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Kemp K, Lewis B, Naik AR, Uhley VE. Utilizing a medical school outreach program to help high school students explore the impact of food security and ultraprocessed foods on health risks. ADVANCES IN PHYSIOLOGY EDUCATION 2024; 48:421-426. [PMID: 38545644 DOI: 10.1152/advan.00115.2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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We offered an enrichment program for high school students with the theme, "The Environment, Health, and You" during the Summer of 2022 and the Spring of 2023. We developed several educational modules for high school students that provided them with an opportunity to learn and explore the foundations of physiological systems, nutrient needs to maintain health, and the impact that environmental factors can have on them. The modules included videos, discussion boards, games, readings, and labs. These modules were integrated into the first session: Your Body and Health. On day 1, the first module explored the basic physiology and anatomy of the body with respect to the organization of cells into organ systems. Additionally, the educational content included information on macro- and micronutrients and their impact on body development, nutrition, and metabolism. The nutrition module explored nutrition concepts and various factors that can impact healthy eating patterns, such as food insecurity issues and the consumption of ultraprocessed foods. A lab activity on label reading was included to help empower students to make healthy choices. A total of 43 high school students participated in the program. Overall, the quality of the educational content in the modules was rated highly by the students, and they indicated that the educational experience inspired them to learn more about the physiology and nutrition concepts associated with human metabolism, and the importance of healthy food choices to maintain health.NEW & NOTEWORTHY We describe how we integrated guided learning teaching modules in an enrichment program for high school students with the aim of enhancing their knowledge and skills to empower them to take charge of their own health risks and well-being.
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- Kyeorda Kemp
- Foundational Medical Studies, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, Michigan, United States
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- Foundational Medical Studies, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, Michigan, United States
- Department of Foundational Sciences, Central Michigan University College of Medicine. Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States
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- Foundational Medical Studies, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, Michigan, United States
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- Foundational Medical Studies, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, Michigan, United States
- Family Medicine and Community Health, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, Michigan, United States
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Zhu X, Chu CKM, Wu X, Shek DTL. Validation of a Chinese Positive Youth Development Scale: Dimensionality and factorial invariance. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0303531. [PMID: 38820298 PMCID: PMC11142590 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0303531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024] Open
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For a multi-dimensional measure of positive youth development (PYD), its factor structure should be invariant across groups and over time. This study examined the factorial validity of the 44-item short form of the "Chinese Positive Youth Development Scale" (CPYDS-SF) that assesses 15 dimensions of PYD attributes. Using two waves of longitudinal data with a one-year interval in between, this study examined the factor structure of the scale and whether the structure is invariant between gender groups and across time. The data were collected from 3,328 adolescents at Wave 1 and 3,638 adolescents at Wave 2, with a matched sample of 2,905 adolescents (mean age = 12.57 ± 0.72 at Wave 1; 49.54% girls). Confirmatory factor analysis revealed that the 15-factor structure fitted the data well. The findings of invariance tests further supported this structure's invariance across gender and time, indicating a stable factor structure of CPYDS-SF among Chinese adolescents. These findings suggest that CPYDS-SF can be used to examine gender differences and the longitudinal development of PYD qualities among Chinese adolescents.
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- Xiaoqin Zhu
- Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, PR China
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- Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, PR China
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- Office of Undergraduate Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, PR China
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- Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, PR China
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Hadiyani W, Nambiar N, Said FBM. Effectiveness of Digital Media-base on Smoking Cessation Program toward Empowerment among Adolescent in Indonesia. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2022.11102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: There is a critical need for effective health education techniques for smoking cessation in adolescents. The use of digital media is a promising strategy to address adolescent health.
AIM: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of digital media-base on smoking cessation programs toward empowerment among adolescents in Indonesia.
METHODS: This was a quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-instruments employing the youth group member survey. Quantitative data were evaluated using the Mann–Whitney U-test to examine changes in participants’ degree of adolescent empowerment toward smoking cessation between the control and intervention groups.
RESULTS: A total of 170 adolescent smokers agreed to join this study, with 85 participants in each group. There is a significant difference in adolescent empowerment between the control group and the intervention group, as shown by p < 0.05.
