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Danielle S. Downs
Institution College of Health and Human Development
Department Kinesiology
Address 268Q Recreation Bldg
University Park, PA 16802
Telephone 8148630456
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Institution Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences
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PREFERRED TITLE/ROLE:

Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Obstetrics and Gynecology

EDUCATION:

Ph.D., 2002, Health and Human Performance, University of Florida

NARRATIVE:

Dr. Downs' research focuses on examining the motivational determinants of exercise among women and children, application of the Theory of Planned Behavior to exercise, and lifestyle interventions for women (preconceptional, pregnant, gestational diabetes).
Publications
1. Paul IM, Downs DS, Schaefer EW, Beiler JS, Weisman CS. Postpartum anxiety and maternal-infant health outcomes. Pediatrics. 2013 Apr; 131(4):e1218-24.
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2. Downs DS, Chasan-Taber L, Evenson KR, Leiferman J, Yeo S. Physical activity and pregnancy: past and present evidence and future recommendations. Res Q Exerc Sport. 2012 Dec; 83(4):485-502.
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3. DiNallo JM, Downs DS, Le Masurier G. Objectively assessing treadmill walking during the second and third pregnancy trimesters. J Phys Act Health. 2012 Jan; 9(1):21-8.
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4. Rauff EL, Downs DS. Mediating effects of body image satisfaction on exercise behavior, depressive symptoms, and gestational weight gain in pregnancy. Ann Behav Med. 2011 Dec; 42(3):381-90.
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5. Weisman CS, Hillemeier MM, Downs DS, Feinberg ME, Chuang CH, Botti JJ, Dyer AM. Improving women's preconceptional health: long-term effects of the Strong Healthy Women behavior change intervention in the central Pennsylvania Women's Health Study. Womens Health Issues. 2011 Jul-Aug; 21(4):265-71.
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6. Hillemeier MM, Weisman CS, Chuang C, Downs DS, McCall-Hosenfeld J, Camacho F. Transition to overweight or obesity among women of reproductive age. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2011 May; 20(5):703-10.
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7. Davison KK, Schmalz DL, Downs DS. Hop, skip... no! Explaining adolescent girls' disinclination for physical activity. Ann Behav Med. 2010 Jun; 39(3):290-302.
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8. Weisman CS, Hillemeier MM, Downs DS, Chuang CH, Dyer AM. Preconception predictors of weight gain during pregnancy: prospective findings from the Central Pennsylvania Women's Health Study. Womens Health Issues. 2010 Mar-Apr; 20(2):126-32.
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9. Savage JS, Dinallo JM, Downs DS. Adolescent body satisfaction: the role of perceived parental encouragement for physical activity. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2009; 6:90.
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10. Scott F, Rhodes RE, Downs DS. Does physical activity intensity moderate social cognition and behavior relationships? J Am Coll Health. 2009 Nov-Dec; 58(3):213-22.
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11. Weisman CS, Misra DP, Hillemeier MM, Downs DS, Chuang CH, Camacho FT, Dyer AM. Preconception predictors of birth outcomes: prospective findings from the central Pennsylvania women's health study. Matern Child Health J. 2011 Oct; 15(7):829-35.
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12. Downs DS, LeMasurier GC, DiNallo JM. Baby steps: pedometer-determined and self-reported leisure-time exercise behaviors of pregnant women. J Phys Act Health. 2009 Jan; 6(1):63-72.
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13. Paul IM, Bartok CJ, Downs DS, Stifter CA, Ventura AK, Birch LL. Opportunities for the primary prevention of obesity during infancy. Adv Pediatr. 2009; 56:107-33.
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14. Hillemeier MM, Downs DS, Feinberg ME, Weisman CS, Chuang CH, Parrott R, Velott D, Francis LA, Baker SA, Dyer AM, Chinchilli VM. Improving women's preconceptional health: findings from a randomized trial of the Strong Healthy Women intervention in the Central Pennsylvania women's health study. Womens Health Issues. 2008 Nov-Dec; 18(6 Suppl):S87-96.
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15. Downs DS, DiNallo JM, Kirner TL. Determinants of pregnancy and postpartum depression: prospective influences of depressive symptoms, body image satisfaction, and exercise behavior. Ann Behav Med. 2008 Aug; 36(1):54-63.
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16. Hausenblas H, Downs DS, Giacobbi P, Tuccitto D, Cook B. A multilevel examination of exercise intention and behavior during pregnancy. Soc Sci Med. 2008 Jun; 66(12):2555-61.
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17. DiNallo JM, Le Masurier GC, Williams NI, Downs DS. Walking for health in pregnancy: assessment by indirect calorimetry and accelerometry. Res Q Exerc Sport. 2008 Mar; 79(1):28-35.
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18. Downs DS, Feinberg M, Hillemeier MM, Weisman CS, Chase GA, Chuang CH, Parrott R, Francis LA. Design of the Central Pennsylvania Women's Health Study (CePAWHS) strong healthy women intervention: improving preconceptional health. Matern Child Health J. 2009 Jan; 13(1):18-28.
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19. Hausenblas HA, Brewer BW, Van Raalte JL, Cook B, Downs DS, Weis CA, Nigg C, Cruz A. Development and evaluation of a multimedia CD-ROM for exercise during pregnancy and postpartum. Patient Educ Couns. 2008 Feb; 70(2):215-9.
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20. Downs DS, DiNallo JM, Savage JS, Davison KK. Determinants of eating attitudes among overweight and non-overweight adolescents. J Adolesc Health. 2007 Aug; 41(2):138-45.
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21. Davison KK, Downs DS, Birch LL. Pathways linking perceived athletic competence and parental support at age 9 years to girls' physical activity at age 11 years. Res Q Exerc Sport. 2006 Mar; 77(1):23-31.
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22. Downs DS, Graham GM, Yang S, Bargainnier S, Vasil J. Youth exercise intention and past exercise behavior: examining the moderating influences of sex and meeting exercise recommendations. Res Q Exerc Sport. 2006 Mar; 77(1):91-9.
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23. Symons Downs D, Ulbrecht JS. Understanding exercise beliefs and behaviors in women with gestational diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Care. 2006 Feb; 29(2):236-40.
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24. Symons Downs D, Hausenblas HA. Women's exercise beliefs and behaviors during their pregnancy and postpartum. J Midwifery Womens Health. 2004 Mar-Apr; 49(2):138-44.
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25. Downs DS, Hausenblas HA. Exercising for two: examining pregnant women's second trimester exercise intention and behavior using the framework of the theory of planned behavior. Womens Health Issues. 2003 Nov-Dec; 13(6):222-8.
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26. Hausenblas HA, Downs DS. Relationship among sex, imagery, and exercise dependence symptoms. Psychol Addict Behav. 2002 Jun; 16(2):169-72.
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27. Downs DS, Abwender D. Neuropsychological impairment in soccer athletes. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2002 Mar; 42(1):103-7.
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Keywords   
Exercise
Health Behavior
Pregnancy
Body Image
Attitude to Health
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Co-Authors  
Chuang, Cynthia
Feinberg, Mark
Francis, Lori
Hillemeier, Marianne
Weisman, Carol
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