Gabrielle M Salvatore, Iris Bercovitz, Angelica R Rivera, Giada Benasi, Emmanuel Lapitan, Amanda L Folk, Kyle R Haggerty, Jacqueline A Mogle, Danielle Arigo
{"title":"Use of physical activity skills in daily life during a physical activity intervention for women in midlife with elevated risk for cardiovascular disease.","authors":"Gabrielle M Salvatore, Iris Bercovitz, Angelica R Rivera, Giada Benasi, Emmanuel Lapitan, Amanda L Folk, Kyle R Haggerty, Jacqueline A Mogle, Danielle Arigo","doi":"10.1007/s10865-026-00665-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-026-00665-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48329,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Behavioral Medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147730436","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hilary N Touchett, Kelley Arredondo, Brenda Salgado, Trenton M Haltom, Stephanie C Day, Andreas Weyland, Larissa Grigoryan, Jan Lindsay, Drew A Helmer, Felicia Skelton
{"title":"Exploring needs and perceptions about telemental healthcare among Veterans with spinal cord injuries, a qualitative study.","authors":"Hilary N Touchett, Kelley Arredondo, Brenda Salgado, Trenton M Haltom, Stephanie C Day, Andreas Weyland, Larissa Grigoryan, Jan Lindsay, Drew A Helmer, Felicia Skelton","doi":"10.1007/s10865-026-00668-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10865-026-00668-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48329,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Behavioral Medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147730430","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Monica Estrada, Toriah J Haanstad, Norma Reyes, Carisa M Marchena, Sabreet Kaur Dhatt, Joshua Estrada-Serrano, Gabriela A Nagy
{"title":"Intertwined adversities: a mixed methods study of ACEs and migration trauma among Latinx immigrants.","authors":"Monica Estrada, Toriah J Haanstad, Norma Reyes, Carisa M Marchena, Sabreet Kaur Dhatt, Joshua Estrada-Serrano, Gabriela A Nagy","doi":"10.1007/s10865-026-00664-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-026-00664-4","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48329,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Behavioral Medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147718448","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cecília Bertuol, Gregore Iven Mielke, Deborah Kazimoto Alves, Anne Ribeiro Streb, Marcelo Baggio do Amaral, Marcus Vinicius Veber Lopes, Kelly Samara da Silva, Giovani Firpo Del Duca
{"title":"Moderators and short and long-term effects of a behavioral intervention on sedentary behavior among adults with depressive symptoms: results from a randomized clinical trial.","authors":"Cecília Bertuol, Gregore Iven Mielke, Deborah Kazimoto Alves, Anne Ribeiro Streb, Marcelo Baggio do Amaral, Marcus Vinicius Veber Lopes, Kelly Samara da Silva, Giovani Firpo Del Duca","doi":"10.1007/s10865-026-00636-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-026-00636-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48329,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Behavioral Medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147718511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shayna Farris, Tara Licciardello Queen, Mayank Sakhuja, Marissa G Hall, Ebbie Kalan, Paschal Sheeran, Kurt M Ribisl, Jennifer Mendel Sheldon, Noel T Brewer
{"title":"Prevalence and correlates of uncontrolled vaping among US adults.","authors":"Shayna Farris, Tara Licciardello Queen, Mayank Sakhuja, Marissa G Hall, Ebbie Kalan, Paschal Sheeran, Kurt M Ribisl, Jennifer Mendel Sheldon, Noel T Brewer","doi":"10.1007/s10865-026-00659-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-026-00659-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48329,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Behavioral Medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147718472","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emily M Johnson, Kyle Possemato, Gala True, E Jennifer Edelman, Michael Wade, Robyn Sedotto, Stephen A Maisto, Matthew Chinman
{"title":"Peer Support for Whole Health: R esults from a mixed methods two phase pilot study.","authors":"Emily M Johnson, Kyle Possemato, Gala True, E Jennifer Edelman, Michael Wade, Robyn Sedotto, Stephen A Maisto, Matthew Chinman","doi":"10.1007/s10865-026-00656-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-026-00656-4","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48329,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Behavioral Medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147647004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shelby Borowski, Shaina A Kumar, Eric D Caine, Elizabeth Karras, Stephanie Gamble, Dawne Vogt
{"title":"Young adult veterans' readjustment patterns following military discharge: predictors and implications for early intervention.","authors":"Shelby Borowski, Shaina A Kumar, Eric D Caine, Elizabeth Karras, Stephanie Gamble, Dawne Vogt","doi":"10.1007/s10865-026-00657-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-026-00657-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48329,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Behavioral Medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147647040","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Brent R Schell, Marilyn L Moy, Jennifer Moye, Amy K Silberbogen, Grace A Rose, Patricia M Bamonti
{"title":"Exploring dyspnea-related anxiety and physical activity in U.S. veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.","authors":"Brent R Schell, Marilyn L Moy, Jennifer Moye, Amy K Silberbogen, Grace A Rose, Patricia M Bamonti","doi":"10.1007/s10865-026-00660-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-026-00660-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) occurs in 8-19% of United States (U.S.) Veterans and is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Dyspnea, the main symptom of COPD, has been linked to both activity restriction and psychological symptoms, such as dyspnea-related anxiety (e.g., fear of dyspnea or fear of dyspnea-inducing activities). To date, however, associations between dyspnea-related anxiety symptoms, dyspnea severity, and objectively measured PA have not been explored in one model. In the current study, we tested a cross-sectional mediation model in which dyspnea severity mediates the association between dyspnea-related anxiety and PA. We hypothesized that higher levels of dyspnea-related anxiety would be associated with lower PA, and that dyspnea severity would partially or fully mediate this relationship. We performed cross-sectional analyses (correlation and simple mediation) of data collected from U.S. Veterans with COPD who were enrolled in a mixed-methods study within