Mohsen Saffari, Ali Jahangiri, Hormoz Sanaeinasab, Hojat Rashidi‐Jahan, Mehdi Raei, Fatemeh Rahmati-Najarkolaei, Chung‐Ying Lin, Mark D. Griffiths
{"title":"An Education Program Based on Theory of Planned Behavior to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle Among Hospital Administrative Staff: A Randomized Controlled Trial","authors":"Mohsen Saffari, Ali Jahangiri, Hormoz Sanaeinasab, Hojat Rashidi‐Jahan, Mehdi Raei, Fatemeh Rahmati-Najarkolaei, Chung‐Ying Lin, Mark D. Griffiths","doi":"10.1080/19325037.2025.2572108","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19325037.2025.2572108","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Worksite health promotion programs may be helpful to modify lifestyles, particularly for staff working in stressful environments (e.g. hospitals). Purpose: The present study aimed to assess the effects of a theory-based health education intervention to promote healthy lifestyles among hospital administrative staff. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted in which 70 administrative staff were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group participated in an educational program based on theory of planned behavior (TPB) principles over a 4-week period. At baseline and 1 and 3 months after the intervention, participant lifestyle was assessed. Results: All lifestyle dimensions along with TPB constructs showed significant improvements from baseline to first or second follow-up in the intervention group. Adjustment of baseline differences in study variables showed significant improvements in both TPB constructs and lifestyle dimensions (4.1 < F < 26.1, p < .05) except for nutrition and spiritual growth at first follow-up and for physical activity and stress management at second follow-up. Discussion: A TPB-based program may contribute to promoting a healthy lifestyle among hospital staff.","PeriodicalId":46846,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Health Education","volume":"57 3","pages":"149-164"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147915589","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The effectiveness of online sleep education interventions for college students: A systematic review.","authors":"Sarah Flora, Adam Knowlden, Stephanie Slaven","doi":"10.1080/19325037.2025.2529798","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19325037.2025.2529798","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>College students notoriously engage in sleep impairing behaviors, impacting their overall health. In-person sleep education interventions for college students have shown mixed effects on improving sleep behaviors. Online medium of delivery may intervene where in-person-only interventions are lacking.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Evaluate the effectiveness of online sleep education interventions for college students.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study analyzed education-based, sleep behavior interventions targeting college students published between 2014 and 2024 that incorporated at least one online modality within MEDLINE, CINAHL Ultimate, ERIC, and Academic Search Premiere databases. Methodological quality was measured through the Jadad Scale.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Studies (N=6) had a mean Jadad score of 6.17. Most interventions (n=4) used randomized control trial designs, predominantly recruited White and female participants. Studies were fully or partially, were primarily evaluated using investigator-created scales, and used varying sleep outcome measures. Two studies incorporated health behavior theory. While all interventions tracked adherence, only three examined participant satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Online sleep education interventions show mixed effects on college student sleep outcomes. Future interventions should evaluate program fidelity, increase demographic diversity, and operationalize behavior change theories.</p><p><strong>Translation to health education practice: </strong>Health education specialists should consider the use of online sleep education interventions for improving college students' sleep outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":46846,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Health Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12413208/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145015298","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Brynn L Meulenberg, Terry Kim, Jesus Emmanuel Diaz, Manuel Gutierrez Chavez, Anu Asnaani, Cassidy A Gutner, Natalie D Ritchie, Katherine J W Baucom
{"title":"Lifestyle Coach Perceptions of Barriers and Facilitators to Participation and Lifestyle Change Among Black and Latinx National Diabetes Prevention Program Participants.","authors":"Brynn L Meulenberg, Terry Kim, Jesus Emmanuel Diaz, Manuel Gutierrez Chavez, Anu Asnaani, Cassidy A Gutner, Natalie D Ritchie, Katherine J W Baucom","doi":"10.1080/19325037.2024.2421541","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19325037.2024.2421541","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Despite the disproportionate impact of type 2 diabetes on racial/ethnic marginalized groups, interventions have not effectively engaged and retained these populations. To effectively meet the needs of these groups, a better understanding of barriers and facilitators to lifestyle change and participation in interventions is needed.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The social determinants of health (SDOH) framework was utilized to examine barriers and facilitators in the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) from the perspective of Lifestyle Coaches delivering the intervention to Black or Latinx participants.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Using an online survey, coaches reported on barriers observed among participants and strategies to facilitate engagement and retention in the National DPP. We qualitatively coded and summarized responses.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Black and Latinx participant-serving coaches shared five of the seven most endorsed barriers. Both groups of coaches shared the same four most endorsed facilitators.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Results illustrate the impact SDOH have on one's ability to participate in diabetes prevention and enact lifestyle change, suggesting that an adapted approach may help to reach Black and Latinx participants.