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1. Development and Validation of the Reasons to Exergame (RTEX) Scale in Young Adults: Exploratory Factors Analysis

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O'Loughlin, Erin, Sabiston, Catherine M, Kakinami, Lisa, McGrath, Jennifer J, Consalvo, Mia, O'Loughlin, Jennifer L, and Barnett, Tracie A

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Information technology, T58.5-58.64, Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270
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BackgroundExergaming is associated with positive health benefits; however, little is known about what motivates young people to exergame. ObjectiveThis study aimed to develop a new Reasons to Exergame (RTEX) scale and describe its psychometric properties (Study 1) including test-retest reliability (Study 2). We also examined the test-retest reliability of self-report exergaming behavior measures (Study 2). MethodsWe identified scale items in consultation with experts. In Study 1, we conducted an Exploratory Factor Analysis of RTEX and examined how the factors identified relate to exergaming frequency and intensity in a population-based sample of 272 young adults. In Study 2, we examined the test-retest reliability of RTEX factors and self-report measures of past-week exergaming frequency and intensity among 147 college students. ResultsWe identified four factors in RTEX: exergaming for fitness, exergaming for enjoyment, preferring exergaming over other gaming options, and choosing exergaming over competing interests (eg, sports). Test-retest reliability of RTEX factors (ICC 0.7-0.8) and self-report exergaming frequency (ICC 0.4-0.9) was adequate. Exergaming for fitness and enjoyment were positively associated with the frequency of exergaming with friends and family, and with exergaming intensity. Preferring exergaming over other gaming options and choosing exergaming over competing interests (eg, sports) were not related to exergaming behavior. ConclusionsRTEX is a psychometrically sound scale with four factors that measure reasons to exergame. Replication of these findings is needed in larger, more diverse samples.

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2020
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4. Predictors of Food and Physical Activity Tracking among Young Adults

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O'Loughlin, Erin K., Marashi, Maryam, Sabiston, Catherine M., Lucibello, Kristen M., Sylvestre, Marie-Pierre, and O'Loughlin, Jennifer L.

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Background. Monitoring food intake and physical activity (PA) using tracking applications may support behavior change. However, few longitudinal studies identify the characteristics of young adults who track their behavior, findings that could be useful in designing tracking-related interventions. Our objective was to identify predictors of past-year food and PA tracking among young adults. Methods. Data were available for 676 young adults participating in the ongoing longitudinal Nicotine Dependence in Teens Study. Potential predictors were measured in 2017-2020 at age 31, and past-year food and PA tracking were measured in 2021-2022 at age 34. Each potential predictor was studied in a separate multivariable logistic regression model controlling for age, sex, and educational attainment. Results. One third (37%) of participants reported past-year PA tracking; 14% reported past-year food, and 10% reported both. Nine and 11 of 41 potential predictors were associated with food and PA tracking, respectively. Compensatory behaviors after overeating, trying to lose weight, self-report overweight, reporting a wide variety of exercise behaviors, and pressure to lose weight predicted both food and PA tracking. Conclusion. Food and PA tracking are relatively common among young adults. If the associations observed herein between compensatory behavior after overeating and tracking (among other observed associations) are replicated and found to be causal, caution may need to be exercised in making "blanket" recommendations to track food intake and/or PA to all young adults seeking behavior change.

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2023
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8. Health-Promoting School Culture: How Do We Measure It and Does It Vary by School Neighborhood Deprivation?

