The aim of this study was to determine the independent effect of existential well-being (EWB) and religious well-being (RWB), two dimensions of spiritual well-being, on various measures of health related quality of life (HQROL) in a sample of 804 young adults. Independent variables were measured using the EWB and RWB subscales of the Spiritual Well-Being Scale; dependent variables were measured using questions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's HRQOL – 14 Measure. Linear and ordinal regression results found stronger associations of EWB, compared to RWB, with increased overall HQROL, more healthy days and fewer unhealthy days, and better general health status, respectively.
{"title":"Existential Well-Being and Health-Related Quality of Life in Young Adults","authors":"T. Gallien, Hui Bian, Juhee Kim, Ernest T. Anye","doi":"10.47779/ajhs.2014.229","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47779/ajhs.2014.229","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this study was to determine the independent effect of existential well-being (EWB) and religious well-being (RWB), two dimensions of spiritual well-being, on various measures of health related quality of life (HQROL) in a sample of 804 young adults. Independent variables were measured using the EWB and RWB subscales of the Spiritual Well-Being Scale; dependent variables were measured using questions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's HRQOL – 14 Measure. Linear and ordinal regression results found stronger associations of EWB, compared to RWB, with increased overall HQROL, more healthy days and fewer unhealthy days, and better general health status, respectively.","PeriodicalId":88360,"journal":{"name":"American journal of health studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43781456","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
As researchers and practitioners, we are often asked the question ‘what makes up a healthy diet.’ The purpose of this commentary was to bring light to this issue, and help define important behaviors that lead to consuming a healthy diet. A brief background of dietary recommendations is provided, including recommendations for macronutrients and micronutrients, as well as foods and food groups. After reading this commentary, it should be clear that whereas the concept of a healthy diet can be vague and abstract, there are key recommendations that help discern healthy and unhealthy eating. Also, even though the term healthy diet may be too vague for scientific investigation, social and behavioral scientists can predict and change behaviors related to a healthy diet, including those related to Dietary Reference Intakes [e.g., “Consuming between 900 and 3000 micrograms of Vitamin A everyday of the week” (for an adult man)] and MyPlate recommendations (e.g., “Consuming at least 4 oz (or equivalent) of whole grains, every day of the week”). Guidance on defining appropriate behaviors for scientific investigation and practice is presented.
{"title":"Defining A Healthy Diet: Challenges and Conundrums","authors":"Paul Branscum, M. Sharma","doi":"10.47779/ajhs.2014.225","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47779/ajhs.2014.225","url":null,"abstract":"As researchers and practitioners, we are often asked the question ‘what makes up a healthy diet.’ The purpose of this commentary was to bring light to this issue, and help define important behaviors that lead to consuming a healthy diet. A brief background of dietary recommendations is provided, including recommendations for macronutrients and micronutrients, as well as foods and food groups. After reading this commentary, it should be clear that whereas the concept of a healthy diet can be vague and abstract, there are key recommendations that help discern healthy and unhealthy eating. Also, even though the term healthy diet may be too vague for scientific investigation, social and behavioral scientists can predict and change behaviors related to a healthy diet, including those related to Dietary Reference Intakes [e.g., “Consuming between 900 and 3000 micrograms of Vitamin A everyday of the week” (for an adult man)] and MyPlate recommendations (e.g., “Consuming at least 4 oz (or equivalent) of whole grains, every day of the week”). Guidance on defining appropriate behaviors for scientific investigation and practice is presented.","PeriodicalId":88360,"journal":{"name":"American journal of health studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42577230","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
As online search engines have become increasingly popular for people to use to locate necessary health information, the number of individuals choosing to avoid visiting a doctor is dramatically increasing. This study analyzed 2007 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) data and found that people who avoid visiting a doctor were more likely to be male, younger, and less educated than those who do not avoid seeing a doctor. Also, individuals who have less health insurance coverage, have serious psychological distress (SPD), and suffered cancer information overload were more likely to report psychosocial barriers to care. Furthermore, the levels of trust of doctors and visiting a social networking site were significant predictors of “doctor avoidance.” In addition, individuals who felt their personal health information was not being safely guarded by doctors were more likely to avoid visiting a doctor. These findings can help healthcare professionals better understand the characteristics of persons who avoid visiting a doctor and professionals can use these conclusions to provide more effective ways to deliver health information to change healthcare behavior.