CONCLUSION: Digital media-based smoking cessation programs are promising techniques (with potential benefits) for increasing adolescent empowerment. The future studies should employ more rigorous procedures and a larger sample size to support this finding.
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Mandoh M, Redfern J, Mihrshahi S, Cheng HL, Phongsavan P, Partridge SR. Shifting From Tokenism to Meaningful Adolescent Participation in Research for Obesity Prevention: A Systematic Scoping Review. Front Public Health 2022; 9:789535. [PMID: 35004591 PMCID: PMC8734426 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.789535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background: Traditionally, adolescent participation in research has been tokenistic. Adolescents are rarely afforded the opportunity to influence decision-making in research designed to prevent obesity. Engaging adolescents in meaningful decision-making may enhance research translation. This review aimed to analyze the current modes and nature of adolescent participation in obesity prevention research decision-making. Methods: A systematic scoping review was conducted using Arksey and O'Malley's six-stage framework. Six major databases were searched for peer-reviewed primary research studies with adolescent participation related to obesity, physical activity, and diet. Modes of adolescent participation were categorized based on the Lansdown-UNICEF conceptual framework for measuring outcomes of adolescent participation. The framework outlines three modes of meaningful participation: (i) consultative, which involves taking opinions and needs into consideration; (ii) collaborative, where adolescents are partners in the decision-making process; and (iii) adolescent-led participation where adolescents have the capacity to influence the process and outcomes. The degree of involvement in research cycles was classified based on the National Health and Medical Research Council consumer engagement framework. Five stages of the research cycle were determined: identify, design and develop, conduct, analyze and disseminate. Results: In total, 126 papers describing 71 unique studies were identified. Of these, 69% (49/71) took place in the USA, and 85% (52/61) were conducted in minority or underserved communities, while males were more likely to be under-represented. In 49% (35/71) of studies, participation was consultative and 9% (6/71) of studies involved an adolescent-led approach. Furthermore, 87% (62/71) of studies incorporated adolescent participation in one or more of the research cycle's formative phases, which involve eliciting views, opinions and idea generation. Only 11% of studies engaged adolescents in all five stages of the research cycle where adolescents could have more influence over the research process. Conclusion: Meaningful adolescent participation in the obesity prevention research cycle is limited. Empowering and mobilizing equal partnership with adolescents should be at the forefront of all adolescent-related obesity prevention research.
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- Mariam Mandoh
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,The George Institute for Global Health, The University of New South Wales, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Health Systems and Populations, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Prevention Research Collaboration, Charles Perkins Centre, Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Discipline of Child and Adolescent Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Academic Department of Adolescent Medicine, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Prevention Research Collaboration, Charles Perkins Centre, Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Prevention Research Collaboration, Charles Perkins Centre, Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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Ruiz VMT, Lima RBDS, Lima KF, Martins MC, Barbosa LP, Oriá MOB. Autoeficácia alimentar em crianças e adolescentes com sobrepeso ou obesidade: revisão integrativa de instrumentos. Rev Bras Enferm 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0301pt] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever as características dos instrumentos para avaliação da autoeficácia alimentar no sobrepeso e na obesidade em crianças e adolescentes. Métodos: Revisão integrativa da literatura, realizada em maio de 2020, em seis bases de dados (PubMed; Web of Science; Scopus; CINAHL, ADOLEC e PsycINFO) com a seguinte estratégia de busca: self-efficacy and (Overweight OR Obesity) and (Child* OR Adolescent). Resultados: Incluíram-se 35 artigos e 21 instrumentos aplicados às crianças de 6 a 9 anos (n=2), em adolescentes de 10 a 19 anos (n=9) e em crianças e adolescentes de 7 a 18 anos (n=10). Os instrumentos têm de 4 a 30 itens e variaram de duas a cinco dimensões, sendo as mais frequentes “alimentação saudável” e “atividade física”. Conclusão: Existem diferentes instrumentos confiáveis destinados à avaliação da autoeficácia alimentar do público adolescente e infantil, o que sinaliza a importância desse construto para prevenção e controle da obesidade e sobrepeso.
