A Phenomenological Study Of Obesity And Its Impact On Functional Status Life Space Mobility And Physical Activity In Southern African American Older Women

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A Phenomenological Study of Obesity and Its Impact on Functional Status, Life-space Mobility, and Physical Activity in Southern African American Older Women

Author : Pamela G. Bowen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book A Phenomenological Study of Obesity and Its Impact on Functional Status, Life-space Mobility, and Physical Activity in Southern African American Older Women written by Pamela G. Bowen and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The majority of work on health disparities has focused on public policy and identifying disparate conditions. Obesity is a significant public health problem that has reached epidemic proportions, considered the second leading cause of preventable death, encourages a sedentary lifestyle, and can lead to a higher prevalence of functional impairments. Moreover, obesity increases the risk that persons may develop one or more serious medical conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, and osteoarthritis, especially among African Americans. In the United States, African American women are more likely to be classified as overweight or obese. In fact, approximately 61% of African American women 65 years and older are classified as being obese in comparison to 32% of their European American counterparts of the same age group. Moreover, the decline in functional status and physical activity levels among this population further contributes to the escalating obesity crisis. Despite published research that illustrates how physical inactivity contributes to obesity and functional decline, overweight and obese southern African American older women are still less likely to participate in regular physical activity. The purposes of this study were to examine: 1) the lived experience of overweight and obese southern African American older women and how these conditions impact functional status and life-space mobility and 2) what factors prompt or prevent the participation of regular physical activity. The qualitative research approach used for this study was phenomenology, which described the investigated phenomenon through the eyes of the participant. Semi-structured, audiotaped interviews were used to elicit descriptions from 10 participants. Interview data was transcribed verbatim and then coded and analyzed using Colaizzi's seven-step method. Data analysis revealed the emergence of six meta-themes and the overarching theme among all the participants was good quality of life, which encompassed maintaining independence and mobility. Significant findings from this study were that overweight and obese southern African American older women have negative connotations for the terms "obesity" and "exercise", being independent and self-sufficient were important, and culturally appropriate neighborhood interventions that address quality of life issues were essential to encourage engagement in regular physical activity

Menopause, Rurality and Obesity in Rural African American Women

Author : Colleen M. Kilgore
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3668274991
Total Pages : 229 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (682 download)

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Download or read book Menopause, Rurality and Obesity in Rural African American Women written by Colleen M. Kilgore and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2016-08-16 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doctoral Thesis / Dissertation from the year 2014 in the subject Nursing Science - Miscellaneous, Florida International University, Modesto A. Maidique Campus (Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences), course: Nursing & Research, language: English, abstract: In light of the present-day obesity crisis, this study describes the impact of demographic, cognitive, behavioral, and biological factors on health outcomes in pre-menopausal and menopausal African American women living in rural South Carolina. The data suggests that obesity and related chronic diseases can be, in fact, curbed by a better-informed public, a shift in body-awareness and a deeper understanding of the sociocultural heritage and our relationship to food in general. As a groundbreaking study within this high-risk population, it also puts in perspective to what extent these factors are driven by the socioeconomic status of the women. The findings from this research place renewed urgency on interactive strategies in education and the healthcare field in order to better equip African American women in rural areas with the tools to confront obesity and related chronic diseases.

The Meaning and Cultural Context of Physical Activity as Perceived by Physically Active, Rural African American Women

Author : Allison Lenkerd
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (648 download)

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Download or read book The Meaning and Cultural Context of Physical Activity as Perceived by Physically Active, Rural African American Women written by Allison Lenkerd and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background - The health problems of overweight and obesity are growing concerns in the United States and in many parts of the world. At the time of this study, African American women had the highest mortality and obesity rates of any other racial/ethnic group in this country, and the highest level of physical inactivity (CDC, 2008; OMHRC, 2007). Research has suggested that despite African American women's awareness of the benefits of physical activity their rates of physical activity have remained low. A need existed to understand how physically active African American women, particularly those who resided in a rural area, perceived and experienced physical activity. Objective - The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the meaning and cultural context of physical activity among physically active, rural African American women, and to understand how they related physical activity and overweight to their health status. Methodology - To achieve this purpose, the researcher conducted 4 in-depth, open-ended focus group interviews in North Carolina. A qualitative methodology using a phenomenological approach enabled the researcher to better understand the meaning and sociocultural influences that the participants associated with physical activity participation. Analysis of verbatim transcriptions of the focus group interviews involved immersion, coding, categorizing, and identifying themes that emerged from the data. Results - Several primary themes emerged from the data from this study that revealed the participants experience of physical activity. These themes included perceptions of personal health, the evolution of physical activity, body image and overweight, social support, barriers, societal views of African American health status, and health related education. This chapter explored themes and various subthemes in order to get a more in-depth view of the participants' experience of physical activity, and definitions of physical activity and overweight as they relate to health in the minds of the participants. Conclusion - Health education programming aimed at this target population group must recognize several factors in order to provide culturally appropriate programs: the motivating factors of this population group; the association between size, overweight and health; their perception of what types of physical activities are appropriate; their support needs; the barriers that they face. In addition, it is important to provide education regarding their risks as well as information on how to get the information that they need to address these risks from their medical provider.

