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Shi Y, Xie T, Xie X, Shao L, Lao A, Zhang J. Behavior change techniques to increase physical activity among older adults living in long-term care facilities: A systematic review. J Health Psychol 2024:13591053241270491. [PMID: 39148324 DOI: 10.1177/13591053241270491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/17/2024] Open
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Despite the health benefits of physical activity, many older adults living in long-term care facilities lead sedentary lifestyles and do not meet minimum physical activity recommendations. Determining the behavior change techniques (BCTs) used in physical activity interventions can help us understand the underlying mechanisms by which behavioral change is achieved. The purpose of this systematic review was to identify and evaluate BCTs in physical activity interventions for the elderly residents. Six electronic databases were searched and 15 eligible studies were retained. Nine promising BCTs associated with physical activity promotion among elderly residents were identified: credible source, social support (unspecified), goal setting (outcome), goal setting (behavior), demonstration of the behavior, instruction on how to perform a behavior, self-monitoring of behavior, self-monitoring of outcome(s) of behavior, and adding objects to the environment. Future research is encouraged to select and tailor these BCTs to the specific needs and preferences of the target population.
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- Ying Shi
- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, Home for the Aged Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, Home for the Aged Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Workneh BS, Mekonen EG, Ali MS, Gonete AT, Techane MA, Wassie M, Kassie AT, Ahmed MA, Tsega SS, Wassie YA, Zegeye AF, Tekeba B, Tamir TT. Recommended homemade fluid utilization for the treatment of diarrhea and associated factors among children under five in sub-Saharan African countries: a multilevel analysis of the recent demographic and health survey. BMC Pediatr 2024; 24:322. [PMID: 38730351 PMCID: PMC11084072 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-024-04810-2] [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: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Diarrhea is a common public health problem and the third leading cause of death in the world among children under the age of five years. An estimated 2 billion cases and 1.9 million deaths are recorded among children under the age of five years every year. It causes body fluid loss and electrolyte imbalance. Even though, early initiation of recommended homemade fluid is a simple and effective approach to prevent diarrhea-related complications and mortality of children, recommended homemade fluid utilization for the treatment of diarrhea is still low in sub-Saharan African countries. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the magnitude of recommended homemade fluid utilization for the treatment of diarrhea and associated factors among children under five in sub-Saharan African countries. METHOD The most recent Demographic and Health Survey dataset of 21 sub-Saharan African countries from 2015 to 2022 was used for data analysis. A total of 33,341 participants were included in this study as a weighted sample. Associated factors were determined using a multilevel mixed-effects logistic regression model. Significant factors in the multilevel mixed-effect logistic regression model were declared significant at p-values < 0.05. The adjusted odds ratio (AOR) and confidence interval (CI) were used to interpret the results. RESULT The overall recommended homemade fluid utilization for the treatment of diarrhea among children under five in sub-Saharan African countries was 19.08% (95% CI = 18.66, 19.51), which ranged from 4.34% in Burundi to 72.53% in South Africa. In the multivariable analysis, being an educated mother/caregiver (primary and secondary level) (AOR = 1.15, 95% CI: 1.04, 1.27) and (AOR = 1.30, 95% CI: 1.15, 1.1.47), the primary and secondary level of fathers education (AOR = 1.53, 95% CI: 1.37, 1.71) and (AOR = 1.41, 95% CI: 1.19, 1.1.68), having antenatal care follow-up (AOR = 1.16, 95% CI: 1.01, 1.33), having multiple children (AOR = 1.17, 95% CI: 1.07, 1.28), and being an urban dweller (AOR = 1.15, 95% CI: 1.04, 1.27) were factors associated with recommended homemade fluid utilization. CONCLUSION The overall recommended homemade fluid utilization for the treatment of diarrhea was low. Individual and community-level variables were associated with recommended homemade fluid utilization for the treatment of diarrhea. Therefore, special consideration should be given to rural dwellers and caregivers who have three and below children. Furthermore, better to strengthen the antenatal care service, mother/caregiver education, and father's education to enhance recommended homemade fluid utilization for the treatment of diarrhea.
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- Belayneh Shetie Workneh
- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Clinical Midwifery, School of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Vande Velde F, Overgaard HJ, Bastien S. An integrated human behavioral model for mosquito-borne disease control: A scoping review of behavior change theories used to identify key behavioral determinants. Heliyon 2024; 10:e26488. [PMID: 38420413 PMCID: PMC10901007 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26488] [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: 07/09/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Mosquito-borne disease (MBD) control depends largely on a range of public health measures aimed at reducing the spread of infected mosquitoes and human-mosquito contact. These public health measures are generally driven by voluntary, though in few occasions obligatory (e.g., indoor residual spraying), self-protective behaviors by individuals and communities. To develop effective interventions that promote public health measures, the underlying mechanisms that contribute to self-protective behaviors should be well understood. The present scoping review aims to provide a timely overview of how behavior change theories have been applied in the context of MBD control. In addition, the review proposes an integrated model that includes identified key determinants in MBD control behavior, and identifies knowledge gaps to inform future research. A comprehensive search was performed in several databases: MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Embase (Ovid), Web of Science Core Collection, CINAHL, ERIC, and Econ.Lit (EBSCO), as well as registered trials and reviews in CENTRAL and PROSPERO to identify ongoing or unpublished studies. References of included studies and literature reviews were screened, as well as citation tracking in Web of Science, Google Scholar and the malaria database of Behavior Change Impact. This scoping review identified a total of 28 studies. Most studies targeted personal-protective behavioral measures such as adopting, using, or maintaining insecticide-treated bed nets, and were most frequently informed by risk-related behavioral theories. Knowledge and perceived susceptibility of the risk, and related perceived efficacy were identified as key behavioral determinants in the conceptual, integrated human behavior model for MBD control. Numerous studies related to MBD control behavior, especially those focusing on knowledge-attitudes-practices (KAP), often lack a solid theoretical framework, which risks depicting an incomplete understanding of behaviors. In addition, by incorporating various behavioral disciplines into the domain of MBD control, a more comprehensive understanding of key behavioral determinants may be developed and applied in future research and MBD control efforts.
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- Fiona Vande Velde
- Department of Public Health Science, Faculty of Landscape and Society, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås, Norway
- Department of Translational Physiology, Infectiology and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås, Norway
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Public Health Science, Faculty of Landscape and Society, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås, Norway
- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
- The Centre for Evidence-Based Public Health: A JBI Affiliated Group, Department of Public Health Science, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås, Norway
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Hacker K. The Burden of Chronic Disease. Mayo Clin Proc Innov Qual Outcomes 2024; 8:112-119. [PMID: 38304166 PMCID: PMC10830426 DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocpiqo.2023.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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Chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer have been and continue to be some of the major causes of worldwide morbidity and mortality. A transition between infectious and noncommunicable diseases occurred in the early 1900s as a result of improved public health and has persisted ever since. Now, as individuals live longer, the prevalence and cost of chronic disease continue to grow. The estimated cost of chronic disease is expected to reach $47 trillion worldwide by 2030. Individual lifestyle and behaviors and community factors play important roles in the development and management of chronic diseases. Many of these conditions (diabetes, heart disease, and respiratory diseases) are preventable, and their leading risk factors are physical inactivity, poor nutrition, tobacco use, and excessive alcohol. Unfortunately, the investment in prevention remains small compared with treatment, both from a lifestyle perspective and a social determinants of health perspective. Given the future trajectory of chronic disease, innovation in technology and pharmaceuticals with a concomitant investment in prevention will be required. Our future depends on it.
