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Hruska, Natalie – ProQuest LLC, 2012
Studies document numerous threats to human health exacerbated by multiple factors, including inadequate access to health-related information. The Internet has developed as one resource to provide health information; however, there remains a significant gap in understanding how personality differences influence the use and perceived utility of the…
Descriptors: Personality Traits, Information Seeking, Health Education, Internet
Andiric, Linda Reynolds – ProQuest LLC, 2010
A study conducted on patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty indicated that participants who were offered preadmission education for their procedure had statistically better outcomes than patients who had not attended an educational class. The study further focused on patients' confidence in their ability to take control of their health…
Descriptors: Locus of Control, Patient Education, Surgery, Patients
Wooten, Jason – ProQuest LLC, 2009
Physical inactivity remains one of the primary cofactors that contribute to overweight and obesity, leading to an increased risk of premature morbidity and mortality. Current data suggest that sedentary behavior begins during adolescence and is maintained through college for most students. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of…
Descriptors: College Students, Physical Activities, Physical Health, Measures (Individuals)