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A comparison of undergraduate students' physical activity levels in a standard fitness walking class vs. a service-learning dog walking class by Sartore-Baldwin, Melanie L., Das, Bhibha M.

“…Objective: To investigate the physical activity levels of students enrolled in a standard fitness walking class versus a service-learning dog walking class…”
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Logic model development for the exercise is medicine-on campus initiative by Das, Bhibha M., DuBose, Katrina D., Cohen, Sue-L

“…One strategy to encourage college students to meet physical activity and public health guidelines is the Exercise is Medicine on Campus Initiative (EIM-OC),…”
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Change in weight and adiposity in college students: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Fedewa, Michael V, Das, Bhibha M, Evans, Ellen M, Dishman, Rod K

“…The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess changes in body weight and relative adiposity (%FAT) during college and identify…”
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Digital modalities, nature, and quality of life: mental health and conservation benefits of watching bear cams by Skibins, Jeffrey C., Das, Bhibha M., Schuler, Gwyneth

“…Exposure to nature is correlated with improving mental health and pro-conservation attitudes. Emerging research suggests digital nature exposure may also…”
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Exploring Rural, Black Women’s Lived Experiences With Physical Activity and Nutrition: A Photo-Elicitation Study by Das, Bhibha M., Simpson, Kelsey C., Sastre, Lauren R.

“…Eastern North Carolina (ENC) residents have higher rates of type 2 diabetes, lower life expectancy, less physical activity (PA), and higher food insecurity…”
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Type 2 Diabetes as a Familial Illness: Findings From a Focus Group Study by Didericksen, Katharine Wickel, Das, Bhibha M.

“…Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a prevalent illness with high societal and personal costs. Whereas there is some systemic research, there are…”
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Impact of a standard versus collective-efficacy enhanced intervention to increase physical activity among mothers by Dlugonski, Deirdre, Das, Bhibha M., Martin, Tiesha R.

“…Objective: Mothers have lower moderate-to-vigorous physical activity than non-mothers and this negatively impacts health. Group dynamics interventions have…”
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Undergraduate students' physical activity levels and experiences in a service-learning dog walking class: an exploratory pilot study by Sartore-Baldwin, Melanie L., Das, Bhibha M., Schwab, Lacey. M.

“…To investigate the physical activity levels and experiences of students enrolled in a service-learning dog walking class. Participants: College students (N =…”
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Sex-specific correlates of metabolic syndrome risk in college-aged young adults by Higgins, Simon, Smith, Alexandra N., Williams, Ewan R., Das, Bhibha M., Fedewa, Michael V., Evans, Ellen M.

“…Objective: To identify the sex-specific prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) risk factors and their physiological, psychosocial, and behavioral correlates…”
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Personality Correlates of Physical Activity in College Women by WILSON, KATHRYN E, DAS, BHIBHA M, EVANS, ELLEN M, DISHMAN, RODNEY K

“…Commonly reported relationships of the broad personality traits of extraversion and neuroticism with self-reports of physical activity (PA) have not been…”
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Development of a logic model for a service learning, dog walking course for college students by Das, Bhibha M., Sartore-Baldwin, Melanie L.

“…•Inputs needed for this program include institutional and monetary support.•An intervention activity was a structured walking program.•An outcome was increase…”
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Understanding Weight Management Perceptions in First-Year College Students Using the Health Belief Model by Das, Bhibha M., Evans, Ellen M.

“…Objective: To examine weight management barriers, using the Health Belief Model, in first-year college students. Participants: First-year college students (n =…”
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Increasing collective efficacy for physical activity: Design and rationale of Moms UNITE for Health by Dlugonski, Deirdre, Das, Bhibha M, Martin, Tiesha

“…Abstract Background Mothers are a population that engages in low levels of physical activity due to unique barriers to physical activity. As such, there is a…”
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Self-Concept in the Context of Diabetes Prevention: Development of the Lifestyle Health-Related Self-Concept Questionnaire by Thomas, Jenifer J., Lutes, Lesley, Smirnova, Ekaterina, Das, Bhibha M., Huzurbazar, Snehalata, Aldrich, Lisa, Lee, Mariah

“…Purpose: Understanding psychosocial factors in the context of lifestyle change is important to recognize distinctions in type 2 diabetes prevention behaviors…”
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Collective Efficacy, Physical Activity, and Health Outcomes Among Mothers by Dlugonski, Deirdre, Das, Bhibha M., Martin, Tiesha R., Palmer, Autumn

“…Motherhood is associated with low rates of physical activity that increase disease risk. Most theory-based approaches to increasing physical activity focus on…”
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Organizational Culture and Implications for Workplace Interventions to Reduce Sitting Time Among Office-Based Workers: A Systematic Review by Taylor, Wendell C, Suminski, Richard R, Das, Bhibha M, Paxton, Raheem J, Craig, Derek W

“…Time spent in sedentary behaviors is an independent risk factor for several chronic diseases (e.g., cardiometabolic diseases, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and…”
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The Invisible Employee: University Housekeeping Employees' Perceptions of Physical Activity by Das, Bhibha M, Sartore-Baldwin, Melanie, Mahar, Matthew T

“…A significant literature links race and socioeconomic status with physical inactivity and negative health outcomes. The aim of this study was to explore…”
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Barriers to Physical Activity in a Mass Transit Population: A Qualitative Study by Das, Bhibha M, Petruzzello, Steven J

“…The physical inactivity epidemic continues be one of the greatest public health challenges in contemporary society in the United States. The transportation…”
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Cost and culture: Factors influencing worksite physical activity across three universities by Rinaldi-Miles, Anna I, Das, Bhibha M

“…Physical inactivity is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Worksites provide an ideal environment for physical activity (PA) interventions. Colleges…”
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From sedentary to active: Shifting the movement paradigm in workplaces by Das, Bhibha M, Mailey, Emily, Murray, Kate, Phillips, Siobhan M, Torres, Cam, King, Abby C

“…Increased sedentary behavior and reduced physical activity are risk factors for morbidity and mortality. As adults spend a significant portion of their time at…”
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