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Direct linkGail Marrella – American Journal of Health Education, 2024
Background: Lack of physical activity is a contributor to mental health issues. Strength training exercise has been an effective intervention that yields physical and psychological benefits. Purpose: This qualitative study aimed to explore and identify the perceived factors to maintain long-term strength training programs among women, and to…
Descriptors: Females, Physical Activity Level, Athletics, Exercise
Speed, Shannon; Ward, Rose Marie; Haus, Lauren; Branscum, Paul; Barrios, Veronica; Budd, Kristen M.; Lemons, Kayla; Humenay, Emma – American Journal of Health Education, 2022
Background: Drunkorexia includes calorie restriction, excessive exercise, and/or purging in combination with alcohol consumption. Exploring drunkorexia by gender could inform potential intervention to address varying rates of drunkorexia, blood alcohol concentrations, and alcohol-related consequences. Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review…
Descriptors: Drinking, Eating Disorders, Dietetics, Food
Toth, Sarah; Jenkins, Isia; Highfill, Christine – American Journal of Health Education, 2021
Background: Given the disparity of research regarding Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students' health and chronic disease risk, investigation of exercise readiness and life stress is warranted. Purpose: This study investigated exercise readiness and life stress among undergraduate students at an HBCU. Method: The quantitative…
Descriptors: Exercise, Readiness, Anxiety, Undergraduate Students
Speed, Shannon; Branscum, Paul; Gresla, Alice – American Journal of Health Education, 2022
Background: The Department of Defense (DOD) annually spends billions in medical care for military beneficiaries. Overweight and obesity are top concerns for dependents. Only 44% of military spouses (86% female, ages 25 to 34) meet Healthy People 2020 weight/BMI goals. Physical activity (PA) is an important modifiable behavior for preventing and…
Descriptors: Military Personnel, Spouses, Intention, Predictor Variables
Kemel, Paul N.; Porter, Joanne E.; Coombs, Nicole – American Journal of Health Education, 2023
Background: COVID-19 saw the global reduction of many physical activity programs. To maintain engagement, many programs adjusted their delivery to online formats. Purpose: To explore the impact that a youth targeted virtual community exercise program had on its participants during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Seven participants of Virtual…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Barriers, Online Courses
Brewer, Kristen M.; McDermott, Robert J.; Bliss, Kadi; McDaniel, Justin T.; Gary, Mallory; Fadde, Peter J. – American Journal of Health Education, 2023
Background: Many institutions offer introductory personal health courses to fulfill a general requirement; however, gaps may exist regarding health education and information students receive and what they find relevant to their lives. Purpose: Identification of topics of salience/relevance to college students in introductory personal health…
Descriptors: Relevance (Education), Health Education, College Students, Introductory Courses
Egan, Catherine A.; Webster, Collin A.; Beets, Michael W.; Weaver, R. Glenn; Russ, Laura; Michael, Daniel; Nesbitt, Danielle; Orendorff, Karie L. – American Journal of Health Education, 2019
Background: Sedentarism is uniquely associated with numerous health problems (e.g., obesity). School-age youth spend a considerable portion of their time being sedentary, although relatively little attention has been given to examining youth sedentary time or behaviors during school.Purpose: This systematic review and meta-analysis examined…
Descriptors: Life Style, Health Behavior, Children, Adolescents
Moye, Richard; Towns, Tangela; Skipper, Antonius; Rose, Daniel – American Journal of Health Education, 2022
Background: Literature shows a litany of health issues disproportionately impacting Black Americans, with physical inactivity as a major risk factor. Purpose: This study seeks to understand the role of smartwatches in physical activity uptake and subsequent improvement in health outcomes for students at HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges &…
Descriptors: Exercise, Undergraduate Students, Black Colleges, Ownership
Bryan, Stephanie; Hamilton, Maryellen; Garrels, Jay; Ruhlen, Mia; Zipp, Genevieve – American Journal of Health Education, 2023
Background: The American Psychological Association reports that Generation Z are suffering mentally and physically more than any other group. Purpose: Measure the effects of a 16-week, online college-level "Complementary Therapies in Health Course" through the lens of the biopsychosocial-spiritual model on measures of health and aspects…
Descriptors: College Students, Health Promotion, Medicine, Indigenous Knowledge
Burns, Ryan D.; Brusseau, Timothy A.; Fu, You – American Journal of Health Education, 2017
Background: Comprehensive school physical activity programming (CSPAP) has been shown to increase school day physical activity and health-related fitness. The use of goal setting may further enhance the outcomes of CSPAP. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of physical activity leader (PAL) goal setting on school day…
Descriptors: Goal Orientation, Physical Activities, Exercise Physiology, Human Body
Knol, Linda L.; Appel, Susan J.; Crowe-White, Kristi M.; Brantley, Caroline; Adewumi, Opeyemi E.; Senkus, Katelyn E. – American Journal of Health Education, 2021
Background: The aim of this study was to develop a mindful eating intervention and evaluate potential changes in selected outcomes. The Transactional Model of Stress and Coping was used to guide the curriculum development and selection of evaluation measures. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to test the feasibility and acceptability of…
Descriptors: Program Development, Program Effectiveness, Intervention, Metacognition
Sweileh, Waleed M. – American Journal of Health Education, 2023
Background: Unhealthy lifestyle habits developed during university years could continue into adulthood. Purpose: To analyze and map worldwide publications on physical activity among university students. Method: A pre-validated search strategy was used to find relevant articles in the Scopus database. The study period represented three decades…
Descriptors: Life Style, College Students, Physical Activity Level, Journal Articles
Oh, Minsuk; Ylitalo, Kelly R. – American Journal of Health Education, 2023
Background: The role of physical activity (PA) in mitigating fall risk among adults with cardiovascular disease (CVD) is unclear. Purpose: We examined the associations of CVD-PA phenotypes with falls. Methods: Adults [greater than or equal to] 45 years (n = 295,282; N = 130,103,093) from the 2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System who…
Descriptors: Heart Disorders, Physical Activity Level, Adults, Older Adults
Carter, Andrew; Alexander, Adam C. – American Journal of Health Education, 2020
Background: A promising method for improving physical inactivity among women is to increase their engagement in group-based exercise programs. Fitness communities are exercise groups that practice the principles of group dynamics and promote a lifestyle of physical activity by engaging members through social media and hosting social event/hangouts…
Descriptors: Females, Physical Fitness, Social Media, Group Dynamics
McFadden, Carrie; Li, Qing – American Journal of Health Education, 2019
Background: Research indicates that increased exercise behaviors collectively called FIT (frequency, intensity, and time) values, equate with positive health outcomes. Young college adults often gain weight due to decreased exercise. Purpose: This study seeks to understand whether wearable exercise technology is associated with increased exercise…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Readiness, Student Motivation, Exercise
