American Journal of Health Education
2015 Volume 46, Number 4
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 6
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Use of Health Information and Communication Technologies to Promote Health and Manage Behavioral Risk Factors Associated with Chronic Disease: Applications in the Field of Health Education
Michael Stellefson, Julia M. Alber, Min Qi Wang, James M. Eddy, Beth H. Chaney & J Don Chaney
This special issue provides real-world examples of the diverse methods health education researchers are using to expand existing applications of information and communication technologies (ICTs)... More
pp. 185-191
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Developing a Web-Based Tool Using Information and Communication Technologies to Expand the Reach and Impact of Photovoice
Robert W. Strack, Muhsin Michael Orsini, Melodie Fearnow-Kenney, Jennifer Herget, Jeffrey J. Milroy & David L. Wyrick
Information and communication technologies are opening up vast new arenas for conducting the work of health promotion. Technology-based health promotions expand reach, standardize information and... More
pp. 192-195
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Usability of Mobile Phones in Physical Activity-Rrelated Research: A Systematic Review
Courtney M. Monroe, Dixie L. Thompson, David R. Bassett, Eugene C. Fitzhugh & Hollie A. Raynor
Background: The use of mobile phones for physical activity (PA) promotion and assessment represents an attractive research area because this technology is characterized by a widespread reach and... More
pp. 196-206
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Exergame Apps and Physical Activity: The Results of the ZOMBIE Trial
Joan Cowdery, Paul Majeske, Rebecca Frank & Devin Brown
Background: Although there are thousands of health and fitness smartphone apps currently available, little research exists regarding the effects of mobile app technology on physical activity... More
pp. 216-222
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Health and Fitness App Use in College Students: A Qualitative Study
Mary Gowin, Marshall Cheney, Shannon Gwin & Taylor Franklin Wann
Background: College students experience weight gain that can contribute to serious health issues. Health education efforts with college students are increasingly utilizing new technologies.... More
pp. 223-230
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Pinterest as a Resource for Health Information on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): A Social Media Content Analysis
Samantha R. Paige, Michael Stellefson, Beth H. Chaney & Julia M. Alber
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore how Pinterest group pinboards are used to communicate health information on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Method A nonprobability... More
pp. 241-251