Social Status, Physical Environment & Walking for Exercise in Late Life

Author : Estina E-Lee Thompson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Social Status, Physical Environment & Walking for Exercise in Late Life written by Estina E-Lee Thompson and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Transgenerational Meanings and Experiences of Body Size and Obesity Among African American Female Dyads

Author : Ellen Williams
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 584 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (856 download)

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Book Synopsis Transgenerational Meanings and Experiences of Body Size and Obesity Among African American Female Dyads by : Ellen Williams

Download or read book Transgenerational Meanings and Experiences of Body Size and Obesity Among African American Female Dyads written by Ellen Williams and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Socioeconomic Status and Physical Activity Levels in Obese and Non-obese African Americans

Author : DaMarques Potter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (133 download)

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Book Synopsis Socioeconomic Status and Physical Activity Levels in Obese and Non-obese African Americans by : DaMarques Potter

Download or read book Socioeconomic Status and Physical Activity Levels in Obese and Non-obese African Americans written by DaMarques Potter and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lack of physical activity has become a major problem in the United States with no signs of relief coming anytime soon. More specifically, the African American community continues to remain among the most inactive. While many factors may contribute to inactivity, major contributors include genetics, diet, socioeconomic status, and obesity. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the differences in socioeconomic status and physical activity between obese and non-obese individuals in the African American community. The research hypothesis states that both socioeconomic status and physical activity will be lower among obese African Americans when compared to non-obese African Americans. Forty African American participants completed an online survey to determine their current height, weight, physical activity levels, household income, education level, and additional demographic information. The results indicate that obese African Americans do have significantly lower levels of physical activity than non-obese African Americans. No difference in income or education was observed between obese and non-obese African Americans. Thus, the hypothesis was partially supported. These results indicate that obese African Americans should be targeted for physical activity interventions. Future research should focus on the design and implementation of effective physical activity interventions for obese African Americans.

The Effects of Neighborhood Environments on the Level of Physical Activity Among Older African American Women in Texas

Author : Woo Hwa Shin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (69 download)

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Book Synopsis The Effects of Neighborhood Environments on the Level of Physical Activity Among Older African American Women in Texas by : Woo Hwa Shin

Download or read book The Effects of Neighborhood Environments on the Level of Physical Activity Among Older African American Women in Texas written by Woo Hwa Shin and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The older African American women living Texas fall into one of the most inactive population segments. Recently, the importance of socio-ecological models on human health behavior and more complex associations between variables have been discussed. Therefore, this cross-sectional study focuses on investigating the trends in physical activity among older African American women, exploring the effects of actual environmental variables that might encourage or discourage their physical activity, and discovering any plausible mediating effects between environmental factors and older African American women's physical activity. The study sample is composed of African American women aged 55 to 84 who reside in independent housing in Bryan, Texas. A total of 282 older African American women's addresses were systematically selected and a self-administrated survey questionnaire documenting the level of physical activity, psychological well-being, sense of community, perception of safety, physical health status, and background information was collected for each of the women. The environmental influences of natural and built environments were defined using two boundaries: 1) nearby home level (0.5 mile street distance), and 2) neighborhood level (1 mile street distance) from the participant's house. The natural and built environments were measured using a Geographic Information System (GIS) and aerial photographs. Results showed that a) walking was the most prevalent type of physical activity and streets were the most popular places for older African American women; b) at the nearby home level, greenery and land use mixture were positively associated with older African American women's physical activity while street pattern and access to commercial areas influenced their physical activity at the neighborhood level; and c) perceptions of crime-related neighborhood problems had significant mediating effects decreasing older African American women's physical activity. The findings revealed that the environmental variables had a distance effects on older women's physical activity. In addition, on a policy level, neighborhood problems should be dealt with using careful insight in order to encourage physical activity.

