Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
B. van der Voorn, R. Camfferman, J. C. Seidell, J. Halberstadt
Summary: This study assessed the self-efficacy and perceived barriers of Dutch healthcare professionals when discussing weight and lifestyle with children with overweight or obesity. The results showed that while most professionals had confidence in their self-efficacy, a subgroup experienced significant barriers. Improving perceived barriers and self-efficacy among healthcare professionals can enhance the quality of care for Dutch children with obesity.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Eun Sil Kim, Yiyoung Kwon, Yon Ho Choe, Mi Jin Kim
Summary: This study investigated the impact of reduced physical activity in pediatric patients diagnosed with obesity during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings revealed that school closing exacerbated obesity and negatively affected HbA1C increase in NAFLD patients.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Madeleine R. Benton, Nicole Tape, Andrea R. Deussen, Deborah Turnbull, Jodie M. Dodd
Summary: The preconception period is a critical time for interventions to improve health outcomes for women and their children, but there is a significant lack of information regarding women's health experiences, behaviors, and information preferences. Women-centered interventions for preconception weight loss should incorporate multi-faceted knowledge provision and practical affordable methods for supporting healthy behaviors, as well as techniques to ensure regular contact with support networks to enhance accountability, motivation, and facilitate habit formation.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fiona B. Gillison, Elisabeth B. Grey, Fran Baber, Angel Chater, Lou Atkinson, Alison Gahagan
Summary: This project aims to develop guidance for parents on how to talk to primary school-age children about weight in a constructive manner. The content of the guidance was achieved through evidence review and engagement with stakeholders and experts. The next step is to measure the impact of the resource on improving the experience of parents and children in communicating about weight.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Desmond D. Campbell, Michael Green, Neil Davies, Evangelia Demou, Joey Ward, Laura D. Howe, Sean Harrison, Keira J. A. Johnston, Rona J. Strawbridge, Frank Popham, Daniel J. Smith, Marcus R. Munafo, Srinivasa Vittal Katikireddi
Summary: The study found that BMI has an impact on employment status, mainly by affecting individual health rather than leading to unemployment due to social discrimination. Obesity may increase the risk of sickness/disability, decrease household income, and reduce care for family members.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBESITY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ida K. Karlsson, Margaret Gatz, Thalida Em Arpawong, Anna K. Dahl Aslan, Chandra A. Reynolds
Summary: The study found bidirectional effects between BMI and cognitive abilities, with higher BMI contributing to steeper decline in cognitive abilities in both midlife and late-life, and higher cognitive abilities contributing to less decline in BMI in late-life. The effects of BMI on change in cognitive abilities were more evident in men compared to women, and among those in the lowest tertile of the PGS(BMI) compared to those in the highest tertile.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Samantha J. Brooks, Inna Feldman, Helgi B. Schioth, Olga E. Titova
Summary: The study conducted in Sweden found that underweight or overweight adolescents were adversely associated with psychosomatic and school-related complaints, with significant differences between boys and girls. Overweight/obese boys had higher odds to complain about specific symptoms compared to normal-weight boys, while overweight/obese girls were more likely to report certain complaints than normal-weight girls. Greater associations were observed for overweight/obese adolescents in terms of school-related complaints compared to underweight adolescents.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhu Yu, Guanping Dong, Wei Wu, Ke Huang, Xiao-Yan Zhou, Hao Wang, Meng Wang, Junfen Fu
Summary: This study examined the associations between self-perceived weight status, weight misperception, and weight control behaviors among Chinese middle and high school students. The results showed that students who perceived themselves as overweight were more likely to engage in weight control behaviors. Similarly, students who overestimated or underestimated their weight were also more likely to engage in weight control behaviors. These findings suggest that incorrect weight perceptions are prevalent among Chinese children and adolescents and are positively associated with weight control behaviors.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lauren Gerchow, Larissa R. Burka, Sarah Miner, Allison Squires
Summary: Global migration and linguistic diversity have led to increased healthcare language barriers, affecting patient outcomes. This review of 48 studies from 16 countries found that nurses faced similar challenges and applied similar strategies in managing language barriers, with common themes including interpreter use, quality care barriers, cultural competence, and interventions. Future research should focus on addressing gaps identified in this study to better support nurses, while policymakers have opportunities to enact policies to improve bilingual proficiency and interpreter use.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Nolan E. Lee, Melissa M. Parker, Josephine Q. Concepcion
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of an automated prompt in the electronic medical record to increase screening rates for metabolic conditions and referrals to health education and to improve BMI percentile among children with obesity. The results showed that the use of an EMR reminder can improve metabolic lab screening and health education referrals, but did not have a significant effect on BMI percentile.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Emma V. Sanchez-Vaznaugh, Mika Matsuzaki, Paula Braveman, Maria Elena Acosta, Kelsey Alexovitz, James F. Sallis, Karen E. Peterson, Brisa N. Sanchez
