• The role of social and cultural factors on preventive health services use among young, rural, African American men: a narrative inquiry 

  White, Ashley White (University of Alabama Libraries, 2017)

  African American men suffer disproportionately from preventable illnesses such as cancer and heart disease. Yet, African American men are least likely to use preventive health services that could potentially decrease their ...
• Theory of planned behavior-based predictors of playing-related musculoskeletal disorders prevention practices 

  Burns, Nancy Jean (University of Alabama Libraries, 2017)

  Playing-related musculoskeletal disorders inhibit musicians from playing at a level to which they are accustomed. Music performance occurs at submaximal physical activity levels, but musculoskeletal injury can happen at ...
• Coping at the intersection: a transformative mixed methods study of gendered racism as a root cause of mental health challenges in black college women 

  Burton, Wanda Martin (University of Alabama Libraries, 2017)

  Background. Racism negatively impacts mental health. Racial identity has been suggested as a buffer against the impact of racism. But women of color are exposed to gendered racism; based on intersectionality theory. The ...
• Occupational sedentary behavior: application of the social ecological model 

  Hutcheson, Amanda K. (University of Alabama Libraries, 2017)

  Sedentary behavior is recognized as a significant public health problem. One of the primary domains to target sedentary behavior is in the workplace. Although research has called for the incorporation of an ecological ...
• Exploring risky sexual behaviors of southern African American men and their readiness for barbershop-based HIV prevention programs 

  Gardner, Antonio (University of Alabama Libraries, 2016)

  African Americans are disproportionately affected by HIV, and males make up most of the cases by gender. Innovative methods for addressing the gap in the HIV epidemic are needed. Barbershops have been identified as one ...
• Predicting intentions to be physically active among volunteer firefighters in rural North Carolina: a study utilizing a modified theory of planned behavior 

  Lindsay, Kayla Lindsay (University of Alabama Libraries, 2016)

  Background: In 2015, the United States Fire Association (USFA) reported 51% of firefighter deaths were from sudden cardiac incidents. Sudden cardiac death has consistently accounted for the largest share of on-duty firefighter ...
• Examining the determinants of condom use among African American college students attending predominantly white institutions 

  Aduloju-Ajijola, Natasha Aduloju-Ajijola (University of Alabama Libraries, 2016)

  African American college students at predominantly White institutions (PWIs) are disproportionally at risk for experiencing negative sexual health outcomes. African Americans between the ages of 18 and 24 are disproportionally ...
• Development and validation of a social cognitive theory-based instrument to predict physical activity among people with spinal cord injury 

  Wilroy, Jereme David (University of Alabama Libraries, 2016)

  Background: There are over 200,000 people with spinal cord injury in the U.S. alone and each year another 15,000 to 20,000 incidents occur. Massive trauma to the spine can result in a SCI leaving behind devastation to the ...
• Examining personal and environmental factors related to the co-occurrence of heavy episodic drinking and disordered eating behaviors among college students 

  Rush, Sarah Elizabeth (University of Alabama Libraries, 2015)

  The co-occurrence of heavy episodic drinking (HED) and disordered eating behaviors (DEB) is both common and dangerous. Because of its' high prevalence and subsequent link to negative health outcomes, these behaviors have ...
• Development and validation of a theory of planned behavior-based instrument to predict human papillomavirus vaccination intentions of college males at a southeastern university 

  Priest, Hannah Marie (University of Alabama Libraries, 2015)

  Background. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection in the United States. College-age males influence acquisition and transmission of HPV due to engagement in high-risk sexual ...
• Investigating campus cycling environment of a large southeastern university from an ecological perspective 

  Shields, Margaret Mary (University of Alabama Libraries, 2015)

  Cycling is an effective method to address physical, psychological, and environmental health. As an alternative mode of transport, it can also be more economical compared to motor vehicles. Despite these benefits, cyclists ...
• Investigating multiple layers of influence on sexual assault in a university setting 

  Hackman, Christine L. (University of Alabama Libraries, 2015)

  Sexual assault is a major public issue on college campuses; approximately 20 to 50 percent of female and up to 31 percent of male college students report being sexually victimized while in college. To date, little research ...
• Relationships between high school students' health behaviors and perceptions of their 9th grade health education experience 

  Mitchell, Qshequilla Parham (University of Alabama Libraries, 2014)

  In the majority of U.S. schools, health education has been delivered in a fragmented and disorganized way resulting in poor quality. While studies have assessed the perceptions of health education from lead health education ...
• Potential and realized food environments: an application of the social cognitive theory in Alabama food deserts 

  Gaines, Alisha (University of Alabama Libraries, 2014)

  Evidence from the United States (US) suggests that low-income, racial/ethnic minority, and rural populations often live in food deserts - areas underserved by grocery stores. Food deserts increase risk for diet-related ...
• Predictors of depression diagnoses and symptoms in veterans: results from a national survey 

  Thomas, Katherine Hendricks (University of Alabama Libraries, 2014)

  The suicide numbers among active duty military personnel eclipsed the number of combat deaths in 2011. Before the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the incidence of suicide in active duty US service members was consistently ...
• An evaluation of the intention of college students to utilize calorie labeling in fast food and full-service restaurants: application of the Theory of Planned Behavior 

  Stran, Kimberly (University of Alabama Libraries, 2013)

  The Restaurant Nutrition Menu Labeling Requirement of the Affordable Care Act will require chain restaurants to provide calorie information on menus. The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) includes attitudes, subjective ...
• Influence of a content course and early field experience on preservice teachers' acquisition of content and pedagogical content knowledge 

  Shipp, Kate Hall (University of Alabama Libraries, 2013)

  The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of one content course and its follow-up early field experience (EFE) on preservice teachers' (PTs) acquisition of content knowledge (CK) and development of pedagogical ...
• The examination of mixing alcohol and energy drinks among college undergraduates using the Theory of Planned Behavior 

  Reddy, Supriya Gillella (University of Alabama Libraries, 2013)

  The purpose of this study was two fold. First, the study examined whether constructs from the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB: Ajzen, 1985, 1991) play a role in predicting consumption of alcohol mixed with energy drinks ...
• Correlates for metabolic syndrome among employees at a Southeastern university 

  Johnson, Paige Turner (University of Alabama Libraries, 2013)

  Presently, it is estimated that thirty-four percent of Americans, over the age of twenty years, have a combination of risk factors known as metabolic syndrome. OBJECTIVES: This study examined the relationship of the risk ...
• Understanding prevalence and attitudes: dietary and exercise behaviors among African American collegiate athletes 

  Lewis, Dwight William (University of Alabama Libraries, 2012)

  Context: Eating disorders, a serious public health issue, affect an estimated 8-11 million Americans (Hudson, Hiripi, Pope & Kessler, 2007; National Institutes of Mental Health [NIMH], 2010). The lack of inclusion of diverse ...

View more