the VA Boston Healthcare System. Participants completed self-report measures of dyspnea-related anxiety (Breathlessness Beliefs Questionnaire) and dyspnea severity (University of California, San Diego Shortness of Breath Questionnaire). Physical activity was measured with accelerometer-derived step counts averaged over 14 +/- 1 days (ActiGraph wGT3X-BT). The mediation model was conducted using the SPSS macro for Hayes PROCESS Model 4. Complete data were available for 48/50 (96%) of enrolled participants. Six participants (12%) were excluded from analysis because their average daily step count exceeded the threshold for being active (≥ 10,000 steps/day). Forty-two Veterans were included in the analysis (88% White, 93% male) with a mean age of 69 +/- 6 years, mean forced expiratory volume in 1 s 67 +/- 21% predicted, and mean daily step count of 4,635 +/- 2,115 steps. Simple mediation analysis demonstrated a significant indirect effect of dyspnea-related anxiety on PA through dyspnea severity (point estimate = -0.26, 95% CI = [-0.43, -0.11]). After accounting for indirect effects, there was no significant main effect of dyspnea-related anxiety on PA (B = -27.62, p = .44), suggesting dyspnea levels completely mediated the relationship between dyspnea-related anxiety and PA. Greater dyspnea-related anxiety is associated with lower PA in U.S. Veterans with COPD, and this relationship may be influenced by Veterans' perception of dyspneic symptoms. Larger, longitudinal studies are needed to disentangle timing and direction of effects. Identifying subgroups of Veterans with COPD with elevated dyspnea-related anxiety may inform personalized exercise and behavioral interventions to improve dyspnea and PA.</p>","PeriodicalId":48329,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Behavioral Medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147634841","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lili L Kókai, Diarmaid T Ó Ceallaigh, Anne I Wijtzes, Joost Oude Groeniger, Kirsten I M Rohde, Hans van Kippersluis, Alex Burdorf
{"title":"How do trait self-control constructs and discounting relate to each other and to modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease?","authors":"Lili L Kókai, Diarmaid T Ó Ceallaigh, Anne I Wijtzes, Joost Oude Groeniger, Kirsten I M Rohde, Hans van Kippersluis, Alex Burdorf","doi":"10.1007/s10865-026-00640-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-026-00640-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study examines how different trait self-control constructs and discounting relate to each other and to modifiable behavioral and cardiometabolic risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Data from 8453 adults (18-65 years) participating in the Lifelines Cohort and the LIFESTYLE Study were analyzed. Participants self-reported on trait self-control constructs (Brief Self-Control Scale Short-form, Grit Scale Short-form, Delaying Gratification Inventory Short-form, Abbreviated Impulsiveness Scale, Risk Propensity Scale), delay discounting (exponential discounting and present bias parameters of the quasi-hyperbolic discount model elicited using choice lists), probability discounting (risk premium elicited using a certainty equivalent task), physical activity, sedentary behavior, fat and sugar intake, and sleep duration. Body mass index, waist-hip ratio, and pulse pressure were measured during a Lifelines clinic visit.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Measures of trait self-control constructs showed moderate correlations with each other, and very weak correlations with discounting measures. Discounting measures correlated (very) weakly with each other. Regression analyses showed that the Brief Self-Control Scale Short-form, Grit Scale Short-form, and Delaying Gratification Inventory Short-form were significantly associated with all of studied outcomes in the expected direction-higher self-control linked to better health outcomes. Other trait self-control construct and discounting measures demonstrated weaker associations. Allowing measures to group into factors did not improve predictive power.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Trait self-control constructs and discounting are very weakly to moderately related, suggesting they represent distinct facets of a broader construct. Certain trait self-control constructs are important predictors of CVD risk, highlighting potential targets for interventions aimed at improving cardiovascular health.</p>","PeriodicalId":48329,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Behavioral Medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147582797","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amanda K Montoya, Shiloh Cleveland, Kathleen Lamarque-Navarette, Kimberly Brown, Jennifer A Sumner
{"title":"Using propensity score matching for sequential recruitment in multigroup cohort studies.","authors":"Amanda K Montoya, Shiloh Cleveland, Kathleen Lamarque-Navarette, Kimberly Brown, Jennifer A Sumner","doi":"10.1007/s10865-025-00629-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-025-00629-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Multigroup cohort studies are used to compare exposed and unexposed groups on important outcomes. Recruitment for these studies can be done simultaneously or sequentially. When recruitment is simultaneous, there are many advanced statistical techniques, including propensity score matching, that can be used to select balanced groups to account for confounders of the effect of the exposure on the outcome. This paper presents a novel method for using propensity score matching for sequential recruitment using a five-step modular approach: (1) estimate propensity scores, (2) create propensity clusters, (3) match participants, (4) create holdout groups, and (5) enroll. These steps are repeated each recruitment period. We explain each step, providing R code to assist researchers in implementation, then demonstrate the performance of the method in a multigroup cohort study examining the effects of posttraumatic stress disorder on cardiovascular risk markers among trauma-exposed individuals. The method performed well and improved balance compared to using no selection technique, and it also performed similarly to propensity score matching with simultaneous recruitment. This method provides a novel approach to sequential recruitment in multigroup cohort studies. Future research should explore how more sophisticated methods for selecting covariates, generating propensity scores, and selecting matches could improve this method further.</p>","PeriodicalId":48329,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Behavioral Medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147576274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}