Melanie Hayman
Biographic Data
| ID | 7786591 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Melanie Hayman |
| GIVEN NAMES | Melanie |
| FAMILY NAME | Hayman |
| SIGNATURE | HAYMAN M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Central Queensland University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1469-3496 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Experience and Satisfaction with a Family-Based Physical Activity Intervention Using Activity Trackers and Apps
Wearable activity trackers and smartphone apps have been shown to increase physical activity in children and adults. However, interventions using activity trackers and apps have rarely been tested in whole families. This study examined the experience and satisfaction with an activity tracker and app intervention (Step it Up Family) to increase physical activity in whole families. Telephone interviews were conducted with Queensland-based families …
A mixed-methods exploration of attitudes towards pregnant Facebook fitness influencers
User comments imply resistance-based exercise with weights as unsafe and unnecessary when pregnant, a perception that does not align with current best practice guidelines. Collectively, the findings from this study highlight the need for continued education regarding exercise during pregnancy and the potential for social media influencers to disseminate evidence-based material to pregnant women who are highly receptive to, and in need of reliable…
A Delphi Study to Identify Research Priorities Regarding Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior and Sleep in Pregnancy
This study aimed to produce a list of the top 10 research priorities regarding physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep in pregnancy. Using the Delphi methodology, pregnant/postpartum individuals ( N = 118), exercise professionals and healthcare providers ( N = 55) listed up to 10 questions perceived as unanswered regarding physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep in pregnancy (Round 1). Respondents rated the proposed questions on…
Effects of an Activity Tracker and App Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Whole Families—The Step It Up Family Feasibility Study
(1) Background: Interventions using activity trackers and smartphone apps have demonstrated their ability to increase physical activity in children and adults. However, they have not been tested in whole families. Further, few family-centered interventions have actively involved both parents and assessed physical activity effects separately for children, mothers and fathers. Objective: To examine the feasibility and short-term effects of an activ…
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Effects of an Activity Tracker and App Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Whole Families—The Step It Up Family Feasibility Study
(1) Background: Interventions using activity trackers and smartphone apps have demonstrated their ability to increase physical activity in children and adults. However, they have not been tested in whole families. Further, few family-centered interventions have actively involved both parents and assessed physical activity effects separately for children, mothers and fathers. Objective: To examine the feasibility and short-term effects of an activ…
A Delphi Study to Identify Research Priorities Regarding Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior and Sleep in Pregnancy
This study aimed to produce a list of the top 10 research priorities regarding physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep in pregnancy. Using the Delphi methodology, pregnant/postpartum individuals ( N = 118), exercise professionals and healthcare providers ( N = 55) listed up to 10 questions perceived as unanswered regarding physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep in pregnancy (Round 1). Respondents rated the proposed questions on…
Experience and Satisfaction with a Family-Based Physical Activity Intervention Using Activity Trackers and Apps
Wearable activity trackers and smartphone apps have been shown to increase physical activity in children and adults. However, interventions using activity trackers and apps have rarely been tested in whole families. This study examined the experience and satisfaction with an activity tracker and app intervention (Step it Up Family) to increase physical activity in whole families. Telephone interviews were conducted with Queensland-based families …
A mixed-methods exploration of attitudes towards pregnant Facebook fitness influencers
User comments imply resistance-based exercise with weights as unsafe and unnecessary when pregnant, a perception that does not align with current best practice guidelines. Collectively, the findings from this study highlight the need for continued education regarding exercise during pregnancy and the potential for social media influencers to disseminate evidence-based material to pregnant women who are highly receptive to, and in need of reliable…
Medicine (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Activity tracker (2 works) · Applied Psychology (2 works) · Applied Psychology (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Gestational Diabetes Research and Management (2 works) · Intervention (counseling (2 works)