Epidemiological studies indicate that better marital quality is associated with less morbidity
and premature mortality. A number of interpersonal processes related to marital quality are …

This work focuses on mixed-methods research (MMR) and is the 11th in a series exploring
the importance of research design, statistical analysis, and epidemiologic methods as …

Text-messaging interventions demonstrate considerable promise but require further
refinement to ensure their effectiveness, particularly in enhancing participant engagement to …

Objective: This study sought to evaluate the feasibility of a pilot, dyad-based lifestyle
intervention, the Unidas por la Vida program, for improving weight loss and dietary intake …

ABSTRACT Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders experience a high prevalence of
overweight/obesity. The Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Intervention (DPP-LI) was …

Background Interventions for prevention of type 2 diabetes ought to be acceptable to target
communities. We assessed perceptions about type 2 diabetes and lifestyle change among …

This study examined what characteristics predict weight loss success with alternate day
fasting (ADF). Four 8-week trials of ADF (n= 121) were included in the analysis. Subjects …

This study aimed to understand how college students participating in a 2-year randomized
controlled trial (Project SMART: Social and Mobile Approach to Reduce Weight; N= 404) …

Studies have shown social support can promote weight loss, specifically when support is
received online through forums on weight loss websites. The goal of this study was to …

Abstract Background and Objectives The role of social factors in diabetes onset has been
obscured by wide variation in their conceptualization and operationalization. We apply 3 …