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Han F, Hu Y, Feng Y, Qian L, Sun J. Validation of the mild cognitive impairment health literacy assessment scale (MCI-HLA scale) in middle-aged and older adults. Asian J Psychiatr 2023; 89:103771. [PMID: 37757537 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2023.103771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Health literacy (HL) is associated with early prevention of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), but a targeted comprehensive assessment tool is lacking. This study aims to psychometrically evaluate the MCI-HLA scale. METHODS This observational study was conducted in a tertiary-level hospital's physical examination center from October to December 2020. The middle-aged and older adults (N = 550, aged 41-80 years) completed the MCI-HLA questionnaire online. The validity of the MCI-HLA scale was assessed through content validity, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), convergent validity, and discriminant validity. The internal reliability was measured using Cronbach's alpha, McDonald's Omega coefficient, and split-half reliability. RESULTS 5 factors emerged, naming: Function (7 items), Knowledge (8 items), Practice (8 items), Attitude (4 items), and Motivation (3 items), explaining 72.42% of variance. The CFA revealed that five factors of the MCI-HLA scale fit well (χ2/df=4.076, RMSEA=0.078, SRMR=0.057, CFI=0.904, TLI=0.894). Good convergent validity was suggested by the Average Variance Extracted (AVE) values exceeding 0.50. Discriminant validity was demonstrated for all the square root AVE were higher than the correlation between the two factors. Internal consistency was high (Cronbach's alpha=0.875, McDonald's Omega coefficient=0.910, split-half reliability=0.949). CONCLUSIONS The MCI-HLA scale takes on high reliability and validity, suitable for assessing MCI-related health literacy in middle-aged and older adults. The MCI-HLA scale could enhance MCI health literacy assessment and supports tailored interventions for improved outcomes.
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- Fengping Han
- Laboratory Center, School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Community Nursing, School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Cadre Health Care Division, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Editorial Department, Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing, Beijing, China
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- Department of Community Nursing, School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing, China.
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Martí-Lluch R, Bolíbar B, Llobera J, Maderuelo-Fernández JA, Magallón-Botaya R, Sánchez-Pérez Á, Fernández-Domínguez MJ, Motrico E, Vicens-Pons E, Notario-Pacheco B, Alves-Cabratosa L, Ramos R. Role of personal aptitudes as determinants of incident morbidity, lifestyles, quality of life, use of health services, and mortality (DESVELA cohort): quantitative study protocol for a prospective cohort study in a hybrid analysis. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1067249. [PMID: 37427254 PMCID: PMC10325828 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1067249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
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Introduction The healthcare and well-being of the population depend on multiple factors and should adapt to societal changes. The opposite is also occurring; society has evolved concerning the individuals' approach to their care, which includes participation in decision-making processes. In this scenario, health promotion and prevention become crucial to provide an integrated perspective in the organization and management of the health systems.Health status and well-being depend on many aspects, determinants of health, which in turn may be modulated by individual behavior. Certain models and frameworks try to study the determinants of health and individual human behaviors, separately. However, the interrelation between these two aspects has not been examined in our population.Our main objective is to analyze whether personal aptitudes related to behaviors are independently associated with the incidence of morbidity. A secondary objective will enquire whether these personal aptitudes are independently associated with lower all-cause mortality, enhanced adoption of healthy lifestyles, higher quality of life, and lower utilization of health services during follow-up. Methods This protocol addresses the quantitative branch of a multicenter project (10 teams) for the creation of a cohort of at least 3,083 persons aged 35 to 74 years from 9 Autonomous Communities (AACC). The personal variables to evaluate are self-efficacy, activation, health literacy, resilience, locus of control, and personality traits. Socio-demographic covariates and social capital will be recorded. A physical examination, blood analysis, and cognitive evaluation will be carried out.Several sets of six Cox models (one for each independent variable) will analyze the incidence of morbidity (objective 1); all-cause mortality and the rest of the dependent variables (objective 2). The models will be adjusted for the indicated covariates, and random effects will estimate Potential heterogeneity between AACC. Discussion The analysis of the association of certain behavioral patterns and determinants of health is essential and will contribute to improving health promotion and prevention strategies. The description of the individual elements and interrelated aspects that modulate the onset and persistence of diseases will allow the evaluation of their role as prognostic factors and contribute to the development of patient-tailored preventive measures and healthcare.Clinical Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04386135. Registered on April 30, 2020.
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- Ruth Martí-Lluch
- Vascular Health Research Group of Girona, Institut Universitari per a la Recerca a l’Atenció Primària Jordi Gol i Gurina (IDIAPJGol), Girona, Spain
- Parc Hospitalari Martí Julià, Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Girona (IDIBGI), Salt, Spain
- Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
- Network for Research on Chronicity, Primary Care, and Health Promotion (RICAPPS), Tenerife, Spain
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- Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
- Network for Research on Chronicity, Primary Care, and Health Promotion (RICAPPS), Tenerife, Spain
- Fundació Institut Universitari per a la recerca a l'Atenció Primària de Salut Jordi Gol i Gurina (IDIAPJGol), Barcelona, Spain
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- Network for Research on Chronicity, Primary Care, and Health Promotion (RICAPPS), Tenerife, Spain
- Balearic Islands Health Service (Ib-Salut), Primary Care Research Unit of Mallorca, Palma, Spain
- Hospital Universitari Son Espases, GrAPP-caIB—Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Palma, Spain
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- Network for Research on Chronicity, Primary Care, and Health Promotion (RICAPPS), Tenerife, Spain
- Unidad de Investigación en Atención Primaria de Salamanca (APISAL), Salamanca, Spain
- Instituto de investigación Biomédica de Salamanca (IBSAL), Salamanca, Spain
- Gerencia Regional de salud de Castilla y León (SACyL), Gerencia de Atención Primaria de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Network for Research on Chronicity, Primary Care, and Health Promotion (RICAPPS), Tenerife, Spain
- Primary Health Care Research Group of Aragón (GAIAP), Institute for Health Research Aragón (IIS Aragón), Zaragoza, Spain
- Department of Medicine, Psychiatry and Dermatology, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Network for Research on Chronicity, Primary Care, and Health Promotion (RICAPPS), Tenerife, Spain
- Unidad de Investigación Atención Primaria de Bizkaia. Subdirección para la Coordinación de la Atención Primaria, Dirección General Osakiadetza, Vitoria, Spain
- Grupo de Investigación en Ciencias de la Diseminación e Implementación en Servicios Sanitarios Instituto Investigación Biocruces, Baracaldo, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Network for Research on Chronicity, Primary Care, and Health Promotion (RICAPPS), Tenerife, Spain
- Ourense Health Area, SERGAS, Ourense, Spain
- Centro de Saúde de Leiro, SERGAS, Leiro, Spain
- I-Saúde Group, Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro Bloque Técnico, South Galicia Health Research Institute, Vigo, Spain
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- Network for Research on Chronicity, Primary Care, and Health Promotion (RICAPPS), Tenerife, Spain
- Departamento de Psicología, Universidad Loyola Andalucía, Sevilla, Spain
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- Network for Research on Chronicity, Primary Care, and Health Promotion (RICAPPS), Tenerife, Spain
- Health Technology Assessment in Primary Care and Mental Health (PRISMA) Research Group, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Deu, Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Deu, St Boi de Llobregat, Catalunya, Spain
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- Network for Research on Chronicity, Primary Care, and Health Promotion (RICAPPS), Tenerife, Spain
- Faculty of Nursing, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Cuenca, Spain
- Social and Health Research Center, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Cuenca, Spain
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- Vascular Health Research Group of Girona, Institut Universitari per a la Recerca a l’Atenció Primària Jordi Gol i Gurina (IDIAPJGol), Girona, Spain
- Network for Research on Chronicity, Primary Care, and Health Promotion (RICAPPS), Tenerife, Spain
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- Vascular Health Research Group of Girona, Institut Universitari per a la Recerca a l’Atenció Primària Jordi Gol i Gurina (IDIAPJGol), Girona, Spain
- Parc Hospitalari Martí Julià, Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Girona (IDIBGI), Salt, Spain
- Network for Research on Chronicity, Primary Care, and Health Promotion (RICAPPS), Tenerife, Spain
- Department of Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Campus Salut, Universitat de Girona, Girona, Spain
- Atenció Primària, Institut Català de la Salut, Girona, Catalonia, Spain
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Maier CB, Winkelmann J, Pfirter L, Williams GA. Skill-Mix Changes Targeting Health Promotion and Prevention Interventions and Effects on Outcomes in all Settings (Except Hospitals): Overview of Reviews. Int J Public Health 2023; 68:1605448. [PMID: 37228895 PMCID: PMC10203245 DOI: 10.3389/ijph.2023.1605448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Objectives: Skill-mix changes to step up health promotion and prevention are increasing, but there is limited evidence on their effects. Methods: Overview of reviews, based on a protocol. The search was carried out in six databases, screening was performed ensuring high interrater reliability. All countries, health professions and lay workers in all settings (except hospitals) were included, quality appraisals performed. Results: A total of 31 systematic reviews were included. Expanded roles performing outreach (e.g., home visits) had mostly positive effects on access and health outcomes, primarily for hard-to-reach groups. Task-shifting in colorectal or skin cancer screenings (performed by advanced practice nurses) were suggested effective; supporting roles (by community health workers) increased uptake in screenings, but based on limited evidence. Expanded roles of various professions focusing on lifestyle modification showed promising effects in most reviews, including weight, diet, smoking cessation and physical activity. Reviews on cost-effectiveness were based on limited evidence. Conclusion: Promising skill-mix changes included expanded roles providing lifestyle modifying interventions, task-shifting, and outreach roles for hard-to-reach groups, whereas evidence on costs was limited.
