Coronary Risk Factors and Health Behaviors in a Diverse Ethnic and Cultural Population of Adolescents

Fardy, Paul S.; White, Richard E.; Clark, Luther T.; Hurster, M; John, Rachel; Amodio, Greg; McDermott, Kevin J.

doi:10.1097/00008483-199401000-00010

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“…Most of the studies included information pertinent to data analysis procedures. Statistical procedures frequently cited were factor analysis (Bailey & Hubbard, 1990; Eisen & Zellman, 1986; Jackson, Bee‐Gates, & Henriksen, 1994; Kulbok et al, 1988; Krick & Sobal, 1990), multiple regression analysis (Donovan, Jessor, & Costa, 1991; Giblin et al, 1987; Rossow & Rise, 1993), and a variety of descriptive measures (Fardy et al, 1994; Kann et al, 1993; Mahon, 1994). Some researchers reported statistically significant results in spite of the use of nonrandom sampling procedures and violations of the assumptions of inferential statistical measures.…”

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“…For example, several studies (Boehm et al, 1993; Newell‐Withrow, 1986; Sherman, 1992) found that females were more likely to practice positive health behaviors than males. Only one study (Waldron et al, 1991) suggested that females were more likely to smoke than males, and one study (Fardy et al, 1994) reported that females had higher systolic blood pressure and higher serum cholesterol levels than males. Fardy et al (1994) noted that females were less physically active than males.…”

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Adolescent Health Behaviors and Related Factors: A Review

Spear

Kulbok

2001

Public Health Nursing

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This review examined research relevant to adolescent health behavior in order to identify key behaviors and factors related to behaviors for targeting health-promoting interventions. The 34 studies reviewed sampled mainly Caucasian subjects ranging in age from 12 to 24 years. The majority of the studies were descriptive and cross-sectional, and they dealt with a specific health behavior or group of behaviors such as eating, sleeping, and exercise. Primary factors related to health behavior included gender, family structure, ethnicity, knowledge, and attitudes. Increased knowledge of factors that impact adolescent health behaviors is essential so that public health nurses (PHNs) and other health professionals can be more responsive to developmental and lifestyle factors influencing the health of youth within families and communities.

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Adolescent Health Behaviors and Related Factors: A Review

Spear

Kulbok

2001

Public Health Nursing

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“…2-5 Research further suggests that dietary behaviors, physical activity, alcohol, tobacco, and drug use behaviors are heavily influenced during the developmental period of adolescence. 6,7 …”

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Effects of Promoting Health Among Teens on Dietary, Physical Activity, and Substance Use Knowledge and Behaviors for African American Adolescents

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Valois

Farber

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American Journal of Health Education

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Background African Americans are disproportionately affected by cardiovascular disease and cancer. Health promotion interventions hold promise for reducing health disparities. Purpose Promoting Health Among Teens (PHAT) is a brief, culturally tailored health education intervention to decrease cardiovascular disease and cancer risk for African Americans. This study evaluated the effects of PHAT for African American adolescents ages 14 to 17 in four eastern cities in the USA. Methods A randomized controlled design (N = 1,654) was used to determine differences in health knowledge, diet, physical activity, and substance use behaviors between PHAT participants and a sexual health promotion control group. Data were collected at baseline, three, six, and twelve months post intervention. Growth curve modeling was used to detect differences in health knowledge, dietary behaviors, physical activity, and substance use between PHAT and control group participants. Results PHAT participants had significantly greater knowledge gains but modest behavior changes compared to control group participants. Discussion PHAT is a promising intervention to increase knowledge and address selected health behaviors in African American youth. Translation to Health Education Practice Future attempts to execute PHAT should continue its emphasis on knowledge building while increasing intervention dosage and modifying length of time for intervention sessions.

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“…Scientific evidence suggests that the onset of coronary heart disease (CHD) and development of CHD risk factors occurs early in life 1,2 . Risk factors of CHD that have been observed in children and adolescents include a sedentary lifestyle, poor dietary habits leading to high serum cholesterol and obesity, hypertension, and cigarette smoking.…”

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