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American Journal of Health Education

2015 Volume 46, Number 4

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Number of articles: 6

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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

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