MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'American Journal of Health Behavior' source. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:43:17 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4888235&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.3.371 Conclusions: The EHBM appears to be useful in predicting osteoporosis prevention behaviors in adolescent girls. Interventions should focus on identifying barriers to calcium consumption and physical activity and increasing beliefs in the ability overcome them. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4888235 Mon, 30 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4888235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4888234&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.3.359 Conclusions: The findings can guide physical activity promotion interventions and programs for this population, profiling those who are least active. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4888234 Mon, 30 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4888234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4888233&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.3.346 Conclusions: Prime Time comes at a time of great interest in restructuring adolescent health services. This study represents an important effort to expand preventive and youth development services among young people most vulnerable to early pregnancy, for whom services must go beyond traditional problem-oriented approaches. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4888233 Mon, 30 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4888233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4888232&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.3.334 Conclusions: Data indicate age-dependent motivational factors for exercise engagement that may hold important implications for exercise adherence and engagement strategies. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4888232 Mon, 30 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4888232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4888231&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.3.318 Conclusions: Viewing individuals' health beliefs incrementally or in a piecemeal strategy may be less effective for health behavior change than focusing on beliefs holistically. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4888231 Mon, 30 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4888231 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4888230&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.3.305 Conclusion: A minimal intervention improves outcome expectations for exercise. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4888230 Mon, 30 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4888230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4888229&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.3.290 Conclusions: There are racial/ethnic differences in the way that individual-level determinants and NSES affect health behaviors. Understanding the mechanisms for differential responses could inform community interventions and public health campaigns that target particular groups. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4888229 Mon, 30 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4888229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4888228&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.3.280 Conclusions: The consequences of long-term smoking, and thus nicotine dependence, may not be confined to traditional morbidity measures but may include poor perceived health and overall well-being. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4888228 Mon, 30 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4888228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4888227&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.3.269 Conclusions: A comprehensive understanding of family factors may improve future programs aimed at preadolescent girls. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4888227 Mon, 30 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4888227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4888226&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.3.257 Conclusion: This research did not support the placebo effect. Although enticing, simply changing mind-set does not alter the relationship between exercise and health. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4888226 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4888226 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4311365&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.2.129 Conclusions: Interventions designed to identify African adolescents with cumulative psychosocial distress indicators and risky health behaviors have potential as effective suicide prevention strategies. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4311365 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:25:36 +0100 4311365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4311376&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.2.248 Conclusions: Parental perception may play a role in supporting adolescent's healthy weight-related behaviors. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4311376 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4311376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4311375&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.2.240 Conclusions: BDTI can help non-treatment-seeking, low SES, young adult tobacco users quit smoking. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4311375 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4311375 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4311374&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.2.228 Conclusion: Views of the target population solicited in a structured format provided clear direction for designing a tobacco cessation intervention. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4311374 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4311374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4311373&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.2.219 Conclusions: Results from this study support the development and use of physical activity resources. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4311373 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4311373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4311372&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.2.209 Conclusions: Perceptions of responsibility and subsequent anger, self-blame, and negative social support may interfere with effective diabetes management. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4311372 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4311372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4311371&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.2.199 Conclusions: Exercise environment impacts psychological benefits of exercise. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4311371 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4311371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4311370&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.2.189 Conclusions: 5-4-3-2-1 Go! is a promising intervention. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4311370 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4311370 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4311369&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.2.175 Conclusions: Effects of computer-assisted self-monitoring can be augmented through self-management training. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4311369 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4311369 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4311368&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.2.162 Conclusions: Findings portray a complex relationship between social context, social messages, and decisions about pregnancy timing and childbearing. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4311368 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4311368 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4311367&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.2.155 Conclusion: Promoting standing may be a strategy to increase walking. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4311367 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4311367 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4311366&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.2.142 Conclusions: Web-based interventions can successfully increase physical activity among college students. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4311366 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4311366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4075977&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.1.3 Conclusions: Women, racial/ethnic minorities, and individuals reporting a greater frequency of mental distress are more likely to smoke menthol versus nonmenthol cigarettes. Implications for public health policy and cessation interventions are discussed. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4075977 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:14:25 +0100 4075977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4075987&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.1.118 Conclusions: Health education interventions should be literacy sensitive and aim to enhance patient health knowledge and self-efficacy to promote self-care behavior and desirable health outcomes. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4075987 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4075987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4075986&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.1.105 Conclusion: Selfmonitoring can be influenced by illness risk perception and patient-physician trust. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4075986 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4075986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4075985&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.1.92 Discussion: Our findings help understanding associations of overweight perception and psychological well being of adolescents. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4075985 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4075985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4075984&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.1.81 Conclusion: Future interventions may benefit from some specific targeting toward intergenerational or personal activity. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4075984 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4075984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4075983&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.1.71 Conclusions: Sedentary endometrial cancer survivors and controls self-reported duration and intensity of physical activity consistent with accelerometer data. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4075983 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4075983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4075982&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.1.60 Conclusion: Results suggest that these social cognitive factors are useful in understanding low to high-intensity LTPA and have implications for LTPA programs for adults aged 50 and older. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4075982 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4075982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4075981&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.1.51 Conclusions: Implications to an elevated risk of future cardiovascular disease among AA hypertensive smokers are discussed. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4075981 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4075981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4075980&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.1.40 Conclusions: Women affiliated with our comprehensive network, which provides ongoing cancer awareness, screening, and prevention programs to reduce cancer health disparities, were more likely to accomplish the first major milestone of the program. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4075980 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4075980 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4075979&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.1.28 Conclusions: Even the more comprehensive set of socioeconomic factors considered may not accurately capture the underlying construct of adolescent SES. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4075979 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4075979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4075978&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2011.35.1.15 Conclusions: Targeting the development of selfcontrol in childhood and adolescence may be valuable in preventing future health problems. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4075978 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4075978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3728453&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.6.643 Conclusions: Investments in behavior change and maintenance have yielded important information that can be used to guide the development of future programs to improve health. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3728453 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 06:36:12 +0100 3728453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3728469&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.6.833 Conclusions: Dissemination strategies can be used to enhance the chances that results will be translated into policy and practice. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3728469 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3728469 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3728468&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.6.822 Conclusions: Future research should examine the extent to which culturally tailoring long-term maintenance interventions for ethnic minorities is efficacious and should be pursued as an effective methodology to reduce health disparities. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3728468 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3728468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3728467&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.6.811 Conclusions: Applying this taxonomy will advance intervention science by (a) improving intervention designs, (b) enhancing replication and follow-up of intervention studies, (c) facilitating systematic exploration of the efficacy and effectiveness of intervention components through cross-study analysis, and (d) informing decisions about the feasibility of implementation in broader community settings. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3728467 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3728467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3728466&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.6.801 Conclusions: The findings from this study may enable researchers to target underlying factors that may interact to promote maintenance of long-term smoking behavior change. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3728466 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3728466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3728465&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.6.788 Conclusions: TMC improves drinking outcomes when added to standard care, regardless of alcohol use history, early response to treatment, or other risk factors for relapse. TM is recommended for women and less motivated patients. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3728465 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3728465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3728464&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.6.776 Conclusions: Longer-duration VBRT can increase abstinence during VBRT, but may not maintain it afterwards. However, longer during-treatment abstinence begets later abstinence suggesting that further research regarding this relationship is needed. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3728464 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3728464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3728463&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.6.764 Conclusions: KAM positively impacted self-efficacy, which was associated with PA enjoyment, integration into the self-concept, and PA maintenance. Successful long-term PA maintenance appears to be influenced by multiple small interrelated mediational pathways. Future research evaluating maintenance models should specify recursive relationships among mediators and outcomes. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3728463 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3728463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3728462&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.6.750 Conclusions: The negotiated follow-up contract that Fit and Strong! uses, bolstered by TR, is associated with enhanced long-term PA maintenance and health outcomes. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3728462 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3728462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3728461&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.6.737 Conclusions: Group differences suggest that screening data could be used more effectively to triage and treat DWI offenders. