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Disparities in Diabetes Education Program Use by Disability Status among People with Diabetes: Findings from Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2015
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Shi, Junrong; Li, Yong – American Journal of Health Education, 2019
Background: Patients with diabetes and disabilities often have more difficulties in managing their diabetes. Little is known about how disabilities affect their use of diabetes education program. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the association between disabilities and diabetes education program use for patients with diabetes and…
Descriptors: Diabetes, Health Education, Patients, Correlation
Barriers to and Facilitators of Using "MyPlate" Nutritional Guidelines in K-12 Teachers and Principals
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Chrisman, Matthew; Patel, Sarah; Alonzo, Rachel – Health Education Journal, 2020
Objective: "MyPlate," a tool for communicating the federal nutrition guidelines in the USA, may contribute to healthy diets and behaviours, yet whether and how it is used by teachers and school principals is unknown. The purpose of this study was to examine (1) the prevalence of using nutrition lessons and MyPlate guidelines by K-12…
Descriptors: Nutrition, Dietetics, Eating Habits, Health Behavior
Prospective Relationship between Social Cognitive Variables and Leisure Time Physical Activity
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Hortz, Brian; Winters, Eric; Grim, Melissa L.; Petosa, R. Lingyak – American Journal of Health Education, 2017
Background: Evidence suggests that health promotion interventions that are based on behavioral theories are more effective than those lacking a theoretical base. Recent studies have begun to look at the relationship between social cognitive variables and physical activity in varied populations. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine…
Descriptors: Social Cognition, Leisure Time, Physical Activities, Health Promotion
Spiritually Based Intervention to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening among African Americans: Screening and Theory-Based Outcomes from a Randomized Trial
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Holt, Cheryl L.; Litaker, Mark S.; Scarinci, Isabel C.; Debnam, Katrina J.; McDavid, Chastity; McNeal, Sandre F.; Eloubeidi, Mohamad A.; Crowther, Martha; Bolland, John; Martin, Michelle Y. – Health Education & Behavior, 2013
Colorectal cancer screening has clear benefits in terms of mortality reduction; however, it is still underutilized and especially among medically underserved populations, including African Americans, who also suffer a disproportionate colorectal cancer burden. This study consisted of a theory-driven (health belief model) spiritually based…
Descriptors: Intervention, Screening Tests, Cancer, African Americans
The South Australia Health Chronic Disease Self-Management Internet Trial
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Lorig, Kate; Ritter, Philip L.; Plant, Kathryn; Laurent, Diana D.; Kelly, Pauline; Rowe, Sally – Health Education & Behavior, 2013
Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of an online chronic disease self-management program for South Australia residents. Method: Data were collected online at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months. The intervention was an asynchronous 6-week chronic disease self-management program offered online. The authors measured eight health status measures,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Self Efficacy, Health Behavior, Program Effectiveness
Active Commuting Patterns at a Large, Midwestern College Campus
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Bopp, Melissa; Kaczynski, Andrew; Wittman, Pamela – Journal of American College Health, 2011
Objective: To understand patterns and influences on active commuting (AC) behavior. Participants: Students and faculty/staff at a university campus. Methods: In April-May 2008, respondents answered an online survey about mode of travel to campus and influences on commuting decisions. Hierarchical regression analyses predicted variance in walking…
Descriptors: College Students, Physical Activities, Health Promotion, Psychology