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Direct linkThomas O'Rourke; David M. Remmert – American Journal of Health Education, 2024
Political polarization in the United States is not a recent phenomenon. States are now often described as "red" or "blue" based on how voters predominately voted in the Presidential and other statewide elections. These differences now seem to have generated into values considerations oriented around social characteristics and…
Descriptors: Political Attitudes, Political Influences, Voting, Health
Sakineh Rakhshanderou; Morteza Charkhabi; Yousef Sherizadeh; Parisa Hosseini Koukamari; Laura Seidel; Frederic Dutheil; Mohtasham Ghaffari – American Journal of Health Education, 2024
Background: The dramatic increase in fast food consumption among students, particularly adolescents and children, over the past two decades reflects a significant shift in lifestyle, with nearly one-third of these young individuals consuming ready-made foods on a daily basis. Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the effect of an intervention based…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, High School Students, Food, Student Behavior
Sacca, Lea; Doumat, George; Rihan, Alaa; Maroun, Jonathan; Ejezie, Chinenye – American Journal of Health Education, 2023
Background: Despite the availability of health resources such as immunizations on campus, HPV vaccination rates in college students remain low with existing gender disparities in HPV vaccine uptake. Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to identify common limitations to HPV vaccination interventions among college students, utilized…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Immunization Programs, College Students, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Varman, Sumantla D.; Kelly, Bridget; Cliff, Dylan P.; Jones, Rachel A. – American Journal of Health Education, 2023
Background: Healthy eating (HE) and physical activity (PA) are essential for children's health and well-being. Innovative approaches, informed by formative research, are crucial to promoting these behaviors. Experiential learning, involving active, hands-on approaches, may be an effective way to encourage healthy behaviors in children. Children's…
Descriptors: Eating Habits, Physical Activity Level, Health Promotion, Health Education
Catheryn A. Orihuela; Retta Evans; Sylvie Mrug – American Journal of Health Education, 2024
Background: Despite the establishment of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA) in 2010, child nutrition programs continue to experience challenges impacting participation. Prior qualitative studies have explored how to reduce barriers to implementation of these programs in schools, but few studies have examined attitudes held by students, who…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Federal Legislation, Child Health, Nutrition
Linnea M. Horvath; Ryan D. Burns; Timothy A. Brusseau; Yang Bai; Julie E. Lucero; Jessica L. King Jensen – American Journal of Health Education, 2024
Background: Health coaching sessions that incorporate goal setting may help improve college students' health behaviors. Purpose: This study examined whether specific goal-setting practices moderated changes in health behaviors during an online wellness intervention in college students. Methods: Participants were 90 college students recruited from…
Descriptors: College Students, Health Behavior, Health Programs, Health Promotion
Moore, John; Bond, Kiersten; Turner, Lori W. – American Journal of Health Education, 2022
Background: Dental neglect results in dental caries, gum disease, and contributes to chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancers. Poor oral health habits developed in childhood persist into adulthood and can contribute to chronic diseases. School settings are a practical platform for teaching oral health skills. Purpose:…
Descriptors: Child Health, Prevention, Health Promotion, Dental Health
Sadeghi, Reza; Masoudi, Mamood Reza; Khanjani, Narges – American Journal of Health Education, 2021
Background: Hookah is addictive and hazardous for health, but it has become popular particularly among adolescence. Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Health Communication Efforts (HCE) based on the KAP model to reduce hookah use among adolescents in Sirjan, Iran. Methods: This was a pre- and postintervention…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Smoking, Adolescents, Health Promotion
Harper, Kristina; Short, Mary B.; Bistricky, Steven; Kusters, Isabelle S. – American Journal of Health Education, 2023
Background: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection. Current guidelines recommend HPV vaccination during adolescence, but vaccination rates remain suboptimal. Efforts are needed to increase vaccination among the catch-up group (individuals aged 18-26 years). Interventions have primarily focused on education,…
Descriptors: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Immunization Programs, Young Adults, Health Promotion
Ittefaq, Muhammad; Abwao, Mauryne; Ahmad Kamboh, Shafiq – American Journal of Health Education, 2021
With the ongoing COVID-19 vaccine rollouts, it is a popular trend among vaccine recipients to share their vaccine selfies on their Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts. Individuals sharing their selfies are mostly laypeople, celebrities, political leaders, and healthcare workers. The selfies are either taken during or after the administration…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Immunization Programs, Health Behavior
Vilme, Helene; Campbell, Santiba D.; Sauls, Derrick L.; Powell, Keith; Lee, Jennifer; Stout, Robyn; Erkanli, Alaattin; Reynolds, Glenn; Story, Mary T.; Matsouaka, Roland A.; Austin, Tomia; Templeton, P. Gizem; Locklear, Millard; Bosworth, Hayden B.; Skinner, Asheley C.; Otienoburu, Philip E.; Duke, Naomi N. – American Journal of Health Education, 2022
Background: Farm-to-University (Farm2U) programs make healthy eating accessible, easier, and the default option. Yet, few published studies have focused on Farm2U implementations in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in conjunction with measurements of implementation barriers using the consolidated framework for implementation…
Descriptors: Black Colleges, Agriculture, Partnerships in Education, Barriers
Dinger, Mary K.; Brittain, Danielle R.; Patten, Luke; Hall, Kelly C.; Burton, Steven; Hydock, David S.; Stellino, Megan B. – American Journal of Health Education, 2020
Background: College health education professionals need a comprehensive understanding of student health outcomes to promote health for all students. Purpose: To examine health-related outcomes by gender identity in a national sample of college students. Methods: Participants (n = 85,912) completed the National College Health Assessment IIc during…
Descriptors: Sexual Identity, College Students, National Surveys, Health Promotion
Seiwert, Katherine A.; Butler, Lauren; Maynard, Dan; Kinkade, Mae; Nill, David T. – American Journal of Health Education, 2022
Background: Literature shows adolescence is a critical time for forming health habits and eHealth can be an effective platform for encouraging health habits. Purpose: This study seeks to understand the impact of eHealth intervention that encourages tracking multiple health behaviors on habit participation and self-rated health. Methods: Using a…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Health Behavior, Behavior Change, Intervention
Formagini, Taynara; Saint Onge, Jarron M.; O'Brien, Matthew James; Ramírez, Mariana; Brooks, Joanna Veazey – American Journal of Health Education, 2023
Background: The impact of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (N-DPP) for Latinos "post-program" participation is uncertain. Purpose: We examine the experiences of Latinos who participated in the N-DPP in continuing the dietary and physical activity changes learned in the program. Methods: This is a qualitative descriptive interview…
Descriptors: Spanish Speaking, Hispanic Americans, Program Effectiveness, Diabetes
Bryan, Stephanie; Hamilton, Maryellen; Garrels, Jay; Ruhlen, Mia; Zipp, Genevieve – American Journal of Health Education, 2023
Background: The American Psychological Association reports that Generation Z are suffering mentally and physically more than any other group. Purpose: Measure the effects of a 16-week, online college-level "Complementary Therapies in Health Course" through the lens of the biopsychosocial-spiritual model on measures of health and aspects…
Descriptors: College Students, Health Promotion, Medicine, Indigenous Knowledge
