Effects of the PREMIER Interventions on Health-Related Quality of Life

Abstract
Background Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is an important aspect of well-being that may improve with health behavior interventions.
However, health behavior change is difficult with pressure to maintain status quo.
Purpose This report examines the effects of two lifestyle interventions and an advice-only condition on HRQOL. Effects of meeting
behavioral goals and weight loss also were examined.
Methods Participants were 295 men and 467 women (34% African American) with pre-h [...]
Television Viewing Time and Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults: The AusDiab Study

Abstract
Background Television viewing time independent of physical activity is associated with a number of chronic diseases and related risk
factors; however, its relationship with chronic kidney disease is unknown.
Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the cross-sectional and prospective relationships of television viewing time with
biomarkers of chronic kidney disease.
Methods Participants of the Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle Study attended the baseline (n = 10, [...]
Validity of Processes of Change in Physical Activity Among College Students in the TIGER Study

Abstract
Objective To test the factorial validity and measurement equivalence/invariance of scales used to measure processes of change derived
from the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) applied to physical activity.
Methods Confirmatory factor analysis of questionnaire responses obtained from a diverse sample (N = 1,429) of students enrolled in the Training Interventions and Genetics of Exercise Response (TIGER) Study at the University
of Houston during academic years 2004-2005 through 2007-2008. Cohorts of stud [...]
Integrated Smoking Cessation and Binge Drinking Intervention for Young Adults: a Pilot Investigation

Abstract
Background Alcohol consumption is strongly associated with cigarette smoking in young adults.
Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the acceptability and estimate the magnitude of the effect of a novel-integrated smoking
cessation and binge-drinking intervention for young adults compared with standard treatment control.
Methods Participants were 41 young adult smokers (≥10 cigarettes per day) who regularly (≥2 times per month) binge drank who were
randomly assigned to stan [...]
Family Functioning and Weight Loss in a Sample of African Americans and Whites

Abstract
Background Traditionally, weight management behavioral research has focused on individual-level influences, with little attention given
to interpersonal factors that relate to the family behavioral context.
Purpose This research examines the association between baseline family functioning scores and weight loss success in a sample of African
Americans and Whites enrolled in a 20-week weight loss program with a weight loss goal of ≥4 kg.
Methods Baseline surveys measuring six [...]
Genitourinary Functioning and Depressive Symptoms Over Time In Younger Versus Older Men Treated for Prostate Cancer

Abstract
Background/Purpose This study examined the relation of age to genitourinary functioning and depressive symptoms over time and examined how age
influences the relation between genitourinary functioning and depressive symptoms over time in men treated for localized prostate
cancer.
Methods Participants were 234 men who completed interviews that assessed genitourinary functioning and depressive symptoms at 2, 4,
10 and 16 months after treatment. Analyses were statistically controlled for potential c [...]
Review and Meta-analysis of Couple-Oriented Interventions for Chronic Illness

Abstract
Background Evidence continues to build for the impact of the marital relationship on health as well as the negative impact of illness
on the partner. Targeting both patient and partner may enhance the efficacy of psychosocial or behavioral interventions for
chronic illness.
Purpose The purpose of this report is to present a cross-disease review of the characteristics and findings of studies evaluating
couple-oriented interventions for chronic physical illness.
Methods We conducted [...]