Weight-related Beliefs, Behaviors, and Social Networks of Obese, Young Adult African- American Women

Author : Brandy Michelle Rollins
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (868 download)

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Download or read book Weight-related Beliefs, Behaviors, and Social Networks of Obese, Young Adult African- American Women written by Brandy Michelle Rollins and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Obesity is a public health concern that affects over 30% of Americans. Approximately 78% of African-American women are overweight/obese, as compared to 46% of Caucasian women. Obese African-American women are at higher risk for associated morbidities (e.g., hypertension, type II diabetes, select cancers, and early mortality) as compared to non-Hispanic whites. Weight gain after young adulthood (ages 20-35) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and other health problems later in life. Research that seeks to explain, predict, or control obesity among African-American women has focused on individual behavior change. Few studies have addressed the social contexts within which these behaviors occur. The purpose of this exploratory study was to examine the weight-related beliefs, behaviors, and social network characteristics of obese, young adult African-American women. A conceptual framework based on social support and social network theory guided the design of the study. Ten African-American women between the ages of 20 and 35, self-described as "plus-size" or "full-figured" completed initial informal conversations about weight-related issues and concerns and semi-structured, in-depth face-to-face interviews. Five participants were randomly selected to complete social network profiles to identify potential social influences on weight-related beliefs and behaviors. Results of the initial conversations revealed approximately half of the participants were class III obesity (BMI > 40), reported overall good health, and 70% participated in physical activity at least one day a week. Semi-structured interviews results disclosed two primary reasons for unsuccessful long-term weight loss: (a) inconsistent weight loss behaviors and (b) lack of accountability. Weight-related beliefs and behaviors of study participants were similar to those reported for older adult African-American women. Similarities included (a) mixed levels of body satisfaction; (b) the belief that health is not determined by weight; (c) sedentary lifestyles and; (d) social support from family and friends impacts long-term weight loss success. The five social network profiles indicated participants' networks are small, comprised of at least two overweight/obese females, and exhibited positive social support behaviors. Social networks included positive, negative, and non-positive relationships. Social support for weight loss is shared among network members through face-to-face interactions, phone conversations, and use of social media tools such as Facebook, Twitter, and text messaging. Future healthy weight studies would benefit from comprehensive analyses of the social networks of obese, young adult African-American women, inclusive of interviews with social network members. Culture-based healthier weight interventions that organize social support networks through social media tools are promising strategies for promoting healthy weight management among obese, young adult African-American women. The electronic version of this dissertation is accessible from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/148292

Project LIFE

Author : LaKeesha N. Leonard
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book Project LIFE written by LaKeesha N. Leonard and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preventable chronic diseases, as well as mortality from these diseases, are experienced at a much higher rate among African American women than their racial counterparts. Eight-two percent of African American women are overweight or obese and are less likely to be physically active than other Americans. Similar to many Americans, African American women are failing to consume the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables. The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of Project LIFE (Lifestyle Improvement through Faith and Empowerment), a culturally tailored, faith based intervention designed to increase physical activity (PA) and improve nutrition among African American women. It was hypothesized that Project LIFE would lead to increases in PA and healthy dietary change among African American women, as well as weight loss among overweight or obese African American women compared to a waitlist control group. This study was designed based on the theoretical framework of the Transtheoretical Model (TTM). The participants were thirty-nine African American women recruited for a quasi-experimental Pretest-Posttest Waitlist Control Group Design (Thomas & Nelson, 2001) consisting of two groups measured at baseline, 10 weeks, and 14 weeks. The main outcome variables of interest were: (a) minutes of PA, (b) dietary habits, (c) weight, (d) body mass index (BMI), (e) body fat percentage, (f) waist-to-hip ratio, (g) aerobic fitness, and (h) muscular strength. Primary sources of data were questionnaires and anthropometric measures. General linear model ANOVA was used to assess between-group and within-group differences across three different time points (1 = baseline, 2 = 10 weeks, 3 = 14 weeks). Means and standard deviations were used to compare differences and effect sizes were calculated, whenever statistical significance was found, to determine magnitude of the impact of the intervention. The alpha level was set a priori at p

The Obesity Epidemic

Author : Michael Gard
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780415318969
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (189 download)

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Download or read book The Obesity Epidemic written by Michael Gard and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a broad ranging review of current thinking on obesity, the authors criticise much of the existing research for being biased by ideological and moral assumptions.

