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View article: Cluster randomized multilevel intervention for promoting physical activity in rural communities
Cluster randomized multilevel intervention for promoting physical activity in rural communities Open
Introduction Rural areas of the United States have lower levels of physical activity (PA) as compared to their urban and suburban counterparts, leading to higher levels of chronic diseases. The objective of the study was to increase PA in …
View article: Using the socioecological model to explore factors associated with obesity among reproductive age women
Using the socioecological model to explore factors associated with obesity among reproductive age women Open
Introduction Women of reproductive age (18–44 years) are at an increased risk of developing obesity due to pregnancy, life-transitions, and marginalization. Obesity in women negatively affects women’s health and pregnancy outcomes and can …
View article: Tutors’ Responses to Student Disclosures: From “Suicidal Ideation to “Feeling a Little Stressed”
Tutors’ Responses to Student Disclosures: From “Suicidal Ideation to “Feeling a Little Stressed” Open
Tutors in higher education are receiving and responding to student disclosures that include racism, anxiety, loneliness, legal disputes, family upheavals, physical, emotional, and mental health, bereavement, legal battles, and harassment. …
View article: Sleep, Stress, and Cardiometabolic Health in Women of Childbearing Age with Overweight and Obesity
Sleep, Stress, and Cardiometabolic Health in Women of Childbearing Age with Overweight and Obesity Open
Our results suggest that sleep, stress, and basic needs are important in understanding cardiometabolic health in women of childbearing age and these relationships differ depending on ethnicity. Clinical Trial Registration Number: NCT037586…
View article: Connecting the Dots between Barriers to W.I.C. Access and Adult and Child Food Insecurity: A Survey of Missouri Residents
Connecting the Dots between Barriers to W.I.C. Access and Adult and Child Food Insecurity: A Survey of Missouri Residents Open
Background. Previous research has explored the impact of W.I.C. on recipients’ health, but less is known about the connection between barriers to W.I.C. access and health outcomes. We fill in a gap in the literature by studying the relatio…
View article: Protocol for a scoping review of health equity frameworks and models applied in empirical studies of chronic disease prevention and control
Protocol for a scoping review of health equity frameworks and models applied in empirical studies of chronic disease prevention and control Open
Background Chronic diseases, such as cancers and cardiovascular diseases, present the greatest burden of morbidity and mortality worldwide. This burden disproportionately affects historically marginalized populations. Health equity is rapi…
View article: Exploring University and Healthcare Workers’ Physical Activity, Diet, and Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Exploring University and Healthcare Workers’ Physical Activity, Diet, and Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic affected well-being and health behaviors, especially among healthcare workers and employees in other fields. This is of public health concern because health behaviors and well-being influence long-term neg…
View article: Examining the Associations of and Interactions Between Intrapersonal and Perceived Environmental Factors With Objectively Assessed Physical Activity Among Rural Midwestern Adults, USA
Examining the Associations of and Interactions Between Intrapersonal and Perceived Environmental Factors With Objectively Assessed Physical Activity Among Rural Midwestern Adults, USA Open
Purpose We investigated associations of intrapersonal and environmental factors with objectively assessed weekly moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) minutes, and their interactions in rural adults. Design Cross-sectional. Setting…
View article: Does the neighborhood built environment moderate the effectiveness of a weight-loss intervention for mothers with overweight or obesity? Findings from the Healthy Eating and Active Living Taught at Home (HEALTH) study
Does the neighborhood built environment moderate the effectiveness of a weight-loss intervention for mothers with overweight or obesity? Findings from the Healthy Eating and Active Living Taught at Home (HEALTH) study Open
View article: How Do Perceived Changes in Child and Adolescent Activities Relate to Perceptions of Health during COVID-19? Exploring Heterogeneity during the Pandemic
How Do Perceived Changes in Child and Adolescent Activities Relate to Perceptions of Health during COVID-19? Exploring Heterogeneity during the Pandemic Open
COVID-19 affected child/adolescent activities (e.g., extra-curricular, screen time), along with physical health (PH) and mental health (MH); however, less is known about the relationship between changes in activities and PH and MH in the U…
View article: Objective Measures of Physical Activity in Rural Communities: Factors Associated With a Valid Wear and Lessons Learned
Objective Measures of Physical Activity in Rural Communities: Factors Associated With a Valid Wear and Lessons Learned Open
Background: Compared with urban/suburban counterparts, rural communities experience lower rates of physical activity (PA) and higher rates of chronic disease. Promoting PA is important for disease prevention but requires reliable and valid…
View article: Perceptions of COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies between Rural and Non-Rural Adults in the US: How Public Health Nurses Can Fill the Gap
Perceptions of COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies between Rural and Non-Rural Adults in the US: How Public Health Nurses Can Fill the Gap Open
The purpose of this study was to capture the perceptions of COVID-19 mitigations’ efficacy of rural and non-rural participants, using the health belief model (HBM), as well as to describe where public health nursing may be able to fill beh…
View article: Associations of physical activity and sedentary behaviors with child mental well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic
Associations of physical activity and sedentary behaviors with child mental well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
View article: Parent Perceptions of Changes in Child Physical Activity During COVID-19 Stay-At-Home Orders
Parent Perceptions of Changes in Child Physical Activity During COVID-19 Stay-At-Home Orders Open
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore parent perceptions of changes in child physical activity during COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. Design: A cross-sectional study. Setting: The research team used social media, relevant organiz…
View article: Children’s Physical Activity and Screen Time during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Exploration of Parent Perceptions
Children’s Physical Activity and Screen Time during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Exploration of Parent Perceptions Open
Objective: In this study, we explore parent perception of children’s physical activity and screen time during COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. Methods: We interviewed 16 parents of children ages 5-12 years in the St. Louis, Missouri region us…
View article: A Cross-Sectional Comparison of Physical Activity during COVID-19 in a Sample of Rural and Non-Rural Participants in the US
A Cross-Sectional Comparison of Physical Activity during COVID-19 in a Sample of Rural and Non-Rural Participants in the US Open
Physical activity (PA) pre-COVID-19 was lower in rural areas compared to non-rural areas. The purpose of this study was to determine COVID-19’s impact on PA in rural and non-rural residents. A cross-sectional study consisting of a convenie…
View article: A Qualitative Study Identifying Barriers and Facilitators of Physical Activity in Rural Communities
A Qualitative Study Identifying Barriers and Facilitators of Physical Activity in Rural Communities Open
Background . Physical activity (PA) rates are lower in rural populations, compared to urban and suburban counterparts. Since PA is shown to decrease the risk of cancers and chronic diseases, increasing PA in rural environments is an import…
View article: A multilevel approach for promoting physical activity in rural communities: a cluster randomized controlled trial
A multilevel approach for promoting physical activity in rural communities: a cluster randomized controlled trial Open