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24 points (95% CI 0.58 to 1.91), and fully mediated the intervention effect on reading, with the total effect of 0.89 points (95% CI 0.15 to 1.62) reduced to the natural direct effect of 0.40 points (95% CI -0.48 to 1.28). Aerobic fitness did not mediate the effects on academic performance in the DWBH intervention. As aerobic fitness mediated the intervention effect on academic performance in one intervention, physical activity of an intensity that increases aerobic fitness is one strategy to improve academic performance among adolescents.The study aimed to assess the performance of a lifestyle-based prognostic risk model (Diabetes Lifestyle Score) for the prediction of 5-year risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The model comprises nine self-reported predictors (sex, age, antihypertensive drugs, body mass index, family history of diabetes, physical activity, fruits, vegetables, and wholemeal/brown bread). We conducted an external validation and update of the model in an Australian cohort including 97,615 residents of New South Wales aged 45 years and older who were free of type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus at baseline. Of all participants, 4,741 developed type 2 diabetes mellitus over 5 years. We conducted the statistical analyses in RStudio using the programming language R. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) of the original model was 0.726 (95% confidence interval 0.719, 0.733). After adjusting the calibration intercept and slope, the original model performed reasonably well in the external cohort. The best performance was measured by using the numerical predictors as continuous variables and refitting all coefficients (AUC 0.741, 95% confidence interval 0.734, 0.748). The results of the original model after calibration were comparable to those received from the AUSDRISK score which is routinely used in Australian clinical practice. Hence, the lifestyle-based model might be a reasonable alternative for laypersons since the required information is most likely known by these. Further, the risk score may communicate the message about the importance of a healthy diet to reduce the risk of diabetes.Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) can help people achieve optimal disease control, yet these services often remain underutilized. People referred to these programs by their provider can become disengaged in the program at several key steps. This study applies Classification and Regression Tree analysis to 3796 people with diabetes at a single health system based in the Detroit metropolitan area who were referred for DSMES provided by the health system to determine demographic patterns of those who were successfully contacted to schedule program intake appointments, those who did not attend their intake appointment, and those who began but did not complete their personalized DSMES program. White people > 43 years of age, those with a prior A1C value > 8.9 and those with Medicaid insurance had the highest rate of not being successfully contacted for their intake appointment. Those who did not attend their intake appointment tended to have Medicaid insurance, be younger than 48 years, and have A1C > 8.1. Within the Medicare or private insurance groups, those who did not attend were more likely to be female, of Black race and not partnered. Older males with a lower A1C (≤8.3%) had the lowest rate (34.0%) of failing to complete their DSMES plan. The data showed that almost half of those referred were not successfully contacted. The overall low completion rate of 13.2% confirms the need to examine factors predictive of participation and completion. This study highlights process improvement changes to improve personalization of outreach and engagement.Studies have found a positive association between adherence to mammography screening guidelines and early detection of breast cancer lesions, yet the proportion of women who get screened for breast cancer remains below national targets. Previous studies have found that mammography screening rates vary by sociodemographic factors including race/ethnicity, income, education, and rurality. It is less known whether sociodemographic factors are also related to mammography screening outcomes in underserved populations. Thus, with a particular interest in rurality, we examined the association between the sociodemographic characteristics and mammography screening outcomes within our sample of 1,419 low-income, uninsured Texas women who received grant-funded mammograms between 2013 and 2019 (n = 1,419). Screening outcomes were recorded as either negative (Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) classification 1-3) or positive (BI-RADS classification 4-6). When we conducted independency tests between sociodemographic characteristics (age, race/ethnicity, rurality, county-level risk, family history, and screening compliance) and screening outcomes, we found that none of the factors were significantly associated with mammogram screening outcomes. Similarly, when we regressed screening outcomes on age, race/ethnicity, and rurality via logistic regression, we found that none were significant predictors of a positive screening outcome. Though we did not find evidence of a relationship between rurality and mammography screening outcomes, research suggests that among women who do screen positive for breast cancer, rural women are more likely to present with later stage breast cancer than urban women. Thus, it remains important to continue to increase breast cancer education and access to routine cancer screening for rural women.Sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption is decreasing nationally, yet intakes remain high in certain sub-populations as new varieties of SSBs are introduced. This study aims to expand on SSB intake patterns among adults living in Appalachia to develop policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) interventions to