Health behaviour and beliefs

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Research from 18 December 2009

Burton, A. M., Peterson, S. K., Marani, S. K., Vernon, S. W., Amos, C. I., Frazier, M. L., Lynch, P. M., and Gritz, E. R. Health and lifestyle behaviors among persons at risk of Lynch syndrome. Cancer Causes and Control . 10-12-2009.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20012181
de Lima e Costa MF, Peixoto, S. V., Cesar, C. C., Malta, D. C., and de Moura, E. C. Health behaviors among older adults with hypertension, Brazil, 2006. Revista de Saude Publica 43 Suppl 2, 18-26. 2009.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19936495
Stimpson, J. P. Smoking by frequency and type of social contact. American Journal of Health Behavior 34[3], 322-327. 2010.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20001189

Research from 13 November 2009

Ferrer, R. L., Mody-Bailey, P., Jaen, C. R., Gott, S., and Araujo, S. A medical assistant-based program to promote healthy behaviors in primary care. Annals of Family Medicine 7[6], 504-512. 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19901309
Flory, K., Hankin, B. L., Kloos, B., Cheely, C., and Turecki, G. Alcohol and cigarette use and misuse among Hurricane Katrina survivors: psychosocial risk and protective factors. Substance Use & Misuse 44[12], 1711-1724. 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19895302

Research from 30 October 2009

Vieira, L. J., Arcoverde, M. L., Araujo, M. A., Ferreira, R. C., Fialho, A. V., and Pordeus, A. M. [Impact of violence on the health of families at Fortaleza, Ceara State]. Cien.Saude Colet. 14[5], 1773-1779. 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19851589

Research from 16 October 2009

Kendler, K. S. and Myers, J. A developmental twin study of church attendance and alcohol and nicotine consumption: a model for analyzing the changing impact of genes and environment. American Journal of Psychiatry 166[10], 1150-1155. 2009.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19755576

Research from 9 October 2009

Nath, A., Garg, S., Deb, S., Ray, A., and Kaur, R. Profile of behavioural risk factors of non-communicable diseases in an urban setting in New Delhi. Indian Journal of Public Health 53[1], 28-30. 2009.Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19806825
Steptoe, A., Dockray, S., and Wardle, J. Positive Affect and Psychobiological Processes Relevant to Health. Journal of Personality . 30-9-2009.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19796062
Hvidtfeldt, U. A., Rasmussen, S., Gronbaek, M., Becker, U., and Tolstrup, J. S. Influence of smoking and alcohol consumption on admissions and duration of hospitalization. European Journal of Public Health . 30-9-2009.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19793836

Research from 2 October 2009

Gifford, E. V. and Lillis, J. Avoidance and inflexibility as a common clinical pathway in obesity and smoking treatment. Journal of Health Psychology 14[7], 992-996. 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19786525

Research from 18 September 2009

Tanni SE, Iritsu NI, Tani M, de Camargo PA, Sampaio MG, Godoy I et al. Risk perceptions and behavior among hospitalized patients with smoking-related diseases. Prev.Chronic.Dis. 6[4], A138. October 2009. No abstract available.

Research from 10 September 2009

Waldron M, Heath AC, Lynskey MT, Nelson EC, Bucholz KK, Madden PA et al. Smoking and illicit drug use associations with early versus delayed reproduction: findings in a young adult cohort of Australian twins. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs 70[5], 786-796. September 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19737504
Tirodimos I, Georgouvia I, Savvala TN, Karanika E, Noukari D. Healthy lifestyle habits among Greek university students: differences by sex and faculty of study. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal 15[3], 722-728. May 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19731789

Research from 4 September 2009

Pisinger C, Toft U, Aadahl M, Glumer C, Jorgensen T. The relationship between lifestyle and self-reported health in a general population. The Inter99 study. Preventive Medicine . 27 August 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19716843

Research from 28 August 2009

Wakita AA, Hayashi F, Miyoshi M, Arai Y, Yoshita K, Yamamoto S et al. Demographics, health-related behaviors, eating habits and knowledge associated with vegetable intake in Japanese adults. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition . 26 August 2009.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19707222
Lim KH, Sumarni MG, Amal NM, Hanjeet K, Wan Rozita WM, Norhamimah A. Tobacco use, knowledge and attitude among Malaysians age 18 and above. Trop.Biomed. 26[1], 92-99. April 2009.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19696733
Yong HH, Hamann SL, Borland R, Fong GT, Omar M. Adult smokers’ perception of the role of religion and religious leadership on smoking and association with quitting: A comparison between Thai Buddhists and Malaysian Muslims. Social Science and Medicine . 18 August 2009.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19695758

Research from 21 August 2009

Bradford WD. The association between individual time preferences and health maintenance habits. Medical Decision Making . 12 August 2009.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19675322
Parekh S, King D, Owen N, Jamrozik K. Spousal concordance and reliability of the ‘Prudence Score’ as a summary of diet and lifestyle. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 33[4], 320-324. August 2009.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19689591

