A pilot study evaluating the effects of a youth advocacy program on youth readiness to advocate for environment and policy changes for obesity prevention
Abstract
Youth advocacy for obesity prevention is a promising but under-evaluated intervention. The aims of this study are to evaluate a youth advocacy program’s outcomes related to youth perceptions and behaviors, develop an index of youth advocacy readiness, and assess potential predictors of advocacy readiness. Youth ages 9–22 in an advocacy training program (n = 92 matched pairs) completed surveys before and after training. Youth outcomes and potential predictors of advocacy readiness were assessed with evaluated scales. All 20 groups who completed the evaluation study presented their advocacy...
Source: Translational Behavioral Medicine - May 30, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Erratum to: The effect of a locally adapted, secondary stroke risk factor self-management program on medication adherence among veterans with stroke
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Source: Translational Behavioral Medicine - May 26, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Erratum to: Recall of indoor tanning salon warnings and safety guidelines among a national sample of tanners
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Source: Translational Behavioral Medicine - May 26, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Erratum to: Development and refinement of a clinician intervention to facilitate primary care patient use of the PTSD Coach app
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Source: Translational Behavioral Medicine - May 26, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Erratum to: Mapping training needs for dissemination and implementation research: lessons from a synthesis of existing D&I research training programs
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Source: Translational Behavioral Medicine - May 26, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Erratum to: Internet-based incentives increase blood glucose testing with a non-adherent, diverse sample of teens with type 1 diabetes mellitus: a randomized controlled trial
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Source: Translational Behavioral Medicine - May 19, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Erratum to: The Affordable Care Act and integrated behavioral health programs in community health centers to promote utilization of mental health services among Asian Americans
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Source: Translational Behavioral Medicine - May 16, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Recruitment of breast cancer survivors and their caregivers: implications for dyad research and practice
Abstract
Breast cancer survivors’ informal caregivers experience adverse health outcomes and could benefit from interventions. Studies of caregivers’ participation in research, to date, have assumed heterosexuality. The aim of this study is to identify factors associated with caregiver participation among survivors with diversity in sexual orientation. We recruited breast cancer survivors into a telephone survey and asked them to invite a caregiver. Logistic regression identified factors associated with caregivers’ participation. Among 297 survivors, 12 (4 %) had no caregivers, 82 (28 %) refused t...
Source: Translational Behavioral Medicine - May 5, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Development and testing of mobile technology for community park improvements: validity and reliability of the eCPAT application with youth
This study describes the development and validity and reliability testing of an electronic version of the Community Park Audit Tool (eCPAT). eCPAT consists of 149 items and incorporates a variety of technology benefits. Criterion-related validity and inter-rater reliability were evaluated using data from 52 youth across 47 parks in Greenville County, SC. A large portion of items (>70 %) demonstrated either fair or moderate to perfect validity and reliability. All but six items demonstrated excellent percent agreement. The eCPAT app is a user-friendly tool that provides a comprehensive assessment of park environments. G...
Source: Translational Behavioral Medicine - May 3, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Increasing US health plan coverage for exercise programming in community mental health settings for people with serious mental illness: a position statement from the Society of Behavior Medicine and the American College of Sports Medicine
Abstract
Adults with serious mental illness die more than 10 years earlier than the average American. Premature mortality is due to the high prevalence of preventable diseases including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Poor lifestyle behaviors including lack of exercise and physical inactivity contribute to the epidemic levels of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease observed among adults with serious mental illness. Not surprisingly, people with serious mental illness are among the most costly consumers of health services due to increased visits for poorly managed mental and physical health....
Source: Translational Behavioral Medicine - May 3, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Training in dissemination and implementation research: a field-wide perspective
We report outcomes of an NIH-convened meeting on training for dissemination and implementation (D&I) research, focused on accelerating translation of research to healthcare practice. Participants included leaders of current trainings, center directors, and those trained in existing programs. Given the large proportion of D&I research focused on cancer control, mental health, and substance abuse, participants overwhelmingly reflected the experiences and challenges of gaining capacity in behavioral health-related D&I research. The 2-day meeting required participants to draw upon their experiences to help build a ...
Source: Translational Behavioral Medicine - May 2, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Exploring the theoretical pathways through which asthma app features can promote adolescent self-management
We describe how specific features of asthma apps influenced adolescents’ self-observation, self-judgment, and self-reactions, which are key constructs of Self-Regulation Theory (SRT). Adolescents (ages 12–16) with persistent asthma (n = 20) used two asthma self-management apps over a 1-week period. During semi-structured interviews, participants identified their asthma goals and the app features that best promoted self-observation, self-judgment, and fostered positive self-reactions. Interviews were digitally recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed thematically using MAXQDA. Adolescents’ goals were to reduce...
Source: Translational Behavioral Medicine - April 25, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
From research to practice: dissemination of the Contraceptive CHOICE Project
We describe stakeholder involvement in the first stage and the process of undertaking core strategies in the second stage. We examine insights gained throughout the process. Through our dissemination approach, we reached an estimated 300,000 targeted individuals, not including the population reached through media. We were contacted by 141 entities for technical assistance. The completion and reporting of dissemination processes is an important component of research. There is a need to fully document and disseminate strategies that can help facilitate practice change. (Source: Translational Behavioral Medicine)
Source: Translational Behavioral Medicine - April 25, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Society of Behavioral Medicine’s (SBM) position on emerging policy issues regarding electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS): A need for regulation
Abstract
Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), commonly known as electronic cigarettes (or e-cigarettes), are widely available in the USA, yet almost entirely unregulated on a national level. Researchers are currently gathering data to understand the individual and public health effects of ENDS, as well as the role that ENDS may play in tobacco treatment. Given these uncertainties, regulatory efforts should be aimed at understanding and minimizing any potential harms of ENDS. The Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) supports stronger regulation of ENDS, incorporation of ENDS into clean air policies...
Source: Translational Behavioral Medicine - April 13, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Psychosocial predictors of decay in healthy eating and physical activity improvements in obese women regaining lost weight: translation of behavioral theory into treatment suggestions
ABSTRACT
Regain of lost weight is a universal problem for behavioral treatments. An increased understanding of theory-based psychosocial predictors of decay in behavioral correlates of weight loss might improve treatments. Data were derived from a previous weight loss investigation of 110 women with obesity. A subsample from the experimental treatment who lost ≥3 % body weight and regained at least one third of that over 24 months (N = 36) was assessed. During months 6 through 24, there were unfavorable changes in behavioral (fruit/vegetable and sweet intake; physical activity) and psychosocial va...
Source: Translational Behavioral Medicine - April 5, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