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- Claudia Bettina Maier
- Department of Health Care Management, Faculty of Economics and Management, Technical University Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Health Care Management, Faculty of Economics and Management, Technical University Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, United Kingdom
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Tenani CF, Silva Junior MF, Sousa MDLRD, Batista MJ. Health literacy dimensions among public health service users with chronic diseases in Piracicaba, Brazil, 2019. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCES 2022. [DOI: 10.20396/bjos.v21i00.8667259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Aim: This study analyzes factors associated with dimensions of health literacy (HL) functional, communicative and critical among public health service users with chronic non-communicable diseases. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical research was carried out in Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil, with adults and older adults attending Family Health Units (FHU). Data were collected by oral exam (CPOD and CPI) and a questionnaire on systemic conditions, sociodemographic factors, health behaviors and HLS (HLS-14). The outcomes consisted of functional, communicative, and critical HL dimensions dichotomized by median (high and low), which were analyzed by chi-square test (p<0.05) to find associations with the variables studied. Results: The study sample comprised 238 FHU users with 62.7 (± 10.55) mean age, of which 47.5% (n=113) showed high functional HL, 50.0% (n=119) high communicative HL, and 46.2% (n=110) high critical HL. High functional HL was associated with men (p<0.05). Functional and communicative HL were associated with having higher education (p<0.001 and p=0.018, respectively). High communicative and critical HL were associated with regular use of dental and medical services (p<0.05). Individuals with low functional HL were more likely to present poor tooth brushing (p=0.020). High HL (in all three dimensions) was associated with regular flossing and having more teeth (p<0.05). Conclusion: Functional, communicative and critical HL were associated with health behaviors and clinical outcomes, whereas the functional dimension was also associated with sociodemographic factors. HL dimensions allowed to differentiate health-related factors.
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von Sommoggy J, Grepmeier EM, Curbach J. Health Literacy-Sensitive Counselling on Early Childhood Allergy Prevention: Results of a Qualitative Study on German Midwives' Perspectives. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19074182. [PMID: 35409865 PMCID: PMC8998819 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19074182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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In Germany, midwives are involved in extensive antenatal and postnatal care. As health professionals, they can play a key role in strengthening health literacy (HL) of parents on how to prevent chronic allergic diseases in their children. The objective of this study is to explore midwives' perspectives regarding HL-sensitive counselling in early childhood allergy prevention (ECAP). Twenty-four qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with midwives, and data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Only a small number of study participants were aware of HL as a concept. However, most of these use screening and counselling strategies which consider individual information needs and which support parental HL. HL sensitivity in counselling is largely based on the midwives' "gut feelings" and counselling experience, rather than on formal education. The midwives were largely aware of evidence-based ECAP recommendations; however, allergy prevention was not seen as a stand-alone topic but as part of their general counselling on infant feeding and hygiene. They found parents to be more open to receiving complex prevention information during antenatal counselling. In order to strengthen midwives' roles in HL-sensitive ECAP counselling, their formal education should provide them with explicit HL knowledge and counselling skills. ECAP should be an inherent part of antenatal care.
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- Julia von Sommoggy
- Medical Sociology, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, University of Regensburg, 93051 Regensburg, Germany
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- Medical Faculty, Institute of Social Medicine & Health Systems Research, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany;
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- Department of Business Studies, Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany;
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Paes RG, Mantovani MDF, Costa MC, Pereira ACL, Kalinke LP, Moreira RC. Efeitos de intervenção educativa no letramento em saúde e no conhecimento sobre diabetes: estudo quase-experimental. ESCOLA ANNA NERY 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/2177-9465-ean-2021-0313pt] [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 Analisar os efeitos de intervenção educativa no letramento em saúde e no conhecimento sobre diabetes em adultos atendidos na atenção primária à saúde. Método Trata-se de estudo quase-experimental com intervenção educativa durante a consulta de enfermagem, atividade em grupo e acompanhamento telefônico com 33 adultos diagnosticados com diabetes mellitus tipo 2, cadastrados em uma Unidade Estratégia Saúde da Família no Sul do Brasil. Aplicaram-se instrumentos sociodemográfico e clínico (Spoken Knowledge in Low Literacy Patients with Diabetes e Eight-Item Health Literacy Assessment Tool) antes e após a intervenção. Os dados foram analisados pelos testes de Wilcoxom, coeficiente de correlação de Spearman e McNemar. Resultados A maioria dos participantes eram mulheres (69,7%), com idade média de 57,0 anos, tempo de escolaridade inferior a nove anos (69,7%) e tempo de diagnóstico ≤10 anos (51,5%). Após a intervenção, obteve-se aumento do conhecimento sobre a diabetes (p = 0,001), correlacionado ao letramento em saúde (r = 0,494; p = 0,001) e ao tempo do diagnóstico (r = 0,455; p = 0,001). Conclusão e implicação para a prática A utilização de instrumentos para mensurar o letramento em saúde e o conhecimento sobre diabetes possibilitou a construção de estratégias educativas voltadas para as lacunas existentes, promovendo aumento do conhecimento, o qual favorece o desenvolvimento das habilidades para a autogestão.
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Paes RG, Mantovani MDF, Costa MC, Pereira ACL, Kalinke LP, Moreira RC. Effects of educational intervention on health literacy and knowledge about diabetes: a quasi-experimental study. ESCOLA ANNA NERY 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/2177-9465-ean-2021-0313en] [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 analyze the effects of educational intervention on health literacy and knowledge about diabetes in adults assisted in primary health care. Method This is a quasi-experimental study with educational intervention during the nursing consultation with 33 adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus registered in a Family Health Strategy Unit in southern Brazil and involving group activity and telephone follow-up. Sociodemographic and clinical instruments were applied before and after the intervention; these instruments included the Spoken Knowledge in Low Literacy Patients with Diabetes and the Eight-Item Health Literacy Assessment Tool. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon, Spearman, and McNemar correlation coefficient tests. Results Most participants were women (69.7%), with a mean age of 57.0 years, less than nine years of schooling (69.7%), and ≤10 years of diagnosis (51.5%). After the intervention, there was an increase in knowledge about diabetes (p = 0.001), correlated with health literacy (r = 0.494; p = 0.001) and the time of diagnosis (r = 0.455; p = 0.001). Conclusion and implications for practice The instruments to measure health literacy and knowledge about diabetes enabled the construction of educational strategies aimed at existing gaps, increasing the knowledge, thereby favoring the development of skills for self-management.
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Tenani CF, Silva MF, Lino CM, de Sousa MDLR, Batista MJ. The role of health literacy as a factor associated with tooth loss. Rev Saude Publica 2021; 55:116. [PMID: 34932703 PMCID: PMC8664067 DOI: 10.11606/s1518-8787.2021055003506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The objective was to analyze the role of health literacy (HL) as a factor associated with tooth loss among users of the Brazilian Health System with chronic non-communicable diseases. METHODS The cross-sectional analytical study was conducted with adult and elderly users chosen at ten Family Health Clinics in a draw in the town of Piracicaba, São Paulo State, Brazil. A questionnaire was applied with sociodemographic data (sex, age, skin color and education), behavioral data (brushing and flossing), determinants in health (type of dental health services and how often) and clinical data (pain). Mouth conditions were collected by intraoral examination of visible dental biofilm and community Pediodontal Index. The systemic clinical conditions (blood glucose, glycated hemoglobin and blood pressure) were extracted from the medical records. The explanatory variable was HL (low, medium and high), measured with the Health Literacy Scale (HLS-14). RESULTS The outcome was tooth loss measured by the index of decayed, missing and filled teeth. Logistic regression was performed using a conceptual model for HL (p < 0.05). For the 238 subjects, the mean age was 62.7 years (± 10.55). Tooth loss was associated with HL in regression models adjusted by type of dental service, dental frequency, and dental floss. In the final model, the factors associated with tooth loss are older age (OR = 1,12; 95%CI: 1,07-1,17), a lower education (OR = 3,43; 95%CI: 1,17-10,10), irregular use of dental floss (OR = 4,58; 95%CI: 1.75 in-7,31), irregular use of dental services (n = 2,60; 95% 1,32-5,12), periodontal pocket (> 4 mm) (n = 0,31; 95%CI: 0,01-0,08), having visible dental biofilm (OR = 7,23; 95%CI: 3,19-16,41) and a higher level of blood sugar (glucose) (n = 1,98; 95%CI: 1.00-3,92). CONCLUSIONS tooth loss was associated with HL when adjusted by health behaviors; when sociodemographic variables and clinical conditions were included, it was less significant. In the final model, behaviors, determinants in health and clinical conditions were risk indicators of tooth loss, showing the multifactorial nature of this phenomenon.
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- Carla Fabiana Tenani
- Universidade Estadual de CampinasFaculdade de Odontologia de PiracicabaPrograma de Pós-Graduação em OdontologiaPiracicabaSão PauloBrasilUniversidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Odontologia. Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Universidade Estadual de Ponta GrossaFaculdade de OdontologiaDepartamento de OdontologiaPonta GrossaParanáBrasilUniversidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa. Faculdade de Odontologia. Departamento de Odontologia. Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brasil
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- Universidade Estadual de CampinasFaculdade de Odontologia de PiracicabaPrograma de Pós-Graduação em OdontologiaPiracicabaSão PauloBrasilUniversidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Odontologia. Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Universidade Estadual de CampinasFaculdade de Odontologia de PiracicabaDepartamento de Ciências da Saúde e Odontologia InfantiliracicabaSão PauloBrasilUniversidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba. Departamento de Ciências da Saúde e Odontologia Infantil. iracicaba, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Universidade Estadual de CampinasFaculdade de Odontologia de PiracicabaDepartamento de Ciências da Saúde e Odontologia InfantiliracicabaSão PauloBrasilUniversidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba. Departamento de Ciências da Saúde e Odontologia Infantil. iracicaba, São Paulo, Brasil
- Faculdade de Medicina de JundiaíDepartamento de Saúde ColetivaJundiaíSão PauloBrasilFaculdade de Medicina de Jundiaí. Departamento de Saúde Coletiva. Jundiaí, São Paulo, Brasil
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Are sex disparities in COVID-19 a predictable outcome of failing men's health provision? Nat Rev Urol 2021; 19:47-63. [PMID: 34795426 PMCID: PMC8600906 DOI: 10.1038/s41585-021-00535-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, has taken a catastrophic toll on society, health-care systems and the economy. Notably, COVID-19 has been shown to be associated with a higher mortality rate in men than in women. This disparity is likely to be a consequence of a failure to invest in men’s health, as it has also been established that men have a lower life expectancy and poorer outcomes from non-communicable diseases than women. A variety of biological, social and economic factors have contributed to the sex disparities in mortality from COVID-19. A streamlined men’s health programme — with the urologist as the gatekeeper of men’s health — is needed to help prevent future tragedies of this nature. COVID-19 has been shown to be associated with a higher mortality rate in men than in women. In this Perspectives article, the authors posit that this disparity is due to a failure to invest in men’s health and discuss the biological, social and economic factors that have contributed to the sex disparities in mortality from COVID-19, as well as considering how a streamlined men’s health programme with the urologist in a central role could address these issues.
