Health behavior changes in adolescence and young adulthood: Implications for cardiometabolic risk.

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan E. Ames ◽  
Bonnie J. Leadbeater ◽  
Stuart W. S. MacDonald
Keyword(s):  
Health Behavior ◽  
Young Adulthood ◽  
Cardiometabolic Risk ◽  
Behavior Changes ◽  
Adolescence And Young Adulthood ◽  
Health Behavior Changes

scholarly journals Utilization of preconception care and its impacts on health behavior changes among expectant couples in Shanghai, China

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Du ◽  
Xuena La ◽  
Liping Zhu ◽  
Hong Jiang ◽  
Biao Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Folic Acid ◽  
Child Health ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Preconception Care ◽  
Behavior Changes ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Folic Acid Supplements ◽  
Health Behavior Changes ◽  
And Child Health

Abstract Background Preconception care is an opportunity for detecting potential health risks in future parents and providing health behavior education to reduce morbidity and mortality for women and their offspring. Preconception care has been established in maternal and child health hospitals in Shanghai, China, which consists of health checkups, health education and counseling. This study investigated factors associated with the utilization of preconception care, and the role of preconception care on health behavior changes before conception among pregnant women and their partners. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among pregnant women at three maternal and child health hospitals in Shanghai. The participants were invited to complete a self-administered questionnaire on the utilization of preconception care and health behavioral changes before conception. Results Of the 948 recruited pregnant women, less than half (42.2%) reported that they had utilized preconception care before the current pregnancy. Unplanned pregnancy, unawareness of preconception care and already having a general physical examination were the main reasons for not attending preconception care. The two main sources of information about preconception care were local community workers and health professionals. Younger women and the multipara were less likely to utilize preconception care. Women who utilized preconception care were more likely to take folic acid supplements before conception [Adjusted Odds Ration (aOR) 3.27, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) 2.45–4.36, P < 0.0001]. The partners of pregnant women who had attended preconception care services were more likely to stop smoking [aOR 2.76, 95%CI 1.48–5.17, P = 0.002] and to stop drinking [aOR 2.13, 95%CI 1.03–4.39, P = 0.041] before conception. Conclusions Utilization of preconception care was demonstrated to be positively associated with preconception health behavior changes such as women taking folic acid supplements before pregnancy, their male partner stopping smoking and drinking before conception. Future studies are needed to explore barriers to utilizing preconception care services and understand the quality of the services. Strategies of promoting preconception care to expectant couples, especially to young and multipara women, should be developed to further improve the utilization of the services at the community level.

scholarly journals Employee Wellness Program in a Small Rural Industry: Employee Evaluation

AAOHN Journal ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 53 (6) ◽  
pp. 244-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melondie Carter ◽  
Susan Gaskins ◽  
Lynda Shaw
Keyword(s):  
Health Behavior ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Behavior Changes ◽  
Employee Wellness ◽  
Wellness Program ◽  
Rural Industry ◽  
Group Methods ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
College Of Nursing ◽  
Health Behavior Changes

The primary purpose of this study was to determine employees' perceptions of a wellness program resulting from collaboration between a small rural industry and a College of Nursing. Focus group methods were used to elicit evaluative data from 27 employees. A semi-structured interview guide of open-ended questions was used to elicit information. The employees readily identified the screenings and information they had received related to hypertension, blood sugar, and cholesterol to be helpful. Health behavior changes the employees identified based on the health promotion activities and screenings included diet changes, different food preparations, and exercise. The screenings were found to be beneficial because they helped them to understand the significance of the results and how they could alter them with health behaviors. The repeated screenings provided an opportunity for them to see how health behavior changes had affected their results.

