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Direct linkJennie E. Hancox; Wendy J. Chaplin; Charlotte Hilton; Katie Gray; Fran Game; Kavita Vedhara – Health Education & Behavior, 2024
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) impact a substantial proportion of patients with diabetes, with high recurrence rates, severe complications, and significant financial burden to health care systems. Adherence to treatment advice (e.g., limiting weight-bearing activity) is low with patients reporting dissatisfaction with the way in which advice is…
Descriptors: Diabetes, Human Body, Patients, Compliance (Psychology)
Alexander, Gwen L.; Lindberg, Nangel; Firemark, Alison L.; Rukstalis, Margaret R.; McMullen, Carmit – Health Education & Behavior, 2018
Background: Young adulthood is often associated with poor dietary habits that may increase risk of obesity and chronic diseases. As independence grows, little is known about strategies to help balance social, work, and education commitments that may override desires to incorporate healthful food choices. Objective: In advance of a randomized trial…
Descriptors: Dietetics, Motivation, Young Adults, Focus Groups
Zarrett, Nicole; Sorensen, Carl; Cook, Brittany Skiles – Health Education & Behavior, 2015
Afterschool programs (ASPs) have become increasingly recognized as a key context to support youth daily physical activity (PA) accrual. The purpose of the present study was to assess the physical and social-motivational climate characteristics of ASPs associated with youth PA, and variations in contextual correlates of PA by youth sex. Systematic…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Youth, Physical Activities, Correlation
Byrnes, Hilary F.; Miller, Brenda A.; Laborde, Nicole – Health Education & Behavior, 2013
Self-determination theory and substantial research findings suggest that more desirable outcomes may occur when participants are able to choose their prevention or treatment interventions, as having a choice may lead to greater motivation and feelings of self-efficacy. The present study examined the influence of having a choice of family-based…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Prevention, Mothers, Drinking
O'Dougherty, Maureen; Kurzer, Mindy S.; Schmitz, Kathryn H. – Health Education & Behavior, 2010
This research analyzes motivations expressed by young, healthy, sedentary women before and after an exercise intervention. Young women (aged 18-30, n = 39) participated in focus groups or interviews during a 4-month exercise intervention. Afterward, 22 of these women and 20 controls completed physical activity diaries for 6 months and were…
Descriptors: Intervention, Females, Focus Groups, Diaries
