Understanding Weight Management Perceptions in First-Year College Students Using the Health Belief Model

Das, Bhibha M.; Evans, Ellen M.

doi:10.1080/07448481.2014.923429

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“…This might be explained by the traditional eating habits in this region where fruits and vegetables are main components in their dishes; on the other hand, the traditional Saudi diet is known to lack these essential ingredients. Additionally, previous research has noted lack of time, lack of knowledge and limited access to nutritious foods as barriers to healthy eating among university students [46]. Medical students as well as those enrolled at health colleges are known to have time management issues due to their tight study schedules; however, in our study even students at non-health colleges were not eating the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables.…”

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Health promoting lifestyle of university students in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional assessment

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BackgroundCollege is a critical time where students are more prone to engage in risky health behaviors known to negatively affect well-being, such as physical inactivity, stress, and poor dietary habits. A health promoting lifestyle is an important determinant of health status and is recognized as a major factor for the maintenance and improvement of health. This study was designed to assess the health-promoting lifestyle of students in health colleges and non-health colleges in Saudi Arabia.MethodsA total of 1656 students participated in this descriptive cross-sectional study. Data gathering was conducted from November 2016 to February 2017 at King Saud University. Participating students completed a self-reported questionnaire that included questions regarding their demographic characteristics and their health-promoting behaviors.ResultsThe majority of participants were females (70.4%), 20% of the participants were overweight and 11.3%, were obese. The analysis showed that there was a significant difference between health colleges and non-health colleges with regards to the factor of health responsibility. Students at both schools were found to have an inadequate level of adherence to recommendations regarding physical activity and healthy eating habits. The analysis also found that majority of the students in both colleges do not attend educational programs on health care. The model shows that gender, type of college, year in school, and family structure were significant predictors of the health lifestyle of students in Saudi Arabia.ConclusionThe results of the current study indicate that university students are leading unhealthy lives, where the majority of them have unhealthy eating habits and poor physical activity level. Universities are ideal settings for implementing health promotion programs. Therefore, planning and implementing programs to motivate students to be more responsible for their own health, to engage more in physical activity, and to practice healthy eating habits and other forms of wellness are of paramount importance.

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“…Across all age cohorts, family satisfaction and contact with friends were found to be the most important contributing factors of general life satisfaction for Blacks (Adams and Jackson, 2000). Black-White differences may be due to culture, which shapes resilience (Keyes, 2009; Teti et al, 2012; Ward et al, 2014; Henderson et al, 2015), body image and perception (Altintas et al, 2014; Coy et al, 2014; Das and Evans, 2014; Stephen and Perera, 2014; Webb et al, 2014b; Laus et al, 2015), and social support (Adams and Jackson, 2000), all influencing mental health. Culture is a powerful influence on health outcomes as described by Kitayama et al in the cultural moderation hypothesis (Park et al, 2013).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The Social Ecological Framework also suggests that individuals' behaviors and emotions are shaped by their social interactions and environment (Ley et al, 2015). Although, high BMI influences body image perception and body dissatisfaction (Altintas et al, 2014; Coy et al, 2014; Das and Evans, 2014; Stephen and Perera, 2014; Webb et al, 2014a,b; Laus et al, 2015), there is a wealth of literature suggesting that these associations depend on gender (Altintas et al, 2014; Coy et al, 2014; Laus et al, 2015), race and ethnicity (Mikolajczyk et al, 2012; Richmond et al, 2012; Chithambo and Huey, 2013; Thomas et al, 2013; Fletcher, 2014; Gitau et al, 2014; Pope et al, 2014; Sabik, 2015; Blostein et al, 2016), and age (Altintas et al, 2014; Pope et al, 2014). Self-image and misperception of self also vary by race, gender (Nichols et al, 2009; Lynch and Kane, 2014; Baruth et al, 2015; Gustat et al, 2016), and culture (Capodilupo and Kim, 2014; Argyrides and Kkeli, 2015; Capodilupo, 2015; O'Neal et al, 2015).…”

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Sustained Obesity and Depressive Symptoms over 6 Years: Race by Gender Differences in the Health and Retirement Study

Carter

Assari

2017

Front. Aging Neurosci.