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Curbach J, Lander J, Dierks ML, Grepmeier EM, von Sommoggy J. How do health professionals translate evidence on early childhood allergy prevention into health literacy-responsive practice? A protocol for a mixed-method study on the views of German health professionals. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e047733. [PMID: 34785543 PMCID: PMC8596052 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-047733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Paediatricians, general practitioners (GPs) and midwives in primary care are important sources of information for parents on early childhood allergy prevention (ECAP). Research has shown that preventive counselling by health professionals can be effective in improving patients' health literacy (HL) and health behaviour. Providing effective advice relies on two factors. First, health professionals need be up-to-date with research evidence on ECAP, to consider popular misconceptions and fears and to translate this knowledge into clear recommendations for parents (knowledge translation). Second, they need to know and apply counselling techniques and create a practice setting which accommodates parental HL needs (health literacy-responsive care). The objective of this study is to explore and assess how German health professionals take up and translate ECAP evidence into appropriate recommendations for parents, how they consider HL in counselling and practice organisation and what barriers and enablers they find in their performance of HL-responsive ECAP. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The study has a sequential mixed-method design, in two phases. In the first phase, qualitative semi-structured expert interviews will be conducted with health professionals (paediatricians, GPs and midwives) at primary care level and professional policy level. Data collection is ongoing until January 2022. In the second phase, based on the qualitative results, a standardised questionnaire will be developed, and pilot-tested in a wider population of German health professionals. The findings of both phases will be integrated. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study has received ethical approval from the Ethics Committee of the University of Regensburg (18-1205-101). The results will be published in international peer-reviewed open access journals and via presentations at scientific conferences. The results will also be shared with German health professionals, decision-makers and potential funders of interventions.
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- Janina Curbach
- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine/Medical Sociology, University of Regensburg Faculty of Medicine, Regensburg, Germany
- Faculty of Businesss Studies, Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Epidemiology, Social Medicine and Health Systems Research, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Epidemiology, Social Medicine and Health Systems Research, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine/Medical Sociology, University of Regensburg Faculty of Medicine, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine/Medical Sociology, University of Regensburg Faculty of Medicine, Regensburg, Germany
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Islam FMA, Lambert EA, Islam SMS, Islam MA, Biswas D, McDonald R, Maddison R, Thompson B, Lambert GW. Lowering blood pressure by changing lifestyle through a motivational education program: a cluster randomized controlled trial study protocol. Trials 2021; 22:438. [PMID: 34238363 PMCID: PMC8264477 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-021-05379-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND High blood pressure is an independent risk factor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and is a major cause of disability and death. Managing a healthy lifestyle has been shown to reduce blood pressure and improve health outcomes. We aim to investigate the effectiveness of a lifestyle modification intervention program for lowering blood pressure in a rural area of Bangladesh. METHODS A single-center cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT). The study will be conducted for 6 months, a total of 300 participants of age 30 to 75 years with 150 adults in each of the intervention and the control arms. The intervention arm will involve the delivery of a blended learning education program on lifestyle changes for the management of high blood pressure. The education program comprises evidence-based information with pictures, fact sheets, and published literature about the effects of high blood pressure on CVD development, increased physical activity, and the role of a healthy diet in blood pressure management. The control group involves providing information booklets and general advice at the baseline data collection point. The primary outcome will be the absolute difference in clinic SBP and DBP. Secondary outcomes include the difference in the percentage of people adopting regular exercise habits, cessation of smoking and reducing sodium chloride intake, health literacy of all participants, and the perceived barriers and enablers to adopt behavior changes by collecting qualitative data. Analyses will include analysis of covariance to report the mean difference in blood pressure between the control and the intervention group and the difference in change in blood pressure due to the intervention. DISCUSSION The study will assess the effects of physical activity and lifestyle modification in controlling high blood pressure. This study will develop new evidence as to whether a simple lifestyle program implemented in a rural region of a low- and middle-income country will improve blood pressure parameters for people with different chronic diseases by engaging community people. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04505150 . Registered on 7 August 2020.
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- Fakir M Amirul Islam
- School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122, Australia. .,Organisation for Rural Community Development (ORCD), Dariapur, Narail, Bangladesh.
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- School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122, Australia.,Iverson Health Innovation Research Institute, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122, Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise & Nut. Sci., Deakin University, Burwood, VIC, 3125, Australia
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- Organisation for Rural Community Development (ORCD), Dariapur, Narail, Bangladesh
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- Organisation for Rural Community Development (ORCD), Dariapur, Narail, Bangladesh
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- School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122, Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise & Nut. Sci., Deakin University, Burwood, VIC, 3125, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122, Australia.,Iverson Health Innovation Research Institute, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122, Australia
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Tilahun D, Gezahegn A, Tegenu K, Fenta B. Functional Health Literacy in Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases: Cross-Sectional Study in Ethiopia. Int J Gen Med 2021; 14:1967-1974. [PMID: 34040428 PMCID: PMC8141385 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s304007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study assessed functional health literacy and associated factors among adult patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Ethiopia. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted on 410 respondents from May 1 to July 1, 2020, using a functional health literacy questionnaire consisting of 14 items that covers three conceptually distinct functional health literacy domains: having sufficient information to manage my health, ability to find good health information and understand health information well enough to know what to do. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 23. Data were collected by exit face-to-face interview using an interviewer administered and pre-tested questionnaire. Statistical significance of associated variables had been declared based on the adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with its 95% CI and p-value <0.05. RESULTS Adequate functional health literacy was determined in 55.4% of CVD patients understanding health information whereas inadequate functional health literacy was determined in 53.9% participants for finding health information and in 50.5% of them having sufficient information to manage my health. Educational status was found to have a statistically significant association across the three domains. CONCLUSION The functional health literacy level of CVD patients varied by domain. Educational status of the participant is significantly associated with the three domains of functional health literacy whereas household monthly income and number of information sources are significantly associated with having sufficient information and the ability to find good health information. The findings indicate the need to streamline medical communication that improves the functional health literacy of CVD patients.
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- Desalew Tilahun
- Nursing School, Faculty of Health Science, Institute of Health, Jimma University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Nursing School, Faculty of Health Science, Institute of Health, Jimma University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Midwifery School, Faculty of Health Science, Institute of Health, Jimma University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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The impact of health literacy on beliefs about medication in a Dutch medication-using population. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2021; 77:1219-1224. [PMID: 33594447 DOI: 10.1007/s00228-021-03105-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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PURPOSE Medication beliefs are likely contingent on aspects of health literacy: knowledge, motivation, and competences to access, understand, appraise, and apply health information. An association between medication beliefs and health literacy is expected as they both influence self-management. The aim of this study was to examine the association between health literacy and the beliefs about overuse and harmful effects of medication and to examine modifying effects of age, gender, and number of medications on this association. METHODS The data were collected using the online "Medication panel" of the Dutch Institute for Rational Use of Medicine. A linear regression model was used to examine the association between health literacy and beliefs about medication and the modifying effects of age, gender, and number of medications on this association. RESULTS Respondents with a lower level of health literacy had more concerns about overuse (β adj.= -.174, p<.001) and harmful (β adj.= -.189, p<.001) effects of medication. This study found no modifying effects. CONCLUSIONS A lower health literacy level is associated with more concerns about the overuse and harmful effects of medication. The results of this study suggest that extra attention should be given to persons with low health literacy level by healthcare professionals, to decrease their concerns about overuse and harmful effects, and improve adherence to self-management behavior.
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Ale OK, Braimoh RW, Adebiyi A, Ajuluchukwu JN. Lifestyle modification and hypertension: prescription patterns of Nigerian general practitioners. Pan Afr Med J 2020; 35:130. [PMID: 32655744 PMCID: PMC7335254 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2020.35.130.19278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2019] [Accepted: 01/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Introduction Implementation of lifestyle modification (LM), a cornerstone of hypertension control has been reported to be more challenging than pharmacotherapy. We studied the LM prescription patterns of general medical practitioners (GPs) in Lagos, Nigeria for blood pressure control. Methods GPs were assessed using anonymous self-administered questionnaire on the prescription of salt restriction, weight management, cessation of tobacco use, physical exercise, and consumption of DASH-like diet for blood pressure control. Chi-square, Fisher's exact and Student t-test were used to test for differences as appropriate. Logistic regression model was constructed to identify the determinants of adequate LM prescription. Results A total of 213 GPs (38% females) participated in the survey. LM prescription was over 90% for the following: salt restriction (96.7%), tobacco cessation (94.8%), weight management (94.4%). The remaining were 81.2% and 75.1% for healthy diet and physical activity respectively. The median LM prescription score (of the GPs) was 18.0 [15.0-50.0]. The single significant predictor of adequate LM prescription was total patient load of the GPs (AOR:0.98, 95% CI: 0.97-0.99, p=0.006). Eleven (5.2%), 190 (89.2%), and 12 (5.6%) GPs initiated LM prescription at blood pressure values >140/90mmHg, =140/90mmHg and <140/90mmHg respectively. LM initiation at BP <140/90mmHg was associated with female gender, shorter work experience, working in tertiary care facility and ignorance about hypertension prevention (p<0.05). Conclusion LM is widely prescribed for the treatment of hypertension, but rarely prescribed for its prevention in Nigeria. Interventions to reduce physician's patient load may engender improved LM prescription.
