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Showing 1 to 20 of 23 for “"cues to action"”.
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Communication Cues to Action Prompting Central Appalachian Women to have a Mammogram.
<p>Today, mammography screening is the best method of detection for breast cancer, yet many women have never been screened and underprivileged, minority and rural women have lower screening rates then other populations. The purpose of this study, through individual interviews(<u>N</u>=88), was to …
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Examining the relationship between external cues to action and prostate cancer screenings among African-American males
The student, Matthew Nesbitt, submitted this Dissertation for approval on 2016-04-19 at 22:15.
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Utility of the Motivation to Change Lifestyle and Health Behaviors for Dementia Risk Reduction Scale (MCLHB-DRR) Based on a North American Sample
… ages, the prevalence rates of dementia continue to increase. Without a cure or promising treatment for dementia, the best course of lowering the prevalence rates of dementia is through preventative measures. Through an electronic survey, the study utilized the MCLHB-DRR scale to determine whether …
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Differentiating beliefs of insured and uninsured, insurance-eligible state employees: a new application of the Health Belief Model
… science research on the uninsured with which to guide the development of policy. Previous research indicates that when insurance is voluntary, whether offered through a state-initiated reform to reduce uninsurance or offered through an employer as a benefit, some people choose to remain …
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Caregiving, health-related quality of life and healthcare-seeking behaviour: A study of informal caregivers of older adults in Ghana
Research to understand the caregiving and health(care) experiences among informal caregivers of older adults in sub-Saharan Africa is limited. This thesis examines caregiving motivation, caregiver burden, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and healthcare utilization among informal caregivers …
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Associations among Perceived Benefits, Barriers, Cues, and Physical Activity in Thai Primary Students
The purpose of this study is to examine the relationships between perceived benefits, perceived barriers, and cues to action and levels of physical activity in Thai fourth grade students. The Health Belief Model was used as the theoretical framework of the study to investigate students' beliefs …
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Factors related to formal and informal help-seeking for perinatal depressive symptoms
… has not been adequately tested. This study adds to the literature by simultaneously providing a more comprehensive and adequate test of the HBM in predicting mental health treatment for depression while also further explicating predictors of treatment use among perinatal women, a particularly …
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KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTIONS, AND BEHAVIORS OF RUSSIAN COLLEGE STUDENTS REGARDING HPV, HPV-RELATED DISEASES, AND HPV VACCINATION
Background: The HPV vaccine has been introduced to the public and the medical community since June 2006 for the vaccination of females and since November 2009 for the vaccination of males ages 9-26 years old. The purposes of this research were to explore multiple factors and relationships among …
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Understanding the usage of mental health apps among post-secondary students
… is a period where adolescents are exposed to novel stressors such as extensive academic overwork, familial pressure, financial concerns, and substantial studying, which can lead to psychological disorders such as anxiety and depression. It is well documented that ethnic and racial students …
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The perceived barriers to exercise and physical activity for individuals with metastatic cancer undergoing chemotherapy: a qualitative exploration
… exploration that investigated the barriers to exercise and PA for individuals with metastatic cancer who were undergoing chemotherapy. The Health Belief Model (HBM) and its constructs (perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, cues to action, and …
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Applying the Health Belief Model to Michigan motorcyclist helmet use
… can offer significant injury protection to motorcyclists, yet usage is inconsistent across the United States. In 2012, the state of Michigan switched from a universal helmet law to partial helmet law. Michigan motorcyclists (<em>n</em> = 76) were recruited through two motorcycling events …
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Latino Parental Acceptability towards the Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine
… and two acculturation measures were administered to participants (N = 130). Approximately 70% of parents endorsed that they would vaccinate their daughters with the HPV vaccine. A regression analysis revealed that perception of susceptibility, perception of seriousness, perception of benefit, and …
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AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE STUDENTS: USING A CRITICAL RACE APPROACH TO EXPLORE DIVERSITY PEDAGOGY IN PUBLIC RELATIONS
The purpose of this study was to explore African American female students’ perceptions and experiences with diversity in their public relations education. Additionally, the purpose of this study was to gain insight from the experiences of future African American female practitioners preparing for …
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Population health and climate change: public perceptions, attitudes and adaptation to heat waves in Adelaide, Australia
… The objectives of this research project were to: (1) explore public opinion (views and attitudes) about heat waves in relation to climate change, (2) explore public understanding of the consequences and the emotional and psychological responses associated with heat waves, (3) identify the …
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Hpv Vaccine Acceptance Among Southern Black College Students: The Influence of Culture, History, and Health Beliefs
… (HPV) vaccination has the potential to significantly reduce HPV-associated outcomes if measures are taken to promote acceptance and uptake. The purpose of the study was to explore historical and cultural influences and health beliefs on HPV vaccine acceptance among Black college …
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A Multifactorial Study of Factors Influencing Self-Health Behaviors in Dementia
… on individuals and society. This study aims to examine the influence of knowledge, beliefs, and motivation on self-health behaviors to mitigate the risk of dementia among individuals residing in the United States. With the use of an online survey, the study utilized the U.S. normed MCLHB-DRR …
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Medication adherence among the elderly: A test of the effects of the Liberty 6000 technology.
… health. The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the Liberty 6000, an automated capsule and tablet dispenser that provides proper medication dosages and is intended to encourage and track medication adherence. Seven focus groups were assembled; these comprised 49 men and women ages 65 …
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Understanding Patient Perceptions and Behavioral Intentions Toward GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Weight Management in the United States: A Health Belief Model Approach
<p>Background: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are increasingly used for weight management in the United States; however, limited evidence exists regarding the perceptual and behavioral factors influencing medication adherence among adult users. Prior research has largely …
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Relationships between psychosocial factors and adherence to diet and exercise in adults with type 2 diabetes: A test of a theoretical model
… Improved understanding of psychosocial factors related to diet and exercise adherence among adults with\r\ntype 2 diabetes can improve strategies to reduce CVD morbidity and mortality in this population.\r\n Purpose: 1) Evaluate psychometrics of the Health Beliefs related to Cardiovascular …
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Usefulness of an Expanded Health Belief Model With Added Constructs (Self-Efficacy And Ecological System Measures) in Modeling Compliance With Healthy Lifestyle Recommendations in Women With a Recent History of Gestational Diabetes
… Gestational diabetes (GDM) has been reported to affect as many as 18% of all pregnancies in the U.S. This diagnosis is costly and presents health risks to both baby and mother. The main risk to the mother with a history of GDM is her increased risk for diabetes which has been estimated at 35% …
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