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View article: Exploring the Association Between Positive and Negative Social Support and Spiritual Well-Being: Results from the National Survey of American Life
Exploring the Association Between Positive and Negative Social Support and Spiritual Well-Being: Results from the National Survey of American Life Open
Previous studies have found that support that is uplifting in nature (i.e., positive social support) can have a positive influence on the spiritual well-being of individuals with chronic diseases. However, few studies have explored positiv…
View article: A Cross-Sectional Study Conducted in the USA Examining Associations Between Religious Engagement and Inpatient Hospital Experience and 30-Day Readmission
A Cross-Sectional Study Conducted in the USA Examining Associations Between Religious Engagement and Inpatient Hospital Experience and 30-Day Readmission Open
View article: Associations Between Sociodemographic Variables, Social Determinants of Health, and Diabetes: Findings From a Congregational Health Needs Assessment
Associations Between Sociodemographic Variables, Social Determinants of Health, and Diabetes: Findings From a Congregational Health Needs Assessment Open
Purpose To examine associations between sociodemographic variables, social determinants of health (SDOHs) and diabetes using health needs assessment data. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting Faith-based communities in the Mid-South U.S. …
View article: An Examination of Culturally Relevant Health Messages in African-American Churches
An Examination of Culturally Relevant Health Messages in African-American Churches Open
View article: Congregational health needs by key demographic variables: Findings from a congregational health needs assessment tool
Congregational health needs by key demographic variables: Findings from a congregational health needs assessment tool Open
View article: Examination of Associations between Physical Activity and Eating Identities among College-aged Adults Living in Hawai'i.
Examination of Associations between Physical Activity and Eating Identities among College-aged Adults Living in Hawai'i. Open
While physical activity and diet behaviors are correlated, mechanisms underlying associations have rarely been examined. This study examined associations between physical activity identity and eating identity among college-aged adults in H…
View article: Variations in Dietary Patterns Defined by the Healthy Eating Index 2015 and Associations with Mortality: Findings from the Dietary Patterns Methods Project
Variations in Dietary Patterns Defined by the Healthy Eating Index 2015 and Associations with Mortality: Findings from the Dietary Patterns Methods Project Open
View article: The joint association of cardiometabolic health and weight on mortality in the multiethnic cohort
The joint association of cardiometabolic health and weight on mortality in the multiethnic cohort Open
Objective: While cardiometabolic abnormalities are associated with elevated risk of morbidity, they may not occur in all individuals with obesity. Less is known about associations with mortality, especially cancer mortality. This st…
View article: Temporal sequencing of physical activity change constructs within the transtheoretical model
Temporal sequencing of physical activity change constructs within the transtheoretical model Open
View article: The Dietary Inflammatory Index and All-Cause, Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer Mortality in the Multiethnic Cohort Study
The Dietary Inflammatory Index and All-Cause, Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer Mortality in the Multiethnic Cohort Study Open
Diet quality based on inflammatory potential, assessed by the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII®), has been related to mortality, but studies from racially/ethnically diverse populations are scarce. Using data from the Multiethnic Cohort Stu…
View article: Testing the Predictive Validity of the Healthy Eating Index-2015 in the Multiethnic Cohort: Is the Score Associated with a Reduced Risk of All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality?