Summary: The study found that school nutrition policies in California and the federal policy Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act may have helped to contain the upward trend in childhood overweight/obesity and reduce racial/ethnic disparities, especially among African-American and Latino children.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBESITY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mitchell D. Wong, Benjamin P. L. Meza, Kulwant K. Dosanjh, Nicholas J. Jackson, Teresa E. Seeman, Natalia Orendain, Rebecca N. Dudovitz
Summary: Attending a high-performing public charter high school is associated with lower rates of substance use disorder and better physical health outcomes, particularly for young men. However, young women in the intervention group had worse physical health outcomes for unclear reasons.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rohit Kumar Verma, Wei Wen Chong, Nur Akmar Taha, Thomas Paraidathathu
Summary: The educational training program had a significant impact on CPs' knowledge, attitudes, and perceived barriers towards weight management services in community pharmacies. It improved their attitudes towards providing weight management services, enhanced their professional competence, and reduced the perceived barriers related to lack of space and training in obesity management.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yanyan Dai, Yujuan Li, Shu Yang, Weiwei Xu, Hong Jia, Chao Yang
Summary: Weight change is associated with the risk of metabolic abnormalities. Long-term excessive weight gain is positively associated with an increased risk of metabolic abnormalities in non-overweight/obese individuals, while long-term weight loss is a protective factor for metabolic health in overweight/obese individuals.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Vanessa Gorasso, Isabelle Moyersoen, Johan Van der Heyden, Karin De Ridder, Stefanie Vandevijvere, Stijn Vansteelandt, Delphine De Smedt, Brecht Devleesschauwer
Summary: The study in Belgium estimated the annual health care and lost productivity costs associated with excess weight among the adult population. It found that 48.6% of adults in Belgium were affected by overweight or obesity, with significant medical costs and higher prevalence of chronic conditions compared to normal weight individuals.
Article
Oncology
Karely Mann, Yelena P. Wu, Samantha T. Pannier, Claire Hacking, Echo L. Warner, Stephanie Rosen, Akanksha Acharya, Jennifer Wright, Cheryl Gerdy, Anne C. Kirchhoff
Summary: The study evaluated the experiences of pediatric oncology providers in creating and delivering SCPs, as well as the opinions of PCPs on SCPs. The results showed that SCPs require substantial clinician time to create but are seen as useful by PCPs. PCPs need specific guidelines and resources for ongoing care for pediatric cancer survivors.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Austin R. Waters, Karely Mann, Perla L. Vaca Lopez, Deanna Kepka, Yelena P. Wu, Anne C. Kirchhoff
Summary: Cancer survivors have a higher risk of developing HPV-associated cancers, but their vaccination rates are lower than the general population. Oncologists play a crucial role in recommending the HPV vaccine and providing information to aid survivors and caregivers in decision-making. Tailored, electronically delivered vaccine reminders could improve HPV vaccination uptake among pediatric and childhood cancer survivors.
JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION
(2022)
Editorial Material
Psychology, Developmental
Tonya M. Palermo, Melissa A. Alderfer, Katelynn E. Boerner, Marisa E. Hilliard, Anna M. Hood, Avani C. Modi, Yelena P. Wu
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Wai Ki Law, Haley E. Yaremych, Rebecca A. Ferrer, Ebony Richardson, Yelena P. Wu, Erin Turbitt
Summary: Between 1998 and 2020, 15 studies on decision-making among family dyads were conducted, primarily focusing on cancer genetic testing and reproductive testing. The research found that factors such as attitudes, knowledge, behaviors, and psychological well-being between individuals influence each other. Therefore, the importance of considering both members of a dyad in intervention design and clinical interactions is emphasized.
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Bridget G. Parsons, Elizabeth S. Nagelhout, Ali P. Wankier, Nan Hu, Riley Lensink, Angela Zhu, Katy Nottingham, Douglas Grossman, Jakob D. Jensen, Yelena P. Wu
Summary: This study aims to examine the potential reactivity associated with wearing a personal UVR monitor, specifically the effects on reported sun-protective behaviors and skin cancer-related attitudes. The findings suggest that daily use of a UVR monitoring device over a 2-week period may result in changes in certain sun-protective behaviors.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Debbe Thompson, Janet A. Deatrick, Kathleen A. Knafl, Veronica M. Swallow, Yelena P. Wu
Summary: The objective of this study is to provide a practical and application-oriented guide to qualitative analysis for researchers focused on children and their families. Four commonly used approaches to qualitative analysis - framework analysis, rapid qualitative analysis, content analysis, and reflexive thematic analysis - are described and compared, with guidelines and examples provided for each method. The conclusion is that there are multiple approaches available for qualitative analysis, and the choice of method depends on various factors such as the research context, objectives, and available resources.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Hannah L. Brady, Jada G. Hamilton, Kimberly A. Kaphingst, Jakob D. Jensen, Wendy Kohlmann, Bridget G. Parsons, Helen M. Lillie, Ali P. Wankier, Heather J. Smith, Douglas Grossman, Jennifer L. Hay, Yelena P. Wu
Summary: The study found that college students are interested in and positively respond to multicomponent skin cancer preventive interventions, which increased awareness of sun protection behaviors and motivated changes in sun protection strategies. This indicates that college students are willing to change their skin cancer risk behavior in the short term.
