Category: Physical Activity
Significant proportion of mothers are unaware of their children’s height and weight
A significant proportion of mothers are unaware of their children’s height and weight—which has implications for early detection of childhood obesity. Researchers utilized data from 230 mothers in the St. Louis area of containing baseline self-reported and measured heights and weights of mothers and children who were enrolled in ‘Healthy Eating and Active Living Taught […]
Pilot test of a workplace obesity intervention shows potential for dissemination and sustainability
Healthy eating and activity are important to prevent obesity and chronic diseases, yet those who are most likely to bear a disproportionate burden have limited access to resources that promote healthy eating and activity, especially in the workplace. Thus, there is a need for workplace programs that promote healthy eating and activity that reach low-wage […]
Parents in highly disadvantaged neighborhoods more likely to restrict children’s play
Today’s parents are restricting their children’s outdoor play, but children in highly disadvantaged neighborhoods face more restrictions, our new research finds. “Being physically active and playing outdoors is essential for adolescent development,” writes the study’s lead author, Dr. Maura Kepper, research assistant professor at the PRC. “Policy and environment change that improves neighborhood conditions may […]
Public and private places contribute to PA among Mexican adults
Understanding the contribution of public- and restricted-access places to overall and domain-specific physical activity among Mexican adults: A cross-sectional study. Understanding the contribution of public- and restricted-access places to overall and domain-specific physical activity among Mexican adults: A cross-sectional study.Jáuregui A, Salvo D, Medina C, Barquera S, Hammond D.PLoS One. 2020 Feb 7;15(2):e0228491. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0228491. […]
PRC faculty wins 3rd place in “Shark tank” style competition
The Healthcare Innovation Lab and the Institute for Informatics hosted a “Shark Tank-style” pitch session on February 28, 2020. Ten project teams requesting up to $50,000 in funds at BJC HealthCare (BJC) and Washington University School of Medicine’s (WUSM) competed in the second Big Ideas Competition. Our own PRC faculty, Maura Kepper, presented with her […]
The application of mHealth to monitor implementation of best practices to support healthy eating and physical activity in afterschool programs.
Brazendale K, Beets MW, Weaver RG, Turner-McGrievy B, Brazendale AB, Chandler JL, Moore JB, Huberty JL, Lemley J, Brownson RC. The application of mHealth to monitor implementation of best practices to support healthy eating and physical activity in afterschool programs. Glob Health Promot. 2018 May 1:1757975918768442. doi: 10.1177/1757975918768442. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed [citation] PMID: […]
The role of physical activity enjoyment in the pathways from the social and physical environments to physical activity of early adolescent girls.
Budd EL, McQueen A, Eyler AA, Haire-Joshu D, Auslander WF, Brownson RC. The role of physical activity enjoyment in the pathways from the social and physical environments to physical activity of early adolescent girls. Prev Med. 2018 Jun;111:6-13. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2018.02.015. Epub 2018 Feb 12. PubMed [citation] PMID: 29447926, PMCID: PMC5985153
Mapping the historical development of physical activity and health research: A structured literature review and citation network analysis
Varela AR, Pratt M, Harris J, Lecy J, Salvo D, Brownson RC, Hallal PC. Mapping the historical development of physical activity and health research: A structured literature review and citation network analysis. Prev Med. 2018 Jun;111:466-472. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2017.10.020. Review. PubMed [citation] PMID: 29709233
Cross-sectional and prospective relationship between physical activity and chronic diseases in European older adults.
Marques A, Peralta M, Martins J, de Matos MG, Brownson RC. Cross-sectional and prospective relationship between physical activity and chronic diseases in European older adults. Int J Public Health. 2017 May;62(4):495-502. doi: 10.1007/s00038-016-0919-4. Epub 2016 Dec 17. PubMed [citation] PMID: 27988796
Work-related correlates of occupational sitting in a diverse sample of employees in Midwest metropolitan cities.
Yang L, Hipp JA, Lee JA, Tabak RG, Dodson EA, Marx CM, Brownson RC. Work-related correlates of occupational sitting in a diverse sample of employees in Midwest metropolitan cities. Prev Med Rep. 2017 Mar 22;6:197-202. doi: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2017.03.008. eCollection 2017 Jun. PubMed [citation] PMID: 28373929, PMCID: PMC5374873
Understanding Municipal Officials’ Involvement in Transportation Policies Supportive of Walking and Bicycling.
Zwald ML, Eyler AA, Goins KV, Brownson RC, Schmid TL, Lemon SC. Understanding Municipal Officials’ Involvement in Transportation Policies Supportive of Walking and Bicycling. J Public Health Manag Pract. 2017 Jul/Aug;23(4):348-355. doi: 10.1097/PHH.0000000000000152. PubMed [citation] PMID: 25319080, PMCID: MC4696890
Chronic Disease Prevention: Tobacco Avoidance, Physical Activity, and Nutrition for a Healthy Start.
Dietz WH, Douglas CE, Brownson RC. Chronic Disease Prevention: Tobacco Avoidance, Physical Activity, and Nutrition for a Healthy Start. JAMA. 2016 Oct 25;316(16):1645-1646. doi: 10.1001/jama.2016.14370. PubMed PMID: 27668419.
Does Availability of Worksite Supports for Physical Activity Differ by Industry and Occupation?
Dodson EA, Hipp JA, Lee JA, Yang L, Marx CM, Tabak RG, Brownson RC. Does Availability of Worksite Supports for Physical Activity Differ by Industry and Occupation? Am J Health Promot. 2016 Nov 3. doi:pii: 0890117116668795. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed [citation] PMID: 27810951