Testing the Predictive Validity of the Healthy Eating Index-2015 in the Multiethnic Cohort: Is the Score Associated with a Reduced Risk of All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality? Open
The Healthy Eating Index-2015 (HEI-2015) was created to assess conformance of dietary intake with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) 2015–2020. We assessed the association between the HEI-2015 and mortality from all-cause, cardiova…
View article: Leading God’s People: Perceptions of Influence Among African–American Pastors
Leading God’s People: Perceptions of Influence Among African–American Pastors Open
View article: Modification of Asphalt Rubber with Nanoclay towards Enhanced Storage Stability
Modification of Asphalt Rubber with Nanoclay towards Enhanced Storage Stability Open
Asphalt rubber (AR), which is prepared by blending crumb rubber and bitumen, provides various advantages, including superior rutting resistance, lower road-tire noise and longer service life. However, contractors have expressed concerns re…
View article: Inkjet Printed Fully-Passive Body-Worn Wireless Sensors for Smart and Connected Community (SCC)
Inkjet Printed Fully-Passive Body-Worn Wireless Sensors for Smart and Connected Community (SCC) Open
Future Smart and Connected Communities (SCC) will utilize distributed sensors and embedded computing to seamlessly generate meaningful data that can assist individuals, communities, and society with interlocking physical, social, behaviora…
View article: Predictors of Retention Among African Americans in a Randomized Controlled Trial to Test the Healthy Eating and Active Living in the Spirit (HEALS) Intervention
Predictors of Retention Among African Americans in a Randomized Controlled Trial to Test the Healthy Eating and Active Living in the Spirit (HEALS) Intervention Open
Introduction: Retention of racial/ethnic minority groups into research trials is necessary to fully understand and address health disparities. This study was conducted to identify participants’ characteristics associated…
View article: The Dietary Inflammatory Index Is Associated with Colorectal Cancer Risk in the Multiethnic Cohort
The Dietary Inflammatory Index Is Associated with Colorectal Cancer Risk in the Multiethnic Cohort Open
View article: Rethinking physical activity for children: implications for the working poor
Rethinking physical activity for children: implications for the working poor Open
Beauchamp, Rhodes, and Nigg propose a tripartite framework necessary for increasing physical activity among elementary-aged children. This framework includes legislation to increase time spent in physical activity during the school day, an…
View article: The influence of energy standardisation on the alternate Mediterranean diet score and its association with mortality in the Multiethnic Cohort
The influence of energy standardisation on the alternate Mediterranean diet score and its association with mortality in the Multiethnic Cohort Open
The alternate Mediterranean diet (aMED) score is an adaptation of the original Mediterranean diet score. Raw (aMED) and energy-standardised (aMED-e) versions have been used. How the diet scores and their association with health outcomes di…
View article: Among 4 Diet Quality Indexes, Only the Alternate Mediterranean Diet Score Is Associated with Better Colorectal Cancer Survival and Only in African American Women in the Multiethnic Cohort
Among 4 Diet Quality Indexes, Only the Alternate Mediterranean Diet Score Is Associated with Better Colorectal Cancer Survival and Only in African American Women in the Multiethnic Cohort Open
View article: Diet and Physical Activity Intervention Strategies for College Students
Diet and Physical Activity Intervention Strategies for College Students Open
Findings provide direction for diet and physical activity interventions and policies aimed at college students.
View article: Perceived influence and college students’ diet and physical activity behaviors: an examination of ego-centric social networks
Perceived influence and college students’ diet and physical activity behaviors: an examination of ego-centric social networks Open
View article: Excess body weight and colorectal cancer survival: the multiethnic cohort
Excess body weight and colorectal cancer survival: the multiethnic cohort Open
View article: Disease Messaging in Churches: Implications for Health in African-American Communities
Disease Messaging in Churches: Implications for Health in African-American Communities Open
View article: Nutrient Composition and Anti-inflammatory Potential of a Prescribed Macrobiotic Diet
Nutrient Composition and Anti-inflammatory Potential of a Prescribed Macrobiotic Diet Open
Despite nutrient adequacy concerns, macrobiotic diets are practiced by many individuals with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. This study compared the nutrient composition and inflammatory potential of a macrobiotic diet plan wi…
View article: The Dietary Patterns Methods Project: Synthesis of Findings across Cohorts and Relevance to Dietary Guidance
The Dietary Patterns Methods Project: Synthesis of Findings across Cohorts and Relevance to Dietary Guidance Open
View article: Associations of key diet-quality indexes with mortality in the Multiethnic Cohort: the Dietary Patterns Methods Project
Associations of key diet-quality indexes with mortality in the Multiethnic Cohort: the Dietary Patterns Methods Project Open