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Research

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Projects

    • Exploring the Delivery of Health and Wellness Coaching Across Modalities: Perceptions and Implications for Effective Practice (2023-2024) Source:  University of South Florida College of Public Health Internal Award 
    • Exploring Multi-Level Determinants of Food Insecurity among Racial and Ethnic Minority College Students (2024-2025) Source: University of South Florida College of Public Health Internal Award 
    • Evaluation of the TampaWell Food RX program. Source: Tampa General Hospital  
    • Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Hospital-based Multi-component Lifestyle as Medicine Program. Source: Tampa General Hospital. 
    • The StudentLife Application Project: Predicting and Impacting 1st year Persistence and 4- & 6-Year Graduation Rates (2019 – 2021) Source: University of South Florida Strategic Investment Pool 

Publications

    • Brown NI, Buro AW, Jones, R, Himmelgreen D, Dumford A, Conner K, Stern M, DeBate R. (2023). Multi-level determinants of food insecurity among racial and ethnic diverse college students. Nutrients, 15(18), 4065,  https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15184065 
    • Bleck, J., Smith, K., Mansouri, J., & Early, C. (2023). Exploring the link between demographic, employment, and coaching characteristics with financial earning among Health and Wellness Coaches. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. 15598276231218939. 
    • Bleck, J., DeBate, R., Gatto, A., & Garcia, J. (2022). A pilot evaluation of a university health and wellness coaching program for college students. Health Education and Behavior. Published online October 31, 2022.  [Impact Factor (IF): 4.444] 
    • *Gatto, A., Walters, E., Garcia, J., James, J., Bleck, J., & DeBate, R. (2021). Knowledge of and satisfaction with a behavioral intervention team at a large urban southeastern university. Journal of American College Health, 1-8. (IF: 3.093) 
    • DeBate, R., Himmelgreen, D., Gupton, J., & Heuer, J. N. (2021). Food insecurity, well-being, and academic success among college students: Implications for post COVID-19 pandemic programming. Ecology of Food and Nutrition, 60(5), 564-579. 
    • DeBate, R., & Gatto, A. (2021). An Application of Social Marketing Theory to develop a social marketing campaign to address mental health literacy and help-seeking behavior among male college students. Health Behavior Research, 4(2), 7. 
    • Green, A. L., Kutash, K., Ferron, J., Levin, B. L., Debate, R., & Baldwin, J. (2020). Understanding caregiver strain and related constructs in caregivers of youth with emotional and behavioral disorders. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 29, 761-772. 
    • Vamos, C. A., Green, S. M., Griner, S., Daley, E., DeBate, R., Jacobs, T., & Christiansen, S. (2020). Identifying implementation science characteristics for a prenatal oral health eHealth application. Health Promotion Practice, 21(2), 246-258. 
    • Vamos, C. A., Griner, S. B., Kirchharr, C., Green, S. M., DeBate, R., Daley, E. M., ... & Christiansen, S. (2019). The development of a theory-based eHealth app prototype to promote oral health during prenatal care visits. Translational behavioral medicine, 9(6), 1100-1111. 