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- Karen Hacker
- National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
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Claflin SB, Campbell J, van der Mei I, Mainsbridge C, Taylor BV. Self-reported behaviour change among multiple sclerosis community members and interested laypeople 6 months following participation in a free online course about multiple sclerosis. Health Promot J Austr 2024; 35:100-109. [PMID: 36894322 DOI: 10.1002/hpja.716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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ISSUE ADDRESSED Evaluated the impact of the Understanding Multiple Sclerosis (MS) massive open online course, which was intended to increase understanding and awareness about MS, on self-reported health behaviour change 6 months after course completion. METHODS Observational cohort study evaluating precourse(baseline) and postcourse (immediately postcourse and six-month follow-up) survey data. The main study outcomes were self-reported health behaviour change; change type; and measurable improvement. We also collected participant characteristic data (eg, age, physical activity). We compared participants who reported health behaviour change at follow-up to those who did not and compared those who improved to those who did not using χ2 and t tests. Participant characteristics, change types and change improvement were described descriptively. Consistency between changes reported immediately postcourse and at the 6-month follow-up was assessed using χ2 tests and textual analysis. RESULTS N = 303 course completers were included in this study. The study cohort included MS community members (eg, people with MS, healthcare providers) and nonmembers. N = 127 (41.9%) reported behaviour change in ≥1 area at follow-up. Of these, 90 (70.9%) reported a measured change, and of these, 57 (63.3%) showed improvement. The most reported change types were knowledge, exercise/physical activity and diet. N = 81 (63.8% of those reporting a change) reported a change in both immediately and 6 months after course completion, with 72.0% of those that described both changes giving similar responses each time. CONCLUSION Understanding MS encourages health behaviour change among course completers up to 6 months after course completion. SO WHAT?: An online education intervention can effectively encourage health behaviour change over a 6-month follow-up period, suggesting a transition from acute change to maintenance. The primary mechanisms underpinning this effect are information provision, including both scientific evidence and lived experience, and goal-setting activities and discussions.
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- Suzi B Claflin
- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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- School of Education, College of Arts, Law, and Education, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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Darabos K, Renna M. Ambiguity in cancer-related recommendations among young adults: Relationships with health behaviors and psychological distress. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2023; 116:107943. [PMID: 37598584 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2023.107943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Young adulthood represents a sensitive period in which cancer-related lifestyle behaviors (e.g., substance use, poor physical activity) are developed and sustained into adulthood, having consequences for cancer morbidity and mortality. However, cancer prevention and control (CPC) recommendations are often ambiguous and multifaceted which may increase health-compromising behaviors and psychological distress among this vulnerable young adult (YA) population. OBJECTIVE We examined relationships between ambiguity in CPC recommendations and health behaviors and psychological distress. METHODS YAs (n = 811, aged 18-39) without cancer were drawn from the Health Information National Trends Survey 2019 data. RESULTS Regression analyses indicated that higher perceived CPC ambiguity was associated with higher health behavior recommendations not being met and higher psychological distress. CONCLUSION Focusing on elucidating CPC recommendations may reduce engagement in negative health behaviors and promote well-being. Future research may benefit from developing effective communication strategies aimed at elucidating health behavior recommendations to help educate this YA population. PRACTICAL VALUE Health care providers should be more aware of, and ready to address the potential ambiguity surrounding CPC recommendations and what that means for engagement in health-promoting and health-compromising behaviors and for psychological well-being.
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- Katie Darabos
- Rutgers University School of Public Health, 683 Hoes Lane West, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA.
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- University of Southern Mississippi, School of Psychology, 118 College Drive #5025 39406, Hattiesburg, MS 39406, USA
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Zsakai A, Ratz-Sulyok FZ, Koronczai B, Varro P, Toth E, Szarvas S, Tauber T, Karkus Z, Molnar K. Risk and protective factors for health behaviour in adolescence in Europe. Sci Rep 2023; 13:18638. [PMID: 37903868 PMCID: PMC10616169 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-45800-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/01/2023] Open
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The purpose of the analysis was to identify the risk and protective factors for health behaviour in European adolescents from population health status and expenditure, mental health status, sexual life, social life and education indices and the existence of national strategies, programmes. National and international databases providing information on the presumed health behaviour predictors were used in the analysis. The existence of national health strategies, the level of health expenditure, the socioeconomic conditions, the level of education and literacy had significant influence on the health-risk behaviour of adolescents in the European societies. Six clusters of European countries were extracted by considering the health behaviour risks and health protection strategies. National health strategies combined with governmental support for health prevention and action plans have the most effective impact on the health-risk behaviour of adolescents.
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- Annamaria Zsakai
- Department of Biological Anthropology, Faculty of Science, ELTE, Eotvos Lorand University, Pazmany P. S. 1/C, Budapest, 1117, Hungary.
- Health Promotion and Education Research Team, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary.
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- Department of Biological Anthropology, Faculty of Science, ELTE, Eotvos Lorand University, Pazmany P. S. 1/C, Budapest, 1117, Hungary
- Health Promotion and Education Research Team, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary
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- Health Promotion and Education Research Team, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Developmental and Clinical Child Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, ELTE, Eotvos Lorand University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Health Promotion and Education Research Team, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Physiology and Neurobiology, Faculty of Science, ELTE, Eotvos Lorand University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Health Promotion and Education Research Team, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, ELTE, Eotvos Lorand University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Health Promotion and Education Research Team, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary
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- Health Promotion and Education Research Team, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary
- Veres Palne Gymnasium, Budapest, Hungary
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- Health Promotion and Education Research Team, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary
- Apaczai Csere Janos Gymnasium, ELTE, Eotvos Lorand University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Health Promotion and Education Research Team, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Anatomy, Cell and Developmental Biology, Faculty of Science, ELTE, Eotvos Lorand University, Budapest, Hungary
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Rao S, Rao P, Shetty R, Kulal Y, Gatty NC, Prabhu N, Suresh S, D'souza RK, Baliga MS. Usefulness of walkathon in improving knowledge on cancer: A cross-sectional study with the participants. J Cancer Res Ther 2023; 19:1760-1765. [PMID: 38376275 DOI: 10.4103/jcrt.jcrt_1675_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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AIM Globally, walkathon, a type of community event involving walking a determined distance to raise awareness and/or collect donations for a social cause is gaining a lot of public attention. This study was conducted to understand the usefulness of walkathon in creating cancer awareness among the participants. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a pre- and post-test study and was carried out on World Cancer Day on February 4, 2019 in Mangalore, Karnataka, India. The study subjects were the walkathon participants willing to be volunteers for the study. Differences in the answers were calculated by ascertaining the difference between the pretest and posttest using McNemar, Chi-square, or Fisher's exact test. A P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS Pretest scores indicated most volunteers were aware of the role of tobacco and alcohol in cancer, while most were unaware of the importance of fruits and consumption of vegetables and sedentary lifestyle in the development of cancer. Posttest showed a significant increase in knowledge gain (P = 0.003 to <0.001). CONCLUSIONS For the first time, this study shows Walkathon to be helpful in improving cancer knowledge in the participants. Walkathon is an inexpensive and joyful way to educate people and warrants further study on a range of medical and social themes affecting society to establish its usefulness in public health education.
