Date of Award
Summer 8-2009
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Public Health
Department
School of Public Health
First Advisor
Dr. Shawn Jeffries
Abstract
The purpose of the study is to analyze if sense of control (SOC) is associated with body mass index (BMI), having a PCP, exercise behavior and a routine health check-up. Using the NTHHS' (North Texas Healthly Heart I Study) questionnaire, numerous models were run using both linear and logistical regressions to analyze the relationship between SOC, BMI, PCP, exercise behavior, and having a routine check-up as well as if PCP modifies these relationships. SOC was associated with exercise behavior but not BMI, PCP or having a routine check-up. PCP did not modify the associations. SOC can help PCP's identify individuals who engage in exercise behavior.
Recommended Citation
Oberdorfer, E.
,
"Relationship Between Sense of Control, Obesity and Healthy Behaviors in a Primary Care Setting - North Texas Healthy Heart 1 Study" Fort Worth, Tx: University of North Texas Health Science Center;
(2009).
http://digitalcommons.hsc.unt.edu/theses/34