{"title":"Evaluation of Healthcare Avoidance Behavior Using the Healthcare National Trends Survey","authors":"Yiu Ming Chan, Clauda Laster","doi":"10.47779/ajhs.2015.167","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47779/ajhs.2015.167","url":null,"abstract":"As online search engines have become increasingly popular for people to use to locate necessary health information, the number of individuals choosing to avoid visiting a doctor is dramatically increasing. This study analyzed 2007 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) data and found that people who avoid visiting a doctor were more likely to be male, younger, and less educated than those who do not avoid seeing a doctor. Also, individuals who have less health insurance coverage, have serious psychological distress (SPD), and suffered cancer information overload were more likely to report psychosocial barriers to care. Furthermore, the levels of trust of doctors and visiting a social networking site were significant predictors of “doctor avoidance.” In addition, individuals who felt their personal health information was not being safely guarded by doctors were more likely to avoid visiting a doctor. These findings can help healthcare professionals better understand the characteristics of persons who avoid visiting a doctor and professionals can use these conclusions to provide more effective ways to deliver health information to change healthcare behavior.","PeriodicalId":88360,"journal":{"name":"American journal of health studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42458533","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
James Ball, R. Ogletree, Paul A. Asunda, K. Miller, E. Jurkowski
The purpose of this study was to identify which elements in Rogers’ (2003) diffusion of innovation theory are more likely to influence the adoption and diffusion of distance education in health education. Researchers used Survey Monkey to disseminate an instrument to health education faculty and instructors currently employed by the health education and promotion departments listed in the AAHE directory (2011). Based on the results, it can be concluded that the likelihood of distance education adoption by health education faculty is dependent on the communication channels and characteristics of the innovation (distance education) elements of the diffusion of innovation theory.
{"title":"Diffusion of Innovation Elements that Influence the Adoption and Diffusion of Distance Education in Health","authors":"James Ball, R. Ogletree, Paul A. Asunda, K. Miller, E. Jurkowski","doi":"10.47779/ajhs.2014.221","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47779/ajhs.2014.221","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study was to identify which elements in Rogers’ (2003) diffusion of innovation theory are more likely to influence the adoption and diffusion of distance education in health education. Researchers used Survey Monkey to disseminate an instrument to health education faculty and instructors currently employed by the health education and promotion departments listed in the AAHE directory (2011). Based on the results, it can be concluded that the likelihood of distance education adoption by health education faculty is dependent on the communication channels and characteristics of the innovation (distance education) elements of the diffusion of innovation theory.","PeriodicalId":88360,"journal":{"name":"American journal of health studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42805015","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The purpose of this study was to assess whether: (1) region of the U.S. influences tanning behaviors and beliefs, and sunscreen barriers; and (2) selecting one’s university based on being near the beach influences tanning behaviors and beliefs, and sunscreen barriers. Participants consisted of 632 white undergraduate students at one mid-sized state university in a southeastern U.S. beach resort town. Students who participated completed an electronic survey. Results showed that compared to all other regions, a greater percentage of students from the Northeast reported spending 2+ hours in the sun intentionally tanning. Additionally, more students from the Northeast indicated that they looked more attractive and felt good about themselves with a tan. A greater percentage of students who selected the university based on the beach spent 2+ hours intentionally tanning and fewer of those students used the recommended SPF sunscreen.
