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Exploring personal values, attitudes, perceived injunctive and descriptive norms, and intrapersonal value-attitude relationships in relation to alcohol use and alcohol-related problems among college students

Sheppard, Meg E. (University of Alabama Libraries, 2011)

Alcohol use among college students continues to be a public health issue in spite of health promotion activities and programming. College alcohol use literature regularly examines the impact of perceived norms on alcohol ...
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 ...
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 ...
Internal and external factors influencing registered dietitians' recommendations for feeding tube use among older adults with advanced dementia: an application of the social ecological model

Douglas, Joy W. (University of Alabama Libraries, 2017)

Background: While feeding tubes are commonly used to provide nutrition to patients with advanced dementia, research indicates that this fails to improve nutritional status or survival, and often yields harmful complications. ...
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 ...
Knowledge, engagement, and perceptions of the American College of Sports Medicine guidelines for cardiovascular physical activity: a university undergraduate comparison

Brown, George Milton (University of Alabama Libraries, 2010)

Background: The early onset of chronic disease is a major health concern facing the nation. Leading health indicators support physical activity to reduce the mortality and morbidity rates among individuals. The college ...
Nutrient intake and adequacy and consumption of food away from home of adults with children

Williams, Carolyn (University of Alabama Libraries, 2011)

The dietary intake of Americans does not meet current recommendations. A greater desire for quick, convenient food options and food prepared outside the home (FAFH) may be two contributors to poor intake patterns. The Food ...
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 ...
Osteoporosis knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors of college students: utilization of the Health Belief Model

Edmonds, Ellen (University of Alabama Libraries, 2009)

The purpose of this study is to determine the level of osteoporosis knowledge, beliefs and behavior among college students. In addition, this study will examine perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers and ...
Pedestrian crossing behavior in college students: exploration using the theory of planned behavior

Piazza, Andrew John (University of Alabama Libraries, 2017)

Background. In the United States, pedestrian fatalities make up a substantial proportion of total traffic fatalities. High use of mobile data and exposure to high-traffic environments place college students at increased ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Relationships between religiosity, spirituality and health behaviors among college students

Harcrow, Michelle Senter (University of Alabama Libraries, 2010)

The influence of religion and spirituality on factors relating to an individual's health behaviors has emerged as an area of interest for researchers, in recent years. Religiosity (formal and informal religious practice, ...
Seeking but not finding: a qualitative exploration of the influence of college women's perceptions of feminism on their sexual health service- and information-seeking behaviors

Rich, Rebecca (University of Alabama Libraries, 2020)

The connection between feelings of empowerment and improved health behavior demonstrates the relevance of feminism in sexual health. A segment of the population that is at great risk of negative sexual health outcomes is ...
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 ...
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 ...

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