2022
Objectively-Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors and Related Factors in Chinese Immigrants in the US with Prior Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Huang S, Ash GI, Nam S, Jeon S, McMahon E, Whittemore R. Objectively-Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors and Related Factors in Chinese Immigrants in the US with Prior Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health 2022, 19: 11409. PMID: 36141683, PMCID: PMC9517195, DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191811409.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrior gestational diabetes mellitusGestational diabetes mellitusPhysical activityDiabetes mellitusPA guidelinesMVPA minutesHigh-risk groupType 2 diabetesIntensity physical activityCross-sectional studySedentary behavior patternsMedian durationLower BMIMore MVPA minutesSedentary timeSedentary behaviorHip accelerometerPsychosocial characteristicsConsecutive daysRelated factorsGreater likelihoodWeeksMellitusMultiple regression analysisRegression analysis
2020
Assessing the prevalence of meeting physical activity recommendations among U.S. healthcare workers: Data from the 2015 National Health Interview Survey
Song M, Nam S, Buss J, Lee SJ. Assessing the prevalence of meeting physical activity recommendations among U.S. healthcare workers: Data from the 2015 National Health Interview Survey. Archives Of Environmental & Occupational Health 2020, 75: 422-430. PMID: 32202219, PMCID: PMC9301781, DOI: 10.1080/19338244.2020.1743960.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsU.S. healthcare workersNational Health Interview SurveyMuscle-strengthening activitiesHealth Interview SurveyHealthcare workersInterview SurveyHistory of smokingPhysical activity guidelinesPhysical activity recommendationsHealth promotion programsCurrent alcohol consumptionActivity guidelinesMusculoskeletal symptomsActivity recommendationsAlcohol consumptionHealth behaviorsPromotion programsOccupational activitiesAerobic activityPrevalenceType of occupationGuidelinesSmokingSymptomsActivity
2018
Relationships of Musculoskeletal Symptoms, Sociodemographics, and Body Mass Index With Leisure-Time Physical Activity Among Nurses
Nam S, Song M, Lee SJ. Relationships of Musculoskeletal Symptoms, Sociodemographics, and Body Mass Index With Leisure-Time Physical Activity Among Nurses. Workplace Health & Safety 2018, 66: 577-587. PMID: 29792132, PMCID: PMC8161463, DOI: 10.1177/2165079918771987.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLeisure-time physical activityRegular aerobic physical activityBody mass indexAerobic physical activityHigher body mass indexMusculoskeletal symptomsMass indexPhysical activityMuscle-strengthening physical activityPhysical activity promotion interventionsPatient handling tasksMultiple logistic regressionEmployment-related barriersCalifornia nursesPromotion interventionsHigh prevalenceSymptomsStatewide random sampleLogistic regressionNursesCross-sectional dataSociodemographicsLimited dataRegular engagementWhite nursesObesity‐risk behaviours and their associations with body mass index (BMI) in Korean American children
Jang M, Grey M, Sadler L, Jeon S, Nam S, Song H, Whittemore R. Obesity‐risk behaviours and their associations with body mass index (BMI) in Korean American children. Journal Of Clinical Nursing 2018, 27: 3408-3417. PMID: 28771983, DOI: 10.1111/jocn.13982.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexObesity risk behaviorsObesity-related complicationsMass indexScreen timeChild BMI z-scoreRecreational screen timeBMI z-scoreRates of overweightCross-sectional studyVigorous physical activityObesity-related behaviorsWeight of childrenAmerican childrenFruits/vegetablesClinical assessmentPhysical activitySedentary behaviorSelf-report questionnairesHealthcare providersMultivariate analysisZ-scoreClinical interventionsOverweightMixed effects models
2017
Factors associated with school‐aged children's body mass index in Korean American families
