Publications by authors named "Anna Bilic"

The purpose of this study was to test the preliminary efficacy of a Zoom-based peer coaching intervention on health and risk behaviors in young adults. A convenience sample of young adults was recruited from one U.S.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study aimed to explore how physical activity, sleep, and mental health interact in young adults during an online wellness program.
  • Participants were 89 undergraduate students who underwent health coaching sessions on Zoom and provided data on their physical activity, sleep, and mental health over time.
  • Findings revealed that better mental health was linked to improved sleep patterns, while sleep on weekends also positively influenced mental health, although physical activity didn't show a consistent effect once other factors were accounted for.
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Tobacco warnings written in English may not be as effective among Spanish speakers. We explored whether warning perceptions differ based on exposure to English, Spanish, or dual language warnings. From November 2, 2020 - December 29, 2020, we conducted an online experiment with a convenience sample of 776 Spanish-speaking adults in the US, randomizing each to one of three warning conditions: English only, Spanish only, or dual (both English and Spanish).

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With municipalities across the US establishing minimum cigar pack size regulations, it is critical to understand what drives pack size preference. The purpose of this exploratory study was to identify reasons for cigar pack size purchase. We used Amazon's Mechanical Turk to survey adults who had purchased cigars and reported past 30 day use.

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