</p><p><strong>Translation to health education practice: </strong>This project informs future National DPP implementation. Competencies in the following areas are addressed: Assessment of Needs and Capacity (I), Evaluation and Research (IV), and Advocacy (V).</p>","PeriodicalId":46846,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Health Education","volume":"56 5","pages":"423-437"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12463402/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145187032","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"College Students’ Preference and Information Comprehension of Different Forms of Diabetes Education Materials Under Different Reading Scenarios","authors":"Ning Yang, Xiaohui Wu, Chul Soo Kim","doi":"10.1080/19325037.2024.2396596","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19325037.2024.2396596","url":null,"abstract":"In low- and middle-income countries, despite increasing early childhood education opportunities, research on quality and monitoring systems remains limited. This includes lack o fvalidated tool for...","PeriodicalId":46846,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Health Education","volume":"38 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142248724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Association Between Socio-Emotional Health, Physical Activity and Screen Time Among Children","authors":"Zeinab Aliyas, Armin Mahmoudian, Marie-Soleil Cloutier","doi":"10.1080/19325037.2024.2396602","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19325037.2024.2396602","url":null,"abstract":"Technological advancements have led to increased screen time and decreased Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activities (MVPA) among children. The impact of MVPA on children’s mental health is less exp...","PeriodicalId":46846,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Health Education","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142248726","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marilia M. Mendes-Sousa, Maria de Lourdes Gurian Ernesto, Bernardo C. Gomes, Anderson Silva, Marcos V. V. Ribeiro, Maria Conceição Do Rosário, Zila M. Sanchez, Pamela J. Surkan, Silvia S. Martins, Marília Mariano, Sheila C. Caetano
{"title":"Teacher-Preschool Student Relationships and Their Associations with Child Mental Health Problems","authors":"Marilia M. Mendes-Sousa, Maria de Lourdes Gurian Ernesto, Bernardo C. Gomes, Anderson Silva, Marcos V. V. Ribeiro, Maria Conceição Do Rosário, Zila M. Sanchez, Pamela J. Surkan, Silvia S. Martins, Marília Mariano, Sheila C. Caetano","doi":"10.1080/19325037.2024.2396598","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19325037.2024.2396598","url":null,"abstract":"In low- and middle-income countries, despite increasing early childhood education opportunities, research on quality and monitoring systems remains limited. This includes a lack of validated tools ...","PeriodicalId":46846,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Health Education","volume":"74 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142192617","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhancing College Students’ Well-Being through an Online Mindfulness Intervention During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Exploratory Study","authors":"Zeljka Vidic","doi":"10.1080/19325037.2024.2396588","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19325037.2024.2396588","url":null,"abstract":"Mental health challenges continue to be on the rise with college students. The COVID-19 pandemic further accentuated these challenges. Thus, consideration could be given to exploring various strate...","PeriodicalId":46846,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Health Education","volume":"395 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142192618","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Respiratory Health and Underlying Tobacco Use Motives Among Cigarette Smokers and Hubble-Bubble Pipe Consumers: A Comparative Study","authors":"Laiba Rizvi, Seemab Ashraf, Muhammed Ahmed, Khurram Khalid, Awais Latif, Mariam Javed, Iqraa Irfan","doi":"10.1080/19325037.2024.2396583","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19325037.2024.2396583","url":null,"abstract":"Tobacco use, whether through hubble-bubble pipes or conventional cigarettes, poses significant risks to respiratory health.Researchers aimed to assess the respiratory health and underlying tobacco ...","PeriodicalId":46846,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Health Education","volume":"13 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142248725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Connor Johnson, Monique Lyle, Robert F. Valois, Sandra K. Kammermann, Aubrie A. Valois
{"title":"Public Opinion for Physician Assisted Suicide/Euthanasia: Implications for Health Education","authors":"Connor Johnson, Monique Lyle, Robert F. Valois, Sandra K. Kammermann, Aubrie A. Valois","doi":"10.1080/19325037.2024.2390382","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19325037.2024.2390382","url":null,"abstract":"Health care, social/psychological service and Health Education professionals are essential to euthanasia/physician assisted suicide (PAS). Public opinion can influence legalization of euthanasia/PA...","PeriodicalId":46846,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Health Education","volume":"163 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142192619","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jeffery J. Fine, Robert F. Valois, Sandra K. Kammermann
{"title":"Behavioral, Clinical, and Coronary Artery Calcium Screening for Prevention and Treatment of Subclinical Atherosclerosis: Implications for Health Education","authors":"Jeffery J. Fine, Robert F. Valois, Sandra K. Kammermann","doi":"10.1080/19325037.2024.2390400","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19325037.2024.2390400","url":null,"abstract":"In the USA, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women and men. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease.To investigate the association between behavioral a...","PeriodicalId":46846,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Health Education","volume":"22 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142192620","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}