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A qualitative application of the integrated model of behavioral prediction to graduate student eating behaviors

Pember, Sarah Elizabeth (University of Alabama Libraries, 2017)

The clear relationship between diet and disease supports the importance of nutrition-related health promotion efforts across the population. One group at risk for diet-related diseases is the growing population of graduate ...
A survey examining the nonmedical use and diversion of prescription stimulant medications among college students using the theory of planned behavior

Gallucci, Andrew Robert (University of Alabama Libraries, 2011)

The purpose of this study was two-fold. First, the proposed study aimed to create a reliable survey instrument designed to examine the nonmedical use of prescription stimulants (NMUPS) and diversion behaviors using the ...
A theory-based investigation of leisure time physical activity among college students

Beville, Jill Marie (University of Alabama Libraries, 2010)

This study examined the leisure time physical activity behavior of college students using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and two constructs, descriptive norm and self-efficacy, from the Integrated Behavioral Model ...
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 ...
An investigation of materialistic values and physical activity participation, location, and experience

Baller, Stephanie L. (University of Alabama Libraries, 2010)

In spite of clear and much publicized health benefits, the majority of American adults do not participate in enough physical activity to satisfy established public health recommendations. In recent years, attention has ...
Application of the diffusion of innovations theory and the health belief model to describe EMR use among Alabama family medicine physicians: a rural and urban analysis

Tucker, Melanie Tara (University of Alabama Libraries, 2009)

The Alabama Black Belt region consists of twelve counties which are characterized by a high percentage of African Americans, acute poverty, rural decline, inadequate education programs, and significantly poor health outcomes. ...
Association between stroke risk factors and access to care

Parton, Jason Michael (University of Alabama Libraries, 2011)

A number of medically diagnosed risk factors are associated with an increased risk of having a stroke. Individuals recognized with hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia all show greater probability of experiencing a ...
Breast cancer knowledge, beliefs, and screening behaviors of college women: utilization of the health belief model

Guilford, Kendra (University of Alabama Libraries, 2011)

Aside from skin cancer, breast cancer is currently considered the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among women in the U.S. It is unique from other cancers in that it presents extreme financial ...
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 ...
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 ...
Development and validation of a self-efficacy theory-based instrument to measure breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding intention among pregnant women

McKinley, Erin Marie (University of Alabama Libraries, 2017)

Breastfeeding is the feeding of a child with breast milk, either directly from the breast or by expression. Breastfeeding offers tremendous benefits to both the infant and mother. Individuals choose tasks they feel are ...
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 ...
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 ...
Development and validation of an instrument to assess college students' oral health knowledge, beliefs, and behavior

Aubuchon, Stellina Marie (University of Alabama Libraries, 2010)

Oral health education emphasizes the importance of brushing, flossing, and getting regular dental exams. Some examples of oral health problems that can occur without proper oral hygiene and dental care are dental caries ...
Development of a theory based instrument to predict the influence of sexually-oriented music lyrics on the sexual attitudes, beliefs, and intentions of African-American adolescents

Gordon, Brian C. (University of Alabama Libraries, 2010)

Early sexual initiation among American adolescents represents a major public health problem. African-American adolescents (AAas) report earlier age of sexual initiation, which places them at an increased risk of ill health ...
Effect of internet and conventional advertisement exposure on electronic cigarette use among adolescents: findings from the National Youth Tobacco Survey

Leung, Rebecca Wai-Chee (University of Alabama Libraries, 2019)

Background: The use of e-cigarettes has increased dramatically among American adolescents since 2011 and has become a major public health concern. About 2.4 million middle and high students were current (past 30 days) users ...
Examining college students' use, perception, and knowledge of marijuana and marijuana laws

Burroughs, Meghan Elizabeth (University of Alabama Libraries, 2019)

Marijuana is a highly utilized drug on college campuses that has a variety of adverse health effects. Since the 1970s, state marijuana laws have been consistently evolving throughout the United States, increasing accessibility ...
Examining college women's hookup behaviors and condom negotiation strategies used with their online and offline partners

Evans, Jennifer Lynn (University of Alabama Libraries, 2019)

Approximately 60-80% of college students report engaging in a hookup at some point during their college career. College students find hookup partners through traditional meeting contexts, but dating apps and social media ...
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 ...
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 ...

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