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Bone Mineral Density Among Men and Women Aged 35 to 50 Years by Bass, Martha A, Sharma, Ankita, Nahar, Vinayak K, Chelf, Stacy, Zeller, Brittany, Pham, Linda, Allison Ford, M

“…Osteoporosis is characterized by low bone mineral density (BMD) and has been thought to only be a major health concern for postmenopausal women. However,…”
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Evaluation of a social cognitive theory-based email intervention designed to influence the physical activity of survivors of breast cancer by Hatchett, Andrew, Hallam, Jeffrey S., Ford, M. Allison

“…Objective The aim of this study is to evaluate a 12‐week social cognitive theory (SCT)‐based email intervention designed to influence the physical activity of…”
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Predictors of Responsible Drinking or Abstinence Among College Students Who Binge Drink: A Multitheory Model Approach by Sharma, Manoj, Anyimukwu, Chizoba, Kim, Richard W, Nahar, Vinayak K, Ford, M Allison

“…Binge drinking is a salient problem on college campuses, with estimates as high as 40% of students engaging in it. Binge drinking is associated with numerous…”
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Skin cancer prevention practices among malignant melanoma survivors: a systematic review by Nahar, Vinayak K., Allison Ford, M., Brodell, Robert T., Boyas, Javier F., Jacks, Stephanie K., Biviji-Sharma, Rizwana, Haskins, Mary A., Bass, Martha A.

“…Purpose This systematic review was conducted to evaluate and summarize the existing literature on prevalence of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure, sun…”
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Validity of Ultrasound Prediction Equations for Total and Regional Muscularity in Middle-aged and Older Men and Women by Abe, Takashi, Loenneke, Jeremy P, Young, Kaelin C, Thiebaud, Robert S, Nahar, Vinayak K, Hollaway, Kaitlyn M, Stover, Caitlin D, Ford, M. Allison, Bass, Martha A, Loftin, Mark

“…Abstract To test the validity of published equations, 79 Caucasian adults (40 men and 39 women) aged 50–78 y had muscle thickness (MT) measured by ultrasound…”
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Using a Multitheory Model to Predict Initiation and Sustenance of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among College Students by Sharma, Manoj, Stephens, Philip M, Nahar, Vinayak K, Catalano, Hannah Priest, Lingam, Vimala C, Ford, M Allison

“…Consuming a diet rich in fruits and vegetables offers numerous health benefits. However, many college students do not consume the recommended amount of fruits…”
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Effects of Social Support Network Size on Mortality Risk: Considerations by Diabetes Status by Loprinzi, Paul D, Ford, M Allison

“…Previous work demonstrates that social support is inversely associated with mortality risk. Less research, however, has examined the effects of the size of the…”
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Osteoporosis knowledge and health beliefs among middle-aged men and women in the Southern United States by Chelf, Stacy, Davis, Robert E., Bass, Martha A., Ford, M. Allison, Firouzabadi, Ali D., Leo, Jonathan T., Nahar, Vinayak K.

“…The most common skeletal disease, osteoporosis, causes bone fragility due to decreased bone mass and bone microarchitecture destruction. The health belief…”
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Top 10 research questions related to physical activity and bone health in children and adolescents by Janz, Kathleen F, Thomas, David Q, Williams, Skip M

“…Evidence strongly supports a positive, causal effect of physical activity on bone strength and suggests long-term benefits of childhood physical activity to…”
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Using multi-theory model to predict initiation and sustenance of small portion size consumption among college students by Sharma, Manoj, Catalano, Hannah Priest, Nahar, Vinayak K, Lingam, Vimala, Johnson, Paul, Ford, M Allison

“…Consumption of large portion sizes is contributing to overweight and obesity.College students are a vulnerable group in this regard. The purpose of this study…”
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Obesity and Health Risk of Children in the Mississippi Delta by Gamble, Abigail, Waddell, Dwight, Allison Ford, M., Bentley, John P., Woodyard, Catherine D., Hallam, Jeffrey S.

“…BACKGROUND: Mississippi (MS) Delta adults and youth report obesity rates far exceeding those of the state and nation. State law requires in‐school physical…”
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Skin Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors in Collegiate Athletes by Bass, Martha A., Ford, M. Allison, Nahar, Vinayak K., Hobbs, Courtney, Brodell, Robert T.

“…Outdoor athletes represent an important group at risk for skin cancer because they are routinely exposed to high levels of ultraviolet radiation. The purpose…”
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Sociodemographic and Psychological Correlates of Sun Protection Behaviors among Outdoor Workers: A Review by Nahar, Vinayak K., Ford, M. Allison, Hallam, Jeffrey S., Bass, Martha A., Vice, Michael A.

“…Outdoor workers are at a higher risk for developing skin cancer due to their increased sun exposure. The primary objective of this review was to synthesize the…”
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The influence of body composition on youth throwing kinetics by Garner, John C, MacDonald, Chris, Wade, Chip, Johnson, Andrea, Ford, M Allison

“…The primary objective of this study was to investigate the influence of segmental mass and body composition on the upper extremity biomechanics of overweight…”
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Skin Cancer Knowledge, Beliefs, Self-Efficacy, and Preventative Behaviors among North Mississippi Landscapers by Nahar, Vinayak K., Ford, M. Allison, Hallam, Jeffrey S., Bass, Martha A., Hutcheson, Amanda, Vice, Michael A.

“…There are slightly over one million workers in the landscape service industry in the US. These workers have potential for high levels of solar ultraviolet…”
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Osteoporosis Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, and Beliefs among College Students in the USA and China by Ford, M. Allison, Bass, Martha A., Zhao, Yan, Bai, Jin-Bing, Zhao, Yue

“…This study investigated differences in osteoporosis knowledge, self-efficacy, and health beliefs among Chinese and American college students. Information…”
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Osteoporosis Knowledge and Attitudes: A Cross-Sectional Study Among College-Age Students by Ford, M. Allison, Bass, Martha A., Keathley, Roseanne

“…Objective: The authors' purpose in this study was to investigate the influence of knowledge of osteoporosis, attitudes regarding osteoporosis, and knowledge of…”
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Bone Mineral Density of Adolescent Female Tennis Players and Nontennis Players by Ermin, Kevser, Owens, Scott, Ford, M. Allison, Bass, Martha A.

“…The purpose of this study was to determine differences in bone mineral density (BMD) among adolescent female tennis players (TPs) and nontennis players (NTPs)…”
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College Students’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs about the 2017–2018 H3N2 Influenza Virus and Vaccination by Oliver, Alexander P., Ford, M. Allison, Bass, Martha A., Barnard, Marie

“…To observe the state of knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding the effectiveness of the 2017-2018 H3N2 influenza virus vaccine in a representative sample…”
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Risk Factors for Low Bone Mineral Density in Institutionalized Individuals with Developmental Disabilities by Vice, Michael A, Nahar, Vinayak K, Ford, M Allison, Bass, Martha A, Johnson, Andrea K, Davis, Ashton B, Biviji-Sharma, Rizwana

“…Persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) are exposed to several factors, which have been determined as risks for osteoporosis. Many of these…”
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