Jang M, Grey M, Sadler L, Jeon S, Nam S, Song H, Whittemore R. Factors associated with school‐aged children's body mass index in Korean American families. Journal Of Advanced Nursing 2017, 73: 1896-1909. PMID: 28181307, DOI: 10.1111/jan.13277.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChild body mass indexBody mass indexMass indexHigher child body mass indexMultivariate analysisBivariate analysisObesity risk behaviorsCross-sectional studyCommunity factorsChildren's screen timeChildhood obesityChild weightSelf-report questionnairesNumber of childrenAmerican childrenScreen timeSchool Lunch ProgramMixed effects modelsConvenient samplingLimited dataObesityChildrenParental underestimationEffects modelLunch Program
2016
Occupational factors associated with obesity and leisure-time physical activity among nurses: A cross sectional study
Chin DL, Nam S, Lee SJ. Occupational factors associated with obesity and leisure-time physical activity among nurses: A cross sectional study. International Journal Of Nursing Studies 2016, 57: 60-69. PMID: 27045565, PMCID: PMC4871118, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2016.01.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAerobic physical activityRegular aerobic physical activityLeisure-time physical activityBody mass indexPhysical activityOccupational factorsPhysical inactivityMuscle-strengthening physical activityRegular muscle-strengthening activityWorkplace health promotion programsMultivariable logistic regression modelOverweight/obesityHealth promotion programsMuscle-strengthening activitiesCross-sectional studyPsychosocial occupational factorsNon-day shiftsLogistic regression modelsMass indexSectional studyNursing listObesityPromotion programsSymptom comorbidityPassive jobs
2015
Lifestyle Intervention for Sleep Disturbances Among Overweight or Obese Individuals
Nam S, Stewart KJ, Dobrosielski DA. Lifestyle Intervention for Sleep Disturbances Among Overweight or Obese Individuals. Behavioral Sleep Medicine 2015, 14: 343-350. PMID: 26375410, PMCID: PMC4794423, DOI: 10.1080/15402002.2015.1007992.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSleep disturbancesLifestyle interventionSelf-reported sleep disturbanceWeight-loss dietsAbdominal subcutaneous fatDifferent lifestyle interventionsAbdominal total fatLess sleep disturbanceMagnetic resonance imagingMood States questionnaireLoss dietVisceral fatObese individualsOverweight personsDepressive symptomsBody weightTotal fatResonance imagingAerobic fitnessSubcutaneous fatNovel findingsState QuestionnaireFatInterventionOverweight
2014
Weight Status, Gender, and Race/Ethnicity
Minges KE, Chao A, Nam S, Grey M, Whittemore R. Weight Status, Gender, and Race/Ethnicity. The Journal Of School Nursing 2014, 31: 135-145. PMID: 25312400, PMCID: PMC4363285, DOI: 10.1177/1059840514554089.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRace/ethnicityPhysical activityScreen timeWeight statusHealthy behaviorsOverweight/obese adolescentsHigh physical activityLess screen timeLimited screen timeLogistic regression analysisPublic health guidelinesNormal weightObese adolescentsPA guidelinesAdequate fruitHealth guidelinesMost adolescentsSignificant differencesRegression analysisOverall sampleAdolescentsDiverse urban adolescentsDescriptive statisticsUrban adolescentsGuidelines
2012
Predictors of Exercise Intervention Dropout in Sedentary Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes
Nam S, Dobrosielski DA, Stewart KJ. Predictors of Exercise Intervention Dropout in Sedentary Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes. Journal Of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation And Prevention 2012, 32: 370-378. PMID: 23011489, PMCID: PMC3496000, DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0b013e31826be485.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 2 diabetes mellitusTotal percent body fatHigher insulin resistanceInsulin resistancePercent body fatSedentary individualsDiabetes mellitusExercise programIntervention dropoutBody fatControl groupQuantitative insulin sensitivity check indexShort Form Health SurveyInsulin sensitivity check indexExercise Self-Efficacy ScaleMultiple logistic regression modelEffective exercise programsWeek exercise interventionExercise intervention trialForm Health SurveySubcutaneous abdominal fatBenefits of exerciseType 2 diabetesLogistic regression modelsMood States questionnaire