2024
Barriers to and facilitators of improving physical activity and nutrition behaviors during chemotherapy for breast cancer: a sequential mixed methods study
Puklin L, Irwin M, Sanft T, Ferrucci L, Harrigan M, McGowan C, Cartmel B, Zupa M, Winer E, Deyling M, Ligibel J, Basen-Engquist K, Spiegelman D, Sharifi M. Barriers to and facilitators of improving physical activity and nutrition behaviors during chemotherapy for breast cancer: a sequential mixed methods study. Supportive Care In Cancer 2024, 32: 590. PMID: 39141176, DOI: 10.1007/s00520-024-08789-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysical activityLifestyle interventionSelf-reported PA questionnaireSelf-reported diet qualityBreast cancerHealthy Eating Index-2015Stage I-III breast cancerBenefits of PASequential mixed methods studyI-III breast cancerChemotherapy-related symptomsMixed methods studyThematic content analysisBehavioral goalsSense of controlBody mass indexPA questionnaireSemi-structured interviewsMean body mass indexTranscribed verbatimIntervention armTailored educationDiet qualityNutritional behaviorMental benefits
2020
Worksite intervention study to prevent diabetes in Nepal: a randomised trial protocol
Pyakurel P, Shrestha A, Karmacharya BM, Budhathoki SS, Chaudhari RK, Tamrakar D, Shrestha A, Karmacharya RM, Shrestha A, Sharma S, Sharma SK, Spiegelman D. Worksite intervention study to prevent diabetes in Nepal: a randomised trial protocol. Open Heart 2020, 7: e001236. PMID: 32847993, PMCID: PMC7451278, DOI: 10.1136/openhrt-2019-001236.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBiomarkersBlood GlucoseDiabetes MellitusGlycated HemoglobinHealth BehaviorHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealthy LifestyleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMulticenter Studies as TopicNepalOccupational Health ServicesPatient Education as TopicPrediabetic StatePrimary PreventionRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicRisk Reduction BehaviorTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsBehavioral interventionsControl periodDiabetes risk reductionMonth control periodNepal Health Research CouncilBehavioral intervention groupWorksite intervention studiesT-testHealth Research CouncilInstitutional review boardTwo-sample t-testBlood sugarTrial protocolIntervention groupEthical approvalControl groupIntervention studiesType 2More monthsReview boardInterventionDiabetesParticipant changesPublic healthRisk reduction
2011
Socio-economic status, urbanization, and cardiometabolic risk factors among middle-aged adults in Tanzania.
Njelekela MA, Liu E, Mpembeni R, Muhihi A, Mligiliche N, Spiegelman D, Finkelstein JL, Fawzi WW, Willett WC, Mtabaji J. Socio-economic status, urbanization, and cardiometabolic risk factors among middle-aged adults in Tanzania. East African Journal Of Public Health 2011, 8: 216-23. PMID: 23120960.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBlood GlucoseBlood PressureBody Mass IndexCardiovascular DiseasesCross-Sectional StudiesDietExerciseFemaleHealth BehaviorHumansLife StyleLipidsLogistic ModelsMaleMetabolic SyndromeMiddle AgedObesityResidence CharacteristicsRisk FactorsSocioeconomic FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesTanzaniaUrban HealthUrbanizationWaist CircumferenceConceptsCardiometabolic risk factorsPoorer lipid profileHigher socioeconomic statusRisk factorsLipid profileSocioeconomic statusUrban residenceCardio-metabolic risk factorsWorld Health Organization criteriaHigher total cholesterolHigh waist circumferenceRisk of obesityHealth screening strategiesMiddle-aged adultsMetabolic syndromeTotal cholesterolWaist circumferenceLDL cholesterolHigher BMIPrimary preventionLower triglyceridesOrganization criteriaDietary factorsCardiovascular diseaseGlucose levels
2004
Sexual Orientation, Health Risk Factors, and Physical Functioning in the Nurses' Health Study II
Case P, Austin SB, Hunter DJ, Manson JE, Malspeis S, Willett WC, Spiegelman D. Sexual Orientation, Health Risk Factors, and Physical Functioning in the Nurses' Health Study II. Journal Of Women's Health 2004, 13: 1033-1047. PMID: 15665660, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2004.13.1033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcohol DrinkingBisexualityBody Mass IndexBreast NeoplasmsCardiovascular DiseasesCross-Sectional StudiesDepressionFemaleHealth BehaviorHealth StatusHomosexuality, FemaleHumansLinear ModelsMental HealthMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisNurse CliniciansPrevalenceProspective StudiesRisk FactorsSmokingTime FactorsUnited StatesConceptsNurses' Health Study IIHealth Study IIBody mass indexRisk factorsHealth risk factorsHigh prevalenceRegion of residenceOverall cohortBreast cancerHealth statusHigher daily alcohol intakeCardiovascular disease risk factorsBreast cancer risk factorsHigher body mass indexStudy IIMultivariate prevalence ratiosDaily alcohol intakeDisease risk factorsUse of antidepressantsCancer risk factorsHealth-related functioningImportant risk factorMental health statusPoor mental healthBisexual women