{"title":"Communal coping among African Americans: a comparison of romantic and non-romantic dyads.","authors":"Vicki S Helgeson, Abigail Vaughn, MarQia Allen","doi":"10.1007/s10865-026-00658-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10865-026-00658-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48329,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Behavioral Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"456-465"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13303606/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147533752","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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":"10.1007/s10865-026-00665-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48329,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Behavioral Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"387-400"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13303307/pdf/","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":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sabrina Karim, Jihong Liu, Bo Cai, Anwar T Merchant, Sara Wilcox
{"title":"Trajectories of perinatal depressive symptoms in women with overweight and obesity.","authors":"Sabrina Karim, Jihong Liu, Bo Cai, Anwar T Merchant, Sara Wilcox","doi":"10.1007/s10865-026-00635-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10865-026-00635-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Few studies have examined trajectories of perinatal depressive symptoms among women with overweight and obesity. We aimed to identify the longitudinal trajectories of perinatal depressive symptoms among women with overweight and obesity and the predictors of these trajectories. Data were obtained from the Health in Pregnancy and Postpartum study (n = 217). Depressive symptoms were measured twice during pregnancy (baseline, 32 weeks gestation) and twice after delivery (6 and 12 months postpartum) by the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Group-based trajectory model was used to identify depressive symptoms trajectories. Multinomial logistic regression model was used to identify baseline predictors. Three trajectories of depressive symptoms were identified: mild-stable (67%), moderate-stable (27%), and high-stable (6%). The participants in the mild-stable group experienced a low level of perinatal depressive symptoms. The EPDS score of the participants in the moderate-stable group approached but remained below the cut-off point for 'probable depression' (EPDS <13) throughout the perinatal period. Whereas the EPDS score of the high-stable group's participants consistently remained close to, but above, the probable depression cut-off point. Elevated perceived stress at early pregnancy was positively associated with membership in both the moderate- and high-stable groups. Our findings of the persistent, moderate and high level of depressive symptoms underscore the need for early detection and treatment of perinatal depression. Furthermore, prevention strategies and treatment modalities tailored to women with subclinical symptomatology are required to prevent their progression to clinical depression.</p>","PeriodicalId":48329,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Behavioral Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"417-426"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13525780/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146150977","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jenna Springer, Garrett M Steinbrink, Lauren Tetmeyer, Katherine Mellen, Britt Marcussen, Dale S Bond, Yin Wu, Lucas J Carr
{"title":"Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a 12-week primary care-based behavioral counseling intervention among adults with cardiovascular disease risk factors.","authors":"Jenna Springer, Garrett M Steinbrink, Lauren Tetmeyer, Katherine Mellen, Britt Marcussen, Dale S Bond, Yin Wu, Lucas J Carr","doi":"10.1007/s10865-026-00647-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10865-026-00647-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Physical activity (PA) and dietary counseling are recommended for adults with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. However, these programs are seldom implemented in primary care. This study evaluated the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a 12-week primary care-based behavioral counseling intervention (BCI) for adults with CVD risk factors. Participants were primarily recruited through a novel clinical screening and referral workflow implemented in six local Family Medicine clinics to participate in a single-arm, pre-post study. Participants received a 12-week, theory-based (Multi-Process Action Control), remotely-delivered BCI that included health education, health coaching, and a wearable activity and sleep monitor. Changes in psychosocial mechanisms of action (e.g., habits, identity), behavioral outcomes (PA, diet, sleep), and health outcomes (cardiometabolic and self-reported) were assessed with paired t-tests, and Cohen's d effect sizes were calculated. The relationships between baseline behaviors and observed changes in behaviors from pre-post intervention were tested with simple linear regression. Ninety-seven participants (mean age = 50.6 years, 64% women) completed the BCI. Moderate-large improvements were observed for behavioral regulation skills, health habits, and health identity psychosocial mechanisms of action (d = 0.75-1.03). Muscle-strengthening exercises, daily kilocalories, whole fruit and total protein intake, and several sleep parameters improved to a small-moderate degree (d = 0.23-0.64). Small-moderate improvements in diastolic blood pressure, body weight, total fat mass, depressive symptoms, fatigue, general health, and quality of life were also observed (d = 0.25-0.53). While no significant overall changes in device-based PA were observed, participants not meeting aerobic PA guidelines at baseline showed small-moderate improvements in daily steps and moderate-vigorous PA (d = 0.25-0.53). Participants with lower baseline steps and dietary quality showed greater improvements in these behaviors (r = - 0.54 and - 0.49, respectively), though regression to the mean may also explain these findings. Retention (85%) and adherence (e.g., 98% coaching attendance) were high. Results support the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a 12-week, remotely-delivered BCI-mediated through primary care-to change targeted psychosocial mechanisms of action, and specific health behaviors and outcomes. Importantly, participants with less favorable behaviors at baseline benefited most. A randomized controlled trial is warranted to confirm these findings.</p>","PeriodicalId":48329,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Behavioral Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"401-416"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147482038","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}
Eunjin Lee Tracy, Christine J So, Brian Chin, Yuxi Xie, H Matthew Lehrer, Jill A Kanaley, Brant P Hasler, Daniel J Buysse
{"title":"Behavioral-social rhythms and insomnia symptoms: associations with pain, body mass index, and depressive symptoms among older adults.","authors":"Eunjin Lee Tracy, Christine J So, Brian Chin, Yuxi Xie, H Matthew Lehrer, Jill A Kanaley, Brant P Hasler, Daniel J Buysse","doi":"10.1007/s10865-026-00646-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10865-026-00646-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48329,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Behavioral Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"551-556"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147469977","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}