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3728461 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3728461 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3728460&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.6.721 Conclusion: Early intervention is successful in promoting and maintaining lower-risk status from adolescence to young adulthood, with the caveat that some high-risk behaviors may indicate a need for additional intervention to establish earlier effects. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3728460 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3728460 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3728459&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.6.707 Conclusions: Intervention sustained small effects at 4 years, including 2 years with no contact. Although effects were not large, this low-intensity intervention approach could provide an important public health model. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3728459 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3728459 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3728458&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.6.695 Conclusions: Although one-year programmatic effects did not remain over time, the long-term pattern of behaviors suggested these worksites as a whole were healthier more than 3 years following the interventions. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3728458 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3728458 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3728457&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.6.680 Conclusions: This moderate-intensity group-based intervention produced health behavior changes that tended to plateau or return to baseline levels 1 to 5 years after treatment. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3728457 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3728457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3728456&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.6.669 Conclusions: The proposed framework has cross-cutting implications for research and practice. Standardizing adherence metrics may facilitate comparisons across studies of health behaviors practiced at infrequent yet repeated intervals. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3728456 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3728456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3728455&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.6.660 Conclusions: This survey found similarities and differences in measurement across behaviors that have important implications for advancing the quality of transbehavioral research. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3728455 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3728455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3728454&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.6.647 Conclusions: Future directions for furthering the science of maintaining behavior change and reducing the gaps between research and practice are recommended. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3728454 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3728454 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3633067&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.5.513 Conclusions: Moving to campus may contribute to weight gain in some ethnic groups. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3633067 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 14:02:19 +0100 3633067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3633078&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.5.633 Conclusions: Parents who were younger than 30, had a high school diploma or less, did not work in the medical profession, and made less than $50,000 were more likely to follow injudicious antibiotic-seeking behavior. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3633078 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3633078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3633077&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.5.618 Conclusions: The transtheoretical model is useful for understanding the decision-making process involved in dietary behavior change. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3633077 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3633077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3633076&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.5.607 Conclusion: Training programs need to address the impact of contextual factors on initiating and sustaining intervention activities. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3633076 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3633076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3633075&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.5.593 Conclusions: The results demonstrate a need to further explore additional individual, social, and environmental factors that may influence youth's regular participation in physical activity. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3633075 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3633075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3633074&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.5.585 Conclusion: Methodological changes can artificially affect trends in prevalence estimates. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3633074 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3633074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3633073&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.5.573 Conclusions: Results highlight the complex nature of social support in facilitating parental PA. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3633073 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3633073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3633072&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.5.563 Conclusion: Creation and survival of this organization required visionary leadership, dedicated early adopters, a commitment to excellence, and outreach to new researchers. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3633072 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3633072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3633071&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.5.553 Conclusions: The study supports the inclusion of mood-management tools in smoking cessation interventions and indicates that positive affect increases persistence to quit smoking. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3633071 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3633071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3633070&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.5.544 Conclusion: Results support the feasibility of enrolling and retaining sheltered homeless in a smoking cessation program. Counseling plus pharmacotherapy options may be effective in helping sheltered homeless smokers quit. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3633070 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3633070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3633069&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.5.532 Conclusions: Workplace health promotion programs founded on objective health metrics can motivate employee health-risk reduction. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3633069 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3633069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3633068&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.5.525 Conclusion: These findings can be of practical importance to increase safety during festivals by improving risk perception in the community. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3633068 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3633068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3348885&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.4.387 Conclusions: Each scale had strong validity evidence. Future research using these measures will help identify areas for intervention and reveal how changes in these constructs influence physical activity. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3348885 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:53:50 +0100 3348885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3348895&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.4.500 Conclusions: Although results support the intervention's effect on parent-child pairs for sun protection practices and parental knowledge, increasing sun avoidance behaviors may require further study. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3348895 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3348895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3348894&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.4.489 Conclusions: Self-reported weight and height measurements may be used for the evaluation of community-based obesity control programs with the application of correction factors. This will minimize costs associated with physical measurements. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3348894 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3348894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3348893&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.4.476 Conclusions: Our findings help understanding the association of overweight and experience of depressive symptoms. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3348893 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3348893 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3348892&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.4.465 Conclusions: Contextual-level enabling factors mediated the rural-urban difference in mammography screening. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3348892 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3348892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3348891&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.4.453 Conclusions: This approach resulted in project acceptance, stakeholder collaboration, and a culturally appropriate program in stores, worksites, and other community venues. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3348891 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3348891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3348890&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.4.442 Conclusions: African American women who accumulate a high volume of LTPA (ie, 300 minutes or more per week) are less likely to be obese. Further research is needed to investigate the gender difference in the effect of LTPA on obesity. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3348890 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3348890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3348889&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.4.432 Conclusions: Using appropriate recruitment procedures, a representative sample of Latinas can be obtained. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3348889 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3348889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3348888&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.4.420 Conclusions: Further studies are needed to confirm these results. Subscales should be treated as indices and use sum scores in analysis to detect subtle variations and provide more precise power calculations. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3348888 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3348888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3348887&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.4.412 Conclusions: Self-efficacy should be an important component of sun safety education for rural youth. Gender-specific peer norms should also be addressed. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3348887 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3348887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3348886&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.4.402 Conclusions: Prevalence of pharmaceutical advertising in women's magazines is high; continued surveillance is recommended. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3348886 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3348886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3087801&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.3.257 Conclusions: Further research is needed to determine how partner dependence can be incorporated into conceptual models of safer sex behaviors. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3087801 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:12:06 +0100 3087801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3087812&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.3.374 Conclusion: As with US adolescents, prevention programs for Russian adolescents may also benefit from being tailored to higher sensation-seekers and including self-control skills training. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3087812 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3087812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3087811&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.3.362 Conclusions: Interventions to increase partner communication skills while taking into account sociocultural factors among this population and their partners are needed. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3087811 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3087811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3087810&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.3.349 Conclusions: Future research should explore the potential health benefits of shifting SLE from a more limited to an expansive perspective. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3087810 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3087810 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3087809&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.3.340 American Journal of Health Behavior 34(3): 340-348 Objective: To characterize the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs (KAB) regarding childhood obesity among parents of Latino preschoolers. Methods: Three hundred sixty-nine Mexican immigrant parents of children ages 2-5 were interviewed. Children were weighed and measured. Results: Parents underestimated their own child's weight status and had high levels of perceived control over their children's eating and activity behaviors. Parents of overweight (>95%ile-for-age-and-sex BMI) versus nonoverweight ( (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3087809 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3087809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3087808&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.3.328 Conclusion: The AHRBS instrument is a valuable tool for investigating adolescent drug use. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3087808 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3087808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3087807&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.3.322 Conclusions: Frequent church attendance appears to protect the most from smoking relative to other types of social contact. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3087807 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3087807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3087806&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.3.309 Conclusions: Future studies assessing prevalence should use both adolescent and adult measures. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3087806 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3087806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3087805&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.3.298 Conclusion: Implementation planning should be included in interventions aimed at promoting positive changes in physical activity identification and progress on physical activity goals. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3087805 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3087805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3087804&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.3.286 Conclusions: IE is a holist approach to long-term healthy behavior change and would benefit from an extended support system to improve effectiveness. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3087804 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3087804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3087803&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.3.275 Conclusion: Inclusion of waterpipe tobacco smoking in tobacco control activities may help reduce its spread. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3087803 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3087803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3087802&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.3.267 Conclusions: Medication development for the treatment of tobacco dependence remains a scientific and public health priority. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3087802 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3087802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2874343&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.2.131 Conclusion: Pap smear screening should be promoted, particularly in recent Asian immigrants. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2874343 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:23:49 +0100 2874343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2874354&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.2.249 Conclusions: Parental monitoring and perceptions of peer drinking were important predictors of drinking in this rural sample. Prevention efforts in school and at home should address both variables. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2874354 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2874354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2874353&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.2.237 Conclusions: Weekday sleep duration appears to be protective for substance use, depression and school truancy for teenagers. However, inconsistent sleep patterns between weekdays and weekends were associated with a range of markers for adolescent risk. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2874353 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2874353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2874352&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.2.225 Conclusions: Interventions promoting PA maintenance should focus on optimizing PA behavior, psychosocial functioning, and motivation. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2874352 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2874352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2874351&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.2.214 Conclusions: A consolidated sense of personal identity may protect college-attending emerging adults from health-compromising behaviors. Health professionals could incorporate an identity development component into college health programming. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2874351 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2874351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2874350&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.2.206 Conclusions: Key principles can guide in the development or selection of online weight management programs. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2874350 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2874350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2874349&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.2.197 Conclusions: The capacity to process and perceive potential threats in a positive manner might be a valuable human ability positively influencing personal satisfaction and well-being. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2874349 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2874349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2874348&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.2.186 Conclusions: Working mothers use commercially prepared foods for infant feeding. Socially disadvantaged working mothers' infant feeding may pose health and developmental risks. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2874348 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2874348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2874347&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.2.177 Conclusion: Program characteristics and associated evaluation components are summarized, and recommendations are given for a minimal level of program evaluation planning. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2874347 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2874347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2874346&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.2.166 Conclusions: Typical concealers were those considered lower risk, increasing the chance they would go undetected as smokers. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2874346 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2874346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2874345&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.2.156 Conclusions: College students' activity expectations are multidimensional, but do not mediate the relationship between self-efficacy and exercise. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2874345 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2874345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2874344&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.2.144 Conclusions: The BOUNCE intervention was effective in promoting fitness and activity in minority girls. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2874344 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2874344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2690313&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.1.3 Conclusions: This practical example contributes to the further development and refinement of guidelines and best practices for Web-based surveying of US health educators. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2690313 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:09:39 +0100 2690313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2690326&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.1.119 American Journal of Health Behavior 34(1): 119-127 (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2690326 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2690326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2690325&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.1.110 American Journal of Health Behavior 34(1): 110-118 Objective: To determine home smoking restrictions (HSR) predictors among African American light smokers (smoke (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2690325 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2690325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2690324&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.1.101 Conclusion: Sublingual formulation of lobeline sulfate does not appear to be an effective smoking cessation aid. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2690324 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2690324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2690323&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.1.90 Conclusions: Hormonal contraception use, but not sexual orientation, was associated with attitudes about menstruation. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2690323 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2690323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2690322&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.1.77 Conclusion: The finding of demographic differences in beliefs suggests that segmented communication messages designed for specific demographic subgroups may help to increase influenza vaccination coverage. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2690322 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2690322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2690321&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.1.70 Conclusions: Findings suggest that YACS are interested in and may benefit from healthy lifestyle interventions. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2690321 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2690321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2690320&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.1.60 Conclusion: E-communications is an effective method to acutely increase self-regulation skills and moderate physical activity. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2690320 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2690320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2690319&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.1.54 Conclusions: Findings suggest that preventing negative cognitions might help offset adverse consequences associated with sexual victimization. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2690319 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2690319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2690318&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.1.45 Conclusions: Vaccination with pertussis among health care workers is certainly needed in Korea. In practice, when developing educational programs, perceived sensitivity and support systems need to be specifically considered. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2690318 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2690318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2690317&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.1.36 Conclusions: Older adults with diabetes and depression are less likely to adhere to self-management, increasing their risk of complications. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2690317 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2690317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2690316&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.1.31 Conclusion: Active VG may be a viable intervention tool for increasing EE among students who would otherwise be spending time in sedentary screen-based behaviors. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2690316 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2690316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2690315&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.1.21 Conclusions: Future studies, public health policy, and funding resources should consider including underrepresented AA subgroups and reflect their needs. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2690315 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2690315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2690314&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2010.34.1.12 Conclusions: Implement educational strategies to encourage undergraduates in committed relationships to reconsider their STI risk and to protect themselves via condom usage. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2690314 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2690314 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2291250&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2009.33.6.627 Conclusions: After numerous modifications, FMM has recruited and retained over 400 women, 30 churches, and has become a change agent in the community. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2291250 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:54:24 +0100 2291250 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2494758&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2009.33.6.760 Conclusions: Youths frequently determine smoking status based on behavioral criteria that differ from the standard criterion of 30-day point prevalence. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2494758 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2494758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2494757&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2009.33.6.745 Conclusions: Results suggest that the BEM offers a generalizable conceptual model that may inform prevention strategies for youth at greatest risk of weapon carrying. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2494757 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2494757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2494756&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2009.33.6.728 Conclusion: To our knowledge, this is the only validated instrument assessing men's reactions to an HPV test result. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2494756 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2494756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2494755&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2009.33.6.718 Conclusions: Latino adolescents who have higher perceptions of discrimination are at risk for substance use. Interventions to help Latino adolescents cope with feelings of discrimination may be a useful addition to substance use prevention programs. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2494755 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2494755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2494754&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2009.33.6.710 Conclusions: The various attitudes of physicians emphasize the importance of physician education that should be according to their smoking habits. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2494754 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2494754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2494753&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2009.33.6.699 Conclusions: This is the first study to delineate factors predicting weight concerns in this population, thus expanding our understanding of a key cessation barrier and informing future cessation strategies in a population known to bear increased risk of tobacco-related disease. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2494753 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2494753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2494752&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2009.33.6.686 Conclusions: Despite the limitations of the studies and/or how they are reported, findings from this review support further application of photovoice to facilitate community change. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2494752 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2494752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2494751&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2009.33.6.673 Conclusions: These findings provide an understanding for the function of companions in sustaining active lifestyle that can be used to inform intervention development. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2494751 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2494751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2494750&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2009.33.6.661 Conclusions: This research suggested strategies for increasing HPNB in African American women. Future research should focus on how these women cope with stress. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2494750 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2494750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2494749&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2009.33.6.650 Conclusions: Efforts should be made to comply with screening guidelines among Asian Americans. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2494749 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2494749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2494748&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2009.33.6.639 Conclusions: Risk estimation measures such as the WARE Scale have great potential as research tools and may be modified to suit researchers' needs. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2494748 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2494748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2279927&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2009.33.5.483 Conclusions: Findings offer preliminary support for the BMSLSS-C; it could be useful in large-scale research studies, applied screening contexts, and for program evaluation purposes toward achieving Healthy People 2010 objectives. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2279927 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:27:07 +0100 2279927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2147970&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2009.33.4.339 Conclusions: African American women are interested in a program designed to increase social support for their weight loss. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2147970 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:55:46 +0100 2147970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2022028&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2009.33.3.227 Conclusions: Binge drinking was associated with an array of adverse behaviors. These associations did not differ between undergraduate and graduate students. Initiatives are needed to assist students in overcoming campus norms promoting unhealthy alcohol and dietary patterns. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2022028 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:04:54 +0100 2022028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1661118&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2009.33.2.115 Conclusions: Better behavior control and more positive attitude may lead to a stronger intention for healthy eating. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1661118 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:00:42 +0100 1661118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1475589&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2009.33.1.3 Conclusions: Newly identified benefits and barriers indicate the need for quantitative research and behavioral trials. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1475589 Thu, 29 May 2008 16:34:06 +0100 1475589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1405521&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2008.32.6.563 We examined the association of self-reported discretionary time with hours/week of leisure-time physical activity at baseline and physical activity intervention uptake. Results: Low levels of discretionary time were significantly (P (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1405521 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:04:14 +0100 1405521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1201142&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2008.32.5.451 Conclusions: Young adults are at risk for tanning dependence, which can be predicted by specific demographic and behavioral variables. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1201142 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:11:53 +0100 1201142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1104599&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2008.32.4.339 American Journal of Health Behavior 32(4): 339-346 (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1104599 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:54:32 +0100 1104599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1081824&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2008.32.3.227 Conclusion: The relationship between health literacy and preventive health practices varied substantially by adult age group. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1081824 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 14:59:58 +0100 1081824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1071169&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2008.32.2.115 Conclusions: Further examination of these relationships using prospective and experimental designs is recommended. Practical implications of these findings are discussed. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1071169 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:49:34 +0100 1071169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1037927&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2008.32.1.3 Conclusions: Efforts should be made to tailor smoking cessation intervention content to HIV-positive racial/ethnic minority groups. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1037927 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:05:26 +0100 1037927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1037935&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2008.32.1.93 Conclusion: Smoking and PA are largely incongruent behaviors. Potential explanations for the observed relationships are described. These ranged from physiological (eg, lung function) to psychological (eg, depression) to socio-demographic (eg, education) factors. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1037935 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1037935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1037934&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2008.32.1.83 Conclusion: State-of-theart, readily available MDTs outperform ad hoc techniques. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1037934 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1037934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1037933&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2008.32.1.74 American Journal of Health Behavior 32(1): 74-82 (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1037933 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1037933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1037932&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2008.32.1.60 Conclusion: The program achieved a significant reduction in teen sexual initiation, and the role of the cognitive mediators was supported. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1037932 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1037932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1037931&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2008.32.1.52 Conclusions: Greater effort may be necessary to raise awareness about the physical and mental health status of Hispanic adolescents and to ensure good mental health programs are available. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1037931 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1037931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1037930&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2008.32.1.40 Conclusion: An Internet-delivered nutrition intervention for families was successful in achieving change in some mediating variables, with modest log-on rates. Future research should investigate impact on dietary behaviors. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1037930 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1037930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1037929&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2008.32.1.26 Conclusions: This research identified salient environmental characteristics that can be measured in future studies as well as strategies for increasing physical activity in urban youths. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1037929 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1037929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1037928&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2008.32.1.16 American Journal of Health Behavior 32(1): 16-25 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 females. Weight gain was related to increased alcohol consumption (P=0.014) in men and increased workload (P (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1037928 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1037928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=900252&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2007.31.6.563 Conclusion: Religious fatalism is only partially predictive of health behaviors and outcomes and may be a response to chronic illness rather than a contributor to unhealthy behaviors. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=900252 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 02:53:08 +0100 900252 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=900269&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2007.31.6.705 Conclusions: This evidence-based smoking cessation program using behavioral counseling and combination pharmacotherapy was successful with entertainment industry workers. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=900269 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 900269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=900268&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2007.31.6.703 American Journal of Health Behavior 31(6): 703-704 (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=900268 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 900268 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=900267&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2007.31.6.701 American Journal of Health Behavior 31(6): 701-702 The 2007 Presidential inaugural address presented at the 7th Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Health Behavior, March 28, 2007, Savannah, GA. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=900267 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 900267 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=900266&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2007.31.6.687 Conclusions: Results of this study indicate that BMI and %BF are poor indicators of health status among young adults. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=900266 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 900266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=900265&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2007.31.6.685 American Journal of Health Behavior 31(6): 685-686 Second annual presentation of the Judy K. Black Early Career Research Award. Presented at the American Academy of Health Behavior 7th Scientific Conference, Savannah, GA, March 26, 2007 to Ms Yvonne Brooks. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=900265 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 900265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=900264&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2007.31.6.672 Conclusions: The results are consistent with both selection and socialization effects and provide evidence of the protective effects of positive parenting practices. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=900264 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 900264 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=900263&cid=s_36287_36_f&fid=36287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FPNG%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.5555%2Fajhb.2007.31.6.670 American Journal of Health Behavior 31(6): 670-671 This presentation was the introduction of Bruce Simons-Morton the 2007 American Academy of Health Behavior Research Laureate presented in Savannah, GA, March 25-28, 2007 by Herbert H. Severson. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior) American Journal of Health Behavior journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=900263 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 900263