Health Behavior Changes Measure

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Covadonga Chaves ◽  
Crystal L. Park
Keyword(s):  
Health Behavior ◽  
Behavior Changes ◽  
Health Behavior Changes

Health Behaviors and Breast Cancer: Experiences of Urban African American Women

2006 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 604-624 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melinda R. Stolley ◽  
Lisa K. Sharp ◽  
Anita M. Wells ◽  
Nolanna Simon ◽  
Linda Schiffer
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
African American ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Behavior Changes ◽  
American Women ◽  
Health Behavior Changes

Breast-cancer survival rates are lower among African American women compared to White women. Obesity may contribute to this disparity. More than 77% of African American women are overweight or obese. Adopting health behaviors that promote a healthy weight status may be beneficial because obesity increases risk for recurrence. Studies among White breast-cancer survivors indicate that many make health behavior changes after diagnosis. This cross-sectional pilot study collected quantitative and qualitative data on the attitudes, beliefs, barriers, and facilitators related to health behavior changes in 27 overweight/obese African American breast-cancer survivors. Results indicated that most participants reported making dietary changes since their diagnosis, and some had increased their physical activity. Focus groups provided rich details on the barriers and facilitators for behavior change. These results begin to address the significant gap in our knowledge of African American breast-cancer survivors' health behaviors and underscore the need for culturally competent health behavior interventions.

scholarly journals Digital and Mobile Technologies to Promote Physical Health Behavior Change and Provide Psychological Support for Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery: Meta-Ethnography and Systematic Review

10.2196/19237 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. e19237
Author(s):  
Anna Robinson ◽  
Umay Oksuz ◽  
Robert Slight ◽  
Sarah Slight ◽  
Andrew Husband
Keyword(s):  
Health Behavior ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Elective Surgery ◽  
Health Behavior Change ◽  
Psychological Support ◽  
Behavior Changes ◽  
Health Technologies ◽  
Digital Interventions ◽  
Surgical Pathway ◽  
Health Behavior Changes

Background Digital technology has influenced many aspects of modern living, including health care. In the context of elective surgeries, there is a strong association between preoperative physical and psychological preparedness, and improved postoperative outcomes. Health behavior changes made in the pre- and postoperative periods can be fundamental in determining the outcomes and success of elective surgeries. Understanding the potential unmet needs of patients undergoing elective surgery is central to motivating health behavior change. Integrating digital and mobile health technologies within the elective surgical pathway could be a strategy to remotely deliver this support to patients. Objective This meta-ethnographic systematic review explores digital interventions supporting patients undergoing elective surgery with health behavior changes, specifically physical activity, weight loss, dietary intake, and psychological support. Methods A literature search was conducted in October 2019 across 6 electronic databases (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews [PROSPERO]: CRD42020157813). Qualitative studies were included if they evaluated the use of digital technologies supporting behavior change in adult patients undergoing elective surgery during the pre- or postoperative period. Study quality was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme tool. A meta-ethnographic approach was used to synthesize existing qualitative data, using the 7 phases of meta-ethnography by Noblit and Hare. Using this approach, along with reciprocal translation, enabled the development of 4 themes from the data. Results A total of 18 studies were included covering bariatric (n=2, 11%), cancer (n=13, 72%), and orthopedic (n=3, 17%) surgeries. The 4 overarching themes appear to be key in understanding and determining the effectiveness of digital and mobile interventions to support surgical patients. To successfully motivate health behavior change, technologies should provide motivation and support, enable patient engagement, facilitate peer networking, and meet individualized patient needs. Self-regulatory features such as goal setting heightened patient motivation. The personalization of difficulty levels in virtual reality–based rehabilitation was positively received. Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy reduced depression and distress in patients undergoing cancer surgery. Peer networking provided emotional support beyond that of patient-provider relationships, improving quality of life and care satisfaction. Patients expressed the desire for digital interventions to be individually tailored according to their physical and psychological needs, before and after surgery. Conclusions These findings have the potential to influence the future design of patient-centered digital and mobile health technologies and demonstrate a multipurpose role for digital technologies in the elective surgical pathway by motivating health behavior change and offering psychological support. Through the synthesis of patient suggestions, we highlight areas for digital technology optimization and emphasize the importance of content tailored to suit individual patients and surgical procedures. There is a significant rationale for involving patients in the cocreation of digital health technologies to enhance engagement, better support behavior change, and improve surgical outcomes.

scholarly journals Supporting Patients to Make Health Behavior Changes

2010 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-86
Author(s):  
J. L. Boucher
Keyword(s):  
Health Behavior ◽  
Behavior Changes ◽  
Health Behavior Changes
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