Therapeutic Landscapes

Author : Allison Williams
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317010809
Total Pages : 399 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Therapeutic Landscapes written by Allison Williams and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The therapeutic landscape concept, first introduced early in the 1990s, has been widely employed in health/medical geography and gaining momentum in various health-related disciplines. This is the first book published in several years, and provides an introduction to the concept and its applications. Written by health/medical geographers and anthropologists, it addresses contemporary applications in the natural and built environments; for special populations, such as substance abusers; and in health care sites, a new and evolving area - and provides an array of critiques or contestations of the concept and its various applications. The conclusion of the work provides a critical evaluation of the development and progress of the concept to date, signposting the likely avenues for future investigation.

Open Space: People Space

Author : Catharine Ward Thompson
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1134120087
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (341 download)

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Download or read book Open Space: People Space written by Catharine Ward Thompson and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2007-09-07 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Responds to current need for guidance on inclusive design in outdoor environments Deals with all situations, urban and rural Highly visual presentation Includes contributions from leading names in landscape, architecture and design

Anthropology and Aging

Author : Robert L. Rubinstein
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400920318
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Anthropology and Aging written by Robert L. Rubinstein and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was conceived as a project of the Association for Anthropology and Gerontology, a multidisciplinary and international organization, formed in 1978, that is dedicated to the exploration and understanding of aging within and across the diversity of human cultures. The perspective of the Association is holistic, comparative and international. Membership is drawn from both academic and applied sectors and includes the social and biological sciences, medicine, urban planning, policy studies, social work and the development, administration and provision of services for the aged. Information about membership may be obtained from Dr. Eunice Boyer, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Carthage College, Kenosha, Wisconsin WI, 53141 USA. Vll ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS In a collective enterprise such as this, there are many people who have helped us along the way. Many members of the Association for Anthropology and Gerontology and many other colleagues gave us advice, read and commented on drafts of papers and otherwise supported this project. The editors and individual authors would like to acknowledge the following for their support and help; Baine B. Alexander, Steve Albert, C.C. Ballew, Diana Bethel, Jacob Climo, Ann Dill, Jean De Rousseau, Nancy Foner, Doris Francis, Mel Goldstein, Ralph Garruto, Tony Glascock, Charlotte Ikels, Sharon Kaufman, Jeanie Kayser-Jones, S. Loth, Mark Luborsky, Linda Mitteness, Corinne Nydegger, J.D. Pearson, David Plath, J.P. Ritchie, Phil Stafford, Rachael Stark, Maria Vesperi, Marjorie Schweitzer, Jay Sokolovsky, Toni Tripp Reimer, Martin Whyte, and Connie Wolfsen. ix ROBERT L.

Evidence-Based Geriatric Nursing Protocols for Best Practice

Author : Marie Boltz, PhD, RN, GNP-BC, FGSA, FAAN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826171672
Total Pages : 751 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book Evidence-Based Geriatric Nursing Protocols for Best Practice written by Marie Boltz, PhD, RN, GNP-BC, FGSA, FAAN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2016-03-28 with total page 751 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of one of the premier references for geriatric nurses in hospital, long-term, and community settings delivers current guidelines, real-life case studies, and evidence-based protocols developed by master educators and practitioners. With a focus on improving quality of care, cost-effectiveness, and outcome, the fifth edition is updated to provide the most current information about care of common clinical conditions and issues in older patients. Several new expert contributors present current guidelines about hip fractures, frailty, perioperative and postoperative care, palliative care, and senior-friendly emergency departments. Additionally, chapters have been reorganized to enhance logical flow of content and easy information retrieval. Protocols, systematically tested by more than 300 participating NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Health system Elders) hospitals‚ are organized in a consistent format and include an overview, evidence-based assessment and intervention strategies, and an illustrative case study with discussion. Additionally, protocols are embedded within chapter text, providing the context and detailed evidence for each. Chapter objectives, annotated references,and evidence ratings for each protocol are provided along with resources for additional study. New to the Fifth Edition: Reorganized to enhance logical flow of information and ease of use Updated and revised Includes new contributions from expert educators and practitioners Provides new chapters on perioperative and postoperative care, general surgical care, care of hip fracture, palliative care, and the senior-friendly emergency department Key Features: Includes PowerPoints and a test bank for instructors Delivers evidence-based, current guidelines and protocols for care of common clinical conditions in the older person Illustrates the application of clinical protocols to real-life practice through case studies and discussion Edited by nationally known geriatric leaders who are endorsed by the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing and NICHE Written for nursing students, nurse leaders, and practitioners at all levels, including those in specialty roles

