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An Examination Of Self- Reported Physical Activity And Physical Activity Self- Efficacy Among Children With Obesity; Findings From The Children's Health And Activity Modification Program (C.H.A.M.P.) Pilot Study, Patricia Tucker, Shauna Burke, Leigh Vanderloo, Anca Gaston, Erin Pearson
An Examination Of Self- Reported Physical Activity And Physical Activity Self- Efficacy Among Children With Obesity; Findings From The Children's Health And Activity Modification Program (C.H.A.M.P.) Pilot Study, Patricia Tucker, Shauna Burke, Leigh Vanderloo, Anca Gaston, Erin Pearson
Trish Tucker
The increasing prevalence of childhood obesity is a global public health concern. Numerous experts have noted that comprehensive treatment methods are required to address this complex condition. The Children’s Health and Activity Modification Program (C.H.A.M.P.), a 4-week intervention delivered in a unique camp-based format, was developed for children with obesity and their families using a multidisciplinary approach. The purpose of the current study was to investigate the short- (i.e., 1-week post-intervention) and longer-term (i.e., 3-, 6-, and 12-months post- intervention) effects of C.H.A.M.P. on children’s self-reported: (a) task and barrier self-efficacy; and (b) home-based physical activity. A secondary purpose was …
Community Health Education Methods: A Practical Guide, Robert Bensley, Jodi Brookins-Fisher
Community Health Education Methods: A Practical Guide, Robert Bensley, Jodi Brookins-Fisher
Robert J Bensley
The Third Edition Of Community Health Education Methods: A Practical Guide Teaches Students To Effectively Communicate Health Education Messages And Positively Influence The Norms And Behaviors Of Both Individuals And Communities. This Text Explores The Methods Used By Health Educators, Including Didactic Techniques Designed To Guide Others Toward The Pursuit Of A Healthy Lifestyle. The Authors Explain The Essential Tools Involved In Communicating Messages To Specific Audiences, Providing Readers With A Full Grasp Of The Skills Necessary In Making A Difference.
Cultural Competency In New Jersey: Evolution From Planning To Law, Debbie Salas-Lopez, Linda Holmes, Dawne Mouzon, Maria Soto-Greene
Cultural Competency In New Jersey: Evolution From Planning To Law, Debbie Salas-Lopez, Linda Holmes, Dawne Mouzon, Maria Soto-Greene
Debbie Salas-Lopez MD, MPH
No abstract provided.
Evidence-Based Practice For Public Health Project: Final Report, E. Hatheway Simpson, Elaine R. Martin
Evidence-Based Practice For Public Health Project: Final Report, E. Hatheway Simpson, Elaine R. Martin
E. Hatheway Simpson
There are numerous clinically based models for finding the “best evidence” for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. This process is called evidence-based medicine or EBM, which has been defined as "the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients. The practice of evidence-based medicine means integrating individual clinical expertise with the best available external clinical evidence from systematic research”.1 The need for improved access to high quality public health information has been echoed in various forums involving public health professionals, librarians, and information specialists since the mid 1990s. …
Preventing Paediatric Obesity; Recommendations From A Community-Based Qualitative Investigation, Patricia Tucker, Jennifer Irwin, L. Sangster Bouck, Meizi He, G. Pollett
Preventing Paediatric Obesity; Recommendations From A Community-Based Qualitative Investigation, Patricia Tucker, Jennifer Irwin, L. Sangster Bouck, Meizi He, G. Pollett
Trish Tucker
Childhood obesity is on the rise, and interventions targeted at pre-school-aged children are essential for the primary prevention of this disease. Physical activity programming and decreasing screen viewing may be advantageous ways to reduce the early onset of obesity. Parents' perceptions regarding effective tools and programmes to target obesity are needed to develop an efficacious programme. Ten semi-structured focus groups were conducted for this qualitative study. Two experienced moderators facilitated all focus groups which were conducted in local day cares, workplaces and play groups, frequented by parents. All focus groups were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Strategies to ensure trustworthiness of …
Through An Other Looking Glass: Gender, Social Issues, And The Media Impact On Body Image, Jennifer Irwin, Patricia Tucker
Through An Other Looking Glass: Gender, Social Issues, And The Media Impact On Body Image, Jennifer Irwin, Patricia Tucker
Trish Tucker
No abstract provided.
University Students' Satisfaction With, Interest In Improving, And Receptivity To Attending Programs Aimed At Health And Well-Being, Patricia Tucker, Jennifer Irwin
University Students' Satisfaction With, Interest In Improving, And Receptivity To Attending Programs Aimed At Health And Well-Being, Patricia Tucker, Jennifer Irwin
Trish Tucker
The purpose of this pilot study is to investigate students' (a) satisfaction with nine health constructs, (b) interest in improving these health areas, and (c) receptivity to participating in programming targeting these areas. The study sample is composed of 1,778 undergraduate students from a Canadian university. Students complete a five-page paper-and-pencil questionnaire assessing the above objectives along a 5-point Likert-type scale. Students are most satisfied with their social health and report their lowest satisfaction with physical activity (M = 3.16, SD = 1.09). Overall, students are most interested in enhancing their physical activity (M = 4.10, SD = 0.79), followed …
Social Determinants Of Health In Canada: Are Healthy Living Initiatives There Yet? A Policy Analysis, Dana Gore, Anita Kothari
Social Determinants Of Health In Canada: Are Healthy Living Initiatives There Yet? A Policy Analysis, Dana Gore, Anita Kothari
Anita Kothari
Introduction: Preventative strategies that focus on addressing the social determinants of health to improve healthy eating and physical activity have become an important strategy in British Columbia and Ontario for combating chronic diseases. What has not yet been examined is the extent to which healthy living initiatives implemented under these new policy frameworks successfully engage with and change the social determinants of health. Methods: Initiatives active between January 1, 2006 and September 1, 2011 were found using provincial policy documents, web searches, health organization and government websites, and databases of initiatives that attempted to influence to nutrition and physical activity …
Obesogenic Neighborhoods: The Impact Of Neighborhood Restaurants And Convenience Stores On Adolescents’ Food Consumption Behaviors, Meizi He, Patricia Tucker, Jennifer Irwin, Jason Gilliland, Kristian Larsen, Paul Hess
Obesogenic Neighborhoods: The Impact Of Neighborhood Restaurants And Convenience Stores On Adolescents’ Food Consumption Behaviors, Meizi He, Patricia Tucker, Jennifer Irwin, Jason Gilliland, Kristian Larsen, Paul Hess
Trish Tucker
No abstract provided.
Linking Childhood Obesity To The Built Environment: A Multi-Level Analysis Of Home And School Neighbourhood Factors Associated With Body Mass Index, Jason Gilliland, C Rangel, Martin Healy, Patricia Tucker, Janet Loebach, Paul Hess, Meizi He, Jen Irwin, Piotr Will
Linking Childhood Obesity To The Built Environment: A Multi-Level Analysis Of Home And School Neighbourhood Factors Associated With Body Mass Index, Jason Gilliland, C Rangel, Martin Healy, Patricia Tucker, Janet Loebach, Paul Hess, Meizi He, Jen Irwin, Piotr Will
Trish Tucker
No abstract provided.
Review Of The Book Our Overweight Children: What Parents, Schools, And Communities Can Do To Control The Fatness Epidemic, Patricia Tucker
Review Of The Book Our Overweight Children: What Parents, Schools, And Communities Can Do To Control The Fatness Epidemic, Patricia Tucker
Trish Tucker
No abstract provided.