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Ruiz VMT, Lima RBDS, Lima KF, Martins MC, Barbosa LP, Oriá MOB. Eating self- efficacy in overweight and obese children and adolescents: integrative review of instruments. Rev Bras Enferm 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the characteristics of instruments to assess eating self-efficacy in overweight and obesity in children and adolescents. Methods: Integrative literature review, conducted in May 2020, in six databases (PubMed; Web of Science; Scopus; CINAHL, ADOLEC, and PsycINFO) with the following search strategy: Self-efficacy and (Overweight OR Obesity) and (Child* OR Adolescent). Results: The inclusion of thirty-five articles and twenty-one instruments was applied to children 6 to 9 years old (n=2), adolescents 10 to 19 years old (n=9), and children and adolescents 7 to 18 years old (n=10). The instruments have 4 to 30 items and vary from two to five dimensions, the most frequent being “healthy eating” and “physical activity.” Conclusion: There are different reliable instruments designed to assess eating self-efficacy in adolescents and children, indicating the importance of this construct for preventing and controlling obesity and overweight.
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Wang ML, Sprague Martinez LS, Weinberg J, Alatorre S, Lemon SC, Rosal MC. A youth empowerment intervention to prevent childhood obesity: design and methods for a cluster randomized trial of the H 2GO! program. BMC Public Health 2021; 21:1675. [PMID: 34525990 PMCID: PMC8441230 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-11660-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Reducing sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption is a promising dietary target for childhood obesity prevention. This paper describes the design and methods of a cluster randomized trial of H2GO!, a youth empowerment intervention to prevent childhood obesity through reducing SSB consumption among a low-income, ethnically diverse sample of youth. METHODS This cluster randomized controlled trial is an academic-community partnership with the Massachusetts Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs (BGC). Ten BGC sites will be randomly assigned to the H2GO! intervention or a wait-list, usual care control. Eligible study participants will be N = 450 parent-child pairs (youth ages 9-12 years and their parents/caregivers) recruited from participating BGCs. The 6-week in-person H2GO! intervention consists of 12 group-based sessions delivered by BGC staff and youth-led activities. An innovative feature of the intervention is the development of youth-produced narratives as a strategy to facilitate youth empowerment and parental engagement. Child outcomes include measured body mass index z scores (zBMI), beverage intake, and youth empowerment. Parent outcomes include beverage intake and availability of SSBs at home. Outcomes will be measured at baseline and at 2, 6, and 12 months. With a 75% retention rate, the study is powered to detect a minimum group difference of 0.1 zBMI units over 12 months. DISCUSSION Empowering youth may be a promising intervention approach to prevent childhood obesity through reducing SSB consumption. This intervention was designed to be delivered through BGCs and is hypothesized to be efficacious, relevant, and acceptable for the target population of low-income and ethnically diverse youth. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04265794 . Registered 11 February 2020.
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- Monica L Wang
- Department of Community Health Sciences, Boston University School of Public Health, 801 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118, USA.
- Office of Narrative, Boston University Center for Antiracist Research, Boston, MA, 02215, USA.
- Department of Health Policy and Management, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, 02215, USA.
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- Macro Department, Boston University School of Social Work, 264 Bay State Rd, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
- Center for Social Work Innovation in Health, Boston University School of Social Work, 801 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Boston University School of Public Health, 801 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118, USA
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Boston University School of Public Health, 801 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118, USA
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- Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Medical School, 368 Plantation St, Worcester, MA, 01655, USA
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- Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Medical School, 368 Plantation St, Worcester, MA, 01655, USA
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Williams N, Mann G, Cafer A, Evers C, Kaiser K. “Bring back the salad bar”: perceptions of health in rural delta middle school students. JOURNAL OF HUNGER & ENVIRONMENTAL NUTRITION 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/19320248.2021.1894298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- Natalie Williams
- Department Nutrition and Hospitality Management, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
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- Department Nutrition and Hospitality Management, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
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- University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677543, Lamar Hall, USA
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- School of Medicine, 1670 University Blvd, University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA
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- Department of Legal Studies, M302 Mayes, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
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