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- Olagoke Korede Ale
- Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, PMB 12003, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Nephrology Unit, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, PMB 12003, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, PMB 12003, Lagos, Nigeria
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Welbie M, Wittink H, Bozkurt S, Coban T, Devillé WL. Usability of the Turkish Translation of the Dutch Talking Touch Screen Questionnaire for Physical Therapy Patients With a Turkish Background: Qualitative Study. JMIR Form Res 2020; 4:e14189. [PMID: 32053112 PMCID: PMC7055804 DOI: 10.2196/14189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2019] [Revised: 10/31/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background The Turkish translation of the Dutch Talking Touch Screen Questionnaire (TTSQ) has been developed to help physical therapy patients with a Turkish background in the Netherlands to autonomously elucidate their health problems and impairments and set treatment goals, regardless of their level of health literacy. Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the usability of the Turkish TTSQ for physical therapy patients with a Turkish background with diverse levels of health literacy and experience in using mobile technology. Methods The qualitative Three-Step Test-Interview method was carried out to gain insight into the usability of the Turkish TTSQ. A total of 10 physical therapy patients participated. The interview data were analyzed using a thematic content analysis approach aimed at determining the accuracy and completeness with which participants completed the questionnaire (effectiveness), the time it took participants to complete the questionnaire (efficiency), and the extent to which the participants were satisfied with the ease of use of the questionnaire (satisfaction). The problems encountered by the participants in this study were given a severity rating, which was used to provide a rough estimate of the need for additional usability improvements. Results No participant in this study was able to complete the questionnaire without encountering at least one usability problem. A total of 17 different kinds of problems were found. On the basis of their severity score, 3 problems that should be addressed during future development of the tool were “Not using the navigation function of the photo gallery in Question 4 causing the participant to not see all presented response items;” “Touching the text underneath a photo in Question 4 to select an activity instead of touching the photo itself, causing the activity not to be selected;” and “Pushing too hard or tapping too softly on the touch screen causing the touch screen to not respond.” The data on efficiency within this study were not valid and are, therefore, not reported in this study. No participant was completely satisfied or dissatisfied with the overall ease of use of the Turkish TTSQ. Two participants with no prior experience of using tablet computers felt that, regardless of what kinds of improvement might be made, it would just be too difficult for them to learn to work with the device. Conclusions As with the Dutch TTSQ, the Turkish TTSQ needs improvement before it can be released. The results of this study confirm the conclusion of the Dutch TTSQ study that participants with low levels of education and little experience in using mobile technology are less able to operate the TTSQ effectively. Using a Dutch speaking interviewer and Turkish interpreter has had a negative effect on data collection in this study.
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- Marlies Welbie
- Research Group Lifestyle and Health, Research Center Healthy and Sustainable Living, Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Research Group Lifestyle and Health, Research Center Healthy and Sustainable Living, Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Research Group Lifestyle and Health, Research Center Healthy and Sustainable Living, Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Research Group Lifestyle and Health, Research Center Healthy and Sustainable Living, Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Julius Centre for health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands.,Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.,Dutch Centre of Expertise on Health Disparities (Pharos), Utrecht, Netherlands
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Piwowarczyk LA, Ona F. BeWell: quality assurance health promotion pilot. Int J Health Care Qual Assur 2019; 32:321-331. [PMID: 31017063 DOI: 10.1108/ijhcqa-08-2017-0152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this paper is to determine the experience participating in a health promotion program for refugee and asylum seekers and torture survivors in a safety net clinical setting. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH Refugee and asylum seeker torture survivors participated in a seven-week health promotion program at a safety-net clinic. Participants interviewed before, during and after the program was designed to improve and maintain health promotion program quality. FINDINGS Six major themes emerged: social networks; tools/techniques/skills; wellness planning; spiritualism; health maintenance; and social/group interaction. Preliminary results suggest that this multi-pronged approach is feasible and acceptable to foreign-born torture survivors. RESEARCH LIMITATIONS/IMPLICATIONS Torture impacts many facets of one's life. A program which addresses health from a multidisciplinary perspective has promise to facilitate healing. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS The impact of torture and human rights violations significantly affects many facets of peoples' lives including emotional, social, physical and spiritual dimensions. Therefore a program which utilizes a multidisciplinary integrated bio-psychosocial and spiritual approach has the potential to simultaneously address many domains facilitating healing. ORIGINALITY/VALUE BeWell, a bio-psychosocio-spiritual health promotion strategy aimed at improving health service quality and increasing patient satisfaction to support positive health outcomes by implementing in-classroom/person modules for patients, to the authors' knowledge is unique in its efforts to encompass multiple domains simultaneously and fully integrate an approach to wellbeing.
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- Linda A Piwowarczyk
- Boston Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights, Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Tufts University School of Medicine , Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Dodd N, Carey M, Mansfield E, Oldmeadow C, Evans T. Testing the effectiveness of a general practice intervention to improve uptake of colorectal cancer screening: a randomised controlled trial. Aust N Z J Public Health 2019; 43:464-469. [DOI: 10.1111/1753-6405.12913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2018] [Revised: 05/01/2019] [Accepted: 05/01/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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- Natalie Dodd
- Health Behaviour Research Collaborative, School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, New South Wales
- Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour, University of Newcastle, New South Wales
- School of Medicine, Griffith University, Queensland
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- Health Behaviour Research Collaborative, School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, New South Wales
- Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour, University of Newcastle, New South Wales
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- Health Behaviour Research Collaborative, School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, New South Wales
- Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour, University of Newcastle, New South Wales
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- Clinical Research Design, IT and Statistical Support (CReDITSS), Hunter Medical Research Institute, New South Wales
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- Clinical Research Design, IT and Statistical Support (CReDITSS), Hunter Medical Research Institute, New South Wales
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Ishikawa H, Kiuchi T. Association of Health Literacy Levels Between Family Members. Front Public Health 2019; 7:169. [PMID: 31275918 PMCID: PMC6593243 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2019.00169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2019] [Accepted: 06/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background: Health literacy (HL) is not solely an individual skill but a distributed resource available within individual's social networks. This study explored the associations between individual and family member HL using two separate self-report measures of HL: the European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire (HLS-EU-Q47) and the Communicative and Critical Health Literacy scale (CCHL). Methods: A self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted with 501 pairs of Japanese residents aged 30 to 79 and their family members whom they most often consulted for help with health issues. HL was measured using HLS-EU-Q47 and CCHL. Results: The HL scores of individuals and their family members were positively correlated for both measures. The correlation was stronger for the HLS-EU-Q47, presumably because it measures the perceived manageability of health-related tasks that implicitly depend on the availability of support for an individual. In contrast, the CCHL measures a single individual's perceived abilities. Both individual and family member CCHL scores were independently related to individual HLS-EU-Q47 scores, particularly when an individual had a family member with a higher CCHL score than his/her own. Conclusions: Limited individual ability to achieve health-related tasks might be compensated for by the higher ability of other family members. In addressing problems with limited health literacy, future studies should focus not only on the individual but also on people who can provide an individual with support.
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- Hirono Ishikawa
- Teikyo University Graduate School of Public Health, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Health Communication, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Visscher BB, Steunenberg B, Heijmans M, Hofstede JM, Devillé W, van der Heide I, Rademakers J. Evidence on the effectiveness of health literacy interventions in the EU: a systematic review. BMC Public Health 2018; 18:1414. [PMID: 30594180 PMCID: PMC6310940 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-6331-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 135] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2018] [Accepted: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In the last decade, the attention for health literacy has increased in the European Union. This is due to three main reasons. First, reviews have shown that inadequate health literacy is associated with worse health outcomes, higher health care use and expenditure. Second, in all European countries the population is aging and the number of chronically ill people is rising. Improving health literacy in this group can offer greater opportunities to take an active part in society, be independent and improve quality of life. Third, since most research on health literacy has been conducted outside Europe and relatively little is known about the development of health literacy interventions and its effects on outcome measures in European countries. The aim of this systematic review was to assess the evidence on the effectiveness of health literacy interventions in the European Union published between 1995 and 2018. METHODS Searches have been performed in Medline, PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane library, PsychINFO, ERIC, Web of Science and SCOPUS for publications on health literacy intervention studies in European Union countries. Studies were included if the research was conducted in one or more Member States of the European Union, the publication described an intervention study, the intervention was aimed at health literacy, the publication described an outcome measure related to health literacy and the publication was written in English, French or German. RESULTS A total of 23 studies were included. Three types of interventions were identified; aimed at improving health literacy, tailored to different health literacy levels and aimed at improving health outcomes in general that differentiated in effects for people with different health literacy levels. Most interventions identified in the review focus on the functional level of health literacy or numeracy. The strength of evidence from the European health literacy intervention studies was low and there was a huge heterogeneity in study design, measurement tools and outcomes measured. CONCLUSIONS Promising interventions were tailored to the needs of patients, addressing functional, interactive and critical skills and use not difficult animated spoken text. Future research should focus on the development and assessment of such interventions and use stronger designs.
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- Boudewijn B. Visscher
- University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 7, 3584 CS Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 7, 3584 CS Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Nivel (Netherlands institute for health services research), Otterstraat 118, 3513 CR Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Nivel (Netherlands institute for health services research), Otterstraat 118, 3513 CR Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Nivel (Netherlands institute for health services research), Otterstraat 118, 3513 CR Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Julius Global Health, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Nivel (Netherlands institute for health services research), Otterstraat 118, 3513 CR Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Nivel (Netherlands institute for health services research), Otterstraat 118, 3513 CR Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Family Medicine, Maastricht University, CAPHRI, (Care and Public Health Research Institute), Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Hardin HK, McCarthy VL, Speck BJ, Crawford TN. Diminished Trust of Healthcare Providers, Risky Lifestyle Behaviors, and Low Use of Health Services: A Descriptive Study of Rural Adolescents. J Sch Nurs 2018; 34:458-467. [PMID: 28823198 PMCID: PMC5629118 DOI: 10.1177/1059840517725787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The purpose of our study was to determine the extent to which individual characteristic variables predict trust of healthcare provider (HCP), lifestyle behaviors, and use of health services among adolescents attending public high school in rural Indiana. The sample included 224 individuals surveyed in 9th grade or 12th grade required courses. Trust of HCP and lifestyle behaviors were predicted using hierarchical multiple regression; number of HCP visits and emergency department (ED) visits in the past 12 months were predicted using negative binomial regression. This sample of adolescents living in a rural area reported riskier lifestyle behaviors than another sample of adolescents, lower trust of HCP than adults in general, and fewer HCP and ED visits than adolescents in general. Our study supports the need for school-based health services in rural areas and the opportunity for school nurses to act as care coordinators for marginalized youth.