    • Gatto, A., Powell, S. E., Walters, E. F., Zamani, S., Sales, L. B., & DeBate, R. (2019). A mixed-methods assessment of a peer-enforced tobacco-and smoke-free policy at a large urban university. Journal of Community Health, 44, 365-376. 
    • DeBate, R. D., Gatto, A., & Rafal, G. (2018). The effects of stigma on determinants of mental health help-seeking behaviors among male college students: An application of the information-motivation-behavioral skills model. American journal of men's health, 12(5), 1286-1296. 
    • Paola, J., & DeBate, R. (2018). Employing evaluation research to inform campus food pantry policy. Health Behavior and Policy Review, 5(4), 83-94. 
    • Kline, N., Vamos, C., Thompson, E., Catalanotto, F., Petrila, J., DeBate, R., ... & Daley, E. (2018). Are dental providers the next line of HPV-related prevention? Providers’ perceived role and needs. Papillomavirus Research, 5, 104-108. 
    • Rafal, G., Gatto, A., & DeBate, R. (2018). Mental health literacy, stigma, and help-seeking behaviors among male college students. Journal of American college health, 66(4), 284-291. 
    • Stern, M., Bleck, J., Ewing, L., Davila, E., Lynn, C., Hale, G., & Mazzeo, S. (2018). NOURISH-T: Targeting caregivers to improve health behaviors in pediatric cancer survivors with obesity. Pediatric Blood and Cancer, 65(5), e26941. (IF: 2.634) 
    • DeBate, R., Bleck, J., Raven, J., & Stevenson, H. (2017). Using intervention mapping to develop an oral health e-curriculum for secondary prevention of eating disorders. Journal of Dental Education, 81(6), 716-725. (IF: 0.630) 
    • Sun, H., Vamos, C., Flory, S., DeBate, R., Bleck, J., & Thompson, E. (2017). Correlates of long-term physical activity adherence in women. Journal of Sport and Health Science, 6(4), 434-442. (IF: 1.712) 
    • Skvoretz, J., Dyer, K., Daley, E., Debate, R., Vamos, C., Kline, N., & Thompson, E. (2016). Research and practice communications between oral health providers and prenatal health providers: A bibliometric analysis. Maternal and child health journal, 20, 1607-1619. 
    • Maguire, D. J., Taylor, S., Armstrong, K., Shaffer-Hudkins, E., DeBate, R., Germain, A. M., & Brooks, S. S. (2016). Characteristics of maternal–infant interaction during treatment for opioid withdrawal. Neonatal Network, 35(5), 297-304. 
    • Bleck, J., & DeBate, R. (2016). Long-term association between developmental assets and health behaviors: An exploratory study. Health Education & Behavior, 43(5), 543-551. (IF: 2.229) 
    • DeBate, R., & Bleck, J. (2016). Changes in developmental assets and physical activity frequency among 3rd-5th grade girls participating in a girl-focused sport-based positive youth development program. International Journal of Health Promotion and Education, 54(2), 95-112. (IF: 0.313) 
    • Vamos, C., Sun, H., Flory, S., DeBate, R., Daley, E., Thompson, E., Bleck, J., & Merrell, L. (2015). Community level predictors of physical activity among women in the preconception period. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 19(7), 1584-1592. (IF: 2.015) 
    • Vamos, C., Flory, S., Sun, H., DeBate, R., Bleck, J., Thompson, E., & Merrell, L. (2015). Do physical activity patterns across the lifecourse impact birth outcomes? Maternal and Child Health Journal, 19(8), 1775-1782. (IF: 2.015) 
    • National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching. (2024). Results from the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching’s Annual Survey. 
