESULTS:Bivariate ana...

journal_title：American journal of health behavior

authors： Schlundt DG,Franklin MD,Patel K,McClellan L,Larson C,Niebler S,Hargreaves M

更新日期：2008-11-01 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 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: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: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