scholarly journals Health behaviors of parents caring for children with incurable diseases regarding sociodemographic factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-43
Author(s):  
Anna Mirczak
Keyword(s):  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors

scholarly journals Health Behaviors and Associated Sociodemographic Factors in Cervical Cancer Survivors Compared with Matched Non-Cancer Controls

PLoS ONE ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. e0160682 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boyoung Park ◽  
Se Ik Kim ◽  
Sang-Soo Seo ◽  
Sokbom Kang ◽  
Sang-Yoon Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors

The Relationships Among Racial Identity, Self-Esteem, Sociodemographics, and Health-Promoting Lifestyles

2002 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 193-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rolanda L. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Racial Identity ◽  
African Americans ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Strong Predictor ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships between racial identity, self-esteem, sociodemographic factors, and health-promoting lifestyles in a sample of African Americans. African American mortality rates are disproportionately high. These rates are associated with health behaviors that are driven by many factors including lifestyle practices. Other factors may be self-esteem and racial identity. Research shows gender differences in health behaviors, but no studies have explored a racial identity and gender interaction. Exploring these relationships may lead to the improved health status of African Americans. A convenience sample of 224 was recruited consisting of 48% males (n = 108). The mean age was 37.2 years (SD = 12.6). Regression analyses demonstrated that the internalization racial identity stage (β = .12; p < .001) and self-esteem (β = .50; p < .001) contributed to the variance in health-promoting lifestyles. Self-esteem did not mediate the relationship between immersion and health-promoting lifestyle scores (β = -.16; p = .03). The full model Beta values show that racial identity remains significant with sociodemographics and interactions controlled, but moderators do not. Racial identity, while not a strong predictor, has some impact on health-promoting lifestyles regardless of sociodemographics.

scholarly journals Personality Traits and Changes in Health Behaviors and Depressive Symptoms during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Analysis from Pre-pandemic to Onset and End of the Initial Emergency Conditions in Finland

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 7732
Author(s):  
Tiia Kekäläinen ◽  
Enni-Maria Hietavala ◽  
Matti Hakamäki ◽  
Sarianna Sipilä ◽  
Eija K. Laakkonen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Lifestyle Changes

The COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing measures targeting the transmission of the virus impacted everyday life in 2020. This study investigated pre- to in-pandemic changes in health behaviors and depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic and the role of personality traits in these changes in Finland. Data from a larger population-based cohort study of 51–59-year-old Finnish women were used (n = 358). Self-reported questionnaires gathered information about depressive symptoms, eating behavior, physical activity, and alcohol consumption before the pandemic time, at the onset, and at the end of the COVID-19 emergency conditions. Information about personality traits (extraversion and neuroticism) and sociodemographic factors was available from the pre-pandemic baseline. Women reported more depressive symptoms and unhealthier eating habits at the end of the emergency conditions compared to the pre-pandemic time. An increase in depressive symptoms was associated with changing to unhealthier eating habits. Higher extraversion was associated with a perceived decrease in alcohol consumption and with changing to healthier eating habits. Women with higher neuroticism reported changing to either healthier or unhealthier eating habits. In general, some women reported healthier lifestyle changes while other women reported the opposite. Personality traits help to understand these individual differences in adaptation to the pandemic situation.

scholarly journals THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN SENSE OF PURPOSE IN LIFE AND REPEATED MEASURES OF HEALTH BEHAVIORS OVER TIME

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S813-S813
Author(s):  
Eric S Kim ◽  
Koichiro Shiba ◽  
Laura Kubzansky
Keyword(s):  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Purpose In Life ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Prospective Data ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Sense Of Purpose ◽  
Retirement Study

Abstract Although a stronger sense of purpose in life has been associated with reduced risk of chronic conditions and mortality, potential pathways underlying these associations remain understudied. In the present study, we tested if a higher baseline sense of purpose in life was associated with maintenance of recommended levels of five health behaviors. Prospective data included 13,771 adults from the Health and Retirement Study, who were assessed up to six times across an average of 9 years. In mixed models that adjusted for sociodemographic factors, those in the highest quartile of purpose, compared to those in the lowest quartile, had a higher likelihood of not smoking (RR=1.04; 95% CI: 1.03–1.06), remaining physically active (RR=1.42; 95% CI: 1.33–1.51), drinking moderate amounts of alcohol (RR=1.21; 95% CI: 1.13–1.29), not suffering from sleep problems (RR=1.29; 95% CI: 1.24–1.34), and maintaining healthy BMI (RR=1.09; 95% CI: 1.06–1.11) over follow-up.

scholarly journals THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS ON GENDER DISPARITIES IN DISABILITY TRENDS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S247-S247
Author(s):  
Ya-Mei Chen ◽  
Hsiao-Wei Yu ◽  
Tung-Liang Chiang ◽  
Duan-Rung Chen ◽  
Yu-Kang Tu
Keyword(s):  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Gender Disparities ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Multiple Group ◽  
Curve Modeling ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Aging Societies

Abstract Objective. In Taiwan as well as in many other aging societies, decreasing disability is a key public health priority. Gender is known to be a significant factor for developing disability. Our study aimed to examine gender disparities in disability trends as well as how sociodemographic factors influence these disparities. Methods. We used multiple-group latent growth curve modeling (MG-LGM) to examine data drawn from the Taiwanese Longitudinal Study of Aging, a longitudinal and nationally representative survey database. Four waves of survey data and 3,429 older adults (mean ages = 50-96) were included for analysis. Disability trajectories among men and women were modeled separately using MG-LGM. Equality constraints were imposed on the six factors assessed: age, education, leisure activities, perceived (self-rated) health, health behaviors, and comorbidities. Results. Baseline disability levels were not significantly different between the two groups, but once disability began, the progression toward greater disability was almost 50% faster among older women. Greater age and more comorbidities added significantly more to baseline disability and speed of progression among older women than among older men (p &lt; 0.001). However, having better health behaviors (e.g., no alcohol, more leisure activities) reduced baseline disability significantly more among women (p &lt; 0.05). Particularly interesting findings include that perceived health reduced baseline disability only among men (p &lt; 0.05), while having a better social network reduced baseline disability only among women (p &lt; 0.05). Conclusion. For older women, disability prevention is crucial, and promoting positive health behaviors and strong social networks are promising strategies.

Vital and Health Statistics: Health Behaviors of Adults: United States, 1999-2001

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlott A. Schoenborn ◽  
Patricia F. Adams ◽  
Patricia M. Barnes ◽  
Jackline L. Vickerie ◽  
Jeannine S. Schiller
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Health Statistics
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