HEALTH EXPECTATIONS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Jakob D. Jensen, Bridget G. Parsons, Elizabeth S. Nagelhout, Manusheela Pokharel, Katheryn R. Christy, Chelsea L. Ratcliff, Douglas Grossman, Ben Haaland, Yelena P. Wu
Summary: This study examines the relative impact of tailored ultraviolet (UV) photographs compared to other message interventions in communicating skin cancer risk. The results show that tailored UV photographs can increase fear and freedom threat, decrease appearance norms and benefits, and reduce outdoor tanning behavior.
Article
Oncology
Yelena P. Wu, Jada G. Hamilton, Kimberly A. Kaphingst, Jakob D. Jensen, Wendy Kohlmann, Bridget G. Parsons, Helen M. Lillie, Xuechen Wang, Benjamin Haaland, Ali P. Wankier, Douglas Grossman, Jennifer L. Hay
Summary: The study examined the unique and combined impacts of personalized ultraviolet (UV) radiation photographs, genetic testing for skin cancer risk, and general skin cancer prevention education. The combined intervention of UV photo and genetic testing had the most consistent positive effects on skin cancer prevention behaviors. Intervention effects varied across seasons.
JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Sean J. Upshaw, Jakob D. Jensen, Elizabeth A. Giorgi, Manusheela Pokharel, Helen M. Lillie, Dallin R. Adams, Kevin K. John, Yelena P. Wu, Douglas Grossman
Summary: Despite lower susceptibility, individuals with darker skin who develop melanoma have poorer survival rates. This study addresses the disparity by utilizing a multi-phase design process that combines crowdsourcing and message testing to develop patient education materials specifically targeted at darker skin populations affected by acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM), the most common subtype in these populations.
JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yelena P. Wu, Bridget Parsons, Yeonjung Jo, Jonathan Chipman, Benjamin Haaland, Elizabeth S. Nagelhout, James Carrington, Ali P. Wankier, Hannah Brady, Douglas Grossman
Summary: Prevention of skin cancer involves reducing exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) and avoiding sunburn. This study compared outdoor activities, sun protection strategies, tanning behaviors, and sunburn occurrence between rural and urban populations in a Western region of the United States. The findings revealed differences in sun protection strategies, outdoor activities, and tanning behaviors between the two groups. These differences highlight the need for tailored skin cancer preventive interventions for rural and urban families.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Jennifer M. Bowers, Jada G. Hamilton, Yelena P. Wu, Anne Moyer, Jennifer L. Hay
Summary: This study found that attitudes towards tanning, particularly the desire for a darker skin tone and social norms, as well as acculturation to the USA, were predictive of intentional tanning behavior. The sample reported high levels of sun protection, which was associated with low acculturation. The significant role of acculturation in this study suggests that it should be considered in future intervention studies targeting relevant populations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Jeffrey A. Hall, Ric G. Steele, Jennifer L. Christofferson, Teodora Mihailova
Summary: The study focused on the development of a new multidimensional measure of digital stress, with factors including availability stress, approval anxiety, fear of missing out, connection overload, and online vigilance. Through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses with various samples, the study confirmed the validity and dimensions of digital stress, as well as its associations with psychosocial distress and functioning.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
(2021)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Austen McGuire, Ric G. Steele, Mehar N. Singh
Summary: TF-CBT is a widely studied and disseminated treatment for PTSD and other comorbid conditions, showing efficacy for school-aged children and adolescents. However, fewer studies have directly assessed its efficacy for preschool-aged children exposed to trauma. Factors to consider when using TF-CBT for preschool-aged children include language and cognitive abilities, family context, culture, and clinician expertise.
CLINICAL CHILD AND FAMILY PSYCHOLOGY REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Elizabeth S. Nagelhout, Riley Lensink, Angela Zhu, Bridget G. Parsons, Benjamin Haaland, Mia Hashibe, Douglas Grossman, James VanDerslice, Lisa H. Gren, Jakob D. Jensen, Yelena P. Wu
Summary: Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure is a primary risk factor for melanoma development, with rural residents potentially at higher risk due to lower use of sun protection strategies. Research indicates that rural residents may receive higher levels of UVR exposure compared to urban residents, highlighting the need for tailored prevention efforts to address these geographical differences.
JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2021)