Research from 7 August 2009

Fidler JA, West R. Self-perceived smoking motives and their correlates in a general population sample. Nicotine and Tobacco Research. 28 July 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19640835

Research from 31 July 2009

Hughes JR. Smokers’ beliefs about the inability to stop smoking. Addictive Behaviors . 5 July 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19635648
Leyro TM, Zvolensky MJ, Vujanovic AA, Johnson K, Gregor K. Perceived physical health and heart-focused anxiety among daily adult cigarette smokers: associations with affect-relevant smoking motives and outcome expectancies. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. 1-13. 28 July 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19639483
Traylor AC, Bordnick PS, Carter BL. Using virtual reality to assess young adult smokers’ attention to cues. Cyberpsychology & Behavior. 12[4], 373-378. August 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19630582
Sekulic D, Kostic R, Rodek J, Damjanovic V, Ostojic Z. Religiousness as a protective factor for substance use in dance sport. Journal of Religion and Health 48[3], 269-277. September 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19639416

Research from 24 July 2009

Kowalska A, Stelmach W, Drygas W. [Changes in behavior related to tobacco smoking ten years after joining the “Quit and win” competition in the groups under additional intervention program]. Medycyna Pracy 60[1], 21-25. 2009.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19603693
Lindstrom M. Social capital, political trust and daily smoking and smoking cessation: A population-based study in southern Sweden. Public Health . 16 July 2009.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19616270
Reinhold S, Jurges H. Secondary school fees and the causal effect of schooling on health behavior. Health Economics . 17 July 2009.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19618406
Kaleta D, Makowiec-Dabrowska T, Polanska K, Dziankowska-Zaborszczyk E, Drygas W. [Tobacco smoking and other negative lifestyle behaviors among economically active individuals]. Medycyna Pracy 60[1], 7-14. 2009.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19603691

Research from 17 July 2009

Bratti M, Miranda A. Non-pecuniary returns to higher education: the effect on smoking intensity in the UK. Health Economics . 13 July 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19598147
Froshaug DB, Dickinson LM, Fernald DH, Green LA. Personal health behaviors are associated with physical and mental unhealthy days: a Prescription for Health (P4H) practice-based research networks study. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine 22[4], 368-374. July 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19587250
Lopez Khoury EN, Litvin EB, Brandon TH. The effect of body image threat on smoking motivation among college women: Mediation by negative affect. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors 23[2], 279-286. June 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19586144
Romanowich P, Mintz J, Lamb RJ. The relationship between self-efficacy and reductions in smoking in a contingency management procedure. Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology 17[3], 139-145. June 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19586228

Research from 10 July 2009

Borland R, Yong HH, Balmford J, Fong GT, Zanna MP, Hastings G. Do risk-minimizing beliefs about smoking inhibit quitting? Findings from the International Tobacco Control (ITC) Four-Country Survey. Preventive Medicine . 29 June 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19573553
Chu SL, Xiao D, Wang C, Jing H. Association between 5-hydroxytryptamine transporter gene-linked polymorphic region and smoking behavior in Chinese males. Chin Med.J.(Engl.) 122[12], 1365-1368. 20 June 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19567154
Han MA, Kim KS, Ryu SY, Kang MG, Park J. Associations between smoking and alcohol drinking and suicidal behavior in Korean adolescents: Korea Youth Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance, 2006. Preventive Medicine . 29 June 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19573551
Kenkel D, Lillard DR, Liu F. An analysis of life-course smoking behavior in China. Health Economics 18 Suppl 2, S147-S156. July 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19551746
Rod NH, Gronbaek M, Schnohr P, Prescott E, Kristensen TS. Perceived stress as a risk factor for changes in health behaviour and cardiac risk profile: a longitudinal study. Journal of Internal Medicine . 23 April 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19570055
Sabia S, Nabi H, Kivimaki M, Shipley MJ, Marmot MG, Singh-Manoux A. Health Behaviors From Early to Late Midlife as Predictors of Cognitive Function: The Whitehall II Study. American Journal of Epidemiology . 2 July 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19574344
Szklo AS, Coutinho ES. Vulnerability and self-perceived health status among light and heavy smokers: the relationship to short-term fear appeal tobacco control messages. Cadernos de Saude Publica 25[7], 1534-1542. July 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19578574

Research from 19 June 2009

Constantine ML, Rockwood TH, Schillo BA, Castellanos JW, Foldes SS, Saul JE. The relationship between acculturation and knowledge of health harms and benefits associated with smoking in the Latino population of Minnesota. Addictive Behaviors . 22 May 2009.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19520519
Fujiwara T, Kawachi I. Is education causally related to better health? A twin fixed-effect study in the USA. International Journal of Epidemiology . 15 June 2009.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19528192
Klesges RC, Sherrill-Mittleman DA, DeBon M, Talcott GW, Vanecek RJ. Do we believe the tobacco industry lied to us? Association with smoking behavior in a military population. Health Education Research . 15 June 2009.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19528314

