Screen time among adults represents a continuing and growing problem in relation to health behaviors outcomes. However, no instrument currently exists the literature that quantifies use of modern screen-based devices. The primary purpose this study was develop assess reliability new screen questionnaire, an designed quantify multiple popular devices US population.An 18-item screen-time questionnaire created commonly used (e.g. television, smartphone, tablet) across different points during...

Life cycle assessment (LCA) evaluates environmental impacts of a product from material extraction through disposal. Applications LCA in evaluating diets and foods indicate that plant-based have lower than animal-based foods, whether on the basis total weight or protein content. However, comparisons do not differentiate true biological value bioavailability. This paper presents methodology to incorporate quality quantity using digestible indispensable amino acid score (DIAAS) when making...

Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to examine whether extended use a variety screen-based devices, in addition television, associated with poor dietary habits and other health-related characteristics behaviors among US adults. recent phenomenon binge-watching also explored. Methods A survey assess screen time across multiple habits, sleep duration quality, perceived stress, self-rated health, physical activity, body mass index, administered sample adults using the Qualtrics...

Food waste contributes to adverse environmental and economic outcomes, substantial food occurs at the household level in US. This study explored perceived changes during COVID-19 pandemic related factors. A total of 946 survey responses from primary purchasers were analyzed. Demographic, COVID-19-related change, data collected October 2020. Wilcoxon signed-rank was used assess differences waste. hierarchical binomial logistic regression analysis conducted examine whether lifestyle...

Food waste is a globally significant issue, contributing to financial losses and adversely impacting the environment across supply chain. In developed countries, issue especially problematic among consumers. The present study conducted novel, evidence-based theoretically founded household food intervention designed explore how multifaceted educational approach could impact generated in home. Households City of Phoenix, AZ, USA, were recruited participate (N = 53). Enrolled participants...

Abstract Food waste is a problem worldwide, but solutions have yet to adequately incorporate consumers' core values—values which are often rooted in religion. Study 1 shows that restrictive religious norms (e.g., rules about food consumption, fasting) lead greater waste, whereas supportive sharing food) reduced waste. 2 replicates prior findings and out competing explanations. 3 manipulates marketing messaging show consumers with higher (lower) levels of religiosity more likely reduce...

Although vegetarian diets are considered generally protective against chronic disease, nutrient deficiencies, including protein, possible due to low bioavailability from plant-based sources. The consequences of inadequate dietary protein include reduced lean body mass (LBM) and muscle weakness. This study examined relationships between intake, strength, LBM in 37 underactive vegetarians recorded the impact supplementation (18 g/day mung bean protein) on these indices utilizing an eight-week,...

Background: Advancements in early detection and treatment of cancer have led to increased survival rates greater need identify effective supportive care options for resolving symptoms survivorship. Many non-pharmacological approaches symptom management during after involve emotional self-regulation as a central strategy improving well-being. Identifying commonalities among these strategies’ mechanisms action may facilitate understanding what might be useful optimizing intervention effects....

Objective: This study was conducted to examine the impact of Hatha yoga on glycemic control, psychological and physiological stress, self-care for individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods: Ten sedentary T2DM who were non-insulin dependent, free diabetes-related complications, had no previous experience completed therapeutic classes 6 weeks, 3 times per week . Glycemic control measures included fasting blood glucose, glycated hemoglobin, insulin. The State-Trait Anxiety...

To explore adherence to a plant-based diet from the perspective of goals- and motivations-based systems.A cross-sectional, survey-based study was conducted regarding eating patterns, goals motivations for current habits.Data were collected using an online survey platform, including Goal Systems Assessment Battery (GSAB) other tools.University students recruited, thirty-three reporting successful maintenance (Adherents) sixty-three trying adhere (Non-adherents).Using GSAB subscale scores,...

During the most intense period of armed conflict related to drug trade in Mexico, forty students attending Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez (UACJ) Juárez, Chihuahua, were surveyed this pilot study for symptoms depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress using Harvard Trauma Questionnaire Hopkins Symptom Checklist. The percentage participants who scored positively PTSD depression 32.5%, 35% 37.5%, respectively. Criteria analyzed separately. frequently-reported traumatic events included...

This study assessed 27 Arizona community pharmacists' and pharmacy interns' human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine administration behaviors influences. We recruited pharmacists interns from a statewide conference to complete 40-item cross-sectional survey. Informed by the Theory of Planned Behavior, survey HPV vaccine-related behaviors, intentions, attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control vaccinate against HPV. analyzed all data using descriptive statistics correlations....

Multimorbidity in a Mexican Community: Secondary Analysis of Chronic Illness and Depression Outcomes Kathleen O’Connor, Maricarmen Vizcaino, Jorge M. Ibarra, Hector Balcazar, Eduardo Perez, Luis Flores, Robert L. Anders Abstract The aims this article are: 1) to examine the associations between health provider-diagnosed depression multimorbidity, condition suffering from more than two chronic illnesses; 2) assess unique contribution illness prediction depression; 3) suggest practice changes...

The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to investigate what extent young adults with close ties Mexico were at greater risk for self-reported negative mental health outcomes than comparison groups during drug-related armed conflict from 2008 through 2012, and the effect type number traumatic events on outcomes. Using Harvard Trauma Questionnaire Hopkins Symptom Checklist, 202 university students living in El Paso-Ciudad Juárez border region surveyed symptoms depression, anxiety,...

Abstract Introduction: Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Arizona. While there was a 7% decrease cancer mortality among Arizonans from 2016-2020, more work needed to incidence and racial ethnic minorities, including Black Hispanic/Latino populations. Further, it critical engage community members identify cancer-related priorities, brainstorm feasible acceptable community-based interventions, co-create community-academia-healthcare solutions reduce disparities. Methods: The team...

True Cost Accounting (TCA) aims to assess positive and negative externalities in agri-food value chains by focusing on four capitals: produced, natural, human, social. While produced capital is easily measured through market values, obtaining relevant data for measuring social capitals can be challenging. To address this challenge, paper presents a case study around the production Asia of three globally important edible plant oils: palm, rapeseed, coconut. Results show that readily available...

Objective.Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are rare hematological malignancies characterized by debilitating fatigue.Chronic stimulation of the hypothalamicpituitary-adrenal axis, due to cytokine overproduction and other factors during cancer process, may represent one numerous pathways leading fatigue decreased quality life.The purpose this study was explore characteristics diurnal cortisol response MPN patients examine its association with self-reported physical mental...