Relationships of Psychosocial Variables with Walking Behavior and Body Mass Index Changes among Participants of a Community Based Participatory Research Walking Intervention

An abstract of a study by Sample et al noticing the relationship between psychosocial variables and health outcomes is presented. Findings indicate that incorporating psychosocial constructs into community health and nutrition programs may have positive impacts on health behavior and health indicato...

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Published inJournal of the American Dietetic Association Vol. 111; no. 9; p. A84
Main Authors Sample, A.D, Connell, C.L, Zoellner, J, Madson, M.B, Webster, M.J, Yadrick, K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Chicago Elsevier Inc 01.09.2011
Elsevier Limited
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Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Health behavior
Internal Medicine
Nutrition
Public health
Walking
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Summary:An abstract of a study by Sample et al noticing the relationship between psychosocial variables and health outcomes is presented. Findings indicate that incorporating psychosocial constructs into community health and nutrition programs may have positive impacts on health behavior and health indicators. Further investigation should be conducted to assess the predictive nature and mediating role of these variables on health outcome maintenance.
ISSN:0002-8223
2212-2672
1878-3570
2212-2680
DOI:10.1016/j.jada.2011.06.308