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Cervical Cancer Screening Among Asian Canadian Immigrant and Nonimmigrant WomenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Pap smear screening should be promoted, particularly in recent Asian immigrants. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - October 9, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Hui XiongMadonna MurphyMaria MathewsVeeresh GadagPeizhong Peter Wang Source Type: journals

Factors Related to Adolescent Drinking in AppalachiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - October 7, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jessica HamiltonMelody Powers NolandRichard S. RiggsDavid R. Mullineaux Source Type: journals

Adolescent Sleep, Risk Behaviors, and Depressive Symptoms: Are They Linked?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - October 7, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Keryn E. PaschMelissa N. LaskaLeslie A. LytleStacey G. Moe Source Type: journals

Understanding Physical Activity Maintenance in Breast Cancer SurvivorsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Interventions promoting PA maintenance should focus on optimizing PA behavior, psychosocial functioning, and motivation. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - October 7, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeff VallanceRonald C. PlotnikoffKristina H. KarvinenJohn R. MackeyKerry S. Courneya Source Type: journals

Identity Consolidation and Health Risk Behaviors in College StudentsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - October 7, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Seth J. SchwartzLarry F. ForthunRussell D. RavertByron L. ZamboangaAdriana J. Umana-TaylorBeryl J. FiltonSu Yeong KimLiliana RodriguezRobert S. WeisskirchMichael VernonYuliya ShneydermanMichelle K. WilliamsV. Bede AgochaMonika Hudson Source Type: journals

Key Principles in Internet-Based Weight Management SystemsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Key principles can guide in the development or selection of online weight management programs. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - October 7, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Robert J. BensleyJohn J. BruskJason Rivas Source Type: journals

Health Risk Perception, Optimistic Bias, and Personal SatisfactionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - October 7, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Richard BranstromYvonne Brandberg Source Type: journals

Individual and Job-Related Variation in Infant Feeding Practices among Working MothersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - October 7, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Joseph G. GrzywaczJenna TuckerC. Randall ClinchThomas A. Arcury Source Type: journals

Use of Program Evaluation in Community Youth Tobacco Cessation ProgramsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - October 7, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Linda Houser-MarkoAmy SporerSherry L. EmeryLisa HundJungwha LeeSusan J. Curry Source Type: journals

Assessment of Pregnancy Cigarette Smoking and Factors That Predict DenialEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Typical concealers were those considered lower risk, increasing the chance they would go undetected as smokers. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - October 7, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Beth A. BaileyHeather N. Wright Source Type: journals

Testing Social Cognitive Mechanisms of Exercise in College StudentsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: College students' activity expectations are multidimensional, but do not mediate the relationship between self-efficacy and exercise. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - October 7, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Daniel R. TaberHendrika MeischkeMatthew L. Maciejewski Source Type: journals

BOUNCE: An Exploratory Healthy Lifestyle Summer Intervention for GirlsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The BOUNCE intervention was effective in promoting fitness and activity in minority girls. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - October 7, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Norma OlveraRhonda SchererJessica McLeodMarilyn GrahamBrook KnoxKayce HallNancy F. ButteJill A. BushDennis W. SmithJoel Bloom Source Type: journals

Web-Based Survey of US Health Educators: Challenges and LessonsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - August 12, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Lei-Shih ChenPatricia Goodson Source Type: journals

ViewPoint: Conversation with Michael Young, PhD, FAAHBEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
American Journal of Health Behavior 34(1): 119-127 (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - August 10, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: M. Christine NagyJeffrey S. Hallam Source Type: journals

Predicting Home Smoking Restrictions Among African American Light SmokersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - August 10, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jennifer R. WarrenKolawole S. OkuyemiHongfei GuoJanet L. ThomasJasjit S. Ahluwalia Source Type: journals

A Multicenter Phase 3 Trial of Lobeline Sulfate for Smoking CessationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Sublingual formulation of lobeline sulfate does not appear to be an effective smoking cessation aid. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - August 10, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Elbert D. GloverJessica M. RathEva SharmaPenny N. GloverMolly LaflinPhilip TonnesenLawrence RepsherJohn Quiring Source Type: journals

