Kathleen Y Wolin
Biographic Data
| ID | 5143383 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kathleen Y Wolin |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kathleen Y |
| FAMILY NAME | Wolin |
| SIGNATURE | WOLIN K Y |
| AFFILIATIONS | Washington University in St. Louis |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7950-9042 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 9 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2004 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Differential Accuracy of Physical Activity Self-Report by Body Mass Index
We found compromised questionnaire performance among obese participants
Does perception equal reality? Weight misperception in relation to weight-related attitudes and behaviors among overweight and obese US adults
The Association Between Social Factors and Physical Activity Among Low-Income Adults Living in Public Housing
Objectives. We sought to examine the association between structural, functional, and normative social factors and physical activity among urban, low-income, racially/ethnically diverse adults. Methods. We conducted a baseline cross-sectional survey among residents of 12 low-income housing communities in metropolitan Boston, Massachusetts. Participants were also asked to wear a pedometer for 5 days. We analyzed complete data from 1112 residents (w…
Obesity and Immigration Among Latina Women
Low Discretionary Time as a Barrier to Physical Activity and Intervention Uptake
Safe To Walk? Neighborhood Safety and Physical Activity Among Public Housing Residents
BACKGROUND: Despite its health benefits, physical inactivity is pervasive, particularly among those living in lower-income urban communities. In such settings, neighborhood safety may impact willingness to be regularly physically active. We examined the association of perceived neighborhood safety with pedometer-determined physical activity and physical activity self-efficacy. METHODS AND FINDINGS: Participants were 1,180 predominantly racial/eth…
Nativity and Cigarette Smoking among Lower Income Blacks
Television Viewing and Pedometer-Determined Physical Activity Among Multiethnic Residents of Low-Income Housing
Objectives. We evaluated the association between television viewing and pedometer-determined physical activity among predominantly racial/ethnic minority residents of low-income housing in metropolitan Boston in 2005. Methods. We used mixed models to analyze the association between reported hours of television viewing and pedometer-determined steps per day among 486 adults. We also examined whether television viewing was associated with the achie…
Ethnicity, education, and the cortisol response to awakening
These preliminary findings demonstrate significant ethnic and education-related differences in awakening cortisol secretion responses. Our data highlight the importance of considering ethnicity and the moderating effects of social class when examining the associations among social contextual factors and cortisol secretion
The Association Between Social Factors and Physical Activity Among Low-Income Adults Living in Public Housing
Objectives. We sought to examine the association between structural, functional, and normative social factors and physical activity among urban, low-income, racially/ethnically diverse adults. Methods. We conducted a baseline cross-sectional survey among residents of 12 low-income housing communities in metropolitan Boston, Massachusetts. Participants were also asked to wear a pedometer for 5 days. We analyzed complete data from 1112 residents (w…
Television Viewing and Pedometer-Determined Physical Activity Among Multiethnic Residents of Low-Income Housing
Objectives. We evaluated the association between television viewing and pedometer-determined physical activity among predominantly racial/ethnic minority residents of low-income housing in metropolitan Boston in 2005. Methods. We used mixed models to analyze the association between reported hours of television viewing and pedometer-determined steps per day among 486 adults. We also examined whether television viewing was associated with the achie…
Ethnicity, education, and the cortisol response to awakening
These preliminary findings demonstrate significant ethnic and education-related differences in awakening cortisol secretion responses. Our data highlight the importance of considering ethnicity and the moderating effects of social class when examining the associations among social contextual factors and cortisol secretion
Television Viewing and Pedometer-Determined Physical Activity Among Multiethnic Residents of Low-Income Housing
Objectives. We evaluated the association between television viewing and pedometer-determined physical activity among predominantly racial/ethnic minority residents of low-income housing in metropolitan Boston in 2005. Methods. We used mixed models to analyze the association between reported hours of television viewing and pedometer-determined steps per day among 486 adults. We also examined whether television viewing was associated with the achie…
Safe To Walk? Neighborhood Safety and Physical Activity Among Public Housing Residents
BACKGROUND: Despite its health benefits, physical inactivity is pervasive, particularly among those living in lower-income urban communities. In such settings, neighborhood safety may impact willingness to be regularly physically active. We examined the association of perceived neighborhood safety with pedometer-determined physical activity and physical activity self-efficacy. METHODS AND FINDINGS: Participants were 1,180 predominantly racial/eth…
Nativity and Cigarette Smoking among Lower Income Blacks
Obesity and Immigration Among Latina Women
Low Discretionary Time as a Barrier to Physical Activity and Intervention Uptake
Does perception equal reality? Weight misperception in relation to weight-related attitudes and behaviors among overweight and obese US adults
The Association Between Social Factors and Physical Activity Among Low-Income Adults Living in Public Housing
Objectives. We sought to examine the association between structural, functional, and normative social factors and physical activity among urban, low-income, racially/ethnically diverse adults. Methods. We conducted a baseline cross-sectional survey among residents of 12 low-income housing communities in metropolitan Boston, Massachusetts. Participants were also asked to wear a pedometer for 5 days. We analyzed complete data from 1112 residents (w…
Differential Accuracy of Physical Activity Self-Report by Body Mass Index
We found compromised questionnaire performance among obese participants
Medicine (9 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (5 works) · Physical activity (5 works) · Demography (4 works) · Ethnic group (4 works) · Gerontology (4 works) · Internal Medicine (4 works) · Physical Activity and Health (4 works)