{"title":"Does University Selection and Geographical Region of Birth Influence Tanning Behaviors, Tanning Beliefs, and Sunscreen Barriers?","authors":"Michael S Dunn","doi":"10.47779/ajhs.2014.216","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47779/ajhs.2014.216","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study was to assess whether: (1) region of the U.S. influences tanning behaviors and beliefs, and sunscreen barriers; and (2) selecting one’s university based on being near the beach influences tanning behaviors and beliefs, and sunscreen barriers. Participants consisted of 632 white undergraduate students at one mid-sized state university in a southeastern U.S. beach resort town. Students who participated completed an electronic survey. Results showed that compared to all other regions, a greater percentage of students from the Northeast reported spending 2+ hours in the sun intentionally tanning. Additionally, more students from the Northeast indicated that they looked more attractive and felt good about themselves with a tan. A greater percentage of students who selected the university based on the beach spent 2+ hours intentionally tanning and fewer of those students used the recommended SPF sunscreen.","PeriodicalId":88360,"journal":{"name":"American journal of health studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49446631","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Skin cancer is a public health concern due to high incidence and prevalence rates. In contrast to many other types of cancer, melanoma incidence rates have increased significantly since the 1960s. As the most common form of cancer, melanoma is a significant yet highly preventable health concern. The purpose of the present study was to explore ssociations between melanoma incidence rates and climate change. A review of data available from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program (SEER) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) revealed significant changes in melanoma incidences rates and essential meteorological variables. Spending more time outdoors primary to increases in average temperatures may result in greater risk of DNA mutations in skin cells especially as ultraviolet indices have increased alongside ozone diminution. Public health interventions should situate melanoma risk within the context of climate change by encouraging both sun protective and pro-environmental behavior.
{"title":"Climatic Exposure Risk Associated With Skin Cancer","authors":"D. Ratnapradipa, J. McDaniel","doi":"10.47779/ajhs.2015.166","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47779/ajhs.2015.166","url":null,"abstract":"Skin cancer is a public health concern due to high incidence and prevalence rates. In contrast to many other types of cancer, melanoma incidence rates have increased significantly since the 1960s. As the most common form of cancer, melanoma is a significant yet highly preventable health concern. The purpose of the present study was to explore ssociations between melanoma incidence rates and climate change. A review of data available from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program (SEER) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) revealed significant changes in melanoma incidences rates and essential meteorological variables. Spending more time outdoors primary to increases in average temperatures may result in greater risk of DNA mutations in skin cells especially as ultraviolet indices have increased alongside ozone diminution. Public health interventions should situate melanoma risk within the context of climate change by encouraging both sun protective and pro-environmental behavior.","PeriodicalId":88360,"journal":{"name":"American journal of health studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48214076","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This commentary describes the history and trend of the contemporary health issue “420,” a subcultural holiday for celebrating marijuana and its use. The potential implications for health educators in terms of practice and research are considered.
{"title":"420: An Opportunity for Health Education and Research","authors":"C. Seitz, M. Orsini, Mark R. Gartner","doi":"10.47779/ajhs.2015.175","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47779/ajhs.2015.175","url":null,"abstract":"This commentary describes the history and trend of the contemporary health issue “420,” a subcultural holiday for celebrating marijuana and its use. The potential implications for health educators in terms of practice and research are considered.","PeriodicalId":88360,"journal":{"name":"American journal of health studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44006466","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ronald Williams, Jeremy T. Barnes, Michael Hall, Timothy Day, B. Hunt
This study examined the indoor air quality of restaurants in two cities with universities, one smoke-free (n=15) and one that allowed smoking (n=17). Results indicated that restaurants protected by smoke-free ordinance had significantly (p=.036) lower levels of particulate matter (13.10±10.33 ug/m3) compared to restaurants which allowed smoking (130.72±212.64 ug/m3). Mean particulate matter within smoking-allowed restaurants was caused by as few as three cigarettes being smoked at one time. Based on the EPA Air Quality Index, 70.6% of smoking-allowed restaurants yielded an unhealthy classification compared to only 6.7% of smoke-free restaurants (p=.005). Smoke-free ordinances provide effective protection from indoor air pollution.
