“Everything else comes first”: A mixed-methods analysis of barriers to health behaviors among military spouses
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Research SummaryAPA Citation:
Mailey, E. L., Mershon, C., Joyce, J., & Irwin, B. C. (2018). “Everything else comes first”: A mixed-methods analysis of barriers to health behaviors among military spouses. BMC Public Health, 18(1), 1013. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-018-5938-z
Focus:
Couples
Mental health
Physical health
Branch of Service:
Air Force
Army
Marine Corps
Multiple branches
Navy
Military Affiliation:
Active Duty
Subject Affiliation:
Spouse of service member or veteran
Population:
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Methodology:
Cross-Sectional Study
Qualitative Study
Mixed Methods
Authors:
Mailey, Emily L., Mershon, Carrie, Joyce, Jillian, Irwin, Brandon C.
Abstract:
Military spouses are integral to the health of their families, but have demonstrated elevated levels of stress, depression, and anxiety. Participating in health behaviors such as physical activity and healthy eating may have a positive impact on spouses’ physical and mental health, but emerging evidence suggests spouses’ participation in these behaviors is scarce. Thus, the purpose of this study was to examine the most frequently reported barriers to health behaviors among military spouses.
Publisher/Sponsoring Organization:
BioMed Central
Publication Type:
Article
REACH Publication
Author Affiliation:
Department of Kinesiology, Kansas State University, ELM
Department of Kinesiology, Kansas State University, CM
Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health, Kansas State University, JJ
Department of Kinesiology, Kansas State University, BCI
Keywords:
Army, barriers, diet, military spouses, physical activity, social support, stress
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Research Summary
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