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- Suresh Rao
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mangalore Institute of Oncology, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Cancer Education and Awareness Cell, Mangalore Institute of Oncology, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Cancer Education and Awareness Cell, Mangalore Institute of Oncology, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Cancer Education and Awareness Cell, Mangalore Institute of Oncology, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Cancer Education and Awareness Cell, Mangalore Institute of Oncology, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Cancer Education and Awareness Cell, Mangalore Institute of Oncology, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Cancer Education and Awareness Cell, Mangalore Institute of Oncology, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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Guo Y, Woodard J, Zhang Y, Staras SAS, Gordan VV, Gilbert GH, McEdward DL, Shenkman E. Patients' comfort with and receipt of health risk assessments during routine dental visits: Results from the South Atlantic region of the US National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2023; 51:854-863. [PMID: 35851866 PMCID: PMC10792993 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To understand patients' comfort with health risk assessments (HRAs) and patient and dentist factors associated with the provision of HRAs. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, 857 patients seen by 30 dental practitioners in the United States National Dental Practice-Based Research Network reported their comfort receiving HRA for six risk factors (tobacco use, alcohol use, dietary sugar intake, human immunodeficiency virus risks, human papillomavirus risks and existing medical conditions) and whether they discussed any of the risk factors during their visits. Multi-level logistic models were used to examine the impacts of patient, practitioner, practice characteristics on the (1) number of risk factors patients were comfortable discussing and (2) number of risk factors assessed in the current dental visit. RESULTS Only a small percentage (4%) of patients reported being uncomfortable receiving any HRA during their dental visits. However, over half of the patients (53%) reported that they did not receive any HRAs during the current visit. In the regression analyses, patients who were older, male and from the suburban were more likely to be comfortable with more HRAs. Dentists were more likely to provide HRA if they were younger, not non-Hispanic white, less likely to feel that providing HRAs was beyond their scope of practice, yet more likely to feel occasional discomfort in providing HRA. CONCLUSIONS Interventions should focus on reducing dental practitioner perception that conducting HRAs is beyond their scope of practice and standardizing screening assessments for multiple risk factors.
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- Yi Guo
- Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, 2004 Mowry Road; Gainesville, FL 32608
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- Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, 2004 Mowry Road; Gainesville, FL 32608
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, 1225 Center Drive, Gainesville, FL, 32610
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- Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, 2004 Mowry Road; Gainesville, FL 32608
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Florida, 1395 Center Drive; Gainesville, FL 326010-0415
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- Department of Clinical and Community Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Alabama, 1919 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294
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- National Dental Practice-Based Research Network, Restorative Dental Sciences, University of Florida, 1395 Center Drive; Gainesville, FL 326010-0415
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- Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, 2004 Mowry Road; Gainesville, FL 32608
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Saidi L, Godbout PD, Morais-Savoie C, Registe PPW, Bélanger M. Association between physical activity education and prescription during prenatal care and maternal and fetal health outcomes: a quasi-experimental study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2023; 23:496. [PMID: 37407926 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-023-05808-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Physical activity (PA) during pregnancy is associated with healthy gestational weight gain (GWG) and a reduced risk of developing gestational diabetes (GD), gestational hypertension (GHT) and fetal macrosomia. However, in Canada, less than 20% of pregnant women meet PA recommendations. This study assessed associations between an intervention including PA education by prenatal nurses and a PA prescription delivered by physicians and fetal and maternal outcomes. METHODS This is a quasi-experimental study. Two groups of women who received their prenatal care at the obstetrics clinic of a university hospital were created. In the first group, 394 pregnant women followed at the clinic received standard care. In the second group, 422 women followed at the clinic received standard care supplemented with education on the relevance of PA during pregnancy and a prescription for PA. Data for both study groups were obtained from the medical records of the mothers and their newborns. Logistic regressions were used to compare the odds of developing excessive GWG, GD, GHT, and fetal macrosomia between the two study groups. RESULTS The addition of PA education and PA prescription to prenatal care was associated with 29% lower odds of developing excessive GWG (adjusted odds ratios (OR) 0.71, 95% confidence intervals (CI) 0.51-0.99), 73% lower odds of developing GHT (0.27, 0.14-0.53), 44% lower odds of fetal macrosomia (> 4 kg) (0.56, 0.34-0.93), and 40% lower odds of being large for gestational age (0.60, 0.36-0.99). The intervention was not associated with a difference in odds of developing GD (0.48, 0.12-1.94). CONCLUSIONS The inclusion of education and prescription of PA as part of routine prenatal care was associated with improvements in maternal and fetal health outcomes, including significantly lower odds of GWG, GHT and macrosomia.
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- Latifa Saidi
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, 2500, boul. de l 'Université, Sherbrooke, Québec, J1K 2R1, Canada.
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- School of Nursing, Université de Moncton, Campus de Shippagan, 725, Rue du Collège, Bathurst, NB, E2A 3Z2, Canada
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- Centre de Formation Médicale du Nouveau-Brunswick, Université de Sherbrooke, Pavillon J-Raymond-Frenette, 50 Rue de La Francophonie St, Moncton, NB, E1A 7R1, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, 2500, boul. de l 'Université, Sherbrooke, Québec, J1K 2R1, Canada
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- Department of Family and Emergency Medicine, Université de Sherbrooke, Centre de Formation Médicale du Nouveau-Brunswick, Vitalité Health Network, Pavillon J-Raymond-Frenette, 18, Avenue Antonine-Maillet, Moncton, NB, E1A 3E9, Canada
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Chandrakar R, Srivastav S, Babhulkar V, Gupta S, Agrawal S, Jaiswal A, Prasad R, Wanjari MB. The Need for Action: Addressing Inhalant Abuse and Whitener Addiction Among Adolescents. Cureus 2023; 15:e40339. [PMID: 37456429 PMCID: PMC10338889 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.40339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Inhalant abuse and whitener addiction are serious problems among adolescents that have significant consequences for physical and mental health, as well as for families, communities, and society as a whole. This review article discusses the causes and health consequences of inhalant abuse and whitener addiction among adolescents, as well as the challenges in addressing the problem. The paper also outlines strategies for addressing inhalant abuse and whitener addiction, including education and awareness campaigns; early intervention and treatment; collaboration between schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations; and support for families affected by inhalant abuse and addiction. The paper concludes with a call to action for policymakers, healthcare providers, and community members to prioritize and address inhalant abuse and whitener addiction among adolescents. By working together, we can help to prevent substance abuse and promote the health and well-being of our youth.
