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Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health

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01-06-2017 | Original Paper

Relationship Between Negative Mood and Health Behaviors in an Immigrant and Refugee Population

Authors: Eleshia J. Morrison, Matthew M. Clark, Mark L. Wieland, Jennifer A. Weis, Marcelo M. K. Hanza, Sonja J. Meiers, Christi A. Patten, Jeff A. Sloan, Paul J. Novotny, Leslie A. Sim, Julie A. Nigon, Irene G. Sia

Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health | Issue 3/2017

Abstract

Immigrants experience an escalation of negative health behaviors after arrival to the United States. Negative mood is associated with poorer health behaviors in the general population; however, this relationship is understudied in immigrant populations. Adolescent (n = 81) and adult (n = 70) participants completed a health behavior survey for immigrant families using a community-based participatory research approach. Data was collected for mood, nutrition, and physical activity. Adolescents with positive mood drank less regular soda, and demonstrated more minutes, higher levels, and greater social support for physical activity (all ps < .05). Adults with positive mood reported more snacking on fruits/vegetables, greater self-efficacy for physical activity, and better physical well-being (all ps < .05). Negative mood was associated with low physical activity level and poor nutritional habits in adolescent and adult immigrants. Designing community-based programs offering strategies for mood management and healthy lifestyle change may be efficacious for immigrant populations.

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Title: Relationship Between Negative Mood and Health Behaviors in an Immigrant and Refugee Population
Authors: Eleshia J. Morrison
Matthew M. Clark
Mark L. Wieland
Jennifer A. Weis
Marcelo M. K. Hanza
Sonja J. Meiers
Christi A. Patten
Jeff A. Sloan
Paul J. Novotny
Leslie A. Sim
Julie A. Nigon
Irene G. Sia
Publication date: 01-06-2017
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health / Issue 3/2017
Print ISSN: 1557-1912
Electronic ISSN: 1557-1920
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-016-0506-z

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