Barriers and Facilitators to Muscle-Strengthening Activity Among Latinas in the U.S.: Results From Formative Research Assessments
ConclusionThis study contributes to a critical gap in PA research among Latinas. Findings will inform future culturally appropriate MSA interventions in this at-risk population. Addressing MSA and aerobic PA together in future interventions will provide a more comprehensive approach to reducing PA-related health disparities in Latinas than aerobic PA alone. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - May 25, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Exploring Patients ’ Perceptions About Chronic Kidney Disease and Their Treatment: A Qualitative Study
ConclusionsSeveral meaningful and modifiable illness perceptions do not change for the better by means of nephrology care. This underlines the need to identify and openly discuss illness perceptions and to support patients with unhelpful illness perceptions. Future studies should investigate whether implementing illness perception-based tools will indeed improve outcomes in CKD. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - May 24, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Engagement and Use of a Blended mHealth Intervention for Health Behavior Change
ConclusionsA blended mHealth intervention may be a scalable option to extend the reach of health behavior change interventions for those that use it. However, a significant portion of users do not initiate these interventions, choose not to use the health coach feature, or engage at lower levels. Future research should examine the role of health coaching visits in promoting sustained engagement. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - May 22, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Heterosexist Bullying Victimization and Perpetration and Substance Use Among Heterosexual Adolescents
ConclusionsThe results demonstrate the negative correlates of heterosexist bullying victimization and perpetration on heterosexual adolescents ’ substance use. The findings underscore the need to address sexual stigma, such as heterosexist bullying, among not only adolescents experiencing it but also its perpetrators to help reduce substance use among all adolescents. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - May 18, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Effects of Increased Physical Activity/Exercise on Long-Term Losses in Weight and Waist Circumference: Serial Mediation from Changes in Exercise-Related to Eating-Related Self-Regulation
ConclusionsFindings of this field research supported benefits of progressively building self-regulation skills, first for physical activity/exercise then controlled eating, through accordingly focused behavioral treatments. Opportunities for tailoring large-scale community-based interventions grounded in theory were enhanced. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - May 18, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Spinning Your Wheels: Psychological Overinvolvement and Actigraphy-Assessed Sleep Efficiency Following Marital Separation
ConclusionsThese findings shed light on the intraindividual processes that may explain why some people are more susceptible to poor outcomes after separation/divorce than others. Our findings suggest that individuals who express their divorce-related thoughts and feelings in a psychologically overinvolved manner may be at greatest risk for sleep disturbances after marital separation/divorce. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - May 18, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Self-compassion, Stress, and Eating Behaviour: Exploring the Effects of Self-compassion on Dietary Choice and Food Craving After Laboratory-Induced Stress
ConclusionResults suggest that higher trait self-compassion improved dietary choice after stress in a controlled environment in a university population. Further research is warranted to explore whether brief self-compassion interventions can improve state self-compassion and thereby influence dietary choices and food cravings after a stress induction. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - May 18, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Ozone Pollution, Perceived Support at Home, and Asthma Symptom Severity in the Adolescent Sample of the California Health Interview Survey
ConclusionsThese data provide preliminary evidence that the association between the lack of support in the home environment and worse asthma symptoms may be stronger in areas with higher O3 exposure. Future work may benefit from incorporating personal pollution exposure assessments, comprehensive family environment assessments, and longitudinal follow-up of asthma exacerbations over time. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - May 18, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Exposure to Starvation: Associations with HbA1c, Anthropometrics, and Trauma Symptoms Four Decades Later Among Cambodians Resettled in the USA
ConclusionGreater degree of starvation was associated with higher HbA1c and trauma symptoms four decades later. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - May 18, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

A Self-Guided Online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to Reduce Fear of Falling in Older People: a Randomised Controlled Trial
ConclusionThe high program compliance and low attrition rate suggest that online CBT is feasible among older people. However, themyCompass program had no effect at reducing FOF in older people. A more targeted CBT program with a well-integrated psychoeducation module on FOF might be the solution to boost the therapeutic effects of a generalised CBT program at reducing FOF for older people. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - May 18, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

The Relationship Between Meaning in Life and Health Behaviors in Adults Aged 55 Years and Over During the COVID-19 Pandemic: the Mediating Role of Risk Perception and the Moderating Role of Powerful Others Health Locus of Control
ConclusionPractitioners should adequately cultivate older adults ’ risk awareness and reinforce the importance of advice from doctors and professionals, thereby effectively enhancing the preventive health behaviors of older adults in China during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - May 18, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Communicating Commitment to Antibiotic Stewardship: an Effective Strategy for Responding to Online Patient Reviews
ConclusionsOur findings illustrate some clear benefits of engaging with negative online patient reviews to minimize potential reputational damage and reestablish the credibility of care providers. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - May 18, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Exploring the Interplay Between Message Format, Need for Cognition and Personal Relevance on Processing Messages About Physical Activity: a Two-Arm Randomized Experimental Trial
ConclusionMatching physical activity messages based on NFC may not increase intervention efficacy. Relevance of materials is associated with greater change in physical activity determinants and may be more so among those with a higher NFC. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - May 18, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Quality of Life Among Family of Patients with Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis
ConclusionsThis study highlights the impacts of AD and psoriasis on the whole family. Clinicians should be mindful of the effects on QOL not only for patients but also for family members who live with and care about these patients. Especially when family members assist with treatments, it is important to understand family members ’ experiences when making treatment decisions. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - May 18, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Time-Varying Determinants of Changes in E-Cigarette Relative Harm Perception Among US Young Adults
ConclusionsA decline was observed in US young adults who perceived e-cigarettes as less harmful than cigarettes from the PATH Study across four waves (2013 –2018). The study findings underscore the importance of risk communication that focuses on harm perception profiles and the need for appropriate interventions to balance the considerations of e-cigarette use among young adults. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - May 15, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research