Adolescence is a pivotal point in the life course, characterised by transformative physical,
cognitive, and emotional growth, an openness to change, and a drive to reshape the social …

Abstract Background African American adults suffer disproportionately from obesity-related
chronic diseases, particularly at younger ages. In order to close the gap in these health …

Background Certain racial/ethnic minority groups have a higher risk of developing dementia,
yet studies have demonstrated that they often have limited knowledge and understanding of …

Aims and objectives To describe the experiences of school nurses working with overweight
schoolchildren. Background School nurses play an important role in health promotion of …

Interventions for obesity prevention can effectively reduce obesity‐related behaviors in
young children. Understanding how to leverage and adapt evidence‐based interventions is …

The purpose of this study was to develop a qualitative and socioculturally tailored systems
model of childhood obesity in the Chinese American community in Manhattan's Chinatown …

Objective To describe a community-based obesity-prevention initiative that promoted
cultural connectedness and traditional food revitalization and gained insight into youth …

Engagement in preventive health behaviors (PHBs; ie, healthy eating, sleep, and physical
activity) during adolescence is associated with reduced risks for chronic conditions, such as …

Objective: Navajo children are at increased risk for obesity, in part due to limited access to
healthy foods. School garden interventions increase access to fresh fruit and vegetables and …

Using a theoretical framework in nursing research is vital to promote understanding of a
theory, its major concepts, and the relationship between concepts in research. We propose …