Introduction: Perceived behavioral control (PBC) is a core construct of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and a key determinant of health behaviors. However, its specific role in relation to restrained eating among overweight and obese youth remains underexplored. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the assoc …
Introduction: Physical activity (PA) among young people (aged 18–29) is influenced by multiple perceptual barriers across different ecological levels. This mini-review synthesizes evidence from 27 studies to identify and categorize these barriers using Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model. To review and synthesize theoret …
Home-based physical activity (PA) programs have been identified as a potentially effective strategy for reducing sedentary behaviors and promoting physical health. This scoping review aims to collect strategies for increasing home-based PA for healthy adults. The search conducted in November 2022 encompassed PubMed, Sc …
Emerging evidence indicates that perceived barriers and benefits frequently operate subconsciously, shaped by cognitive heuristics, biases, and affective processes, functioning as contextual variables. This prompts a critical question: Are they fundamental to behavioral theories, or can they be conceptualized as implic …
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the development of neighborhood networks in suburban areas for increasing adherence to breast cancer screening. Methods: This community-based intervention study was conducted among Iranian urban women aged 30 to 65 in 2021. The samples were c …
BACKGROUND: Home-based care is affordable due to population aging, increased chronic disease, and higher hospitalization costs. The objective was to evaluate home-based supportive and health care services provided to older adults and identify possible associations between activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental …
Introduction: Mothers often lack insight into their influence on the mental health of their children and may not possess adequate mental health literacy and parenting skills. This study aimed to explore the impact of mental health literacy and parenting skills on the effectiveness of mental health promotion programs fo …
BACKGROUND: Regular physical activity (PA) has been shown to reduce risk of morbidity and overall mortality. A study has displayed that achieving 10,000 steps/day is associated with important health outcomes and have been used to promote PA. Pedometers are a popular tool for PA interventions in different setting. This …