Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Public Health Education and Promotion Commons™
Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Keyword
-
- Adult and continuing education (1)
- Arabic studies (1)
- Behavior Modification (1)
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (1)
- Community health and preventative medicine (1)
-
- Community-based participatory research (1)
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition (1)
- Dietetics and clinical nutrition (1)
- English language and literature (1)
- Epidemiology (1)
- Health Promotion (1)
- Health services administration (1)
- Health services research (1)
- Lifestyle modification intervention (1)
- Medical Nutrition (1)
- Medical education (1)
- Medical humanities (1)
- Medicine and health sciences (1)
- Mental and social health (1)
- MetS z-score (1)
- Metabolic syndrome (1)
- Mexican Americans (1)
- Mixed-methods research (1)
- Other Public Health (1)
- Other Social and Behavioral Sciences (1)
- Other public health (1)
- Program completion (1)
- Psychiatric and mental health (1)
- Public Health (1)
- Public Health Education and Promotion (1)
Articles 1 - 3 of 3
Full-Text Articles in Public Health Education and Promotion
The Impact Of Socioeconomic Factors On Food Insecurity Among Syrian Refugees In Florida, Racha Sankar
The Impact Of Socioeconomic Factors On Food Insecurity Among Syrian Refugees In Florida, Racha Sankar
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Syrian refugees settled in the United States may experience food insecurity due to different socioeconomic factors that may include nutrition knowledge, language proficiency, women’s education, and perceived stress. The structure and the type of households may also contribute to food insecurity in this population.
The objective of this study was to measure food security among Syrian refugees residing in Florida. It also aimed to determine the socioeconomic factors that may attribute to food insecurity at household level.
A comprehensive 228-item questionnaire was administered to N=80 households (n=43 in rural areas, n=37 in urban areas). Families with and without children were …
A Nutrition Education Intervention With Maternal Support Among Children Participating In Summer Camps To Prevent Overweight And Obesity In Kuwait, Mashael Huwaikem
A Nutrition Education Intervention With Maternal Support Among Children Participating In Summer Camps To Prevent Overweight And Obesity In Kuwait, Mashael Huwaikem
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Kuwait has the highest prevalence of obesity within Arab countries at 37.8%. The prevalence of childhood obesity, believed to be a reliable measure of future obesity, is increasing in there year after year. However, the potential effect of any type of preventive measures has not been adequately studied. Therefore, this dissertation aimed to increase awareness of long-term risks of childhood obesity among children and their mothers. Additionally, to assess the impact of the Healthy Habits (HH) program on changing eating behaviors among 6 to10 year-old children participating in summer camps.
Seventy-nine children participated in two summer camps for 8 weeks …
Impact Of A Lifestyle Modification Intervention On Health Behaviors And Health Outcomes In A Mexican American Population: A Mixed-Methods Study, Ramandeep Kaur
Impact Of A Lifestyle Modification Intervention On Health Behaviors And Health Outcomes In A Mexican American Population: A Mixed-Methods Study, Ramandeep Kaur
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Metabolic syndrome (MetS), a global public health problem, is the primary cause of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disorders. Lifestyle modification interventions (dietary and physical activity modifications) are effective in preventing and ameliorating MetS and associated comorbidities. However, the impact of lifestyle changes on MetS among Mexican Americans has yet to be investigated, particularly due to high attrition rates in this population.
The overall goal of the explanatory mixed-methods study presented in this dissertation was to identify efficacious lifestyle modification efforts directed towards Mexican Americans to promote their retention in lifestyle modification programs, ameliorate the severity of MetS, and understand …