Women's Attitudes About Menstruation and Associated Health and Behavioral CharacteristicsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Hormonal contraception use, but not sexual orientation, was associated with attitudes about menstruation. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - August 10, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Lynn A. MorrisonLouona LarkspurMarites J. CalibusoSusan Brown Source Type: journals

Behavior and Beliefs About Influenza Vaccine Among Adults Aged 50-64 YearsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - August 10, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tammy A. SantibanezGina T. MootreyGary L. EulerAlan P. Janssen Source Type: journals

Need for Health Behavior Interventions for Young Adult Cancer SurvivorsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Findings suggest that YACS are interested in and may benefit from healthy lifestyle interventions. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - August 10, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Carolyn RabinMary Politi Source Type: journals

Effect of a Web Site Intervention on Physical Activity of College FemalesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: E-communications is an effective method to acutely increase self-regulation skills and moderate physical activity. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - August 10, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Danielle D. WadsworthJeffrey S. Hallam Source Type: journals

Sexual Victimization, Negative Cognitions, and Adjustment in College WomenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Findings suggest that preventing negative cognitions might help offset adverse consequences associated with sexual victimization. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - August 10, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Martie P. ThompsonJ. B. Kingree Source Type: journals

Susceptibility and Factors of Pertussis Vaccination Adherence in Korean Health Care WorkersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - August 10, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: SuMi KimHyunSoo OhOkKyung HamMoon-Hyun ChungWhaSook Seo Source Type: journals

Depressive Symptoms and Diabetes Self-Management Among Rural Older AdultsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - August 10, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Ronny A. BellJeanette S. AndrewsThomas A. ArcuryBeverly M. SnivelyShannon L. GoldenSara A. Quandt Source Type: journals

Energy Expenditure While Playing Active and Inactive Video GamesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - August 10, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Scott T. LeatherdaleSarah J. WoodruffStephen R. Manske Source Type: journals

Barriers to Health Care Access in 13 Asian American CommunitiesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - August 10, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Sunmin LeeGenevieve MartinezGrace X. MaChiehwen E. HsuE. Stephanie RobinsonJulie BawaHee-Soon Juon Source Type: journals

The Illusion of Safety in Monogamous Undergraduate RelationshipsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - August 10, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Karen Vail-SmithLauren MacKenzie WhetstoneDavid Knox Source Type: journals

Faith Moves Mountains: An Appalachian Cervical Cancer Prevention ProgramEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - March 26, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Nancy E. SchoenbergJennifer HatcherMark B. DignanBrent SheltonSherry WrightKaye F. Dollarhide Source Type: journals

Youth Smoking Status: Perceptions Versus MeasurementsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - March 26, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Todd L. BottomMonica L. AdamsLeonard A. JasonAnnie Topliff Source Type: journals

Predictors of Weapon Carrying in Youth Attending Drop-in CentersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - March 26, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Elaine J. BlumbergSandy LilesNorma J. KelleyMelbourne F. HovellChad A. BousmanAudrey M. ShillingtonMing JiJohn Clapp Source Type: journals

Men's Responses to HPV Test Results: Development of a Theory-Based SurveyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - March 26, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Ellen M. DaleyEric R. BuhiJulie BaldwinJi-Hyun LeeSusan VadaparampilMartha AbrahamsenCheryl A. VamosStephanie KolarRasheeta ChandlerErica Hesch AnsteyAnna Giuliano Source Type: journals

Perceived Discrimination and Substance Use among Latino AdolescentsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - March 26, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Janet OkamotoAnamara Ritt-OlsonDaniel SotoLourdes Baezconde-GarbanatiJennifer B. Unger Source Type: journals

Smoking Prevention and Primary Physician's and Patient's CharacteristicsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - March 26, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Joseph AzuriShlomit PeledEliezer KitaiShlomo Vinker Source Type: journals

Smoking-Related Weight Concerns Among Underserved, Black Maternal SmokersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - March 26, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Bradley N. CollinsUma NairMelbourne F. HovellJanet Audrain-McGovern Source Type: journals

Photovoice as Community-Based Participatory Research: A Qualitative ReviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - March 26, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Kenneth C. HergenratherScott D. RhodesChris A. CowanGerta BardhoshiSara Pula Source Type: journals