    • Smith, K., Bleck, J., Mansouri, J., & Early, C. (2022) The state of health coaching (Report No. Pillar 01). With Pillar Inc. White paper available at https://withpillar.com/state-of-coaching. 
    • Smith, K., Bleck J., & Mansouri, J. (2022). State of health and wellness coaching: Assessment of business and operational practices. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 17(1), 85. (IF: 1.90) 
    • DeBate, R., & Bleck J. (2022). A pilot evaluation of a university health & wellness coaching program. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 17(1), 56. (IF: 1.90) 
    • Bleck J., Scharf, S., & DeBate, R. (2022). Comparing remote and in-person wellness coaching modalities. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 17(1), 52. (IF: 1.90) 
    • Bleck, J., Haywood, C., French, K., & DeBate, R. (2021). An Innovative Marketing Research Method for the Promotion of a Behavioral Change Program Targeting University Students. Health Behavior Research, 4(3). 
    • *Gatto, A., Bleck, J., & DeBate, R. (2021). A retrospective examination of a university success and wellness coaching program. Health Behavior Research, 4(3). 
    • Bleck, J., Haywood, C., French, K., & DeBate, R. (2020). An Innovative Marketing Research Method for the Promotion of a Behavioral Change Program Targeting University Students. The American Academy of Health Behavior 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting: "Transforming the narrative to meet emerging health behavior challenges"," Health Behavior Research, 3(2). 
    • *Gatto, A., Bleck, J., & DeBate, R. (2020). A retrospective examination of a university success and wellness coaching program. The American Academy of Health Behavior 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting: "Transforming the narrative to meet emerging health behavior challenges"," Health Behavior Research, 3(2). 
    • *Gatto, A., Garcia, J., Bleck, J., Debate, R., & Walters, E. (2019). Evaluating the impact of a success & wellness coaching program for university students. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 53, 619. (IF: 3.80) 
    • *Garcia, J., Gatto, A., Bleck, J., & Debate, R. (2019). Assessing the outcomes of a mental health first aid training for university faculty & staff. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 53, 619. (IF: 3.80) 
    • *Paola, J., DeBate, R., & Bleck, J. (2018). An understanding of the relationship between hormonal birth control and depression in college-aged women. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 52, S65. (IF: 3.80) 
    • Stern, M., Bleck, J., & Mazzeo, S. (2018). Improving health behaviors of obese pediatric cancer survivors: Measurement considerations and factors affecting participation and adherence. Pediatric Blood & Cancer, 65, S591. (IF: 3.20) 
    • Bleck, J. (2023). RecWell Benchmarking Technical Report. University of South Florida. 
    • Bleck, J. (2022). Campus Recreation and Wellness. NASPA Consortium: Benchmarking Survey Technical Report. University of South Florida. 
    • Bleck, J. (2022). American College Health Association’s National College Health Spring 2022 Assessment: Technical Report. University of South Florida. 
    • Bleck, J. (2021). Success and Wellness Coaching 2020-2021 Evaluation Report for University of South Florida. 
    • Bleck, J. (2020). Success and Wellness Coaching 2018-2020 Evaluation Report for University of South Florida. 

