Stoner, Marie C D Browne, Erica N Etima, Juliane Musara, Petina Hartmann, Miriam Shapley-Quinn, Mary Kate Kemigisha, Doreen Mutero, Prisca Mgodi, Nyaradzo M Nakabiito, Clemensia
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AIDS and behavior
We conducted a secondary analysis of discrete choice experiment (DCE) data from 395 couples enrolled in the Microbicide Trials Network (MTN)-045/CUPID study in Uganda and Zimbabwe to understand couple decision making around choice of multipurpose prevention technologies (MPTs) to prevent both HIV and pregnancy. Members of couples completed the same...
Nizamani, Sundus McFarlane, R A Knight-Agarwal, Catherine R Somerset, Shawn
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Diabetes & metabolic syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome (MetS), is a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases including type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Although MetS risk is transferred via the epigenome from both biological parents, periconceptional lifestyle interventions are generally directed towards mothers. There is a need for interventions t...
Pedro, Juliana Fernandes, Joana Schmidt, Lone Costa, Maria E Martins, Mariana V
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Human fertility (Cambridge, England)
Several studies worldwide have shown that reproductive-aged people often have inadequate fertility awareness (FA). Since attitudes and health behaviours are influenced by the partner, there is a need for studies exploring the role of these influences on the individuals' adoption of fertility protective behaviours (FPB). This study explores the role...
Minnis, Alexandra M Etima, Juliane Musara, Petina Browne, Erica N Mutero, Prisca Kemigisha, Doreen Mgodi, Nyaradzo M Nakabiito, Clemensia Shapley-Quinn, Mary Kate Stoner, Marie C D
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AIDS and behavior
End-user input early in biomedical product development may optimize design to support high uptake and adherence. We interviewed 400 couples (800 total participants) in Uganda and Zimbabwe to assess their preferences for multipurpose prevention technologies (MPTs) for HIV and pregnancy prevention. Using a discrete choice experiment, couples made a s...
Bulterys, Michelle A Mujugira, Andrew Nakyanzi, Agnes Wyatt, Monique A Kamusiime, Brenda Kasiita, Vicent Kakoola, Grace Nalukwago Nalumansi, Alisaati Twesigye, Collins Pisarski, Emily E
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AIDS and behavior
High rates of relationship dissolution among pregnant women living with HIV (PWLHIV) and their male partners might increase mothers' and children's vulnerability to financial hardship and poor health outcomes. This mixed methods analysis identified factors associated with separation between PWLHIV and their male partners. We utilized data from a ra...
Perndorfer, Christine Soriano, Emily C Siegel, Scott D Spencer, Rebecca M C Otto, Amy K Laurenceau, Jean-Philippe
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Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine
Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) and sleep disturbance are common in cancer survivors. Yet, little research has examined their relationship, and even less is known about what links may exist between these variables among the intimate partners of cancer survivors. This study examines the relationship between FCR and sleep disturbance in breast cancer...
Lipkus, Isaac M Mays, Darren Sanders, Camilla Hatch, Daniel
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Journal of behavioral medicine
Negative health effects of waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) are likely more pronounced in dual rather than single smoker couples. Data on how smokers' perceived harms for self and partner differ between couple types and how these perceptions are associated with motivation to quit are needed. We examined these associations by surveying one member of ...
Pauly, Theresa Lüscher, Janina Berli, Corina Scholz, Urte
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Journal of Social and Personal Relationships
Individuals all across the world experienced significant disruptions in their personal and family life with the outbreak of the new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The current study investigated dynamic associations between stress and relationship functioning over time in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Perceived stress, relationship satisf...
Popok, Paula J Reichman, Mira LeFeber, Lisa Grunberg, Victoria A Bannon, Sarah M Vranceanu, Ana-Maria
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The Gerontologist
Young-onset dementias (YODs) are a set of progressive illnesses that are stressful for both persons with the diagnosis and their care-partners. Although the stressors differ based on their roles and individual experiences, both individuals are at risk for heightened emotional distress (e.g., depression and anxiety). Understanding the unique stresso...
Wilson, Stephanie J Novak, Joshua R
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Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine
Extensive evidence shows that satisfying marriages boost physical health and longevity. A separate literature reveals strong concordance in couples' health, but the relationship processes that contribute to health concordance remain poorly understood. The current study examined whether relationship satisfaction and joint health behaviors-the extent...
