Publications by authors named "Olga M Herren"
Background: Cancer risk perceptions and high health-related self-efficacy may impact health behaviors and reduce risk of developing obesity-related cancers. The purpose of this study was to examine whether there are differences in associations among cancer risk perceptions, health-related self-efficacy, and health behaviors between people with healthy weight (PwHW) and people with overweight or obesity (PwO/O), and whether these associations vary by race and ethnicity.
Method: Data from the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) 5 Cycles 2 and 3 were used.
Liver disease and liver cancer disparities in the U.S. are reflective of complex multiple determinants of health.
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- The study investigates how emotion suppression (ES) relates to body mass index (BMI) via emotional eating (EE) and dietary choices, while considering physical activity (PA) as a potential moderating factor.
- Findings indicated that higher ES leads to increased BMI through higher EE and lower fruit and vegetable intake, particularly in non-Hispanic White women.
- Physical activity was found to reduce the impact of ES on both EE and dietary choices, with distinct patterns observed across different races and genders, highlighting varying coping strategies in relation to obesity.
African Americans (AAs) are disproportionately affected by cerebrovascular pathology and more likely to suffer from premature cognitive decline. Depression is a risk factor for poorer cognitive functioning, and research is needed to identify factors that serve to mitigate its negative effects. Studies have demonstrated positive influences of spirituality within the AA community.
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