Presentations

  • Pre-Conference Workshops

    • Bleck, J., & DeBate, R. Developing a strategic framework of evaluating your health and wellness coaching programs. American College Health Association Annual Conference. Boston, MA, May 2023. 

    Oral Presentations

    • Smith, K, Bleck, J, & Mansouri, J. State of health and wellness coaching: Assessment of business and operational practices. American College of Lifestyle Medicine Annual Conference. Orlando, FL, November 2022. 
    • Bleck, J., & DeBate, R. Comparing remote service modalities for the delivery of success and wellness coaching. NASPA Strategies Conference. Virtual, January 2021. 
    • Stern, M., Bleck, J., Davila, E., Lynn, C., Hale, G., Ewing, L., & Mazzeo, S. NOURISH-T: Improving eating and physical activity behaviors of pediatric cancer survivors with obesity. In K. Devine (chair). The Diverse Impact of Physical Activity on Child Health. Society of Pediatric Psychology, Orlando, FL, April 2018. 
    • Stern, M., Bleck, J., Davila, E., Lynn, C., Hale, G., Ewing, L., & Mazzeo, S. A Pilot RCT targeting caregivers to improve the health behaviors of obese pediatric cancer survivors. VIII International conference of Health Psychology, Havana, Cuba, November 2017. 
    • Stern, M., Lescano, C., Lopez Castillo, H., Lynn, C., & Bleck, J. Adaptando Dieta y Accion Para Todos (ADAPT): Targeting diet and physical activity of Latinos living in rural communities in Florida. In I. B. Thurston (chair). Culturally Responsive Assessments and Interventions to Address Pediatric Obesity. Society of Pediatric Psychology, Portland, OR, March 2017.  
    • Bleck, J., Scharf, S., & DeBate, R. A comparison of remote and in-person modalities at a university-based wellness coaching program. American College Health Association Annual Conference. Boston, MA, May 2023. 
    • Bleck, J., Scharf, S., & DeBate, R. Comparing remote and in-person wellness coaching modalities. American College of Lifestyle Medicine Annual Conference. Orlando, FL, November 2022. 
    • DeBate, R., & Bleck, J. A pilot evaluation of a university health & wellness coaching program. American College of Lifestyle Medicine Annual Conference. Orlando, FL, November 2022. 
    • Bleck, J., Haywood, C., & DeBate, R. Using innovative marketing research to expand a university wellness coaching program. NASPA Strategies Conference. Virtual, January 2021. 
    • Bleck, J., Haywood, C., French, K., & DeBate, R. An innovative marketing research method for the promotion of a behavioral change program targeting university students. American Academy of Health Behavior Annual Meeting. Virtual, March 2020. 
    • *Gatto, A., Bleck, J., & DeBate, R. An analysis of an environmental sleep scan at a large southern university with national comparisons. American Academy of Health Behavior Annual Meeting. Virtual, March 2020. 
    • Bleck, J., Gatto, A., LaSure, T., & DeBate, R. Mental health social marketing. American College Health Association Annual Meeting. Virtual, March 2020. 
    • *Gatto, A., Garcia, J., James, J., Bleck, J., & DeBate, R. Examining the effectiveness of a success and wellness coaching program among university students. American Public Health Association Conference. Philadelphia, PA, November 2019. 
    • Bleck, J., Gatto, A., & DeBate, R. Assessing the impact of success & wellness coaching programs on student wellbeing and success. American College Health Association Conference. Denver, CO, May 2019. 
    • *Gatto, A., Bleck, J., Newsome, A., Garcia, J., Schrider, L., & DeBate, R. Implementation of Exercise is Medicine on Campus to increase physical activity at a large urban university. Society for Public Health Education Conference. Salt Lake City, UT, March 2019. 
    • *Gatto, A., Garcia, J., Bleck, J., & DeBate, R. Evaluating the impact of a success & wellness coaching program for university students. Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions. Washington, D.C., March 2019. 
    • DeBate, R., Bleck, J., & Paola, J. An understanding of the relationship between birth control and depression in college-aged women. Society of Behavioral Medicine, New Orleans, LA, April 2018. 
    • DeBate, R., Bleck, J., & Paola, J. An understanding of the relationship between birth control and depression in college-aged women. NASPA Strategies: Mental Health, Portland, OR, January 2018. 
    • DeBate, R., & Bleck, J. Mental health literacy among male college students: Impact on care seeking for weight related distress. 23rd Annual Eating Disorder Research Society Meeting, Leipzig, Germany, September 2017. 
    • Bleck, J., & DeBate, R. Changes in developmental assets and physical activity frequency among 3rd – 5th grade girls participating in a girl-focused sports-based positive youth development program. 143rd Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Chicago, IL, November 2015. 
    • 05/2024. Bleck, J., Webster, L., & Pope, N. Exploring the Identity of National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coaches: Insights into the NBHWC Community. National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching. 
    • 09/2023. Bleck, J., & Smith, K. A Discussion of the Current Trends in Health Coaching. National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching. 
    • 08/2023. Bleck, J. Health & Wellness. Official Launce of CALM: Corner for a Little Mindfulness. University of South Florida College of Social Work. 
    • 11/2022. Bleck, J., & Smith, K. A Discussion on Research Data and Findings from the State of Health Coaching Assessment. With Pillar Inc. 
    • 10/2022. Bleck, J. Industry Study on the State of Health Coaching. Coaching Leadership Alliance. Wellcoaches. 
    • 05/2022. Arloski, M., & Bleck, J. Masterful Health & Wellness Coaching: A Demo. Real Balance Global Wellness Inc. 
    • 07/2021. Bleck, J. & DiPrete, J. Maintaining Healthy Habits in a Post-Pandemic World. USF Health Shared Services. 
    • 02/2021. Bleck, J. & Dutil, J. Stress Management & Motivation. University of South Florida College of Education.