{"title":"Positive associations between day-level physical activity and healthy eating in participants of a health promotion course: an exploratory study.","authors":"Matthias Burkard Aulbach, Jens Blechert","doi":"10.1007/s10865-026-00642-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10865-026-00642-w","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48329,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Behavioral Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"466-477"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13303313/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147373427","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yujia Mo, Raymond Hernandez, Stefan Schneider, Jeffrey S Gonzalez, Claire J Hoogendoorn, Valerie Tapia, Elizabeth Pyatak
{"title":"Activity disruption, illness intrusiveness, and life satisfaction in adults with type 1 diabetes: an ecological momentary assessment study.","authors":"Yujia Mo, Raymond Hernandez, Stefan Schneider, Jeffrey S Gonzalez, Claire J Hoogendoorn, Valerie Tapia, Elizabeth Pyatak","doi":"10.1007/s10865-026-00643-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10865-026-00643-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48329,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Behavioral Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"427-439"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13303440/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147373416","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","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":"10.1007/s10865-026-00659-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48329,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Behavioral Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"529-539"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","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}
Che Young Lee, Thuan Le, Carrie R Daniel, Larkin L Strong, Scherezade K Mama, Lorna H McNeill, Abenaa M Brewster, Samir M Hanash, Karen Basen-Engquist
{"title":"A pilot study of a digital weight loss program for people with obesity in four diverse cohorts.","authors":"Che Young Lee, Thuan Le, Carrie R Daniel, Larkin L Strong, Scherezade K Mama, Lorna H McNeill, Abenaa M Brewster, Samir M Hanash, Karen Basen-Engquist","doi":"10.1007/s10865-026-00645-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10865-026-00645-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this pilot study of a digital weight loss program for cancer prevention, we evaluated program feasibility and acceptability for weight loss and improvement of healthy behaviors among racially/ethnically diverse individuals with overweight and obesity. A 16-week low-touch digital weight loss program, based on the diabetes prevention program, was implemented to promote healthy eating, physical activity, and portion control among four unique cohorts in Texas, USA. Participants received fully digital program materials via email, 5-10 text message reminders per week, Fitbit activity trackers and Wi-Fi-connected scales for daily self-monitoring of physical activity and weight. Weight, physical activity, dietary intake, weight-related eating behaviors, and quality of life were assessed remotely at baseline and follow-up (16-week). Program completion and satisfaction were assessed after the program. Pre-post changes in outcomes were examined using paired t-tests and Pearson's chi-squared tests. Among 48 enrolled participants, 37 completed the program (77% completion rate). Participants had moderate adherence to weekly weighing, and high adherence to Fitbit wear and responding to text messages. They reported a high level of satisfaction with the program, with a mean score of 4.06 out of 5. At follow-up, we observed loss of ~ 2% of baseline weight (range - 13.8% to + 3.4%) and significant improvements in weight-related eating behaviors and dietary habits (i.e., 30% decrease in total daily calorie intake (p < .001), 14% increase in protein intake (p = .044), and 56% decrease in added-sugar intake (p < .001), etc.). This low-touch digital weight loss program was feasible and acceptable for weight loss and improving eating behaviors among racial/ethnic diverse individuals with overweight and obesity. Program completion and engagement appeared to vary across cohorts, suggesting program adaptations and additional support beyond the low-touch digital weight loss program offered in this study may be needed for some groups.</p>","PeriodicalId":48329,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Behavioral Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"478-492"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13303674/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147533688","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Renee M Frederick, Maria Cuervo Barron, Sita G Patel, Ashley Bautista, Daniel Oconnell, Alfonso Mercado, Luz Garcini, Cecilia Colunga-Rodriguez, Mario Angel-Gonzalez, Amanda Venta
{"title":"Migration-related predictors of posttraumatic stress symptoms in two samples of Latinx immigrants.","authors":"Renee M Frederick, Maria Cuervo Barron, Sita G Patel, Ashley Bautista, Daniel Oconnell, Alfonso Mercado, Luz Garcini, Cecilia Colunga-Rodriguez, Mario Angel-Gonzalez, Amanda Venta","doi":"10.1007/s10865-026-00675-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-026-00675-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress (PTS) symptoms are well-documented health disparities in Latinx migrants, explaining a diverse array of physical and mental health complaints as well as role limitations for both youth and adults. Few studies have examined the influence of the migration journey on PTS in Latinx migrants. We examined the added effect of migration-related predictors, above and beyond general trauma exposure, of PTS in two samples of Latinx migrants with the broad aim of uncovering unique predictors of PTS in this high-risk population. Both studies investigated predictors of posttraumatic distress using information collected about individuals' demographics (e.g., age, gender, country of birth) and migration journey to the U.S., while controlling for pre-migration trauma exposure. The current studies used one sample of Latinx adult migrants seeking asylum (N = 276) collected at the Texas-Mexico border and one sample of recently immigrated Latinx youth (N = 69) collected at an urban school in the Southwestern United States. Across both samples, hierarchical regression analyses revealed that witnessing or experiencing something frightening during migration (p = 0.009 in youth; p <0.001 in adults) predicted PTS, even after controlling for general trauma exposure. Our results underscore the importance of routinely screening Latinx migrants for migration-related trauma in clinical and community settings. As the U.S. halts asylum processing as part of its sweeping immigration enforcement actions, our findings highlight the urgent need to expand legal paths to entry to prevent migrants from being forced into traumatic and dangerous routes.</p>","PeriodicalId":48329,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Behavioral Medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147934750","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}