Background: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most faculty in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) began working from home, including many who were simultaneously caring for children. The objective was assess associations of gender parental status with self-reported academic productivity before (i.e., mid-January mid-March 2020) during pandemic mid-May 2020). Materials Methods: STEMM United States (N = 284, 67.6% women, 57.0% children younger than age 18 years...

School performance of overweight children has been found to be inferior normal weight children; however, the reason(s) for this link between and academic remain unclear. Psychosocial factors, such as weight-based teasing, have proposed having a possible mediating role, although they largely unexplored.Random parental telephone survey data (N=1 071) public school students collected part statewide evaluation Arkansas Act 1220, law reduce childhood obesity, were used. Overweight status (body...

The objective of this study was to assess the costs associated with a group behavioral weight loss intervention and compare cost‐effectiveness based on treatment delivery modality (in‐person vs. Internet). A randomized controlled trial examined efficacy obesity across in‐person Internet modalities. Participants ( N = 323, 93% women, mean BMI 35.8) from two centers were modality, contact time matched between conditions. Primary outcome loss. Cost‐effectiveness measures calculated life years...

Internet-based weight control programs have been showing promising results; however, as of yet, it is unclear which website components are critical for producing and maintaining loss. The aim this study to examine the utilization patterns a relationship Web features loss maintenance. One hundred twenty three (N = 123) participants took part in 12-month behavioral program over Internet their were monitored. When examining clustering feature loss, “feedback” factor (progress charts,...

Online weight control technologies could reduce barriers to treatment, including increased ease and convenience of self-monitoring. Self-monitoring consistently predicts outcomes in behavioral loss programs; however, little is known about patterns self-monitoring associated with success.

Objective Dietary self‐monitoring is consistently related to both short‐ and long‐term weight loss. The purpose of this study was quantify the time spent daily frequency necessary for weight‐loss success. Methods Participants in a 24‐week, online, behavioral weight‐control intervention recorded dietary intake using Web‐based analysis program. Time journal page access were captured. Weight loss (kilograms) proportion participants losing ≥ 5% 10% baseline assessed at 6 months. Results ( n =...

Objective This study aimed to examine the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) on current research participants’ mental health outcomes, ability adhere behavioral intervention recommendations, and desire participate in research. Methods A quantitative/qualitative cross‐sectional survey was used among adults currently enrolled health‐related ( N = 250; 85% women; > 50% weight loss intervention). Results COVID‐19 perceived as a severe threat by most (62.3%). Related COVID‐19, 29.6%...

The relationship between chronic stress and weight management efforts may be a concern for African American (AA) women, who have high prevalence of obesity, levels, modest response to obesity treatment. This pilot study randomly assigned 44 overweight/obese AA women with moderate levels either 12-week adaptation the Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Balance intervention augmented strategies (Lifestyle + Stress) or Alone. A trend toward greater percentage baseline loss at 3-month data...

Objective We aimed to assess use of and interest in mobile health (mHealth) technology in-person services for diabetes self-care vulnerable populations. Methods delivered a self-administered cross-sectional survey. Participants were recruited at two primary care practices (P1 P2) with P1 located medically underserved area P2 an affluent suburb. Two-sample t-tests chi-square tests used p < 0.05 significant. In addition, secondary analysis was performed analyse differences mHealth by age....

An accurate estimate of preconception weight is necessary for providing a gestational gain range based on the Institute Medicine's guidelines; however, an and proximal not available most women. We examined validity first trimester weights estimating body mass index category. Under identical measurement conditions, two (i.e., 4–10 12 weeks gestation) were obtained (n = 43). The week correctly classified 95 91% women, respectively. Mean changes relatively small overall (M 0.74 ± 1.99 kg at M...

With the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, clinicians and researchers have been suddenly confronted with difficulty of treatment provision continuation clinical trials without face-to-face contact. This predicament has resulted in rapid adoption telehealth methodologies ((1)). Clinicians focused on obesity management an additional need: a remote way to measure weight. In this piece, we will describe electronic scales (e-scales) provide guidance how clinicians/researchers might...

Patient-provider communication is a critical component of healthcare and associated with treatment quality outcomes for women breast cancer. This qualitative study examines similarities differences in patient perspectives needs between Black White cancer survivors. We conducted four focus groups (N = 28) involving early-stage on adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET), stratified by race length time AET (< 6 months >6 months). Each group was moderated race-concordant moderator analyzed emergent...

Abstract Objective Reduced schedules of dietary self‐monitoring are typically recommended after the end behavioral weight‐loss programs; however, there exists little empirical evidence to guide these recommendations. Methods We explored potential thresholds for during a 9‐month maintenance period following 3‐month program in 74 adults with overweight or obesity (mean [SD] age = 50.7 [10.4] years, BMI 31.2 [4.5] kg/m 2 ) who were encouraged self‐monitor weight, intake, and physical activity...

Digital interventions are increasingly utilized as a lever to promote population health, yet not everyone may equally benefit from them. This umbrella review pooled the insights available systematic and scoping reviews regarding potential social inequalities in digital intervention uptake, engagement effectiveness, focusing on promotion of weight-related behaviors (diet, physical activity, sedentary behavior) weight loss (maintenance) adults. Six databases were searched 1970 October 2023....

Introduction: Although previous public health efforts have focused on redressing disparities associated with insufficient gestational weight gain, examination of the impact excessive gain is warranted currently given 2009 revision Institute Medicine (IOM) guidelines for obese women coupled rising rates obesity, particularly among African American women. Materials and Methods: In years 2004–2008, 4619 Caucasian gave birth to a single, live, full-term infant, completed Arkansas Pregnancy Risk...