Social Support and Companionship Among Active African American WomenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - March 26, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Amy E. HarleyMira L. KatzCatherine A. HeaneyDustin T. DuncanJanet BuckworthAngela Odoms-YoungSharla K. Willis Source Type: journals

Stress and Nutrition Among African American Women With HypertensionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - March 26, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jessica D. JonesCarolyn M. TuckerKeith C. Herman Source Type: journals

Cancer Screening Behaviors and Barriers in Asian AmericansEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Efforts should be made to comply with screening guidelines among Asian Americans. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - March 26, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Grace X. MaSteven E. ShiveMin Qi WangYin Tan Source Type: journals

Measuring Injury Risk Perceptions: Feasibility of a Risk Estimation ScaleEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - March 26, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Kelli England WillEdward J. LorekCynthia Shier SaboDavid G. Kidd Source Type: journals

The Brief Multidimensional Students' Life Satisfaction Scale-College VersionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - March 21, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Keith J. ZulligE. Scott HuebnerJon M. PattonKaren A. Murray Source Type: journals

Support Needs of Overweight African American Women for Weight LossEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: African American women are interested in a program designed to increase social support for their weight loss. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - January 31, 2009 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Janet L. ThomasDiana W. StewartIan M. LynamChristine M. DaleyChristie BefortRobyn M. ScherberAndrea E. MercurioKolawole S. OkuyemiJasjit S. Ahluwalia Source Type: journals

Alcohol Use, Eating Patterns, and Weight Behaviors in a University PopulationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - December 9, 2008 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Melissa C. NelsonKatherine LustMary StoryEd Ehlinger Source Type: journals

Intention for Healthy Eating Among Southern Appalachian TeensEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Better behavior control and more positive attitude may lead to a stronger intention for healthy eating. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - July 29, 2008 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tiejian WuJeromy Blake SniderMichael R. FloydJames E. FlorenceJames Michael StootsMichael I. Makamey Source Type: journals

Benefits, Barriers, and Cues to Action of Yoga Practice: A Focus Group ApproachEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Newly identified benefits and barriers indicate the need for quantitative research and behavioral trials. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - May 29, 2008 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Nancy L. AtkinsonRachel Permuth-Levine Source Type: journals

Low Discretionary Time as a Barrier to Physical Activity and Intervention UptakeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - April 29, 2008 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Kathleen Y. WolinGary G. BennettLorna H. McNeillGlorian SorensenKaren M. Emmons Source Type: journals

A Preliminary Investigation of the Predictors of Tanning DependenceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - February 4, 2008 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Carolyn J. HeckmanBrian L. EglestonDiane B. WilsonKaren S. Ingersoll Source Type: journals

ViewPoint: A Conversation with Mark Dignan, PhD, FAAHBEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
American Journal of Health Behavior 32(4): 339-346 (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - December 19, 2007 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: M. Christine NagyJeffrey S. Hallam Source Type: journals

Relationship of Preventive Health Practices and Health Literacy: A National StudyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The relationship between health literacy and preventive health practices varied substantially by adult age group. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - December 9, 2007 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Sheida WhiteJing ChenRuth Atchison Source Type: journals

Self-regulation and Physical Activity: The Relationship in Older AdultsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - December 5, 2007 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Michelle Renee UmstattdSara WilcoxRuth SaundersKen WatkinsMarsha Dowda Source Type: journals

HIV-positive Smokers Considering Quitting: Differences by Race/EthnicityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Efforts should be made to tailor smoking cessation intervention content to HIV-positive racial/ethnic minority groups. (Source: American Journal of Health Behavior)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - November 20, 2007 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Elizabeth E. Lloyd-RichardsonCassandra A. StantonGeorge D. PapandonatosRenee M. BetancourtMichael SteinKaren TashimaKathleen MorrowRaymond Niaura Source Type: journals

Smoking and Physical Activity: A Systematic ReviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: American Journal of Health Behavior - November 20, 2007 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Andrew T. KaczynskiStephen R. ManskeRoger C. MannellKeerat Grewal Source Type: journals