Dori Pekmezi
Biographic Data
| ID | 7689025 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Dori Pekmezi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Dori |
| FAMILY NAME | Pekmezi |
| SIGNATURE | PEKMEZI D |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Alabama at Birmingham |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5057-258X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Physical Activity Levels and Social Cognitive Theory Correlates among Adults with Crohn’s Disease
There is increasing research and clinical interest in physical activity (PA) as an adjuvant therapy for improving health outcomes among persons with Crohn's disease. To date, little is known regarding PA behavior and its cognitive and behavioral correlates in Crohn's disease. Thus, we assessed self-reported PA and its social cognitive theory (SCT) correlates in a sample of persons with Crohn's disease. Data on demographic and clinical characteris…
Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Physical Activity among Mostly Older, Overweight Black Women Living in the Rural Alabama Black Belt
Despite well-documented global declines in physical activity (PA) during the COVID-19 pandemic, little is known regarding the specific impact among underserved, rural Alabama counties. This is concerning as this region was already disproportionately burdened by inactivity and related chronic diseases and was among the hardest hit by COVID-19. Thus, the current study examined the effect of COVID-19 on PA in four rural Alabama counties. An ancillar…
Increases in Muscle-Strengthening Activities Among Latinas in Seamos Saludables
Background: Only 17% of Latinas meet national physical activity (PA) guidelines for both moderate-to-vigorous aerobic and muscle-strengthening PA. Additional health benefits are derived from the combination of aerobic and muscle-strengthening PA (vs. aerobic alone), yet there is paucity in research on muscle-strengthening activity in Latinas. The aim of this study was to examine changes in muscle-strengthening activity from baseline to 6 and 12 m…
A Randomized Pilot Trial of a Novel Behavioral Intervention for Chronic Pain Tailored to Individuals with HIV
Results of a Culturally Adapted Internet-Enhanced Physical Activity Pilot Intervention for Overweight and Obese Young Adult African American Women
Purpose: This study evaluated a culturally relevant, social cognitive theory–based, Internet-enhanced physical activity (PA) pilot intervention developed for overweight/obese African American (AA) female college students. Design: Using a 3-month, single group, pretest–posttest design, participants accessed a culturally relevant PA promotion website and engaged in four moderate-intensity PA sessions each week. Results: Study completers ( n = 25, m…
Moderating Effects of Health Literacy on Change in Physical Activity Among Latinas in a Randomized Trial
Physical activity and quality of life among university students
Health Literacy Predicts Change in Physical Activity Self-efficacy Among Sedentary Latinas
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Health Literacy Predicts Change in Physical Activity Self-efficacy Among Sedentary Latinas
Physical activity and quality of life among university students
Moderating Effects of Health Literacy on Change in Physical Activity Among Latinas in a Randomized Trial
Results of a Culturally Adapted Internet-Enhanced Physical Activity Pilot Intervention for Overweight and Obese Young Adult African American Women
Purpose: This study evaluated a culturally relevant, social cognitive theory–based, Internet-enhanced physical activity (PA) pilot intervention developed for overweight/obese African American (AA) female college students. Design: Using a 3-month, single group, pretest–posttest design, participants accessed a culturally relevant PA promotion website and engaged in four moderate-intensity PA sessions each week. Results: Study completers ( n = 25, m…
A Randomized Pilot Trial of a Novel Behavioral Intervention for Chronic Pain Tailored to Individuals with HIV
Increases in Muscle-Strengthening Activities Among Latinas in Seamos Saludables
Background: Only 17% of Latinas meet national physical activity (PA) guidelines for both moderate-to-vigorous aerobic and muscle-strengthening PA. Additional health benefits are derived from the combination of aerobic and muscle-strengthening PA (vs. aerobic alone), yet there is paucity in research on muscle-strengthening activity in Latinas. The aim of this study was to examine changes in muscle-strengthening activity from baseline to 6 and 12 m…
Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Physical Activity among Mostly Older, Overweight Black Women Living in the Rural Alabama Black Belt
Despite well-documented global declines in physical activity (PA) during the COVID-19 pandemic, little is known regarding the specific impact among underserved, rural Alabama counties. This is concerning as this region was already disproportionately burdened by inactivity and related chronic diseases and was among the hardest hit by COVID-19. Thus, the current study examined the effect of COVID-19 on PA in four rural Alabama counties. An ancillar…
Physical Activity Levels and Social Cognitive Theory Correlates among Adults with Crohn’s Disease
There is increasing research and clinical interest in physical activity (PA) as an adjuvant therapy for improving health outcomes among persons with Crohn's disease. To date, little is known regarding PA behavior and its cognitive and behavioral correlates in Crohn's disease. Thus, we assessed self-reported PA and its social cognitive theory (SCT) correlates in a sample of persons with Crohn's disease. Data on demographic and clinical characteris…
Medicine (8 works) · Gerontology (6 works) · Internal Medicine (6 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Physical therapy (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (4 works) · Physical Activity and Health (4 works) · Public health (4 works)