Summer 2024
Editor's Note
SBM President Ellen Beckjord’s message on ‘health takes time’ resonates with me as a physical activity researcher. Often times, I develop interventions for physical activity maintenance where we dedicate time to work with individuals to adopt physical activity as a first step. We then find ways to make it habitual and a part of who they are (identity) for lifelong participation in physical activity.
Climate Change and Youth Physical Activity During Summertime: Challenges and Potential Solutions
School’s out for summer! It’s time to get outside and play with friends, right? Not so fast! As our planet warms up, extreme heat and air pollution can make outdoor activities challenging. Fortunately, behavioral medicine researchers have recommendations to help youth stay active over the summer.
Recruitment of Diverse Populations into Research: Blending the Old and the New
Minoritized populations have been underrepresented in research, limiting generalizability and perpetuating health disparities. Recruitment barriers include lack of trust due to the exploitation of marginalized populations within research, limited knowledge of research opportunities, and study demands, among others. Herein, traditional and contemporary strategies to effectively recruit minority populations are provided.
Centering Black Veterans’ Voices with Photovoice to Identify Challenges and Solutions for VA Weight Management Care
Despite enrolling in VA’s weight management program (MOVE!) at higher rates than other veteran groups, Non-Hispanic Black or African American (hereafter Black) veterans are less likely to lose a clinically meaningful amount of weight after participating in the program. These disparities are also observed in the general population.
Employing Social Media to Communicate Evidence: Advice from @steph.compton.phd
As scientists and practitioners, it can be frustrating to scroll through the abundance of misinformation available online. We know there are evidence-based solutions, but often struggle to translate scientific information for public benefit. Stephanie Compton, PhD, RD, LDN, a postdoctoral cancer researcher at Pennington Biomedical Research Center with expertise in nutrition and metabolism, shared some key takeaways from her experiences with science communication via social media.
Adding and Drawing Value from Later Career Stage Members
Late last November, a group of SBM past presidents gathered informally to discuss how the Society could create value for senior career members, while drawing upon their breadth of experience. Some attendees felt acutely aware that our population is aging rapidly, while living longer, working longer, and having a smaller next generation to replace them.
Harnessing Evidence-Based Medicine through Dissemination and Implementation Science: A Conversation with Dr. Shawna Ehlers
Dissemination and implementation (D&I) research is the science of translating programs, interventions, and treatments with proven efficacy into practice in the real-world. D&I researchers within behavioral medicine must often consider theories of behavior change within the context of D&I models, and frameworks.
‘Precision Prevention' is Imperative in the Realm of Diabetes Prevention
‘Precision Prevention’ is crucial in the domain of diabetes prevention, extending the principles of precision medicine to the prevention of diseases.1 The objective of precision prevention is to identify high-risk individuals for certain diseases and providing them with interventions tailored specifically to their unique characteristics.
Continued Elucidation of the Impact of DEIB Efforts in Primary Care
There is a growing body of literature that reflects the importance or attending to issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in every level of primary care from clinician education and recruitment to implementing evidence-based, whole-person health initiatives. This literature highlights that attending to DEIB issues contributes to the overall health and well-being of communities.
Decreasing the Military-Civilian Gap: Cultural Competence is Key to Addressing Military and Veteran Behavioral Health
Despite the past nearly 23 years of heightened military activity, Americans have fewer ties to the military than ever before. This “military-civilian gap” contributes to misunderstanding, negative stereotypes, and feelings of isolation. Greater cultural competence among researchers, clinicians, and policy makers is critical for narrowing this gap and mitigating its effects on behavioral health.
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President's Message: Health Takes Time
Health takes time. This seems like an obvious, simple statement, but it’s one I find bears repeating often, because a hallmark feature of modern American life is the implicit expectation that everything should happen instantly and nothing should require time.