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- Heather K. Hardin
- Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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Senteio CR. Investigating the Enduring Impact of a Community-Based Health Education Program to Promote African American Elders' Use of Technology Designed to Support Chronic Disease Self-Management. Geriatrics (Basel) 2018; 3:E70. [PMID: 31011105 PMCID: PMC6371165 DOI: 10.3390/geriatrics3040070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2018] [Revised: 10/09/2018] [Accepted: 10/12/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Elders experience chronic disease disparities and barriers to access technology designed to support recommended self-management behaviors. Elders from racial minority groups are among those who experience particular disparities in chronic disease incidence, outcomes, and barriers to technology use. In order to investigate strategies to address barriers, the study team recruited elder African Americans with diabetes and young adults connected to the elders through naturally occurring familial or social networks. Participants attended a community-based health education session focused on enhancing self-efficacy for recommended self-management and using consumer-oriented technology accessible on their smartphones for self-management support. To assess enduring impact, the study team conducted a pilot study to investigate perceptions and use one month following the health education session. Both elders and young adults offered perspectives on what was effective in teaching elders how to use technology. Both age groups stressed that having patience was crucial, as is providing encouragement for the elders to try tasks on their own. Both elders and young adults also showed a statistically significant increase in aspirations to work together for additional intergenerational health and technology knowledge exchange. Several elder participants continued using technology that they first used during the session. This novel, pilot study describes how to promote self-management and technology use for individuals plagued by persistent chronic disease and technology use disparities.
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- Charles R Senteio
- School of Communication and Information, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA.
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Rademakers J, Heijmans M. Beyond Reading and Understanding: Health Literacy as the Capacity to Act. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2018; 15:E1676. [PMID: 30087254 PMCID: PMC6121645 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15081676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2018] [Revised: 07/11/2018] [Accepted: 07/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Many health literacy interventions have a limited focus on functional/cognitive skills. In psychosocial models, the capacity to act however is seen as a major driver of behavioural change. This aspect is often lacking in health literacy concepts. In this study, we examine the impact of both aspects of health literacy (functional/cognitive and capacity to act) on specific healthcare outcomes (healthcare use, experiences with patient-centered care, shared-decision making, and self-management). In a sample of a national panel of people with a chronic disease (NPCD), questions about health literacy, patient activation, and outcomes were asked. The results indicated that 39.9% had limited HL levels and 36.9% had a low activation score. Combined, 22.7% of the sample scored low on both aspects, whereas 45.8% had adequate levels on both. Patients who score low on both use more healthcare and have less positive experiences with patient-centered care, shared decision making, and self-management. Patients who have adequate competency levels in both respects have the best outcomes. Both cognitive and non-cognitive aspects of health literacy are important, and they enhance each other. The capacity to act is especially important for the extent to which people feel able to self-manage.
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- Jany Rademakers
- Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research, 3500 BN Utrecht, The Netherlands.
- Department of Family Medicine, School for Public Health and Primary Care (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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- Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research, 3500 BN Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Dos Santos AP, Navarro AM, Schwingel A, Alves TC, Abdalla PP, Venturini ACR, de Santana RC, Machado DRL. Lipodystrophy diagnosis in people living with HIV/AIDS: prediction and validation of sex-specific anthropometric models. BMC Public Health 2018; 18:806. [PMID: 29945584 PMCID: PMC6020387 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-5707-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2018] [Accepted: 06/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Body composition alterations, or lipodystrophy, can lead to serious health problems in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). The objectives of this study are to predict and validate sex-specific anthropometric predictive models for the diagnosis of lipodystrophy in PLWHA. METHODS A cross-sectional design was employed to recruit 106 PLWHA (men = 65 and women = 41) in Brazil during 2013-2014. They were evaluated using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and 19 regions of body perimeters and 6 skinfold thicknesses were taken. Sex-specific predictive models for lipodystrophy diagnosis were developed through stepwise linear regression analysis. Cross-validations using predicted residual error sum of squares was performed to validate each predictive model. RESULTS Results support the use of anthropometry for the diagnosis of lipodystrophy in men and women living with HIV/AIDS. A high power of determination with a small degree of error was observed for lipodystrophy diagnosis for men in model six (r2 = 0.77, SEE = 0.14, r2PRESS = 0.73, SEE PRESS = 0.15), that included ratio of skinfold thickness of subscapular to medial calf, skinfold thickness of thigh, body circumference of waist, formal education years, time of diagnosis to HIV months, and type of combined antiretroviral therapy (cART) (with protease inhibitor "WI/PI = 1" or without protease inhibitor "WO/PI = 0"); and model five for women (r2 = 0.78, SEE = 0.11, r2PRESS = 0.71, SEE PRESS = 0.12), that included skinfold thickness of thigh, skinfold thickness of subscapular, time of exposure to cART months, body circumference of chest, and race (Asian) ("Yes" for Asian race = 1; "No" = 0). CONCLUSIONS The proposed anthropometric models advance the field of public health by facilitating early diagnosis and better management of lipodystrophy, a serious adverse health effect experienced by PLWHA.
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- André P Dos Santos
- Interunit Nursing Doctoral Program, College of Nursing of the University of Sao Paulo, Avenida dos Bandeirantes, Campus Universitario, 3900, Ribeirao Preto, SP, 14040-902, Brazil. .,Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA.
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA
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- Interunit Nursing Doctoral Program, College of Nursing of the University of Sao Paulo, Avenida dos Bandeirantes, Campus Universitario, 3900, Ribeirao Preto, SP, 14040-902, Brazil
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- School of Physical Education and Sport of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, SP, Brazil
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- School of Physical Education and Sport of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Interunit Nursing Doctoral Program, College of Nursing of the University of Sao Paulo, Avenida dos Bandeirantes, Campus Universitario, 3900, Ribeirao Preto, SP, 14040-902, Brazil.,School of Physical Education and Sport of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, SP, Brazil
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Adapting medical guidelines to be patient-centered using a patient-driven process for individuals with sickle cell disease and their caregivers. BMC HEMATOLOGY 2018; 18:12. [PMID: 29977566 PMCID: PMC5994026 DOI: 10.1186/s12878-018-0106-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2017] [Accepted: 05/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Background Evidence-based guidelines for sickle cell disease (SCD) health maintenance and management have been developed for primary health care providers, but not for individuals with SCD. To improve the quality of care delivered to individuals with SCD and their caregivers, the main purposes of this study were to: (1) understand the desire for patient-centered guidelines among the SCD community; and (2) adapt guideline material to be patient-centered using community-engagement strategies involving health care providers, community -based organizations, and individuals with the disease. Methods From May–December 2016, a volunteer sample of 107 individuals with SCD and their caregivers gave feedback at community forums (n = 64) and community listening sessions (n = 43) about technology use for health information and desire for SCD-related guidelines. A team of community research partners consisting of community stakeholders, individuals living with SCD, and providers and researchers (experts) in SCD at nine institutions adapted guidelines to be patient-centered based on the following criteria: (1) understandable, (2) actionable, and (3) useful. Results In community forums (n = 64), almost all participants (91%) wanted direct access to the content of the guidelines. Participants wanted guidelines in more than one format including paper (73%) and mobile devices (79%). Guidelines were adapted to be patient-centered. After multiple iterations of feedback, 100% of participants said the guidelines were understandable, most (88%) said they were actionable, and everyone (100%) would use these adapted guidelines to discuss their medical care with their health care providers. Conclusions Individuals with SCD and their caregivers want access to guidelines through multiple channels, including technology. Guidelines written for health care providers can be adapted to be patient-centered using Community-engaged research involving providers and patients. These patient-centered guidelines provide a framework for patients to discuss their medical care with their health care providers. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12878-018-0106-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Xu XY, Leung AYM, Chau PH. Health Literacy, Self-Efficacy, and Associated Factors Among Patients with Diabetes. Health Lit Res Pract 2018; 2:e67-e77. [PMID: 31294279 PMCID: PMC6607806 DOI: 10.3928/24748307-20180313-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2017] [Accepted: 02/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND High levels of health literacy (HL) and self-efficacy (SE) are important steps in managing diabetes. Previous studies have investigated the role played by the individual constructs (HL or SE) on self-care behaviors and health outcomes in patients with diabetes. However, our understanding of the relationship between HL and SE is limited. METHODS Literature was searched in PubMed, Medline (via OvidSP), CINAHL (via EBSCOhost), ProQuest Medical Library, and Science Direct using keywords "diabetes," "diabetic," "DM," "T1DM," "T2DM," "health literacy," "HL," "common HL," "diabetes HL," "SE," "general SE," and "diabetes SE." The keywords were limited by "MeSH terms" and "Title and Abstracts." KEY RESULTS Eleven studies were included in this systematic review. Communicative and critical HL were prominent in this relationship. Among the 11 reviewed studies, a positive relationship between communicative/critical HL and SE in diabetes care was illustrated, but the relationship between functional HL and SE remained controversial. Factors positively associated with HL and SE were educational level, employment status, annual income, social support, clarity of the physician's explanation, and empowerment perception. DISCUSSION Health professionals should act to improve communicative and critical HL so that patients may be more confident in managing diabetes. Clarity in health professionals' explanations and social support would be helpful in enabling patients with diabetes to build up their SE and HL. [HLRP: Health Literacy Research and Practice. 2018;2(2):e67-e77.]. PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY This study is the first systematic review to investigate the relationship between health literacy (HL) and self-efficacy (SE) among persons with diabetes. Even though the relationship between HL and SE needs to be further explored, communicative and critical HL were found to be positively associated with SE. Therefore, to support people in building up SE, health professionals should consider actions that support communication and critical thinking in health settings.
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- Address correspondence to Angela Yee Man Leung, PhD, MHA, BN, RN, School of Nursing, Center for Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Science, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, GH528, 5th Floor, Core G, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong;
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Ishikawa H, Yamaguchi I, Nutbeam D, Kato M, Okuhara T, Okada M, Kiuchi T. Improving health literacy in a Japanese community population-A pilot study to develop an educational programme. Health Expect 2018; 21:814-821. [PMID: 29602238 PMCID: PMC6117484 DOI: 10.1111/hex.12678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Objective Although a growing number of interventional studies on health literacy have been conducted recently, the majority were designed in clinical settings, focusing mainly on functional health literacy. This study evaluated a programme designed to improve health literacy in a community population, with a scope of going beyond functional health literacy. Methods In collaboration with an Approved Specified Nonprofit organization (NPO), we evaluated a five‐session programme designed to provide basic knowledge on health‐care policy and systems, current issues in health care in Japan, patient roles and relationships with health‐care providers and interpersonal skills. In total, 67 of 81 programme participants agreed to participate in the study, and 54 returned the completed questionnaires at baseline and at follow‐up. Health literacy and trust in the medical profession were measured at baseline and at follow‐up. Participants’ learning through the programme was qualitatively analysed by thematic analysis. Results Quantitative examinations of the changes in health literacy and degree of trust in medical professionals between the baseline and follow‐up suggested that health literacy significantly improved after implementing the programme. The thematic analysis of participants’ learning throughout the programme suggested that they not only acquired knowledge and skills but also experienced a shift in their beliefs and behaviours. Discussion Providing individuals who are motivated to learn about health‐care systems and collaborate with health‐care providers with the necessary knowledge and skills may improve their health literacy, which could enable them to maintain and promote their health and that of their family and other people around them.
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- Hirono Ishikawa
- Department of Health Communication, School of Public Health, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Approved Specified Nonprofit Organization COML, Osaka, Japan
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- School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Health Communication, School of Public Health, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Health Communication, School of Public Health, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Health Communication, School of Public Health, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Health Communication, School of Public Health, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Karuranga S, Sørensen K, Coleman C, Mahmud AJ. Health Literacy Competencies for European Health Care Personnel. Health Lit Res Pract 2017; 1:e247-e256. [PMID: 31294270 PMCID: PMC6607779 DOI: 10.3928/24748307-20171005-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2017] [Accepted: 10/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Health literacy as a concept is gaining importance in European countries, although it is still not adequately addressed among health personnel. Health literacy supports the self-management of patients in maintaining and improving health, which could decrease the burden on health systems in Europe. However, health professionals lack adequate knowledge about health literacy and the skills to promote health literacy among their patients. OBJECTIVE The Health Literacy Practices and Educational Competencies for Health Professionals (a health literacy training curriculum for health professionals) was recently developed in the United States, and the study presented here aimed to refine that assessment for health personnel in European settings. METHODS The modified Delphi method was used and data collected online via electronic communication to achieve consensus among an expert panel. The participants were a group of 20 health literacy and health care experts from 10 professional fields representing 13 European countries. The participants rated health literacy competencies on a four-point Likert scale and provided written feedback and recommendations. If a predetermined threshold of 70% or more of the participants agreed on the competency, the consensus was defined (similar to the criteria in the Health Literacy Practices and Educational Competencies for Health Professionals intervention). KEY RESULTS After three rounds of ratings and modifications, consensus agreement was reached on 56 health literacy competencies (20 knowledge items, 25 skills items, 11 attitude items) and 38 practices. Eight items were removed from the original list and eight new items were added to the final list. CONCLUSIONS This study is the first known attempt to develop a measurable list of health literacy competencies for health personnel in Europe. Further work is needed to develop educational curricula, standard national and regional guidelines, and questionnaires for the process of implementation to maximize health literacy responsiveness in health care organizations. [Health Literacy Research and Practice. 2017;1(4):e247-e256.]. PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY The Health Literacy Practices and Educational Competencies for Health Professionals was recently developed in the United States. This study aimed to refine that assessment for health care professionals in Europe. The modified Delphi method was used and data collected online via electronic communication, and in the end, 56 health literacy competencies were included.
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- Suvi Karuranga
- Address correspondence to Suvi Karuranga, RN, MPH, International Diabetes Federation, 166 Chaussée de La Hulpe, B-1170 Brussels, Belgium;
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Banbury A, Parkinson L, Nancarrow S, Dart J, Gray LC, Buckley J. Delivering patient education by group videoconferencing into the home: Lessons learnt from the Telehealth Literacy Project. J Telemed Telecare 2017; 22:483-488. [PMID: 27799452 DOI: 10.1177/1357633x16674359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2016] [Accepted: 08/31/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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We examined the procedures for implementing group videoconference (VC) education for older people delivered into the home environment to identify the most common themes affecting the optimum delivery of VC home-based groups to older people. Participants (n = 52) were involved in a six-week group VC patient education program. There were a total of 44 sessions, undertaken by nine groups, with an average of four participants (range 1-7) and the facilitator. Participants could see and hear each other in real-time whilst in their homes with customised tablets or a desktop computer. The data presented here are based on a program log maintained by the facilitator throughout the implementation phase of the project and post intervention. The VC group experience is influenced by factors including the VC device location, connection processes, meeting times, use of visual aids and test calls. Social presence can be improved by communication protocols and strategies. Robust information technology (IT) support is essential in mitigating technical problems to enhance users' experience. Group patient education can be delivered by VC into homes of older people. However, careful pre-program planning, training and support should be considered when implementing such programs.
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- Annie Banbury
- Human Health and Social Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- Human Health and Social Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Centre for Online Health, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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The concept of lay worker health literacy is created by concurrently analyzing and synthesizing two intersecting concepts, lay workers and health literacy. Articulation of this unique intersection is the result of implementing a simplified Wilson's Concept Analysis Procedure. This process incorporates the following components: a) selecting a concept, b) determining the aims/purposes of analysis, c) identifying all uses of the concept, d) determining defining attributes, e) identifying a model case, f) identifying borderline, related, contrary, and illegitimate cases, g) identifying antecedents and consequences, and h) defining empirical referents. Furthermore, as current literature provides no operational definition for lay worker health literacy, one is created to contribute cohesion to the concept.
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- Kathleen Paco Cadman
- Assistant Professor of Nursing, Weber State University, Ogden, UT, and PhD Student, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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Ribas N, García-García C, Meroño O, Recasens L, Pérez-Fernández S, Bazán V, Salvatella N, Martí-Almor J, Bruguera J, Elosua R. Secondary prevention strategies after an acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction in the AMI code era: beyond myocardial mechanical reperfusion. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2017; 17:54. [PMID: 28173757 PMCID: PMC5297147 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-017-0493-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2016] [Accepted: 02/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The AMI code is a regional network enhancing a rapid and widespread access to reperfusion therapy (giving priority to primary angioplasty) in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). We aimed to assess the long-term control of conventional cardiovascular risk factors after a STEMI among patients included in the AMI code registry. DESIGN AND METHODS Four hundred and fifty-four patients were prospectively included between June-2009 and April-2013. Clinical characteristics were collected at baseline. The long-term control of cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular morbidity/mortality was assessed among the 6-months survivors. RESULTS A total of 423 patients overcame the first 6 months after the STEMI episode, of whom 370 (87%) underwent reperfusion therapy (363, 98% of them, with primary angioplasty). At 1-year follow-up, only 263 (62%) had adequate blood pressure control, 123 (29%) had LDL-cholesterol within targeted levels, 126/210 (60%) smokers had withdrawn from their habit and 40/112 (36%) diabetic patients had adequate glycosylated hemoglobin levels. During a median follow-up of 20 (11-30) months, cumulative mortality of 6 month-survivors was 6.1%, with 9.9% of hospital cardiovascular readmissions. The lack of assessment of LDL and HDL-cholesterol were significantly associated with higher mortality and cardiovascular readmission rates. CONCLUSIONS Whereas implementation of the AMI code resulted in a widespread access to rapid reperfusion therapy, its long-term therapeutic benefit may be partially counterbalanced by a manifestly suboptimal control of cardiovascular risk factors. Further efforts should be devoted to secondary prevention strategies after STEMI.
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- Núria Ribas
- Cardiology Department, Hospital del Mar, Passeig Marítim, 25-29, 08003, Barcelona, Spain. .,Heart Diseases Biomedical Research Group, IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute), Barcelona, Spain. .,Medicine Department, Program in Internal Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital del Mar, Passeig Marítim, 25-29, 08003, Barcelona, Spain.,Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital del Mar, Passeig Marítim, 25-29, 08003, Barcelona, Spain.,Heart Diseases Biomedical Research Group, IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute), Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital del Mar, Passeig Marítim, 25-29, 08003, Barcelona, Spain.,Heart Diseases Biomedical Research Group, IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute), Barcelona, Spain
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- IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute). Cardiovascular Epidemiology and Genetics Group (EGEC), REGICOR Study Group, Barcelona, Spain.,CIBER de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital del Mar, Passeig Marítim, 25-29, 08003, Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital del Mar, Passeig Marítim, 25-29, 08003, Barcelona, Spain.,Heart Diseases Biomedical Research Group, IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute), Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital del Mar, Passeig Marítim, 25-29, 08003, Barcelona, Spain.,Heart Diseases Biomedical Research Group, IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute), Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital del Mar, Passeig Marítim, 25-29, 08003, Barcelona, Spain.,Heart Diseases Biomedical Research Group, IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute), Barcelona, Spain
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- IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute). Cardiovascular Epidemiology and Genetics Group (EGEC), REGICOR Study Group, Barcelona, Spain.,CIBER de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), Barcelona, Spain
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Currin M, Patterson S, McGhee H, Kuipers P. Embedding Socio-Behavioral Frameworks in Community Rehabilitation: Evaluation of a Service Change Program. PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN GERIATRICS 2016. [DOI: 10.1080/02703181.2016.1267294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Michelle Currin
- Community Adult Rehabilitation Service, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Logan Central, Queensland, Australia
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- Community Adult Rehabilitation Service, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Logan Central, Queensland, Australia
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- Community Adult Rehabilitation Service, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Logan Central, Queensland, Australia
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- Centre for Functioning & Health Research, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Logan Central, Queensland, Australia
- Menzies Health Institute of Queensland, Griffith University, Logan, Queensland, Australia
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Stanton R, Scott D, Happell B. Low knowledge of physical health behaviours is associated with poor diet and chronic illness in adults. Aust J Prim Health 2016; 22:226-232. [DOI: 10.1071/py14132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2014] [Accepted: 12/12/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Governments invest heavily in health promotion strategies to improve physical health behaviours. However, the dietary and physical activity practices of many Australians fail to meet minimum levels for health, leading to the unacceptably high prevalence of chronic and complex illness. Health literacy is known to impact on health behaviour, and to be related to health knowledge; however, no studies have specifically examined knowledge of physical health behaviours in an Australian context. We assessed knowledge of physical health behaviours in 1244 adults in Queensland, Australia. Almost two-thirds of respondents had a ‘Good’ knowledge of physical health behaviour. People with ‘Good’ knowledge of physical health behaviours were more likely to be female, educated beyond secondary school, be employed and have an annual household income of >$52000 (P<0.05). People with ‘Low’ knowledge of physical health behaviours were significantly more likely to report insufficient intake of vegetables and have at least one chronic illness (P<0.05). Binary logistic regression shows low daily intake of vegetables to have the strongest association with low knowledge of physical health behaviours. Given the association between health knowledge and health literacy, assessment of the knowledge of physical health behaviours may provide considerable insight into the effectiveness of future health promotion interventions.
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Banbury A, Parkinson L, Nancarrow S, Dart J, Gray L, Buckley J. Multi-site videoconferencing for home-based education of older people with chronic conditions: the Telehealth Literacy Project. J Telemed Telecare 2015; 20:353-9. [PMID: 25399994 DOI: 10.1177/1357633x14552369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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We examined the acceptability of multi-site videoconferencing as a method of providing group education to older people in their homes. There were 9 groups comprising 52 participants (mean age 73 years) with an average of four chronic conditions. Tablet computers or PCs were installed in participant's homes and connected to the Internet by the National Broadband Network (high-speed broad band network) or by the 4G wireless network. A health literacy and self-management programme was delivered by videoconference for 5 weeks. Participants were able to view and interact with all group members and the facilitator on their devices. During the study, 44 group videoconferences were conducted. Evaluation included 16 semi-structured interviews, 3 focus groups and a journal detailing project implementation. The participants reported enjoying home-based group education by videoconference and found the technology easy to use. Using home-based groups via videoconference was acceptable for providing group education, and considered particularly valuable for people living alone and/or with limited mobility. Audio difficulties were the most commonly reported problem. Participants connected with 4G experienced more problems (audio and visual) than participants on the National Broadband Network and those living in multi-dwelling residences reported more problems than those living in single-dwelling residences. Older people with little computer experience can be supported to use telehealth equipment. Telehealth has the potential to improve access to education about chronic disease self-management.
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- Annie Banbury
- Health Collaborative Research Network and Human Health and Social Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- Health Collaborative Research Network and Human Health and Social Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Centre for Online Health, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Deek H, Noureddine S, Newton PJ, Inglis SC, MacDonald PS, Davidson PM. A family-focused intervention for heart failure self-care: conceptual underpinnings of a culturally appropriate intervention. J Adv Nurs 2015; 72:434-50. [PMID: 26365459 DOI: 10.1111/jan.12768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/03/2015] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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AIM A discussion of the conceptual elements of an intervention tailored to the needs of Lebanese families. BACKGROUND The role of informal caregiving is strongly recommended for individuals with chronic conditions including heart failure. Although this importance is recognized, conceptual and theoretical underpinnings are not well elucidated nor are methods of intervention implementation. DESIGN Discussion paper on the conceptual underpinning of the FAMILY model. METHODS AND DATA SOURCES This intervention was undertaken using linked methods: (1) Appraisal of theoretical model; (2) review of systematic reviews on educational interventions promoting self-management in chronic conditions in four databases with no year limit; (3) socio-cultural context identification from selected papers; (4) expert consultation using consensus methods; and (5) model development. RESULTS Theories on self-care and behavioural change, eighteen systematic reviews on educational interventions and selected papers identifying sociocultural elements along with expert opinion were used to guide the development of The FAMILY Intervention Heart Failure Model. Theory and practice driven concepts identified include: behavioural change, linkage, partnership and self-regulation. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING Heart failure is a common condition often requiring in-hospital and home-based care. Educational interventions targeting the socio-cultural influences of the patients and their family caregivers through a structured and well-designed program can improve outcomes. CONCLUSION As the burden of chronic diseases increases globally, particularly in emerging economies, developing models of intervention that are appropriate to both the individual and the socio-cultural context are necessary.
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- Hiba Deek
- Centre for Cardiovascular and Chronic Care, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
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- Rafic Hariri School of Nursing, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
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- Centre for Cardiovascular and Chronic Care, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Cardiovascular and Chronic Care, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
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- Transplantation Research Laboratory at the Victor Chang Institute, St Vincent Hospital, Darlinghurst, Australia
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A qualitative study on barriers to evidence-based practice in patient counseling and advocacy in Germany. BMC Health Serv Res 2015; 15:317. [PMID: 26260158 PMCID: PMC4542047 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-015-0979-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2014] [Accepted: 07/27/2015] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the attempt to integrate evidence-based practice (EBP) in patient counseling and advocacy, there is limited knowledge on the status quo of this process in the German health care system. Our objective was to identify important determinants influencing the application of EBP in the counseling and advocacy setting in Germany. METHODS We carried out a qualitative study performing semi-structured expert interviews and one group discussion among n = 9 patient counselors (PCs) and patient advocates (PAs) identified via expert recommendations and by contacting relevant institutions. The interview manual was developed on the basis of a literature review on barriers/facilitators of EBP in health care delivery and a preamble oriented pyramid discussion with a multidisciplinary team. Interviews were analyzed using the Grounded Theory method. A paradigm was developed to present the interrelations between hindering and facilitating factors for EBP and the attitude towards the utilization of EBP among PAs and PCs. RESULTS Findings from nine face-to-face interviews and one group discussion demonstrate that by now PCs and PAs do not recognize EBP as a tool to facilitate the professionalization of patient counselors and advocates. This result is due to individual and institutional barriers such as cognitive-behavioral, professional, attitude related as well as resource and system barriers. PCs and PAs have predominantly critical attitudes towards EBP caused by a lack of trust in its reliability and by concerns regarding unfavorable effects EBP may have on the relationship with the patient and on the cooperation with physicians. A missing infrastructure of needs-based EBP training programs also discourages PCs and PAs from engaging in EBP. Despite the numerous hindering factors, there is also a growing awareness that EBP could help to improve patient counseling and advocacy. To facilitate EBP in future, needs-based training programs and health policy interventions that support interdisciplinary collaboration are required. CONCLUSION Although EBP among PCs and PAs is gaining importance, it is still less likely to be recognized as helpful and its application faces various barriers. More needs-based EBP training programs and health policy interventions to decrease barriers and foster interdisciplinary collaboration are necessary.
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Noble N, Paul C, Carey M, Blunden S, Turner N. A randomised trial assessing the acceptability and effectiveness of providing generic versus tailored feedback about health risks for a high need primary care sample. BMC FAMILY PRACTICE 2015; 16:95. [PMID: 26243144 PMCID: PMC4525725 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-015-0309-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2014] [Accepted: 07/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Background Tailored feedback has been shown to be effective for modifying health risk behaviours and may aid the provision of preventive care by general practitioners (GPs). However, provision of tailored patient feedback for vulnerable or socially disadvantaged groups is not well explored. The aims of this study were to examine the acceptability and effectiveness of providing generic compared to tailored feedback on self-reported health risk behaviours among a high need sample of people attending an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS). Methods Participants attending two ACCHSs in regional New South Wales completed a touch screen health risk survey and received either generic or tailored health risk feedback. Participants were asked to complete an exit survey after their appointment. The exit survey asked about feedback acceptability and effectiveness. Self-reported ease of understanding, relevance and whether the generic versus tailored feedback helped patients talk to their GP was compared using Chi-square analysis; The mean number of survey health risks talked about or for which additional actions were undertaken (such as provision of lifestyle advice or referral) was compared using t-tests. Results Eighty seven participants (36 % consent rate) completed the exit survey. Tailored feedback was rated as more relevant and was more likely to be shown to the participant’s GP than generic feedback. There was no difference in the mean number of health risk topics discussed or number of additional actions taken by the GP by type of feedback. Conclusions Tailored and generic feedback showed no difference in effectiveness, and little difference in acceptability, among this socially disadvantaged population. Completing a health risk survey and receiving any type of feedback may have overwhelmed more subtle differences in outcomes between the generic and the tailored feedback. Future work to rigorously evaluate the longer-term effectiveness of the provision of tailored health risk feedback for Aboriginal Australians, as well as other high need groups, is still needed. Trial Registration: Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ANZCTRN12614001205628. Registered 11 November 2014. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12875-015-0309-7) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Natasha Noble
- Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour and School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia.
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- Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour and School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia.
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- Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour and School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia.
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- Casino Aboriginal Medical Service, Casino, NSW, 2470, Australia.
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- School of Medicine and Public Health and Department of Rural Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia.
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Carey M, Noble N, Mansfield E, Waller A, Henskens F, Sanson-Fisher R. The Role of eHealth in Optimizing Preventive Care in the Primary Care Setting. J Med Internet Res 2015; 17:e126. [PMID: 26001983 PMCID: PMC4468568 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.3817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2014] [Revised: 03/11/2015] [Accepted: 03/16/2015] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Modifiable health risk behaviors such as smoking, overweight and obesity, risky alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, and poor nutrition contribute to a substantial proportion of the world’s morbidity and mortality burden. General practitioners (GPs) play a key role in identifying and managing modifiable health risk behaviors. However, these are often underdetected and undermanaged in the primary care setting. We describe the potential of eHealth to help patients and GPs to overcome some of the barriers to managing health risk behaviors. In particular, we discuss (1) the role of eHealth in facilitating routine collection of patient-reported data on lifestyle risk factors, and (2) the role of eHealth in improving clinical management of identified risk factors through provision of tailored feedback, point-of-care reminders, tailored educational materials, and referral to online self-management programs. Strategies to harness the capacity of the eHealth medium, including the use of dynamic features and tailoring to help end users engage with, understand, and apply information need to be considered and maximized. Finally, the potential challenges in implementing eHealth solutions in the primary care setting are discussed. In conclusion, there is significant potential for innovative eHealth solutions to make a contribution to improving preventive care in the primary care setting. However, attention to issues such as data security and designing eHealth interfaces that maximize engagement from end users will be important to moving this field forward.
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- Mariko Carey
- Health Behaviour Research Group, Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia.
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Disler RT, Inglis SC, Newton PJ, Currow DC, Macdonald PS, Glanville AR, Donesky D, Carrieri-Kohlman V, Davidson PM. Patterns of technology use in patients attending a cardiopulmonary outpatient clinic: a self-report survey. Interact J Med Res 2015; 4:e5. [PMID: 25798814 PMCID: PMC4376160 DOI: 10.2196/ijmr.3955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2014] [Revised: 11/30/2014] [Accepted: 12/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background Self-management education for cardiopulmonary diseases is primarily provided through time-limited, face-to-face programs, with access limited to a small percentage of patients. Telecommunication tools will increasingly be an important component of future health care delivery. Objective The purpose of this study was to describe the patterns of technology use in patients attending a cardiopulmonary clinic in an academic medical center. Methods A prevalence survey was developed to collect data on participant demographics (age in years, sex, and socioeconomic status); access to computers, Internet, and mobile phones; and use of current online health support sites or programs. Surveys were offered by reception staff to all patients attending the outpatient clinic. Results A total of 123 surveys were collected between March and April 2014. Technological devices were a pervasive part of everyday life with respondents engaged in regular computer (102/123, 82.9%), mobile telephone (115/117, 98.3%), and Internet (104/121, 86.0%) use. Emailing (101/121, 83.4%), researching and reading news articles (93/121, 76.9%), social media (71/121, 58.7%), and day-to-day activities (65/121, 53.7%) were the most common telecommunication activities. The majority of respondents reported that access to health support programs and assistance through the Internet (82/111, 73.9%) would be of use, with benefits reported as better understanding of health information (16/111, 22.5%), avoidance of difficult travel requirements and time-consuming face-to-face appointments (13/111, 18.3%), convenient and easily accessible help and information (12/111, 16.9%), and access to peer support and sharing (9/111, 12.7%). The majority of patients did not have concerns over participating in the online environment (87/111, 78.4%); the few concerns noted related to privacy and security (10/15), information accuracy (2/15), and computer literacy and access (2/15). Conclusions Chronic disease burden and long-term self-management tasks provide a compelling argument for accessible and convenient avenues to obtaining ongoing treatment and peer support. Online access to health support programs and assistance was reported as useful and perceived as providing convenient, timely, and easily accessible health support and information. Distance from the health care facility and a lack of information provision through traditional health sources were both barriers and enablers to telehealth. This is particularly important in the context of a cardiopulmonary clinic that attracts patients from a large geographical area, and in patients who are most likely to have high health care utilization needs in the future. Telecommunication interfaces will be an increasingly important adjunct to traditional forms of health care delivery.
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- Rebecca T Disler
- Centre for Cardiovascular and Chronic Care, Faculty of Health, University of Technology, Sydney, Broadway, Australia.
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Harris J, Springett J, Croot L, Booth A, Campbell F, Thompson J, Goyder E, Van Cleemput P, Wilkins E, Yang Y. Can community-based peer support promote health literacy and reduce inequalities? A realist review. PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH 2015. [DOI: 10.3310/phr03030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BackgroundCommunity-based peer support (CBPS) has been proposed as a potentially promising approach to improve health literacy (HL) and reduce health inequalities. Peer support, however, is described as a public health intervention in search of a theory, and as yet there are no systematic reviews exploring why or how peer support works to improve HL.ObjectiveTo undertake a participatory realist synthesis to develop a better understanding of the potential for CBPS to promote better HL and reduce health inequalities.Data sourcesQualitative evidence syntheses, conceptual reviews and primary studies evaluating peer-support programmes; related studies that informed theoretical or contextual elements of the studies of interest were included. We conducted searches covering 1975 to October 2011 across Scopus, Global Health (including MEDLINE), ProQuest Dissertations & Theses database (PQDT) [including the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) and Social Work Abstracts], The King’s Fund Database and Web of Knowledge, and the Institute of Development Studies supplementary strategies were used for the identification of grey literature. We developed a new approach to searching called ‘cluster searching’, which uses a variety of search techniques to identify papers or other research outputs that relate to a single study.Study eligibility criteriaStudies written in English describing CBPS research/evaluation, and related papers describing theory, were included.Study appraisal and synthesis methodsStudies were selected on the basis of relevance in the first instance. We first analysed within-programme articulation of theory and appraised for coherence. Cross-programme analysis was used to configure relationships among context, mechanisms and outcomes. Patterns were then identified and compared with theories relevant to HL and health inequalities to produce a middle-range theory.ResultsThe synthesis indicated that organisations, researchers and health professionals that adopt an authoritarian design for peer-support programmes risk limiting the ability of peer supporters (PSs) to exercise autonomy and use their experiential knowledge to deliver culturally tailored support. Conversely, when organisations take a negotiated approach to codesigning programmes, PSs are enabled to establish meaningful relationships with people in socially vulnerable groups. CBPS is facilitated when organisations prioritise the importance of assessing community needs; investigate root causes of poor health and well-being; allow adequate time for development of relationships and connections; value experiential cultural knowledge; and share power and control during all stages of design and implementation. The theory now needs to be empirically tested via further primary research.LimitationsAnalysis and synthesis were challenged by a lack of explicit links between peer support for marginalised groups and health inequalities; explicitly stated programme theory; inconsistent reporting of context and mechanism; poor reporting of intermediate process outcomes; and the use of theories aimed at individual-level behaviour change for community-based interventions.ConclusionsPeer-support programmes have the potential to improve HL and reduce health inequalities but potential is dependent upon the surrounding equity context. More explicit empirical research is needed, which establishes clearer links between peer-supported HL and health inequalities.Study registrationThis study is registered as PROSPERO CRD42012002297.FundingThe National Institute for Health Research Public Health Research programme.
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Centre for Health Promotion Studies, School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Centre for Health Promotion Studies, School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Centre for Health Promotion Studies, School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Lin PH, Yancy WS, Pollak KI, Dolor RJ, Marcello J, Samsa GP, Batch BC, Svetkey LP. The influence of a physician and patient intervention program on dietary intake. J Acad Nutr Diet 2013; 113:1465-1475. [PMID: 23999279 DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2013.06.343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2012] [Accepted: 06/06/2013] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Efficient dietary interventions for patients with hypertension in clinical settings are needed. OBJECTIVE To assess the separate and combined influence of a physician intervention (MD-I) and a patient intervention (PT-I) on dietary intakes of patients with hypertension. DESIGN A nested 2×2 design, randomized controlled trial conducted over 18 months. PARTICIPANTS A total of 32 physicians and 574 outpatients with hypertension. INTERVENTION MD-I included training modules addressing the Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure hypertension management guidelines and lifestyle modification. PT-I included lifestyle coaching to adopt the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating pattern, reduce sodium intake, manage weight, increase exercise, and moderate alcohol intake. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Dietary intakes were measured by the Block Food Frequency Questionnaire. Concordance with the DASH dietary pattern was estimated by a DASH score. STATISTICAL ANALYSES The main effects of MD-I and PT-I, and their interaction, were evaluated using analysis of covariance. RESULTS After 6 months of intervention, MD-I participants significantly increased intakes of potassium, fruits, juices, and carbohydrate; decreased intake of fat; and improved overall dietary quality as measured by the Healthy Eating Index. PT-I intervention resulted in increased intakes of carbohydrate, protein, fiber, calcium, potassium, fruits and fruit juices, vegetables, dairy and Healthy Eating Index score, and decreased intakes in fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, sweets, and added fats/oils/sweets. In addition, PT-I improved overall DASH concordance score. The change in DASH score was significantly associated with the changes in blood pressure and weight at 6 months. At 18 months, most changes reversed back toward baseline levels, including the DASH score. CONCLUSIONS Both MD-I and PT-I improved eating patterns at 6 months with some sustained effects at 18 months. Even though all dietary changes observed were consistent with the DASH nutrient targets or food group guidelines, only the PT-I intervention was effective in improving the overall DASH concordance score. This finding affirms the role of medical nutrition therapy in long-term intensive interventions for hypertension risk reduction and weight management and underlines the need for development of maintenance strategies. Furthermore, this study emphasizes the importance of collaborations among physicians, registered dietitians and other dietetics practitioners, and lay health advisors while assisting patients to make healthy behavior changes.
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Harris MF, Islam FM, Jalaludin B, Chen J, Bauman AE, Comino EJ. Preventive care in general practice among healthy older New South Wales residents. BMC FAMILY PRACTICE 2013; 14:83. [PMID: 23767817 PMCID: PMC3691583 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2296-14-83] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2013] [Accepted: 06/10/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Background Despite being at high risk, disadvantaged patients may be less likely to receive preventive care in general practice. This study aimed to explore self-reported preventive care received from general practitioners and the factors associated with this by healthy New South Wales (NSW) residents aged 45–74 years. Methods A self-completed questionnaire was sent to 100,000 NSW residents in the 45 and Up cohort study. There was a 60% response rate. After exclusions there were 39,964 participants aged 45–74 years who did not report cardiovascular disease or diabetes. Dichotomised outcome variables were participant report of having had a clinical assessment of their blood pressure (BP), blood cholesterol (BC) or blood glucose (BG), or received advice to eat less high fat food, eat more fruit and vegetables or be more physically active from their GP in the last 12 months. Independent variables included socio-demographic, lifestyle risk factors, health status, access to health care and confidence in self-management. Results Most respondents reported having had their BP (90.6%), BC (73.9%) or BG (69.4%) assessed. Fewer reported being given health advice to (a)eat less high fat food (26.6%), (b) eat more fruit and vegetables (15.5%) or (c) do more physical activity (19.9%). The patterns of association were consistent with recognised need: participants who were older, less well educated or overweight were more likely to report clinical assessments; participants who were overseas born, of lower educational attainment, less confident in their own self-management, reported insufficient physical activity or were overweight were more likely to report receiving advice. However current smokers were less likely to report clinical assessments; and rural and older participants were less likely to receive diet or physical activity advice. Conclusions This study demonstrated a gap between reported clinical assessments and preventive advice. There was evidence for inverse care for rural participants and smokers, who despite being at higher risk of health problems, were less likely to report receiving preventive care. This suggests the need for greater effort to promote preventive care for these groups in Australian general practice.
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