Neighbourhoods and mental well-being: what are the pathways?

Source: Health & Place, 2009, 15 (1) pp 56-68

Date of publication:  March 2009

Publication type: Journal atricle

In a nutshell:  This article describes findings from a qualitative study conducted in Toronto,  Canada, examining the pathways by which neighbourhood characteristics are related to mental well-being. Concept mapping provides unique contributions and challenges and may provide a useful means of examining specific pathways from neighbourhood to health outcomes

Length of publication: 12 pages

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Acknowledgement: Cinahl

Effects of treatment factors, comorbidities and health-related quality of life on self-efficacy for physical activity in cancer survivors

Source: Psycho-Oncology, 2009, 18(4)  pp 405-411

Date of publication:  April 2009

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: The purpose of this cross-sectional analysis was to examine how variables related to cancer and cancer treatment, comorbid health problems, health-related quality of life (QOL), and depression relate to SE for physical activity in cancer survivors.  Treatment factors and comorbidities were not associated with SE for physical activity, but health-related QOL factors of vitality and bodily pain were associated with SE. Thus, subjective measures of well-being are important factors to consider when developing targeted interventions to increase physical activity in cancer survivors.

Length of publication: 7 pages

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Acknowledgement: CINAHL