Preventive medicine
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Preventive medicine · May 2014
Metabolically healthy obesity: what is the role of sedentary behaviour?
The role of sedentary behaviour in metabolically healthy obesity is unknown. We examined cross-sectional differences in television viewing time across metabolic and obesity phenotypes, hypothesizing that healthy obese individuals spend less time viewing television than their unhealthy counterparts. ⋯ A common type of leisure-time sedentary behaviour varies across metabolic and obesity phenotypes. However, healthy obesity is not explained through differences in leisure-time sedentary behaviour.
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Preventive medicine · May 2014
Correlates of leisure time physical activity compliance in colorectal cancer survivors.
Physical inactivity is a risk factor for cancer morbidity and mortality, but its influence in colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors is understudied. We investigated sociodemographic, physically limiting, and behavioral predictors influencing leisure time physical activity (LTPA) among CRC survivors. ⋯ Hispanics, non-Hispanic Blacks, those with >2 physically limiting chronic conditions and current smokers warrant additional efforts to encourage physical activity and to determine the impact of regular physical activity on CRC survivorship.
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Preventive medicine · May 2014
Perceived judgment about weight can negatively influence weight loss: a cross-sectional study of overweight and obese patients.
To examine the association between patient-perceived judgments about weight by primary care providers (PCPs) and self-reported weight loss. ⋯ Weight loss discussions between patients and PCPs may lead to greater weight loss in relationships where patients do not perceive judgment about their weight.
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Preventive medicine · May 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialParticipant characteristics and intervention processes associated with reductions in television viewing in the High Five for Kids study.
To evaluate the High Five for Kids intervention effect on television within subgroups, examine participant characteristics associated with process measures and assess perceived helpfulness of television intervention components. ⋯ Clinic-based motivational interviewing reduces television viewing in children. Low cost education approaches (e.g., printed materials) may be well-received. Parents of children at higher obesity risk could be more motivated to reduce television.
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Preventive medicine · May 2014
Multiple tobacco product use among adults in the United States: cigarettes, cigars, electronic cigarettes, hookah, smokeless tobacco, and snus.
Noncigarette tobacco products are increasingly popular. Researchers need to understand multiple tobacco product use to assess the effects of these products on population health. We estimate national prevalence and examine risk factors for multiple product use. ⋯ Over 10% of U.S. adults use multiple tobacco products. A better understanding of multiple product use involving combustible products, like cigars and hookah, is needed. Multiple product use may be associated with past quit attempts.