reduce consumption. Baseline cohort surveys were conducted to examine beverage consumption patterns of adults in one rural Appalachian county in Kentucky using a validated BEVQ-15 instrument. Ages were collapsed into three generational groups - Millennials (22-38 years), Generation X (39-54 years), and Boomers/Silents (≥55 years). Over half (n = 81; 54%) of the sample (n = 150) were Boomers/Silents. Age was a significant predictor of SSB consumption, with Millennials drinking more daily calories of SSB compared to older adults (329.2 kcal v 157.0 kcal v 134.6 kcal, p = 0.05); a significant amount of those calories coming from non-soda SSBs. Millennials were twice as likely to drink sweetened fruit juice drinks (p = 0.0002) and energy drinks (p = 0.01) daily and consumed six times more daily calories from sweetened fruit juice drinks than the other groups (73.5 kcal v 11.1 kcal v 8.0 kcal, p less then 0.01). To our knowledge, this is the first study to show beverage choices and consumption patterns in Appalachian adults vary by age and non-soda SSBs are significant sources of added sugar. These findings inform PSE interventions for reducing SSB consumption, such as tailored marketing approaches and technology-based strategies, within a unique setting, and offer insight for nutrition educators and public health professionals working within rural, remote communities.Most adults do not meet physical activity guidelines with negative implications for health. The aim of this study was to profile adults using multiple physical activity behaviours and to investigate associations with chronic conditions, multi-morbidity and healthcare utilisation. The study used data generated from a sample of adults aged 45 years and older (N = 485), recruited to the Move for Life randomised control trial. Participants wore an accelerometer for eight consecutive days. Hierarchical cluster analysis was conducted using the variables moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity, light intensity physical activity, step count, waking sedentary time, standing time and bed hours. Descriptive statistics were used to investigate associations with self-reported number of chronic illnesses, multi-morbidity and healthcare utilisation. Four distinct physical activity behaviour profiles were identified inactive-sedentary (n = 50, 10.3%), low activity (n = 295, 60.8%), active (n = 111, 22.9%) and very active (n = 29, 6%). The inactive-sedentary cluster had the highest prevalence of chronic illnesses, in particular, mental illness (p = 0.006) and chronic lung disease (p = 0.032), as well as multi-morbidity, complex multi-morbidity and healthcare utilisation. The prevalence of any practice nurse visit (p = 0.033), outpatient attendances (p = 0.04) and hospital admission (p = 0.034) were higher in less active clusters. The results have provided an insight into how physical activity behaviour is associated with chronic illness and healthcare utilisation. A group within the group has been identified that is more likely to be unwell. Provisions need to be made to reduce barriers for participation in physical activity for adults with complex multi-morbidity and very low physical activity.Studies from many countries, including Japan, have reported decreased physical activity during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. GPCR antagonist However, the individual attributes as related to changes in physical activity during the pandemic in Japan have been scarcely investigated. The present study explored the relationships among individual attributes including demographic, socioeconomic, and geographic characteristics, work situation changes, perception of anxiety, and changes in walking and sedentary behaviors, during the pandemic in Japan. To obtain data indicating individual circumstances during the first wave of the pandemic in Japan, we conducted a nationwide online survey from May 19 to May 23, 2020 (n = 1,200). To observe changes in walking behavior objectively and retrospectively, we collected data on the number of daily steps as measured by the iPhone's Health application. Path analysis was employed to examine relationships between individual attributes and changes in walking and sedentary behaviors. Decreased physical activity, especially, decreased walking behavior among younger individuals and those living in highest-density neighborhoods were identified. There was increased sedentary behavior among females. Moreover, individuals with higher socioeconomic status (SES) tended to become inactive due to work-from-home/standby-at-home and individuals with lower SES tended to become inactive due to decreased amount of work. Decreased walking behavior and increased sedentary behavior were associated with a perception of strong anxiety related to the pandemic. Our findings would be helpful in considering measures to counteract health risks during the pandemic by taking into account individual backgrounds.Illicit markets persist in places where recreational cannabis has been legalized. This study aimed to identify perceived facilitators/barriers of switching from an illicit to a licit cannabis source. Using a cross-sectional qualitative approach, 529 students, from one New Zealand university, completed a survey investigating the facilitators/barriers to switching through two open-ended questions. Perceived facilitators for switching included safety (63.1%); price (42.7%); legal, no risk of convictions (35.3%); increased accessibility (32.3%); product diversity (14.2%). Perceived barriers included price (66.4%); judgement (36%); regulation (28.9%); loyalty to current supplier (27.2%); reduced accessibility (13.2%). The findings provide recommendations for policies aimed at tipping people in favor of a licit over an illicit source. Avoiding arrest/convictions, and easier access, were not primary facilitators for switching. Thus, providing a licit market might be insufficient in the absence of other competitive factors, such as communicating improved product safety.