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- Rashi Chandrakar
- Department of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Department of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Department of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Department of Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Department of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Departments of Medicine and Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Department of Research and Development, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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Yeshaw Y, Alem AZ, Ayalew HG, Liyew AM, Tessema ZT, Worku MG, Tesema GA, Alamneh TS, Teshale AB. Appropriate feeding practice and associated factors among under-five children with diarrheal disease in sub-Saharan Africa: a multi-country analysis. Trop Med Health 2023; 51:13. [PMID: 36859366 PMCID: PMC9976433 DOI: 10.1186/s41182-023-00503-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Diarrheal disease is one of the leading causes of child mortality and morbidity in low-income countries. Although the provision of more fluid and solid foods during diarrhea are important to treat the diseases, in Africa, food and fluid restrictions are common during diarrheal illness. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine appropriate feeding practice and associated factors among under-five children with diarrheal disease in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). METHODS We have used the appended most recent demographic and health survey (DHS) datasets of 35 sub-Saharan countries conducted from 2010 to 2020. A total weighted sample of 42,882 living children with diarrhea were included in the analyses. Multivariable multilevel binary logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with appropriate child feeding practice in SSA. A p value of ≤ 0.05 was used as a cut of point to declare statistically significant variables. RESULTS The overall prevalence of appropriate child feeding practice in this study was 10.45% (95% CI 10.17-10.74). The odds of having appropriate child feeding practice was higher among women with primary (AOR = 1.27: 1.17-1.37), secondary (AOR = 1.38: 1.25-1.52), and higher education level (AOR = 1.52: 1.21-1.90), media exposure (AOR = 1.11: 1.11-1.29), richer (AOR = 1.23:1.01-1.26) and richest (AOR = 1.19:1.05-1.35) wealth index, and currently working (AOR = 1.12: 1.04-1.19). CONCLUSION The prevalence of appropriate child feeding practice in this study was found to be very low. It advisable to reduce diarrhea-related child mortality through enhancing diarrhea management practice especially by working on the after mentioned factors.
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- Yigizie Yeshaw
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, P. O. Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia. .,Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, P. O. Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia.
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- grid.59547.3a0000 0000 8539 4635Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, P. O. Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- grid.467130.70000 0004 0515 5212Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia
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- grid.59547.3a0000 0000 8539 4635Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, P. O. Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- grid.59547.3a0000 0000 8539 4635Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, P. O. Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- grid.59547.3a0000 0000 8539 4635Department of Human Anatomy, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, P. O. Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- grid.59547.3a0000 0000 8539 4635Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, P. O. Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- grid.59547.3a0000 0000 8539 4635Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, P. O. Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- grid.59547.3a0000 0000 8539 4635Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, P. O. Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Jessri M, Hennessey D, Bader Eddeen A, Bennett C, Sanmartin C, Manuel D. Mortality and Life Expectancy Lost in Canada Attributable to Dietary Patterns: Evidence From Canadian National Nutrition Survey Linked to Routinely Collected Health Administrative Databases. Am J Epidemiol 2023; 192:377-396. [PMID: 36288797 DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwac189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Using 5 diet quality indexes, we estimated the mortality and life expectancy lost, at the national level, attributable to poor dietary patterns, which had previously been largely unknown. We used the Canadian Community Health Survey 2004, linked to vital statistics (n = 16,212 adults; representing n = 22,898,880). After a median follow-up of 7.5 years, 1,722 deaths were recorded. Population attributable fractions were calculated to estimate the mortality burden of poor dietary patterns (Dietary Guidelines for Americans Adherence Index 2015, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, Healthy Eating Index, Alternative Healthy Eating Index, and Mediterranean Style Dietary Pattern Score). Better diet quality was associated with a 32%-51% and 21%-43% reduction in all-cause mortality among adults aged 45-80 years and ≥20 years, respectively. Projected life expectancy at 45 years was longer for Canadians adhering to a healthy dietary pattern (average of 5.2-8.0 years (men) and 1.6-4.1 (women)). At the population level, 26.5%-38.9% (men) and 8.9%-22.9% (women) of deaths were attributable to poor dietary patterns. Survival benefit was greater for individuals with higher scores on all diet indexes, even with relatively small intake differences. The large attributable burden was likely from assessing overall dietary patterns instead of a limited range of foods and nutrients.
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Jongenelis MI, Robinson A. Educators' perceptions of e-cigarettes in Australian secondary schools. Tob Induc Dis 2023; 21:41. [PMID: 36937494 PMCID: PMC10018799 DOI: 10.18332/tid/161025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Secondary schools are a setting in which e-cigarette use among students has increased significantly, resulting in an urgent need for educators to develop and implement strategies to curb youth vaping. Research assessing school-based vaping prevention efforts is limited and largely confined to the US. This study assessed Australian secondary school staff members' experiences with e-cigarettes and explored (i) the presence of e-cigarette policies and educational programs, (ii) barriers to policy development and implementation, and (iii) desired support. METHODS Public, Catholic, and Independent secondary schools across Australia were sent an invitation to participate in this study, which involved completion of an online survey. A total of 218 school staff members (55% women) participated. Respondents included school principals, teachers, and other staff members. Data collection occurred May to September 2022. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected. RESULTS Nearly half (46%) of all school staff members surveyed reported finding a student with an e-cigarette on campus at least monthly, and one-third (36%) of principals reported suspending or expelling students at least monthly for e-cigarette possession or use. The vast majority of those surveyed agreed that e-cigarette use is increasingly becoming a problem in secondary schools (93%) and reported being concerned about e-cigarette use by students (94%). Only half (51%) reported that their school had an e-cigarette policy in place. The discreet appearance of e-cigarettes (83%) and difficulties pinpointing from where the vapor/scent is coming (73%) were the most frequently reported barriers to policy enforcement. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study suggest that e-cigarettes present a threat to secondary school environments. There is an urgent need to develop, implement, and enforce both school- and government-level e-cigarette policies to prevent and reduce youth vaping in Australian secondary schools.
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- Michelle I. Jongenelis
- Melbourne Centre for Behaviour Change, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Melbourne Centre for Behaviour Change, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Bischof A, Brandt D, Schlossarek S, Vens M, Rozgonjuk D, Wernicke J, Kannen C, Wölfling K, Dreier M, Salbach H, Basenach L, Mößle T, Olbrich D, König I, Borgwardt S, Montag C, Rumpf HJ. Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of an e-health stepped care approach for the treatment of internet use disorders versus a placebo condition: the SCAPIT study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e061453. [PMID: 36323482 PMCID: PMC9639078 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Excessive internet use can lead to problems for some individuals. The WHO has introduced Gaming Disorder in the International Classification of Diseases-11 (ICD-11). Previous research has shown that other internet applications can cause serious mental health problems as well. It is important to provide measures of prevention, early intervention and therapy for internet use disorders (IUDs). METHODS AND ANALYSIS The study 'Stepped Care Approach for Problematic Internet use Treatment' is a randomised, two-arm, parallel-group, observer-blind trial. The aim of the study is to investigate if a stepped care approach is effective to reduce symptom severity for IUD. The sample is primarily recruited online with a focus on employees in companies with support of health insurances. After screening, the stepped care approach depends on the success of the previous step-that is, the successful reduction of criteria-and comprise: (1) app-intervention with questionnaires and feedback, (2) two telephone counsellings (duration: 50 min) based on motivational interviewing, (3) online therapy over 17 weeks (15 weekly group sessions, eight individual sessions) based on cognitive-behavioural therapy. A follow-up is conducted after 6 months. A total of 860 participants will be randomised. Hierarchical testing procedure is used to test the coprimary endpoints number of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition and ICD-11 criteria. Primary analysis will be performed with a sequential logit model. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study has been approved by the Ethics Committees of the Universities of Lübeck (file number: 21-068), Mainz (file number: 2021-15907) and Berlin (file number: 015.2021). Results will be reported in accordance to the CONSORT statement. If the approach is superior to the control condition, it may serve as part of treatment for IUD. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER DRKS00025994.