The Cambridge Handbook of Successful Aging

Author : Rocío Fernández-Ballesteros
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108641431
Total Pages : 969 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book The Cambridge Handbook of Successful Aging written by Rocío Fernández-Ballesteros and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-01-24 with total page 969 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent studies show that more people than ever before are reaching old age in better health and enjoying that health for a longer time. This Handbook outlines the latest discoveries in the study of aging from bio-medicine, psychology, and socio-demography. It treats the study of aging as a multidisciplinary scientific subject, since it requires the interplay of broad disciplines, while offering high motivation, positive attitudes, and behaviors for aging well, and lifestyle changes that will help people to stay healthier across life span and in old age. Written by leading scholars from various academic disciplines, the chapters delve into the most topical aspects of aging today - including biological mechanisms of aging, aging with health, active and productive aging, aging with satisfaction, aging with respect, and aging with dignity. Aimed at health professionals as well as general readers, this Cambridge Handbook offers a new, positive approach to later life.

The Handbook of Stress Science

Author : Richard Contrada, PhD
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826117716
Total Pages : 672 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book The Handbook of Stress Science written by Richard Contrada, PhD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010-09-29 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[F]or those who are entering the field or who want to broaden their perspective, Ibelieve that this Handbook is indispensible. More than just a contribution to the field, theHandbook may well become a classic."--PsycCRITIQUES "The editors fully achieved their goal of producing a state-of-the-science stress reference for use by investigators, educators, and practitioners with clinical and health interests."--Psycho-Oncology "This is an important book about the scientific study of stress and human adaptation. It brings together both empirical data and theoretical developments that address the fundamental question of how psychosocial variables get inside the body to influence neurobiological processes that culminate in physical disease." From the Foreword by David C. Glass, PhD Emeritus Professor of Psychology Stony Brook University Edited by two leading health psychologists, The Handbook of Stress Science presents a detailed overview of key topics in stress and health psychology. With discussions on how stress influences physical health-including its effects on the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, and immune systems-the text is a valuable source for health psychologists, as well as researchers in behavioral medicine, neuroscience, genetics, clinical and social psychology, sociology, and public health. This state-of-the-art resource reviews conceptual developments, empirical findings, clinical applications, and investigative strategies and tools from the past few decades of stress research. It represents all major approaches to defining stress and describes the themes and developments that characterize the field of health-related stress research. The five sections of this handbook cover: Current knowledge regarding the major biological structures and systems that are involved in the stress response Social-contextual contributions to stress and to processes of adaptation to stress, including the workplace, socioeconomic status, and social support The concept of cognitive appraisal as it relates to stress and emotion psychological factors influencing stress such as, personality, gender, and adult development The evidence linking stress to health-related behaviors and mental and physical health outcomes Research methods, tools, and strategies, including the principles and techniques of both laboratory experimentation and naturalistic stress research

Ethnogeriatrics

Author : Lenise Cummings-Vaughn
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319165585
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book Ethnogeriatrics written by Lenise Cummings-Vaughn and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-10-05 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is divided into five parts and fifteen chapters that address these topics by examining ethnogeriatric foundations, research issues, clinical care in ethnogeriatrics, education and policy. Expertly written chapters, by practicing geriatricians, gerontologists, clinician researchers and clinician educators, present a systematic approach to recognizing, analyzing and addressing the challenges of meeting the healthcare needs of a diverse population and authors discuss ways in which to engage the community by increasing research participation and by investigating the most prevalent diseases found in ethnic minorities. Ethnogeriatrics discusses issues related to working with culturally diverse elders that tend not to be addressed in typical training curricula and is essential reading for geriatricians, hospitalists, advance practice nurses, social workers and others who are part of a multidisciplinary team that provides high quality care to older patients.