A5051449832- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Physical Activity and Health
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Community Health and Development
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport
2024
Arizona State University
2013-2023
Health Net
2023
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono
2023
Phoenix (United States)
2014-2020
Phoenix Houses of New England
2020
Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis
2017
University of California, San Diego
2017
Health Promotion Services
2017
National Institute of Nursing Research
2017
African American women report insufficient physical activity and are disproportionally burdened by associated disease conditions; indicating the need for innovative approaches to promote in this underserved population. Social media platforms (i.e. Facebook) text messaging represent potential mediums activity. This paper reports results of a randomized pilot trial evaluating theory-based (Social Cognitive Theory) multi-component intervention using Facebook text-messages among women....
This study determined the effectiveness of a self-efficacy intervention designed to improve selfefficacy and physical activity in older adults postcardiac event. An experimental three-group design tested intervention, with treatment groups receiving 1 2 supportive telephone protocols (theory-based coaching or attention control). Outcome variables included expectations for (PA), self-reported PA, PA performance (distance walked 6 minutes). The was effective demonstrating greater when compared...
The accurate assessment of physical activity and dietary intake is essential for assessing the relationships between activity, intake, health outcomes. However, measurement among women, particularly minority poses unique challenges related to gender, ethnicity, social context. Measures that are not culturally relevant or sensitive experiences, traditions, beliefs ethnically diverse women might result in data unreliable, which cannot be interpreted. Visual methods show promise elucidating...
Weight gain during the childbearing years and failure to lose pregnancy weight after birth contribute development of obesity in postpartum Latinas. Madres para la Salud [Mothers for Health] was a 12-month, randomized controlled trial exploring social support intervention with moderate-intensity physical activity (PA) seeking effect changes body fat, fat tissue inflammation, depression symptoms sedentary This report describes efficacy intervention. The results show that while increased active...
We examined the cultural relevance of Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) in design a physical activity intervention for African-American women.A qualitative study was used. Twenty-five women (Mean age = 38.5 years, Mean BMI 39.4 kg·m2) were enrolled series focus groups (N 9) to elucidate how 5 SCT constructs (ie, Behavioral Capability, Outcome Expectations, Self-efficacy, Self-regulation, Support) can be culturally tailored program women.For construct participants generally unaware amount,...
Objective This study examined the short‐ and long‐term effects of a community‐based lifestyle intervention among Latino youth with obesity. Methods adolescents (14‐16 years old) were randomized to 3‐month ( n = 67) or comparison control 69) followed for 12 months. The included weekly nutrition health classes delivered groups families exercise sessions (3 days/week) adolescents. Comparison received laboratory results general information. Primary outcomes insulin sensitivity weight‐specific...
Regular aerobic physical activity (PA) is an important component of healthy aging. However, only 27%-40% African American women achieve national PA guidelines. Available data also show a clear decline in as transition from young adulthood (ie, 25-44 years) into midlife. This during midlife coincides with increased risk for developing cardiometabolic disease conditions, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Thus, effective efforts are needed to promote among...
This article reports the results of Smart Walk: a randomized pilot trial an 8-month culturally tailored, smartphone-delivered physical activity (PA) intervention for African American women with obesity. Sixty participants (age range = 24−49 years; BMI 30−58 kg/m2) were to Walk (n 30) or wellness comparison 30). Results supported acceptability and feasibility intervention, as demonstrated by participant retention (85% at 4 months 78% 8 months), app use, satisfaction (i.e., 100% PA completing...
The mechanisms that underlie successful initiation and adherence to physical activity regimens are not well understood. Few theoretical models have used consistent explanatory variables theory-driven many findings use extant equivocal. Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) as presented by Bandura (1986, 1997) appears strong promise a guide understanding behaviors developing clinically relevant interventions promote the maintenance of activity. This critical systematic review research using SCT was...
ABSTRACT Objectives: The objectives of this study were to quantify mothers' perceptions their children's sizes and explore views child growth, diet, activity, health. Photographs children from the Berkeley Longitudinal Growth Study (on Centers for Disease Control Prevention [CDC] Web site) used stimulate discussion with mothers about sizes. Design: A descriptive, cross‐sectional examined size beliefs size, Sample: convenience sample included 25 mother–child dyads 3‐year‐old at two Head Start...
Obesity is recognized as one of the most important underlying risk factors for a wide variety diseases, including heart disease and diabetes. Women are particularly prone to obesity, approaches that address life transitions across span suggest number may converge at passage points, such menopause, contribute weight accumulation in aging woman. The menopausal phase woman's brings changes trigger maintain gain. Although prevalence overweight obesity attributable each these factors, it likely...
Purpose The purpose of this study was to test the feasibility and preliminary effects a culturally grounded, community-based diabetes prevention program among obese Latino adolescents. Methods Fifteen adolescents (body mass index [BMI] percentile = 96.3 ± 1.1, age 15.0 0.9 years) completed 12-week intervention that included weekly lifestyle education classes delivered by bilingual/bicultural promotoras three, 60-minute physical activity sessions per week. Participants were assessed for...
Addressing cultural, social, and contextual resources to promote physical activity behavior among Hispanic women is necessary establish effective intervention approaches. With this research we intended (a) explore for women; (b) evaluate the acceptability of visual methods as an innovative, formative method enhance relevance. A qualitative descriptive methodological design incorporating photo elicitation was used with 7 women, aged 23 60 ( X = 44.2). Results were varied, themes captured...