Articles in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine Category
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 [...]
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, [...]
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, [...]
Disaggregating the Relationship Between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Clusters and Chronic Orofacial Pain: Implications for the Prediction of Health Outcomes with PTSD Symptom Clusters
Abstract
Background Research has established a significant relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and pain; however,
very little research has examined the differential role of PTSD symptom clusters on pain outcomes.
Purpose (a) To confirm the most appropriate PTSD symptom factor structure for an orofacial pain population and (b) to test a model
of prediction of pain outcomes with PTSD symptom clusters.
Methods The study was a cross-sectional, retrospective case se [...]
Abstract
Background Research has established a significant relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and pain; however,
very little research has examined the differential role of PTSD symptom clusters on pain outcomes.
Purpose (a) To confirm the most appropriate PTSD symptom factor structure for an orofacial pain population and (b) to test a model
of prediction of pain outcomes with PTSD symptom clusters.
Methods The study was a cross-sectional, retrospective case se [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Association of Depression with Antihypertensive Medication Adherence in Older Adults: Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Findings from CoSMO
Abstract
Background Little is known about the associations between depressive symptoms, social support and antihypertensive medication adherence
in older adults.
Purpose We evaluated the cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between depressive symptoms, social support and antihypertensive
medication adherence in a large cohort of older adults.
Methods A cohort of 2,180 older adults with hypertension was administered questionnaires, which included the Center for Epidemiologic
Studie [...]
Abstract
Background Little is known about the associations between depressive symptoms, social support and antihypertensive medication adherence
in older adults.
Purpose We evaluated the cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between depressive symptoms, social support and antihypertensive
medication adherence in a large cohort of older adults.
Methods A cohort of 2,180 older adults with hypertension was administered questionnaires, which included the Center for Epidemiologic
Studie [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Associations Between Religious Involvement and Behavioral Risk Factors for HIV/AIDS in American Women and Men in a National Health Survey
Abstract
Background Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), is a leading cause of death.
Purpose We tested the hypothesis that religious variables would be inversely associated with prevalence of HIV/AIDS risk factors.
Methods A 2002 national survey included 9,837 individuals aged 15–44 years with complete data on religious involvement, sexual, and
drug use behaviors.
Results Women who never attended services had over t [...]
Abstract
Background Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), is a leading cause of death.
Purpose We tested the hypothesis that religious variables would be inversely associated with prevalence of HIV/AIDS risk factors.
Methods A 2002 national survey included 9,837 individuals aged 15–44 years with complete data on religious involvement, sexual, and
drug use behaviors.
Results Women who never attended services had over t [...] 
