HEALTH-RELATED BEHAVIOR

This completed study tested a school-based program to prevent obesity in over 1,100 preschool children in South Texas. The program included nutrition education and physical activity encouragement. Researchers measured changes in BMI, fruit and vegetable intake, and fitness levels…

This study looked at whether doing yoga with virtual reality (VR) helps reduce stress and improve balance and core strength more than traditional yoga. 32 university students with moderate to high stress took part in 12 sessions over 4 weeks. Researchers measured stress, heart ra…

This completed study tested a small-group discussion program called SISTA-P for Black women at high risk for HIV. The program covered self-care, HIV and PrEP education, and assertiveness skills. Researchers enrolled 23 women in Washington D.C., Atlanta, and New Orleans to see if …

This study looks at whether adding a special care model (GRACE) to regular annual wellness visits can help older adults with complex health needs stay healthier and avoid hospital stays. Researchers will work with 110 participants aged 65 and older to see if this approach is prac…

This study tested whether watching culturally-relevant digital stories could reduce COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Hispanic parents. 80 parents of unvaccinated children participated. Researchers measured changes in parents' attitudes and whether they later got their children va…

This study looked at 74 physiotherapy students to see how their daily physical workload—like time spent sitting and standing—affects their posture. Researchers used a 3D back scanner and surveys to measure posture, activity levels, sleep, and burnout. The goal was to find risk fa…

This completed study tested a health literacy program for 176 Danish students aged 15-25. The program aimed to help young people better understand and use health information. Researchers measured changes in health literacy and self-perceived health over 6 months.