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Kalubi, Jodi, Riglea, Teodora, O'Loughlin, Erin K., Potvin, Louise, and O'Loughlin, Jennifer

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Background: The context in which school-based health-promoting interventions are implemented is key for the delivery and success of these interventions. However, little is known about whether school culture differs by school deprivation. Methods: Using data from PromeSS, a cross-sectional study of 161 elementary schools in Québec, Canada, we drew from the Health Promoting Schools theoretical framework to develop four measures of health-promoting school culture (i.e., school physical environment, school/teacher commitment to student health, parent/community engagement with the school, ease of principal leadership) using exploratory factor analysis. One-way ANOVA with post-hoc Tukey-Kramer analyses was used to examine associations between each measure and social and material deprivation in the school neighborhood. Results: Factor loadings supported the content of the school culture measures and Cronbach's alpha indicated good reliability (range: 0.68-0.77). As social deprivation in the school neighborhood increased, scores for both school/teacher commitment to student health and parent/community engagement with the school decreased. Implications for School Health Policy, Practice, and Equity: Implementation of health-promoting interventions in schools located in socially deprived neighborhoods may require adapted strategies to address challenges related to staff commitment and parental and community involvement. Conclusion: The measures developed herein can be used to investigate school culture and interventions for health equity.

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2023
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16. A brief digital screening and intervention tool for parental and adolescent tobacco and electronic cigarette use in pediatric medical care in Canada: a protocol for a pilot randomized-controlled trial (Preprint)

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Chadi, Nicholas, primary, Diamant, Emile, additional, Perez, Tamara, additional, Al-Saleh, Afnan, additional, Sylvestre, Marie-Pierre, additional, O'Loughlin, Jennifer, additional, Winickoff, Jonathan, additional, and Drouin, Olivier, additional

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2023
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17. A brief digital screening tool to address parental and adolescent tobacco and electronic cigarette use in pediatric medical care in Canada: a protocol for a pilot randomized-controlled trial (Preprint)

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Chadi, Nicholas, primary, Diamant, Emile, additional, Perez, Tamara, additional, Al-Saleh, Afnan, additional, Sylvestre, Marie-Pierre, additional, O'Loughlin, Jennifer, additional, Winickoff, Jonathan, additional, and Drouin, Olivier, additional

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2023
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25. Associations of Quantity Smoked and Socioeconomic Status with Smoke-Free Homes and Cars among Daily Smokers

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Pelekanakis, Annie, O'Loughlin, Jennifer L., Maximova, Katerina, Montreuil, Annie, Kalubi, Jodi, Dugas, Erika N., and Sylvestre, Marie-Pierre

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Introduction: An association between socioeconomic status (SES) and smoke-free private spaces among smokers could be due to heavier smoking among low SES smokers. We assessed whether quantity smoked or SES are independently associated with smoke-free homes or cars in daily smokers. Method: Data were drawn from a cross-sectional telephone survey (2011-2012) of 750 daily smokers age [greater than or equal to]18 years in Quebec, Canada (45% response). Multivariable logistic regression was used to model the independent association between (a) number of cigarettes smoked per day, and (b) each of educational attainment, annual household income, or active employment status and smoke-free homes or cars. Results: Participants were 41.0 years old on average, 57% were female. Median (IQR) number of cigarettes smoked per day was 14 (10, 20). Forty-eight percent of participants reported smoke-free homes; 34% reported smoke-free cars. Quantity smoked was strongly associated with both smoke-free homes and cars. Income and education (but not actively employed) were associated with smoke-free homes. None of the SES indicators were associated with smoke-free cars. Conclusions: Interventions targeting smokers to promote smoke-free homes and cars should incorporate components to help smokers reduce quantity smoked or preferably, to quit. Interventions targeting smoke-free homes will also need to address SES inequalities by education and income. Our data suggest that reduction in quantity smoked may help smokers reduce SHS exposure in cars, but that an inequality lens may not be relevant.

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2022
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45. Physical activity motives have a direct effect on mental health

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Doré, Isabelle, primary, Thibault, Véronique, additional, Sylvestre, Marie‐Pierre, additional, Sabiston, Catherine M., additional, O'Loughlin, Jennifer L., additional, Abi Nader, Patrick, additional, Romain, Ahmed Jérôme, additional, Brunet, Jennifer, additional, and Bélanger, Mathieu, additional

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2022
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