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- Anja Bischof
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Lübeck, Lubeck, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Lübeck, Lubeck, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Lübeck, Lubeck, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, University of Lübeck, Lubeck, Germany
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- Department of Molecular Psychology, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center Mainz, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center Mainz, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Education and Psychology, Free University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- start: psychotherapy and coaching, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Education and Psychology, Free University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- start: psychotherapy and coaching, Berlin, Germany
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- Media Protect e.V, Emmendingen, Germany
- State Police College of Baden-Württemberg, Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany
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- Center for Clinical Studies, University of Lübeck, Lubeck, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, University of Lübeck, Lubeck, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Molecular Psychology, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Lübeck, Lubeck, Germany
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Wilkinson A, Swann A, Graham D, Patriquin M, Salas R, Nielsen D, Kosten T. Emotional self-regulation, impulsivity, 5-HTTLPR and tobacco use behavior among psychiatric inpatients. J Affect Disord 2022; 311:631-636. [PMID: 35623482 PMCID: PMC9842073 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2022.05.114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND While the serotonin transporter (SLC6A4) gene, 5-HTTLPR, interacts with the social environment to influence both emotional self-regulation and smoking behavior, less is known about interactions between emotional self-regulation and 5-HTTLPR or their joint influence on tobacco use. Here, we examined such interactions among psychiatric inpatients, the population with the highest rates of smoking. METHODS Participants (506 adults) were psychiatric inpatients at The Menninger Clinic in Houston TX between 2012 and 16. Most were white (89%), male (55%), with a mean age of 32.3 years. Participants completed the Difficulties in Emotional Regulation Scale (DERS) at admission. We examined interactions with smoking among three DERS subscales and 5-HTTLPR, controlling for sex, race and age. RESULTS Smoking rates were higher among those with the 5-HTTPLR L'L' genotype compared to peers carrying an S' allele (47.9% vs. 37.4%, respectively). Among S' allele carrying participants, impulse control difficulties (OR = 1.09; 95%CI: 1.03-1.14) and lack of emotion clarity (OR = 1.06; 95%CI: 1.00-1.11) increased risk for ever using tobacco, while accessing more ways to regulate emotion (OR = 0.95; 95%CI: 0.92-0.99) offered a protective effect against ever using tobacco. Neither demographic nor DERS covariates were associated with using tobacco among the L'L' group. LIMITATIONS This ethnically homogenous sample limits generalizability and using a binary outcome can over-estimate a gene environment interaction effect. CONCLUSIONS Emotional self-regulation exerts a stronger influence on using tobacco among carriers of an S' allele of 5-HTTLPR than peers with the L'L' genotype. Promoting emotional self-regulatory skills may have benefits for preventing tobacco use.
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- A.V. Wilkinson
- UTHealth School of Public Health in Austin, Austin, TX, United States of America,Corresponding author. (A.V. Wilkinson)
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- Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX, United States of America,Department of Psychiatry, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States of America
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- Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX, United States of America,Department of Psychiatry, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States of America
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- Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX, United States of America,Department of Psychiatry, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States of America,The Menninger Clinic, Houston, TX, United States of America
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- Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX, United States of America,Department of Psychiatry, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States of America,The Menninger Clinic, Houston, TX, United States of America
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- Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX, United States of America
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- Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX, United States of America,Department of Psychiatry, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States of America
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Nyemcsok C, Pitt H, Kremer P, Thomas SL. "Drugs and alcohol get talked about, why not betting?" Young men's qualitative insights about strategies to prevent gambling harm. Health Promot J Austr 2022; 34:276-283. [PMID: 35833313 DOI: 10.1002/hpja.637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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ISSUES ADDRESSED Research is needed to understand young people's perspectives about public health promotion strategies relevant for their health and wellbeing. This study provides suggestions from young male gamblers about sports betting harm prevention and reduction strategies. METHODS In-depth interviews were conducted with sixteen young men aged 18 to 24 years, from Melbourne, Victoria, who regularly engaged in sports betting. A critical qualitative inquiry approach, using methods of constructivist grounded theory guided the study. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to interpret and construct themes from the data. RESULTS Participants indicated three main harm prevention strategies. These were: online consumer protection and regulatory strategies; public education campaigns that highlighted sports betting risks and harms; and the creation of formal and informal support networks to reduce stigma and encourage help seeking. They also supported being engaged in the development of harm prevention strategies and suggested ways to help reduce barriers to engagement. CONCLUSION Young men recognise the need for regulatory, education, and engagement responses to counter the risks posed by new gambling products. Young men may be difficult to engage in formal prevention activities, however youth-led and informal interactive mechanisms may help to overcome this barrier, and contribute to a comprehensive public health approach to gambling harm prevention. SO WHAT?: Young men can draw upon their lived experiences of gambling to provide insights relevant for public health promotion. Mechanisms should be developed to engage young people in the co-production of strategies and policies aimed at gambling harm prevention and reduction.
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- Christian Nyemcsok
- Institute for Health Transformation, School of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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- Institute for Health Transformation, School of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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- Centre for Sport Research, School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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- Institute for Health Transformation, School of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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de Salas K, Scott JL, Schüz B, Norris K. The super wicked problem of ocean health: a socio-ecological and behavioural perspective. Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol Sci 2022; 377:20210271. [PMID: 35574852 DOI: 10.1098/rstb.2021.0271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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We are dependent on our oceans for economic, health and social benefits; however, demands on our oceans are escalating, and the state of the oceans is deteriorating. Only 2% of countries are on track to achieve the desired outcomes for the sustainable development goal (SDG 14) for the oceans by 2030, and the changes needed to prevent further degradation, or limit the impact of existing degradation, are not being undertaken fast enough. This paper uses a socio-ecological lens to explore the nature of actors and behaviours for change at the local, community, state, national and international levels, and introduces the need for technology, information- and knowledge-sharing, and policy as interconnected mediators, that work both in concert, and independently, to address the 'super wicked' problem of ocean health and to promote resilience. We recommend the need to develop transformational teams and leaders, as well as transformative policies within a holistic and integrated system to ensure ocean health initiatives are greater than the sum of their parts and are actual, realistic, achievable and evidence-informed pathways to change. This article is part of the theme issue 'Nurturing resilient marine ecosystems'.
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Tulloch AIT, Oh RRY, Gallegos D. Environmental and public health co-benefits of consumer switches to immunity-supporting food. AMBIO 2022; 51:1658-1672. [PMID: 35076882 PMCID: PMC8787970 DOI: 10.1007/s13280-021-01693-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Revised: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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During COVID-19, there has been a surge in public interest for information on immunity-boosting foods. There is little scientific support for immunity-supporting properties of specific foods, but strong evidence for food choice impacts on other health outcomes (e.g. risk of non-communicable disease) and environmental sustainability. Here, we relate online recommendations for "immunity-boosting" foods across five continents to their environmental and human health impacts. More frequently recommended food items and groups are plant based and have lower land use and greenhouse gas emission impacts plus more positive health outcomes (reducing relative risks of mortality or chronic diet-related diseases) per serving of food. We identify trade-offs between environmental outcomes of increasing consumption of recommended food items, with aquatic environment impacts increasing with food recommendation frequency. People's reliance on the Internet for health information creates an opportunity to consolidate behaviour change towards consuming foods with multiple co-benefits. Our study identifies win-win options for nudging online information-seeking behaviour towards more sustainable choices for terrestrial biodiversity conservation and human health.
