Abstract: INTRODUCTION It is well established that peer influence has major effects on college students' behaviors (Borsari & Carey, 2001; Borsari, Murphy, & Barnett, 2007; Neighbors, Lewis, Fossos, & Larimer, 2007; Quinn & Fromme, 2011; Read, Wood, Kahler, Maddock, & Palfai, 2003; Testa, Kearns, & ... (Publication: American Journal of Health Studies) PubDate: Fri, 22 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Often, courses offered within colleges' core curricula include health-related classes, but data suggest these courses currently fall short in achieving their intended goals. While in high school, 33% of students report an insufficient amount of physical activity, yet that number ... (Publication: American Journal of Health Studies) PubDate: Fri, 22 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Falls among community-dwelling older adults are a major public health concern in the United States and represent a significant economic and social problem (Tinetti, 2003). Approximately one-third of adults over the age of 65 and one-half of adults over the age of 80 will sustain at ... (Publication: American Journal of Health Studies) PubDate: Fri, 22 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Binge drinking among college students is a major public health concern that can result in a variety of negative health problems, including alcohol poisoning. Various national surveys suggest that roughly 30% of college students binge drink (American College Health Association, 2016; ... (Publication: American Journal of Health Studies) PubDate: Fri, 22 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Opioid-related morbidity and mortality have reached epidemic levels in the United States, and increases in opioid prescriptions and sales have contributed to this ongoing public health crisis (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2017; Jones, Christensen, & Gladden, 2017; ... (Publication: American Journal of Health Studies) PubDate: Fri, 22 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: INTRODUCTION A significant number of college students self-report participating in risky sexual behaviors, including: having sex with multiple partners, not discussing condom use with their partners and not using condoms regularly when engaging in sexual activity. (Baldwin & Baldwin, 2000; ... (Publication: American Journal of Health Studies) PubDate: Fri, 22 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: INTRODUCTION When residents of a community lack access to healthy, nutritious, and affordable food from full-service grocery stores, the area is considered a food desert (Wright, Donley, Gualtieri, & Strickhouser, 2016). There is not a single definition of what designates an area a food desert, but ... (Publication: American Journal of Health Studies) PubDate: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: INTRODUCTION In the United States, one third of young adults aged 18-24 years attend traditional college (Snyder & Dillow, 2012). Many college students' lifestyle choices place them at risk of becoming overweight and/or obese because of insufficient physical activity (PA) and unhealthy food (Lowry ... (Publication: American Journal of Health Studies) PubDate: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: INTRODUCTION According to the American College Health Association (ACHA), approximately 70 percent of college students reported at least one sexual partner in the past 12 months (American College Health Association, 2016). Further, data suggests that nearly 50 percent of college students have ... (Publication: American Journal of Health Studies) PubDate: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Health is a broad term commonly associated with components of physical activity and nutrition. Health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being (Huber, Knottnerus, Green, Horst, Jadad, & Kromhout et al., 2011; Sartorius, 2006). Individuals often view ... (Publication: American Journal of Health Studies) PubDate: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The attention of health promotion and public health has increasingly turned to social determinants: those economic, social, environmental, and organizational background factors that have a substantial impact on population health (Marmot, et al. 1991). While it cannot be said that ... (Publication: American Journal of Health Studies) PubDate: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Research has determined that individuals who engage in certain risky behaviors are more likely to engage in other risky behaviors (Biglan & Cody, 2003). In health research, exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light has been identified as the primary cause of skin cancer (Skin Cancer ... (Publication: American Journal of Health Studies) PubDate: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -040
Abstract: INTRODUCTION As the number of people living with disabilities continues to rise, the need to prepare health education students and future professionals to effectively and appropriately work with this population is crucial. Disabilities can take many forms and affect a broad spectrum of activities ... (Publication: American Journal of Health Studies) PubDate: Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -050
Abstract: INTRODUCTION School violence victimization among African American youth is a national public health problem (Albdour & Krouse, 2014; CDC, 2014b; Wang, Iannotti & Nansel, 2009). Victimization has generally been defined as a direct experience of cruel and unfair treatment, rather it be overt or ... (Publication: American Journal of Health Studies) PubDate: Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -050
Abstract: Introduction/Rationale Type II Diabetes (T2D) is a growing worldwide concern and a leading cause of cardiovascular disease and associated morbidities (World Health Organization, 2014). Physical activity (PA) has been identified as a protective factor for both the prevention and management of T2D ... (Publication: American Journal of Health Studies) PubDate: Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -050
Abstract: After decades of attention and investment, a variety of health disparities continue to exist for racial and ethnic minorities as contrasted with the overall population (Hoyert & Xu, 2012). For example, among African Americans, life expectancy is nearly four years lower than the overall population, ... (Publication: American Journal of Health Studies) PubDate: Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -050
Abstract: Testing Health Models in a Fitness Program Program Rationale Obesity is an epidemic that impacts approximately one out of every three Americans. For the purpose of accepting participants into this study, we defined obesity as body mass index of 29 or higher. Further breakdown of statistics from The ... (Publication: American Journal of Health Studies) PubDate: Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -050
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Energy drinks have grown in popularity in the United States, especially with students on college campuses (Capps & Hanselman, 2012). Energy drinks originated from Asia, were popularized in Europe, and have spread throughout the American culture with abundance since being introduced to ... (Publication: American Journal of Health Studies) PubDate: Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -050
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