Research from 29 May 2009

Arndt J, Cox CR, Goldenberg JL, Vess M, Routledge C, Cooper DP et al. Blowing in the (social) wind: Implications of extrinsic esteem contingencies for terror management and health. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 96[6], 1191-1205. June 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19469596
Erritzoe D, Frokjaer VG, Haugbol S, Marner L, Svarer C, Holst K et al. Brain serotonin 2A receptor binding: relations to body mass index, tobacco and alcohol use. Neuroimage. 46[1], 23-30. 15 May 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19457377

Research from 22 May 2009

Finch K, Ma S, Qin D, Xin G, Xia W, Novotny TE. Smoking knowledge, attitudes and behaviors among rural-to-urban migrant women in Beijing, China. Asia Pac.J.Public Health . 14 May 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19443881
Kahende JW, Adhikari B, Maurice E, Rock V, Malarcher A. Disparities in health care utilization by smoking status—NHANES 1999-2004. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 6[3], 1095-1106. March 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19440435
Vardavas CI, Papadaki A, Saris WH, Kafatos AG. Does adherence to the Mediterranean diet modify the impact of smoking on health? Public Health . 15 May 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19447454
Welch D, Poulton R. Personality influences on change in smoking behavior. Health Psychology 28[3], 292-299. May 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19450034
Shmueli D, Prochaska JJ. Resisting tempting foods and smoking behavior: Implications from a self-control theory perspective. Health Psychology 28[3], 300-306. May 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19450035

Research from 15 May 2009

Andersson P, Sjoberg RL, Ohrvik J, Leppert J. The effects of family history and personal experiences of illness on the inclination to change health-related behaviour. Central European Journal of Public Health 17[1], 3-7. March 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19418712
Peltzer K. Health behavior and protective factors among school children in four African countries. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine 8 May 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19424814

Research from 1 May 2009

Dixon J, Banwell C. Theory driven research designs for explaining behavioural health risk transitions: The case of smoking. Social Science and Medicine . 24 April 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19394742

Research from 13 March 2009

Wilkinson AV, Vasudevan V, Honn SE, Spitz MR, Chamberlain RM. Sociodemographic characteristics, health beliefs, and the accuracy of cancer knowledge. Journal of Cancer Education 24[1], 58-64. 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19259867

Research from 13 February 2009

Keenan PS. Smoking and weight change after new health diagnoses in older adults. Archives of Internal Medicine 169[3], 237-242. 9 February 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19204214
Sarrafzadegan N, Kelishadi R, Esmaillzadeh A, Mohammadifard N, Rabiei K, Roohafza H et al. Do lifestyle interventions work in developing countries? Findings from the Isfahan Healthy Heart Program in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Bulletin of the World Health Organisation 87[1], 39-50. January 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19197403
Aygul N, Ozdemir K, Abaci A, Aygul MU, Duzenli MA, Vatankulu MA et al. Prevalence of risk factors of ST segment elevation myocardial infarction in Turkish patients living in Central Anatolia. Anadolu.Kardiyol.Derg. 9[1], 3-8. February 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19196566

Research from 29 January 2009

Anonymous. Poor diet, little exercise, smoking: Western ways that promote heart disease. Ethnicity and Disease 18[4], 519. 2008. Abstract or full text available at: No abstract available
Mashta O. Middle classes in Britain drink most alcohol, but smoking is at lowest recorded level. BMJ 338, b312. 2009. Abstract or full text available at: No abstract available
Ali S, Ara N, Ali A, Ali B, Kadir MM. Knowledge and practices regarding cigarette smoking among adult women in a rural district of Sindh, Pakistan. J.Pak.Med.Assoc. 58[12], 664-667. December 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19157317

Research from 22 January 2009

Krause JS, Carter RE, Pickelsimer E. Behavioral risk factors of mortality after spinal cord injury. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 90[1], 95-101. January 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19154835

Research from 9 Janaury 2009

McClave AK, Dube SR, Strine TW, Mokdad AH. Associations between health-related quality of life and smoking status among a large sample of U.S. adults. Preventive Medicine . 6 December 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19103219
Chan RH, Gordon NF, Chong A, Alter DA. Influence of socioeconomic status on lifestyle behavior modifications among survivors of acute myocardial infarction. American Journal of Cardiology 102[12], 1583-1588. 15 December 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19064009
Medina-Lezama J, Morey-Vargas OL, Zea-Diaz H, Bolanos-Salazar JF, Corrales-Medina F, Cuba-Bustinza C et al. Prevalence of lifestyle-related cardiovascular risk factors in Peru: the PREVENCION study. Revista Panamericana de Salud Publica 24[3], 169-179. September 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19115544
Etter JF. Perceived priorities for prevention: change between 1996 and 2006 in a general population survey. J.Public Health (Oxf) . 22 December 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19103657

Health behaviour and beliefs research from 2008

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