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- Ayesha I. T. Tulloch
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia
- School of Biology and Environmental Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD 4000 Australia
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- School of Biological Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072 Australia
- German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
- Department of Ecosystem Services, Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ, Leipzig, Germany
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- Faculty of Health, Woolworths Centre for Childhood Nutrition Research, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD 4101 Australia
- School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Kelvin Grove, QLD 4059 Australia
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Muleya B, Mwaanga P, Daka PS, Nguvulu A. Potential cancer risk estimates from trihalomethanes in peri-urban settings of Kawama East of Mufulira, Zambia. JOURNAL OF WATER AND HEALTH 2022; 20:946-961. [PMID: 35768969 DOI: 10.2166/wh.2022.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In this study, we report the formation and cancer risk estimation of trihalomethanes (THMs) emanating from 'ex-situ' chlorination of shallow hand-dug well water obtained from a peri-urban area of Mufulira District, Zambia. The aim of the study was to evaluate the potential cancer risks for people in this area where chlorine water disinfection at the household level is commonly practiced. Water samples from 13 randomly selected hand-dug wells (4-8 m deep) were collected and analyzed for pH, turbidity, and dissolved organic carbon before chlorination. Then another set of water samples from the same 13 wells was chlorinated using the methods commonly practiced in this area, consistent with WHO recommended doses. The chlorination degradation products, THMs, trichloromethane, bromodichloromethane (CHCl2Br), dibromochloromethane (CHClBr2), and tribromomethane, were determined at three different times of 60, 180, and 300 min after chlorination, while residual chlorine was determined immediately after chlorination and at 60 and 1,440 min after chlorination. THMs were determined using gas chromatography (GC), while residual chlorine was determined colorimetrically. Then cancer risk estimation from ingestion, inhalation, and dermal routes was carried out. All water samples from the 13 wells showed elevated amounts of THMs, which also increased with increasing contact time. For instance, the concentrations of THMs at 60 min after chlorination ranged from 24.3 ± 2.0 to 61.3 ± 1.0 μg/L, while at 180 and 300 min, ranged between 85.6 ± 4.3-146.9 ± 2.5 μg/L and 188.1 ± 7.1-250.1 ± 7.1 μg/L, respectively. It was observed that tribromomethane was not detected at all in all samples, while CHCl2Br and CHClBr2 were only detected at 180 and 300 min post chlorination. The lifetime cancer risk estimation results showed negligible risk at 60 min post chlorination. However, at 180 and 300 min post chlorination, the results were far above negligible, but within the regulatory US EPA limits. The overall risk, however, could not be ignored, given a multiplicity of exposure to various other contaminants, raising concerns over additivity and synergistic interactive effects, particularly for non-cancer hazard indices.
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- Benson Muleya
- Department of Analytical Services, Mopani Copper Mines Plc, Mufulira Mine Site, Mufulira, Zambia
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Copperbelt University, Kitwe, Zambia E-mail:
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- Department of Chemistry, Copperbelt University, Kitwe, Zambia
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- Department of Geomatics Engineering, Copperbelt University, Kitwe, Zambia
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Fakir AMS, Bharati T. Healthy, nudged, and wise: Experimental evidence on the role of information salience in reducing tobacco intake. HEALTH ECONOMICS 2022; 31:1129-1166. [PMID: 35347817 PMCID: PMC9310572 DOI: 10.1002/hec.4509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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We evaluate the performance of two behavioral interventions aimed at reducing tobacco consumption in an ultra-poor rural region of Bangladesh, where conventional methods like taxes and warning labels are infeasible. The first intervention asked participants to daily log their tobacco consumption expenditure. The second intervention placed two graphic posters with warnings about the harmful effects of tobacco consumption on tobacco users and their children in the sleeping quarters of the participating households. While both interventions reduced household tobacco consumption expenditure, male participants who logged their expenditure substituted cigarettes with cheaper smokeless tobacco. The reduction in tobacco intake is larger among males with a non-tobacco consuming spouse. Exploratory analysis reveals that risk-averse males who spent relatively more on tobacco responded more to the logbook intervention. More educated, patient males with children below age five responded better to the poster intervention. The findings suggest that in countries with multi-tiered tobacco excise tax structures, which incentivize downward substitution, extending complementary demand-side policies that worked elsewhere to the rural poor might be unwise. Instead, policies may leverage something as universal as parental concern for their children's health to promote better health decision-making.
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- Adnan M. S. Fakir
- Department of EconomicsUniversity of Sussex Business SchoolBrightonUK
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- Department of EconomicsUniversity of Western Australia Business SchoolPerthWestern AustraliaAustralia
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Implementing and Evaluating the Impact of BoneRx: A Healthy Bone Prescription for Men with Prostate Cancer Initiating Androgen Deprivation Therapy. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11102703. [PMID: 35628830 PMCID: PMC9144215 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11102703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Revised: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background: The initiation of Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) results in rapid and profound hypogonadism, resulting in significant bone and muscle loss, increasing the risk for osteoporosis (OP), falls, and fractures. Despite this, there exist very low rates of guideline adherent care regarding bone health in this population. We developed and implemented a healthy bone prescription tool entitled BoneRx to facilitate the uptake of guideline-concordant bone health care into practice and increase patient awareness and promote the uptake of health bone behaviours (HBBs). Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional pre-BoneRx implementation (n = 143) vs. post-implementation (n = 149) cohort study to evaluate the impact on (i) bone health care, patient engagement in HBB, and patient knowledge and health beliefs regarding OP. Results: There was a significant difference pre- vs. post BoneRx implementation on receipt of baseline BMD (34.7% vs. 59.5%, p < 0.0001) and bone health counselling (32.4% vs. 59.9%, p < 0.0001). More participants in the post-BoneRx implementation cohort reported taking vitamin D supplements 57% vs. 81% (p < 0.001) and calcium supplements 39% vs. 61% (p < 0.001). Physical activity levels also significantly increased (p = 0.021). No differences were detected in OP knowledge or feelings of OP susceptibility, seriousness, or health motivation. Conclusion: BoneRx is a simple, cost-effective, and acceptable strategy that could improve the care of PCa survivors receiving ADT.
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Nyemcsok C, Pitt H, Kremer P, Thomas SL. Young men's perceptions about the risks associated with sports betting: a critical qualitative inquiry. BMC Public Health 2022; 22:867. [PMID: 35501801 PMCID: PMC9059698 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-13164-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Gambling is an inherently risky activity. New technologies have led to the development of new, online forms of gambling such as sports betting, with round the clock availability and accessibility. While young men have been identified as a group that may be particularly vulnerable to the harms associated with these new online products, few studies have qualitatively explored young men's perceptions of the risks associated with these products. Using concepts associated with the sociology of risk, this paper sought to explore the range of factors that may influence how 18-24 year old young Australian men conceptualise the risks associated with sports betting. METHODS Using a critical qualitative inquiry approach, in-depth interviews were conducted with sixteen participants in Victoria, Australia, who engaged in sports betting at least monthly. The data interpreted for this study included questions relating to awareness of gambling, the contexts associated with early gambling experiences; the factors that influenced current gambling behaviours, and why they engaged in gambling. A reflexive approach to thematic analysis was used to interpreted themes from the data. RESULTS Four key themes were constructed from the data relating to the factors that influenced risk perceptions. These included: 1) 'The role of early experiences', including exposure to gambling advertising in sport, and the gambling behaviours of social networks; 2) 'The influence of peer rivalry and competition', in which sports betting was used to form connections within and across peer groups; 3) 'The normalisation of gambling', including the embedding of gambling in everyday activities; and 4) 'The influence of perceptions of knowledge, skill, and control', including the belief that they could engage in responsible behaviours and stop gambling if they needed to. CONCLUSION This study indicated that a range of factors may influence how young men conceptualise the risks and benefits associated with sports betting. Current public health strategies for gambling that focus on individual determinants and responsibility paradigms must be broadened to target the social and commercial factors that influence young men's attitudes towards, and engagement in sports betting.
