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The Relationship Between Religiosity And Health-Promoting Behaviors In Pregnant Women, Natalie A. Cyphers, Andrea D. Clements, Glenda Lindseth Nov 2016

The Relationship Between Religiosity And Health-Promoting Behaviors In Pregnant Women, Natalie A. Cyphers, Andrea D. Clements, Glenda Lindseth

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Pender’s health promotion model guided this descriptive/correlational study exploring the relationship between religiosity and health-promoting behaviors of pregnant women at Pregnancy Resource Centers (PRCs). A consecutive sample included women who knew they were pregnant at least 2 months, could read/write English, and visited PRCs in eastern Pennsylvania. Participants completed self-report surveys that examined religiosity, demographics, pregnancy-related variables, services received at PRCs, and health-promoting behaviors. Women reported they “sometimes” or “often” engaged in health-promoting behaviors, Hispanic women reported fewer health-promoting behaviors than non-Hispanic women, and women who attended classes at the centers reported more frequent health-promoting behaviors than those who did …


Church Attendance And Intrinsic Religiosity Predict A Lower Likelihood Of Hypertension In 18 To 60 Year Olds, Andrea D. Clements, Natalie Cyphers Apr 2016

Church Attendance And Intrinsic Religiosity Predict A Lower Likelihood Of Hypertension In 18 To 60 Year Olds, Andrea D. Clements, Natalie Cyphers

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Abstract available through the Annals of Behavioral Medicine.


The Relationship Between Religiosity And Health-Promoting Behaviors In Pregnant Women At Pregnancy Resource Centers, Natalie Cyphers, Andrea D. Clements, Jody L. Ralph Apr 2016

The Relationship Between Religiosity And Health-Promoting Behaviors In Pregnant Women At Pregnancy Resource Centers, Natalie Cyphers, Andrea D. Clements, Jody L. Ralph

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Abstract available through the Annals of Behavioral Medicine.


Predicting Prenatal Care Utilization: Pregnancy Intention, Marital Status, Education, And Religiosity, Andrea D. Clements, Beth A. Bailey Apr 2015

Predicting Prenatal Care Utilization: Pregnancy Intention, Marital Status, Education, And Religiosity, Andrea D. Clements, Beth A. Bailey

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Abstract available through the Annals of Behavioral Medicine.


Depression Is More Prevalent Throughout Pregnancy And The First Six Months Postpartum In Women Low In Religious Commitment And Social Support, Andrea D. Clements, Tifani A. Fletcher, Beth A. Bailey Apr 2014

Depression Is More Prevalent Throughout Pregnancy And The First Six Months Postpartum In Women Low In Religious Commitment And Social Support, Andrea D. Clements, Tifani A. Fletcher, Beth A. Bailey

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Abstract available through the Annals of Behavioral Medicine.


Religious Commitment And Depression During Pregnancy, Tifani R. Fletcher, Andrea D. Clements, Lana Mcgrady, Beth A. Bailey Mar 2013

Religious Commitment And Depression During Pregnancy, Tifani R. Fletcher, Andrea D. Clements, Lana Mcgrady, Beth A. Bailey

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Abstract available through the Annals of Behavioral Medicine.


Marital Status And Religious Commitment Predict Prenatal Tobacco, Alcohol, And Illicit Substance Use In Southern Appalachia, Andrea D. Clements, Tifani R. Fletcher, Lana Mcgrady, Beth A. Bailey Mar 2013

Marital Status And Religious Commitment Predict Prenatal Tobacco, Alcohol, And Illicit Substance Use In Southern Appalachia, Andrea D. Clements, Tifani R. Fletcher, Lana Mcgrady, Beth A. Bailey

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Abstract available through the Annals of Behavioral Medicine.