Willie M Abel
Biographic Data
| ID | 6206295 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Willie M Abel |
| GIVEN NAMES | Willie M |
| FAMILY NAME | Abel |
| SIGNATURE | ABEL W M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of North Carolina at Charlotte |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4291-2580 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 2 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 2 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Exploring the “Obesity Paradox” as a Correlate of Cognitive and Physical Function in Community-Dwelling Black and White Older Adults
In a diverse sample of community-dwelling older adults, we found partial support for the controversial obesity paradox. Our results suggest excess adiposity may be protective for executive function processes. Future research is needed to examine the underlying physiological processes linking adiposity to executive function in older adults
Religious/Spiritual Coping in Older African American Women
The purpose of this study was to identify religious/spiritual coping behaviors of African American women with hypertension (HTN) and explore how religious/spiritual coping influences adherence to high blood pressure (HBP) therapy in older African American women. A mixed-method research design guided this study. Twenty African American women with primary HTN were enrolled in this study using a mixed methods concurrent triangulation design. Data co…
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Exploring the “Obesity Paradox” as a Correlate of Cognitive and Physical Function in Community-Dwelling Black and White Older Adults
In a diverse sample of community-dwelling older adults, we found partial support for the controversial obesity paradox. Our results suggest excess adiposity may be protective for executive function processes. Future research is needed to examine the underlying physiological processes linking adiposity to executive function in older adults
Religious/Spiritual Coping in Older African American Women
The purpose of this study was to identify religious/spiritual coping behaviors of African American women with hypertension (HTN) and explore how religious/spiritual coping influences adherence to high blood pressure (HBP) therapy in older African American women. A mixed-method research design guided this study. Twenty African American women with primary HTN were enrolled in this study using a mixed methods concurrent triangulation design. Data co…
Medicine (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (1 work) · Cognition (1 work) · Coping (psychology (1 work) · Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research (1 work) · Demography (1 work) · Demography (1 work) · Diet and metabolism studies (1 work)