2021
Reflections on obesity-related health behaviors over time and suggestions for health promotion programs from African American women
Min H, Whittemore R, Kennedy HP, Nam S. Reflections on obesity-related health behaviors over time and suggestions for health promotion programs from African American women. Journal Of Women & Aging 2021, 34: 487-500. PMID: 34495818, PMCID: PMC8901798, DOI: 10.1080/08952841.2021.1974268.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFuture health promotion programsHealth promotion programsAA womenPromotion programsAfrican American womenHealth behaviorsHealthy lifestyleObesity-related health behaviorsYoung adulthoodPrimary health careAmerican womenCurrent qualitative descriptive studyWomen's perceptionsIssue of obesityCommunity-based programsWomen's suggestionsObesityHealthy behaviorsLifestyle componentsFirst main themeQualitative descriptive studyDescriptive studyMain themesMultifactorial phenomenonWomen
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