Using multi theory model (MTM) of health behavior change to explain intention for initiation and sustenance of the consumption of fruits and vegetables among African American men from barbershops in Mississippi

Autor: Sophia S. Leggett, Luma Akil, Manish Sharma, Samuel Perkins, Vincent L. Mendy, Jaelrbreiret L Williams

Publikováno v: Health Promotion Perspectives
Health Promotion Perspectives, Vol 10, Iss 3, Pp 200-206 (2020)

Background: African American men have poorer health outcomes compared to their white counterparts despite medical advancements and early detection of diseases. The purpose of this study was to determine to what extent the constructs of the multi theo

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32802756

An Analysis of Acculturation Status and Healthcare Coverage for the Needs of Mental Health Service Utilization among Latinos in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama

Autor: Sophia S. Leggett, Ashley White Jones, Azad R. Bhuiyan, Pamela McCoy, Maria Barvie, Gerri A. Cannon-Smith

Publikováno v: Psych
Volume 1
Issue 1
Pages 35-468

Background: The use of mental health services by Latinos is only 7.3%, despite the high prevalence of depression rates of between 27.0% and 38.0% in the United States. Research is limited concerning Latinos’ acculturation status and healthcare cove

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Industrial Emissions and Asthma Prevalence

Autor: Jennifer N. Sims, Anitha Myla, Sophia S. Leggett

Publikováno v: European Journal of Environment and Public Health. 4:em0046

The pathogenesis of asthma is multifactorial and not completely understood; however, it is considered a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the airways and has a clinical development of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and cough.

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https://doi.org/10.29333/ejeph/8288

Text Messaging: An Intervention to Increase Physical Activity among African American Participants in a Faith-Based, Competitive Weight Loss Program

Autor: David Brown, Bryman E Williams, Sophia S. Leggett, Pamela McCoy, Azad R. Bhuiyan, Patricia Frye

Publikováno v: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 14, Iss 4, p 326 (2017)
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health; Volume 14; Issue 4; Pages: 326

African American adults are less likely to meet the recommended physical activity guidelines for aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity than Caucasian adults. The purpose of this study was to assess whether a text message intervention would increa

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http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/14/4/326

Di-Ethylhexylphthalate (DEHP) Modulates Cell Invasion, Migration and Anchorage Independent Growth through Targeting S100P in LN-229 Glioblastoma Cells

Autor: Maricica Pacurari, Kenneth Ndebele, Jennifer N. Sims, Sophia S. Leggett, Barbara Graham, Paul B. Tchounwou

Publikováno v: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health; Volume 11; Issue 5; Pages: 5006-5019
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 11, Iss 5, Pp 5006-5019 (2014)
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most aggressive brain cancer with a median survival of 1–2 years. The treatment of GBM includes surgical resection, radiation and chemotherapy, which minimally extends survival. This poor prognosis necessitates

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https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph110505006