A 'snapshot' of physical activity and food habits among private school children in India.

Concerns about increasing obesity in poorer parts of the world, including India, have often been premised in terms of global shifts in activity levels and caloric consumption. Lifestyle changes have been documented in large cities, but we do not know whether these changes are reaching young people in less urban locations. This study used photo journals to explore children's perceptions of their food and activity habits in a remote Indian city.

Preventing distracted driving among college students: Addressing smartphone use.

Based on the National Highway Traffic Safety Association's (NHTSA) Report, fatalities due to distracted driving are on the rise and the highest proportion of fatalities by age group is the 20-29 year old category. To date little has been done to educate college students about the dangers of distracted driving and engage these students in promoting a safe driving culture. Intervening among college students has the potential for making real-time behavior change, can foster a lifetime of safe driving habits among these students, and can help contribute to a culture of safe driving that can be created and sustained through positive messages from peers.

Relationships Between Caregiver Characteristics and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Youth with Spinal Cord Injury.

Past research has found a relationship between the mental health of parental caregivers and their children with spinal cord injury (SCI), but little is known about how other aspects of caregiver health and functioning impact health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of youth. The purpose of this study was to explore the importance of caregiver mental health, physical health, burden, and problem-solving skills in relation to children's physical and psychosocial HRQOL. Forty youths with SCI ages 7 to 17 years completed the PedsQL; primary caregivers completed standardized measures of mental and physical health, burden, and problem solving.

The Influence of Women's Empowerment on Child Immunization Coverage in Low, Lower-Middle, and Upper-Middle Income Countries: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

Objectives: An estimated 1.5 million children under five die annually from vaccine preventable diseases, and 17% of these deaths can be averted with vaccination. Predictors of immunization coverage, such as maternal schooling, are well documented; yet, preventable under-five mortality persists.