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Background: Although obesity and physical activity influence psychosocial well-being, these effects may vary based on race, gender, and their intersection. Using 6-year follow-up data of a nationally representative sample of adults over age of 50 in the United States, this study aimed to explore race by gender differences in additive effects of sustained high body mass index (BMI) and physical activity on sustained depressive symptoms (CES-D) and self-rated health (SRH).Methods: Data came from waves 7, 8, and 10 (2004–2010) of the Health and Retirement Study (HRS), an ongoing national cohort started in 1992. The study enrolled a representative sample of Americans (n = 19,280) over the age of 50. Latent factors were used to calculate sustained high BMI and physical activity (predictors) and sustained poor SRH and high depressive symptoms (outcomes) based on measurements in 2004, 2006, and 2010. Age, education, and income were confounders. Multi-group structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to test the additive effects of BMI and physical activity on depressive symptoms and SRH, where the groups were defined based on race by gender.Results: Group differences were apparent in the direction and significance of the association between sustained high BMI and depressive symptoms. The association between sustained high BMI and depressive symptoms was positive and significant for White women (B = 0.03, p = 0.007) and non-significant for White men (B = −0.03, p = 0.062), Black men (B = −0.02, p = 0.564) and Black women (B = 0.03, p = 0.110). No group differences were found in the paths from sustained physical activity to depressive symptoms, or from physical activity or BMI to SRH.Conclusion: Sustained high BMI and high depressive symptoms after age 50 are positively associated only for White women. As the association between sustained health problems such as depression and obesity are not universal across race and gender groups, clinical and public health interventions and programs that simultaneously target multiple health problems may have differential effects across race by gender groups.

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“…Consequently, it may be important for college students in particular to develop nutrition literacy skills. 11 Nutrition literacy is paramount for both successful weight management and for making healthy choices for a lifetime. Even well-intended individuals may resort to fad diets or "quick fix" weight-loss methods if they lack nutrition literacy.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…2,17 Compared to other demographic groups, college students face unique nutritional challenges, such as lack of social support to eat healthy and stress from new social and physical environments. 11 Such factors have led to an increased need to improve nutrition literacy among college students. Motivation or support to engage in healthy eating behaviors and increased knowledge on how to eat well are key factors for improving college students' confidence in their ability to take ownership of their own nutrition despite their exposure to social environments that may encourage unhealthy eating.…”

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The Impact of Content-Based Network Technologies on Perceptions of Nutrition Literacy

Brewer

Church

Brewer

2016

American Journal of Health Education

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Background: Consumers are exposed to obesogenic environments on a regular basis. Building nutrition literacy is critical for sustaining healthy dietary habits for a lifetime and reducing the prevalence of chronic disease. Purpose: There is a need to investigate the impact of content-based network (CBN) technologies on perceptions of nutrition literacy because use of content-based networks has increased indefinitely. Methods: A quantitative survey analyzed by structural equation modeling was used to examine 3 CBN characteristics: serendipitous nutrition discovery, nutrition information management, and social modeling in relation to nutrition self-efficacy and perceptions of nutrition literacy among a sample of undergraduate students (N ¼ 349). Results: Users of the website Pinterest, the most popular CBN, provide support that perception of the CBN's ability to provide access to new and interesting nutrition content impacts feelings of self-efficacy when making dietary decisions. Translation to Health Education Practice: Content-based networks such as Pinterest may serve as a viable tool for increasing nutrition literacy by enhancing self-efficacy around nutrition.

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Understanding Weight Management Perceptions in First-Year College Students Using the Health Belief Model

Abstract: College students are challenged by weight management and want the institution to provide resources, including curriculum, to help them manage their physical activity and nutrition behaviors.

Cited by 48 publications

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Health promoting lifestyle of university students in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional assessment

Health promoting lifestyle of university students in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional assessment

Sustained Obesity and Depressive Symptoms over 6 Years: Race by Gender Differences in the Health and Retirement Study

The Impact of Content-Based Network Technologies on Perceptions of Nutrition Literacy

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