This qualitative study (N = 20) examined the online and mobile dating app use of sexual minority males living in non-metropolitan areas. Many participants reported negative experiences while using sites or apps. Specifically, they discussed instances deception "catfishing," discrimination, racism, harassment, coercion (often mentioned context young, sexually inexperienced men). The results indicate that apps could pose mental health risks due to such traumatic experiences. Future research...

For breastfeeding mothers, online support groups through Facebook may be a more convenient and preferred source for accessing information support, but few studies exist that examine the use of specifically support. This study explores sources among users possible mechanism by which received on translate to behavioral outcomes mothers.

Lack of breastfeeding support is a common barrier reported by African American mothers, whose rates remain significantly below the national average. Despite mothers' use social network sites to access on topics relating child rearing, few studies have examined their exchange support.To describe (1) experiences mothers who participate in groups Facebook and (2) beliefs, practices, outcomes for this population mothers.This was prospective, cross-sectional qualitative study with an online focus...

Searching for health information online has become increasingly common, yet few studies have examined potential negative emotional effects of search. We present results from an experiment manipulating the presentation search common symptoms, which shows that frequency and placement serious illness mentions within can influence perceptions symptom severity susceptibility having illness, respectively. The increase in then lead to higher levels outcomes experienced--including feeling...

Widespread recognition of food as medicine interventions' role in reducing insecurity and improving health outcomes has recently emerged. Several states have released In Lieu Services, state-approved alternative services that may be offered by managed care organizations place covered benefits, or 1,115 Medicaid waivers, which allow for expanded nutrition to reduce improve outcomes. However, there are significant gaps understanding how create a statewide system delivering "healthcare food"...

Creative and humorous activism, both online offline, has historically been important for queer communities during public health crises like the AIDS epidemic. Online activism affinity became critical COVID-19 pandemic due to reduced in-person healthcare, social support, resources. General functions of meme humor expanded COVID-19, including using dark defining in-group political values positions. In current study, we used a convergent, mixed methods approach informed by COR theory Photovoice...

Background: Research suggests that only ~50% of patients with HF meet recommended medication adherence; rates overall treatment adherence, which additionally includes lifestyle changes and cardiac rehabilitation attendance, are even lower. Drivers nonadherence in this population remain poorly understood. This qualitative study aims to identify barriers facilitators adherence among HF. Methods: We recruited 19 adult a diagnosis from 2 clinics Kentucky participate interviews. All had access...

Memorable message research examines interpersonal messages "…remembered for extremely long periods of time and which people perceive as a major influence on the course their lives" (Knapp, Stohl, & Reardon, 1981, p. 27). They can also guide actions, such health behaviors. This exploratory examined self-reported memorable about breast cancer to determine if they were framed, emphasizing either benefits (gain-framed) or costs (loss-framed) behavior. About one-fourth with most being...

To examine sexual, mobile technology, and sexting behaviors of college students.A cross-sectional study design was employed.Study sites were 2 universities in the southern United States.Data collected from 254 participants via online survey students.The included 268 items inclusive measures previously validated sources. Variables for this technology ownership/use, online/mobile dating site use, behaviors/attitudes, sexual behaviors. In particular, Sexting Attitudes Scale has been with other...

Sexual and gender minority youth frequently experience bullying, which often contributes to higher depressive symptoms lower self-esteem. Given that physical activity (PA) can mitigate improve self-esteem, we examined the moderating effect of PA on relationship between bullying mental health among sexual youth.Data from Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer National Teen Survey (n = 9890) were analyzed. Hierarchical regression analyses influence history frequency being bullied, PA,...

Health websites are used frequently, but there many concerns about their value as information sources. Additionally, numerous personal barriers that prevent individuals from wholly benefitting them. In order to assess the quality of health and accessibility users, we created tools based on previous research examine design aspects, validity, motivational content literacy content. To test these tools, examined 155 breast cancer scores for each assessment tool describe percent constructs...

Introduction: Men who have sex with men (MSM) in rural areas limited access to HIV prevention and education resources. Given the growing usage of mobile dating apps among wider MSM population, this research sought explore their use potential for delivering information. Methods: Participants were recruited from different Southern USA. This mixed-methods study consisted an online survey (n=85) follow-up qualitative phone interviews 20 respondents. The assessed app use, sexual behaviors,...

For people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), alcohol consumption is associated poor treatment outcomes and medication adherence. This pilot study examined the feasibility of using smartphones mobile Bluetooth breathalyzers for monitoring among PLWHA (N = 17).For 2 weeks, participants responded to twice-daily text message prompts by completing a breathalyzer reading survey about their use. They also completed baseline questionnaires assessing hazardous drinking behaviors.Participants an average...

Background: People experiencing substance use disorders (SUD) face myriad challenges in maintaining changes after treatment. Mobile phones can play a role supporting the recovery process. To date, research has not explored how individuals mobile to seek social support as they enter SUD recovery. Objectives: We sought understand treatment technology of their Methods: conducted semi-structured interviews with thirty for any northeastern Georgia and southcentral Connecticut. Interviews...

Background: The use of tracking technology in substance research can uncover the role contextual factors, such as social networks and environmental cues, triggering cravings precipitating return to use. Few studies have explored opinions individuals treatment related technology. Methods: We conducted 30 semi-structured interviews with facilities Connecticut Georgia. Interviews were not limited any specific disorder. Interviewers described a hypothetical study involving ecological momentary...

Background Sexual minority cisgender men and transgender (SMMT) individuals, particularly emerging adults (aged 18-34 years), often report hazardous drinking. Given that alcohol use increases the likelihood of HIV risk behaviors, disproportionately affects SMMT there is a need to test interventions reduce subsequent behaviors among this population. Ecological momentary (EMIs), which mobile phones deliver reduction messages based on current location can help address triggers lead drinking in...

College students carry a disproportionate burden of depression when compared to the general population. The purpose this study is explore association between use social technologies and among college students. An online survey assessed technology health status (N = 255) at two southeastern universities. Findings from statistical analyses reveal significant associations specific behaviors. Implications extend assessment by clinicians development technology-based interventions promote mental health.

Emotional and psychological distress is common among loved ones of cancer patients, who sometimes report more severe mental health issues than the patients themselves. In addition, many feel as though their information needs are not being met, which can lead them to seek out additional online. This survey research examined experiences patients’ in viewing online content about disease emotional outcomes such browsing sessions. Participants (N = 191) were recruited from cancer-...

This study examined the limited efficacy of a mixed media campaign that promoted bystander intervention as sexual violence (SV) prevention strategy and aimed to decrease alcohol use. A quasi-experimental design was used assess Be Watch Dawg implemented at large Southeastern public university in 2017. Social marketing along with social cognitive theory, norms theory planned behavior were utilized framework for campaign. SV risk situations targeted bystanders’ use via (e.g., Facebook,...