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- Christian Nyemcsok
- Institute for Health Transformation, School of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Gheringhap St, Geelong, Australia
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- Institute for Health Transformation, School of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Gheringhap St, Geelong, Australia
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- Centre for Sport Research, School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Gheringhap St, Geelong, Australia
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- Institute for Health Transformation, School of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Gheringhap St, Geelong, Australia
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Gaudel P, Neupane S, Koivisto A, Kaunonen M, Rantanen A. Effects of intervention on lifestyle changes among coronary artery disease patients: A 6‐month follow‐up study. Nurs Open 2022; 9:2024-2036. [PMID: 35434911 PMCID: PMC9190674 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Aim The main aim of the study was to investigate the effects of a nurse‐led lifestyle‐related risk factor modification intervention on multiple lifestyle behaviours among coronary artery disease patients over six months. Design A pre‐test post‐test control group design was conducted in a single clinical centre in Nepal. Methods A total of 224 eligible patients were randomly assigned to either the usual care group or the intervention group at baseline. The lifestyle intervention consisted of a brief counselling session supplemented with informational leaflets. Standard questionnaires were used to collect self‐reported data from patients on multiple lifestyle behaviours: diet, physical activity, adherence to medication, stress, body mass index, smoking and alcohol consumption. General linear model repeated measure analysis was used to estimate the effect of intervention. Results A statistically significant effect of study group‐by‐time interaction for diet, adherence to medication, physical activity, and perceived stress was found at 6‐month follow‐up. Overall, greater improvement in lifestyle habits was found in the intervention group compared with the control group at 6‐month follow‐up.
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- Pramila Gaudel
- Unit of Health Sciences, Nursing Science Faculty of Social Sciences Tampere University Tampere Finland
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- Unit of Health Sciences, Epidemiology Faculty of Social Sciences Tampere University Tampere Finland
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- Unit of Health Sciences, Biostatistics Faculty of Social Sciences Tampere University Tampere Finland
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- Unit of Health Sciences, Nursing Science Faculty of Social Sciences Tampere University Tampere Finland
- General Administration Pirkanmaa Hospital District Tampere Finland
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- Unit of Health Sciences, Nursing Science Faculty of Social Sciences Tampere University Tampere Finland
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Bokemper SE, Huber GA, James EK, Gerber AS, Omer SB. Testing persuasive messaging to encourage COVID-19 risk reduction. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0264782. [PMID: 35320285 PMCID: PMC8942219 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0264782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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What types of public health messages are effective at changing people's beliefs and intentions to practice social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19? We conducted two randomized experiments in summer 2020 that assigned respondents to read a public health message and then measured their beliefs and behavioral intentions across a wide variety of outcomes. Using both a convenience sample and a pre-registered replication with a nationally representative sample of Americans, we find that a message that reframes not social distancing as recklessness rather than bravery and a message that highlights the need for everyone to take action to protect one another are the most effective at increasing beliefs and intentions related to social distancing. These results provide an evidentiary basis for building effective public health campaigns to increase social distancing during flu pandemics.
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- Scott E. Bokemper
- Institution for Social and Policy Studies, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
- Center for the Study of American Politics, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
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- Institution for Social and Policy Studies, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
- Center for the Study of American Politics, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
- Department of Political Science, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
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- Institute for Global Health, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
- Department of Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
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- Institution for Social and Policy Studies, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
- Center for the Study of American Politics, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
- Department of Political Science, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
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- Institute for Global Health, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
- Department of Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
- Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
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Minian N, Lingam M, Moineddin R, Thorpe KE, Veldhuizen S, Dragonetti R, Zawertailo L, Taylor VH, Hahn M, deRuiter WK, Melamed OC, Selby P. Impact of a Clinical Decision Support System for Addressing Physical Activity and/or Healthy Eating during Smoking Cessation Treatment: Hybrid Type I Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint). J Med Internet Res 2022; 24:e37900. [PMID: 36178716 PMCID: PMC9568810 DOI: 10.2196/37900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background People who smoke have other risk factors for chronic diseases, such as low levels of physical activity and poor diet. Clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) might help health care practitioners integrate interventions for diet and physical activity into their smoking cessation programming but could worsen quit rates. Objective The aims of this study are to assess the effects of the addition of a CDSS for physical activity and diet on smoking cessation outcomes and to assess the implementation of the study. Methods We conducted a pragmatic hybrid type I effectiveness-implementation trial with 232 team-based primary care practices in Ontario, Canada, from November 2019 to May 2021. We used a 2-arm randomized controlled trial comparing a CDSS addressing physical activity and diet to treatment as usual and used the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance framework to measure implementation outcomes. The primary outcome was self-reported 7-day tobacco abstinence at 6 months. Results We enrolled 5331 participants in the study. Of these, 2732 (51.2%) were randomized to the intervention group and 2599 (48.8%) to the control group. At the 6-month follow-up, 29.7% (634/2137) of respondents in the intervention arm and 27.3% (552/2020) in the control arm reported abstinence from tobacco. After multiple imputation, the absolute group difference was 2.1% (95% CI −0.5 to 4.6; F1,1000.42=2.43; P=.12). Mean exercise minutes changed from 32 (SD 44.7) to 110 (SD 196.1) in the intervention arm and from 32 (SD 45.1) to 113 (SD 195.1) in the control arm (group effect: B=−3.7 minutes; 95% CI −17.8 to 10.4; P=.61). Servings of fruit and vegetables changed from 2.64 servings to 2.42 servings in the intervention group and from 2.52 servings to 2.45 servings in the control group (incidence rate ratio for intervention group=0.98; 95% CI 0.93-1.02; P=.35). Conclusions A CDSS for physical activity and diet may be added to a smoking cessation program without affecting the outcomes. Further research is needed to improve the impact of integrated health promotion interventions in primary care smoking cessation programs. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04223336
https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04223336 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) RR2-10.2196/19157
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- Nadia Minian
- Nicotine Dependence Service, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Nicotine Dependence Service, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Applied Health Research Centre, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Nicotine Dependence Service, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Nicotine Dependence Service, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Nicotine Dependence Service, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Calgary, Calgary, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Schizophrenia Division, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Banting and Best Diabetes Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Nicotine Dependence Service, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Nicotine Dependence Service, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Nicotine Dependence Service, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Duarte-Anselmi G, Leiva-Pinto E, Vanegas-López J, Thomas-Lange J. Experiences and perceptions on sexuality, risk and STI/HIV prevention campaigns by university students. Designing a digital intervention. CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA 2022; 27:909-920. [PMID: 35293468 DOI: 10.1590/1413-81232022273.05372021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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This study reports on the qualitative phase of a study that seeks to design a digital intervention for the prevention of STI / HIV and promotion of sexual health in university students. The experience and perception that university students have about sexuality, risk and prevention campaigns are addressed through focus groups. Semi-structured interviews are conducted with key informants. The results reveal that sexual education is limited and restricted to the biological aspect, as well as loaded with prejudices and gender biases, which narrows the information provided to the student population. Wavering prevention strategies that fail to motivate students or offer them opportunities for making informed and independent decisions about their sexual health are apparent. The STI / HIV campaigns assessed are distant, fear-based and not inclusive. Interventions in sexual health do not weigh experiential aspects of youth sexuality, as they are based on models of ideal and stereotyped behavior, discarding first-person narratives and their rich complexity. It is imperative to innovate in the prevention of STI/HIV, formulating interventions based on an integrative, multidisciplinary and contextualized design that values the theory and experience of the target populations.