{"title":"Analysis of Restaurant Indoor Air Quality in Smoking-Allowed Vs. Smoke-Free College Communities","authors":"Ronald Williams, Jeremy T. Barnes, Michael Hall, Timothy Day, B. Hunt","doi":"10.47779/ajhs.2014.209","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47779/ajhs.2014.209","url":null,"abstract":"This study examined the indoor air quality of restaurants in two cities with universities, one smoke-free (n=15) and one that allowed smoking (n=17). Results indicated that restaurants protected by smoke-free ordinance had significantly (p=.036) lower levels of particulate matter (13.10±10.33 ug/m3) compared to restaurants which allowed smoking (130.72±212.64 ug/m3). Mean particulate matter within smoking-allowed restaurants was caused by as few as three cigarettes being smoked at one time. Based on the EPA Air Quality Index, 70.6% of smoking-allowed restaurants yielded an unhealthy classification compared to only 6.7% of smoke-free restaurants (p=.005). Smoke-free ordinances provide effective protection from indoor air pollution.","PeriodicalId":88360,"journal":{"name":"American journal of health studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44746940","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rebecca A. Vidourek, K. King, Brittany L. Rosen, Sara K. Fehr
Background: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection. The HPV vaccination is an effective method of preventing cervical cancer and genital warts. The present study examined females’ perceptions of male HPV vaccination. Methods: Participants were females (N = 306) from one Midwestern university. Results: Results indicated significant differences in perceived benefits to male HPV vaccination students’ based on grade and knowing a male/female that had the vaccine. No significant differences in perceived barriers were found in the study. Conclusions: These findings should be considered when developing programs aimed at educating students on the male HPV vaccine. The role of females in increasing male HPV vaccination rates should be considered.
{"title":"Using The Health Belief Model to Explore Female's Perceptions of Male HPV Vaccination","authors":"Rebecca A. Vidourek, K. King, Brittany L. Rosen, Sara K. Fehr","doi":"10.47779/ajhs.2015.186","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47779/ajhs.2015.186","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection. The HPV vaccination is an effective method of preventing cervical cancer and genital warts. The present study examined females’ perceptions of male HPV vaccination. Methods: Participants were females (N = 306) from one Midwestern university. Results: Results indicated significant differences in perceived benefits to male HPV vaccination students’ based on grade and knowing a male/female that had the vaccine. No significant differences in perceived barriers were found in the study. Conclusions: These findings should be considered when developing programs aimed at educating students on the male HPV vaccine. The role of females in increasing male HPV vaccination rates should be considered.","PeriodicalId":88360,"journal":{"name":"American journal of health studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49509893","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The objective of this study was to determine whether having a Type 2 diabetes (T2D) family history is significantly associated with protective nutrition behaviors. Data were collected via web-based survey from undergraduate students (18 or older, n=905). Fruits and vegetables consumption and use of posted caloric information were outcome variables and demographic and family history statuses were predictor variables. Poisson and linear regression analyses were used to model all results. Participants with a positive T2D family history were (48.8%; n=441) and those without were (51.2%; n=462). After adjusting for demographic characteristics, there was no statistically significant relationship between T2D family history status and fruit consumption behavior (β =0.036, p=0.280) or vegetable consumption (β = 0.047, p=0.157). However, college students who have a family history of T2D were more conscious about calorie information when ordering/buying food (RR = 0.873, p<0.05). Health educators are tasked to include family history status as a component of T2D intervention procedures as this group is at higher risk for developing T2D.
{"title":"Type 2 Diabetes Family History and Engagement in Protective Nutrition Behaviors: A Cross-Sectional Study of College Students","authors":"A. Amuta, A. Barry","doi":"10.47779/ajhs.2015.180","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47779/ajhs.2015.180","url":null,"abstract":" The objective of this study was to determine whether having a Type 2 diabetes (T2D) family history is significantly associated with protective nutrition behaviors. Data were collected via web-based survey from undergraduate students (18 or older, n=905). Fruits and vegetables consumption and use of posted caloric information were outcome variables and demographic and family history statuses were predictor variables. Poisson and linear regression analyses were used to model all results. Participants with a positive T2D family history were (48.8%; n=441) and those without were (51.2%; n=462). After adjusting for demographic characteristics, there was no statistically significant relationship between T2D family history status and fruit consumption behavior (β =0.036, p=0.280) or vegetable consumption (β = 0.047, p=0.157). However, college students who have a family history of T2D were more conscious about calorie information when ordering/buying food (RR = 0.873, p<0.05). Health educators are tasked to include family history status as a component of T2D intervention procedures as this group is at higher risk for developing T2D.","PeriodicalId":88360,"journal":{"name":"American journal of health studies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48909650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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