2017
Mental health and behavioral weight loss: 24-month outcomes in Veterans
Janney CA, Masheb RM, Lutes LD, Holleman RG, Kim HM, Gillon LR, Damschroder LJ, Richardson CR. Mental health and behavioral weight loss: 24-month outcomes in Veterans. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2017, 215: 197-204. PMID: 28340446, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2017.03.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBehavioral weight loss interventionSerious mental illnessWeight loss interventionMH diagnosisLoss interventionAffective disordersWeight lossModest weight lossOverweight/obeseBehavioral weight lossWeight loss trialMental health disordersAverage weight lossWeight loss differencesSecondary data analysisLoss trialThree-armHealth disordersWeight loss patternsLinear mixed effects modelsMental illnessDiagnostic groupsDiagnosisMental healthMonths
2016
Diet quality is associated with mental health, social support, and neighborhood factors among Veterans
Hoerster KD, Wilson S, Nelson KM, Reiber GE, Masheb RM. Diet quality is associated with mental health, social support, and neighborhood factors among Veterans. Eating Behaviors 2016, 23: 168-173. PMID: 27816854, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2016.10.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiet qualityGeneral populationUrban VA medical centerMental healthSugar-sweetened beveragesPoor diet qualityVA Medical CenterUnited States veteransDepressive symptom severitySocial supportModifiable contributorLow-fat foodsPsychological comorbiditiesChronic conditionsHigh prevalenceMedical CenterStates veteransStudy participantsBivariate analysisSymptom severityHealthy mealsMultivariate modelPhysical environment correlatesUnhealthy snacksFast food