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- Giuliano Duarte-Anselmi
- Escuela de Obstetricia y Puericultura, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad de Santiago de Chile. Av. Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 3363, Estación Central. Santiago Chile.
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- Escuela de Periodismo, Facultad de Ciencias Sociales, Universidad Bernardo O´Higgins. Santiago Chile
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- Escuela de Obstetricia y Puericultura, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad de Santiago de Chile. Av. Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 3363, Estación Central. Santiago Chile.
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- Instituto de Salud Pública, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Andres Bello. Santiago Chile
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Ortiz C, López-Cuadrado T, Rodríguez-Blázquez C, Pastor-Barriuso R, Galán I. Clustering of unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, self-rated health and disability. Prev Med 2022; 155:106911. [PMID: 34922996 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2021.106911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Revised: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The main objective was to identify sociodemographic characteristics of the population at risk for a greater clustering of unhealthy behaviors and to evaluate the association of such clustering with self-rated health status and disability. Data come from the 2017 Spanish National Health Survey with a sample of 21,947 participants of 15 years of age or older. Based on tobacco consumption, risk drinking, unbalanced diet, sedentarism, and body mass index <18.5/≥25 we created two indicators of risk factor clustering: 1) Number of unhealthy behaviors (0-5); and 2) Unhealthy lifestyle index (score: 0-15). Self-rated health was dichotomized into "optimal" and "suboptimal," and disability was classified as "no disability," "mild," and "severe" based on the Global Activity Limitation Index (GALI). We estimated prevalence ratios (PR) adjusted for covariates using generalized linear models using the clustering count variable, and dose-response curves using the unhealthy lifestyle index. Most participants (77.4%) reported 2 or more risk factors, with men, middle-age individuals, and those with low socioeconomic status being more likely to do so. Compared to those with 0-1 risk factors, the PR for suboptimal health was 1.26 (95% CI:1.18-1.34) for those reporting 2-3 factors, reaching 1.43 (95% CI:1.31-1.55) for 4-5 factors. The PR for severe activity limitation was 1.66 (95% CI:1.35-2.03) for those reporting 2-3 factors and 2.06 (95% CI:1.59-2.67) for 4-5 factors. The prevalence of both health indicators increased in a non-linear fashion as the unhealthy lifestyle index score increased, increasing rapidly up to 5 points, slowing down between 5 and 10 points, and plateauing afterwards.
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- Cristina Ortiz
- National Centre for Epidemiology, Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- National Centre for Epidemiology, Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Autonomous University of Madrid/IdiPAZ, Madrid, Spain
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- National Centre for Epidemiology, Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Consortium for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- National Centre for Epidemiology, Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Autonomous University of Madrid/IdiPAZ, Madrid, Spain.
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Welch V, Dewidar O, Tanjong Ghogomu E, Abdisalam S, Al Ameer A, Barbeau VI, Brand K, Kebedom K, Benkhalti M, Kristjansson E, Madani MT, Antequera Martín AM, Mathew CM, McGowan J, McLeod W, Park HA, Petkovic J, Riddle A, Tugwell P, Petticrew M, Trawin J, Wells GA. How effects on health equity are assessed in systematic reviews of interventions. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2022; 1:MR000028. [PMID: 35040487 PMCID: PMC8764740 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.mr000028.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Enhancing health equity is endorsed in the Sustainable Development Goals. The failure of systematic reviews to consider potential differences in effects across equity factors is cited by decision-makers as a limitation to their ability to inform policy and program decisions. OBJECTIVES: To explore what methods systematic reviewers use to consider health equity in systematic reviews of effectiveness. SEARCH METHODS We searched the following databases up to 26 February 2021: MEDLINE, PsycINFO, the Cochrane Methodology Register, CINAHL, Education Resources Information Center, Education Abstracts, Criminal Justice Abstracts, Hein Index to Foreign Legal Periodicals, PAIS International, Social Services Abstracts, Sociological Abstracts, Digital Dissertations and the Health Technology Assessment Database. We searched SCOPUS to identify articles that cited any of the included studies on 10 June 10 2021. We contacted authors and searched the reference lists of included studies to identify additional potentially relevant studies. SELECTION CRITERIA We included empirical studies of cohorts of systematic reviews that assessed methods for measuring effects on health inequalities. We define health inequalities as unfair and avoidable differences across socially stratifying factors that limit opportunities for health. We operationalised this by assessing studies which evaluated differences in health across any component of the PROGRESS-Plus acronym, which stands for Place of residence, Race/ethnicity/culture/language, Occupation, Gender or sex, Religion, Education, Socioeconomic status, Social capital. "Plus" stands for other factors associated with discrimination, exclusion, marginalisation or vulnerability such as personal characteristics (e.g. age, disability), relationships that limit opportunities for health (e.g. children in a household with parents who smoke) or environmental situations which provide limited control of opportunities for health (e.g. school food environment). DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently extracted data using a pre-tested form. Risk of bias was appraised for included studies according to the potential for bias in selection and detection of systematic reviews. MAIN RESULTS: In total, 48,814 studies were identified and the titles and abstracts were screened in duplicate. In this updated review, we identified an additional 124 methodological studies published in the 10 years since the first version of this review, which included 34 studies. Thus, 158 methodological studies met our criteria for inclusion. The methods used by these studies focused on evidence relevant to populations experiencing health inequity (108 out of 158 studies), assess subgroup analysis across PROGRESS-Plus (26 out of 158 studies), assess analysis of a gradient in effect across PROGRESS-Plus (2 out of 158 studies) or use a combination of subgroup analysis and focused approaches (20 out of 158 studies). The most common PROGRESS-Plus factors assessed were age (43 studies), socioeconomic status in 35 studies, low- and middle-income countries in 24 studies, gender or sex in 22 studies, race or ethnicity in 17 studies, and four studies assessed multiple factors across which health inequity may exist. Only 16 studies provided a definition of health inequity. Five methodological approaches to consider health equity in systematic reviews of effectiveness were identified: 1) descriptive assessment of reporting and analysis in systematic reviews (140 of 158 studies used a type of descriptive method); 2) descriptive assessment of reporting and analysis in original trials (50 studies); 3) analytic approaches which assessed differential effects across one or more PROGRESS-Plus factors (16 studies); 4) applicability assessment (25 studies) and 5) stakeholder engagement (28 studies), which is a new finding in this update and examines the appraisal of whether relevant stakeholders with lived experience of health inequity were included in the design of systematic reviews or design and delivery of interventions. Reporting for both approaches (analytic and applicability) lacked transparency and was insufficiently detailed to enable the assessment of credibility. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There is a need for improvement in conceptual clarity about the definition of health equity, describing sufficient detail about analytic approaches (including subgroup analyses) and transparent reporting of judgments required for applicability assessments in order to consider health equity in systematic reviews of effectiveness.
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- Vivian Welch
- Methods Centre, Bruyère Research Institute, Ottawa, Canada
- School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- School of Epidemiology and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Marmora, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- Department of Social & Environmental Health Research, Faculty of Public Health & Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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Lee K, Freudenberg N. Public Health Roles in Addressing Commercial Determinants of Health. