abstract：BACKGROUND:Most of the few studies that exist on the longitudinal associations between health behaviors and work ability target to single health behaviors. PURPOSE:To investigate how lifetime clusters of unhealthy behaviors associate with perceived work ability in early midlife. METHODS:The study population consisted...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Nevanperä N,Seitsamo J,Ala-Mursula L,Remes J,Hopsu L,Auvinen J,Tammelin T,Järvelin MR,Laitinen J

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-compaction cardiomyopathy (NCCM) is a cardiomyopathy characterized by left ventricular tribeculae and deep intertrabecular recesses. Because of its genetic underpinnings and physical disease burden, noncompaction cardiomyopathy is expected to be associated with a lower health status and increase in pscyh...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Brouwers C,Caliskan K,Bos S,Van Lennep JE,Sijbrands EJ,Kop WJ,Pedersen SS

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The majority of studies on the role of psychological resources linking childhood socioeconomic status (SES) and adult health have been conducted in Western countries. Empirical evidence for mediation effects of psychological resources is currently lacking in Japan. PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to i...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Kan C,Kawakami N,Umeda M

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Poor adherence to medications is a significant problem that leads to increased morbidity, mortality, and health care costs. Recommended approaches to address medication adherence vary, and existing practice guidelines are unclear. PURPOSE:This review evaluated clinical practice guidelines designed to help h...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Ruppar TM,Dobbels F,Lewek P,Matyjaszczyk M,Siebens K,De Geest SM

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oral diseases such as dental caries, periodontal disease, and tooth loss are a considerable public health problem. A review of the epidemiological data from many countries indicates that a global increase in dental caries prevalence affects children as well as adults. Despite the improvement in oral health o...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Gholami M,Knoll N,Schwarzer R

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study seeks to investigate and compare the efficacy of self-monitoring and implementation intentions-two post-intentional behaviour change techniques-for improving sleep hygiene behaviours and sleep outcomes in university students. METHOD:Seventy-two undergraduate students completed baseline measures of f...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Mairs L,Mullan B

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diet is a major determinant of obesity; however, findings from the studies examining how dieting to lose weight affects weight gain have been inconclusive. PURPOSE:Our aim was to examine the longitudinal association of frequency of dieting for weight loss with (a) obesity status and (b) body mass index (BMI...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Siahpush M,Tibbits M,Shaikh RA,Singh GK,Sikora Kessler A,Huang TT

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study aimed to assess the adoption of sun protection and sun exposure behaviors, the extent to which these behaviors group together, and the relationship between skin tone dissatisfaction and sun-related behaviors in South Australian adolescents (aged 12-17). METHODS:A total of 2,875 secondary school stud...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Hutchinson AD,Prichard I,Ettridge K,Wilson C

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Knowledge mobilization (KM) has been described as putting research in the hands of research users. Network analysis is an empirical approach that has potential for examining the complex process of knowledge mobilization within community-based organizations (CBOs). Yet, conducting a network analysis in a CBO ...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Gainforth HL,Latimer-Cheung AE,Moore S,Athanasopoulos P,Martin Ginis KA

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adolescent smoking has been associated with general parenting style, although potential differences between fathers and mothers were seldom investigated, especially in non-Western populations. PURPOSE:The aim of this study is to investigate associations between Hong Kong adolescents' smoking and their perce...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Wang Y,Ho SY,Wang MP,Lo WS,Lai HK,Lam TH

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) remains crucial in successfully treating HIV. While active substance use and depression are both associated with each other and with HAART nonadherence, little is known about their interaction. An understanding of the interaction of substance use and ...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Newville H,Berg KM,Gonzalez JS

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Type A personality was introduced in the 1950s and was defined as an action-emotion complex characterized by excessive competitive drive, intense striving for achievement, easily provoked hostility, aggressiveness, impatience, and exaggerated sense of time urgency. Despite many positive findings earlier, alm...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Šmigelskas K,Žemaitienė N,Julkunen J,Kauhanen J

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The significance of physical activity has been noticed. However, the dynamic change and the heterogeneity of physical activity patterns among older people are little explored. PURPOSE:This study aimed to identify the trajectory patterns of engaging in physical activity over time and its related factors. ME...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Pan LY,Hsu HC,Chang WC,Luh DL

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A large number of studies have provided clear evidence for a link between the risk of coronary heart disease and psychological risk factors. Much less attention has been given to the potential protective effect of psychological resources. PURPOSE:The major aim of this study was to investigate the independen...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Lundgren O,Garvin P,Jonasson L,Andersson G,Kristenson M

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Whether handicap due to tinnitus-sound(s) in the ears and/or in the head in the absence of an external auditory source-is best conceived as dimensional or categorical remains an unanswered empirical question. PURPOSE:The objective was to investigate whether tinnitus severity was best conceptualized as quali...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Hesser H,Andersson G

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Over the recent decades, the incidence of cardiovascular and heart diseases has decreased while levels of type-A behavior, i.e., a potential risk factor, appear to have increased. However, the long-term developmental patterns of type-A behavior is poorly understood. Both age- and cohort-related changes may b...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Hintsa T,Jokela M,Pulkki-Råback L,Keltikangas-Järvinen L

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Persons with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) are often sedentary, despite the benefits of the regular physical activity. This has motivated the search for variables that act as determinants of physical activity. Such variables are derived from theory and presumably represent targets of behavior...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Suh Y,Joshi I,Olsen C,Motl RW

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Behavioral medicine in China has developed quickly in the last three decades. PURPOSE:We briefly summarized the history, the main scope and achievements, and the future development of behavioral medicine in China. METHOD:We did a literature search and discussed with senior scholars in behavioral medicine i...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Bai B,Ji F

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We describe the emergence of recent public health challenges in China, particularly those regarding lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs). We also summarize some recent examples of behavioral medicine research and practice in relation to the prevention and control of NCDs in China. Finally, we desc...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Ding D,Zhong X,Lau JT,Oldenburg B

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vascular risk factors such as hypertension and obesity have been associated with physical limitations among older adults. PURPOSE:The purpose of this study is to examine whether individual and aggregated vascular risk factors (VRFs) are associated with functional dependence and to what extent carotid athero...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Welmer AK,Liang Y,Angleman S,Santoni G,Yan Z,Cai C,Qiu C

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is important to monitor whether anti-smoking messages (if any) are noticed by the public in China and whether they have any impact on smokers’ quitting behaviours over time. PURPOSE:This study aimed to examine Chinese smokers' exposure to anti-smoking messages in a range of channels and to determine if e...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Li L,Borland R,Yong HH,Fong GT,Jiang Y,Li Q,Hammond D,Quah AC

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is associated with high levels of anxiety in many patients which may interfere with image quality and increase examination time. In order to develop effective intervention strategies that decrease anxiety, more insights into moments of high anxiety during a MRI examination ar...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： van Minde D,Klaming L,Weda H

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity has become a problem in the USA and identifying modifiable factors at the individual level may help to address this public health concern. A burgeoning literature has suggested that sleep and stress may be associated with obesity; however, little is know about whether these two factors moderate each ...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Yang TC,Matthews SA,Chen VY

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many studies have investigated the relationships between cardiovascular diseases and patients' depression; nevertheless, few is still known as regard the impact of illness severity on depression and whether psychosocial variables mediate this association. PURPOSE:The aim of this study is to investigate the ...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Greco A,Steca P,Pozzi R,Monzani D,D'Addario M,Villani A,Rella V,Giglio A,Malfatto G,Parati G

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We welcome the commentaries by Hagger et al.and Stephens and consider their observations to be timely and constructive. Hagger et al. raise concerns regarding the sustainability of behaviour change once incentives have been removed and their influence on intrinsic motivation. We concur that questions regarding both of...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Lynagh MC,Sanson-Fisher RW,Bonevski B

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are 2.3 million children living with HIV worldwide, almost 90 % of whom live in sub-Saharan Africa. Access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV treatment has dramatically increased in resource-limited settings in recent years and allows more HIV-infected children to survive into adolescence and adul...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Vreeman RC,Nyandiko WM,Ayaya SO,Walumbe EG,Inui TS

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Protecting the health of the work force has become an important issue in public health research. PURPOSE:This study aims to explore potential associations between supportive leadership style (SLS), an aspect of leadership behavior, and self-rated health (SRH) among employees. METHOD:We drew on cross-sectio...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Schmidt B,Loerbroks A,Herr RM,Wilson MG,Jarczok MN,Litaker D,Mauss D,Bosch JA,Fischer JE

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Modern health worries (MHWs) were related to somatic symptoms and to preference of holistic healing methods in previous studies. PURPOSE:The study aimed to investigate the contribution of symptom-related and holism-related factors to MHWs. METHODS:Participants (visitors of an Internet news portal; N = 1615...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Köteles F,Simor P

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The beliefs patients hold about their disease and corresponding treatment have been shown to predict recovery in cardiac patients. PURPOSE:However, it is not known to what extent these beliefs change during participation in cardiac rehabilitation and whether this is related to psychological indicators of ou...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Janssen V,De Gucht V,van Exel H,Maes S

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic abdominal pain (CAP) in childhood is widely prevalent and has adverse effects on mental health and quality of life. Earlier research emphasized the positive effects of psychological intervention on pain symptoms. This study describes the results of a cognitive-behavioral pain management program for c...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Groß M,Warschburger P

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), performance of physical activities may be affected by an anticipated increase in symptoms after these activities. Nijs et al. previously studied the influence of symptom expectancies and related psychological processes on the performance of an isolated physica...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Heins M,Knoop H,Nijs J,Feskens R,Meeus M,Moorkens G,Bleijenberg G

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Type D personality is associated with recurrent coronary heart disease (CHD) risk but there is limited and inconsistent evidence regarding incident risk among persons free of clinical CHD. PURPOSE:We examined the association between Type D personality and coronary heart disease (CHD) risk in apparently heal...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Larson NC,Barger SD,Sydeman SJ

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Spanish version of the Pain Vigilance and Awareness Questionnaire has not been validated. PURPOSE:The aims of this study were to examine the factor structure of the Spanish version of the Pain Vigilance and Awareness Questionnaire and present empirical evidence regarding its validity. METHOD:A sample o...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Esteve R,Ramírez-Maestre C,López-Martínez AE

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Expectations congruently influence, or bias, pain perception. Recent social psychological research reveals that individuals differ in the extent to which they believe in expectation biases and that individuals who believe in expectation biases may adjust for this bias in their perceptions and reactions. That...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Handley IM,Fowler SL,Rasinski HM,Helfer SG,Geers AL

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac arrest is a traumatic event that often affects patients' lives in many ways. Patients after near-death experiences (NDEs) often express strong and permanent change of their values, beliefs and principles. PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to determine the association between NDEs and life changes in...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Klemenc-Ketis Z

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) known to cause cervical cancer and genital warts. However, making the genital warts aspect explicit may reduce HPV vaccination intention and behaviour due to perceived stigma associated with STIs. PURPOSE:This study investigated the...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Juraskova I,O'Brien M,Mullan B,Bari R,Laidsaar-Powell R,McCaffery K

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Health Locus of Control (HLOC) has been related to a number of psychosocial and medical variables in previous research in HIV. However, there is little information about its relationship to disease status, or about the Doctors subscale (DHLOC), in this population. PURPOSE:The main purpose of the present stu...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Ruffin R,Ironson G,Fletcher MA,Balbin E,Schneiderman N

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psoriasis is an incurable and chronic disease that includes unpredictable periods of remission and relapse requiring long-term therapy. PURPOSE:This paper focuses on the relationship among family coping, psychological morbidity, body image, dyadic adjustment and quality of life in psoriatic patients and the...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Pereira MG,Brito L,Smith T

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Individuals with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have high anxiety. There is insufficient information about the relationships between concrete cognitive contents and anxiety in IBS. PURPOSE:The present study investigated the relationship between cognitive factors and anxiety in individuals with IBS. METHOD:...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Sugaya N,Nomura S,Shimada H

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known on the level of physical inactivity and its behavioral and cultural correlates among East Asian college students. PURPOSE:The aim of this study is to examine and compare the level and behavioral and cultural correlates of physical inactivity among college students in Taiwan, Hong Kong, South...

journal_title：International journal of behavioral medicine

authors： Seo DC,Torabi MR,Chin MK,Huang SF,Chen CK,Mok MM,Wong P,Chia M,Lee CG,Wang C

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00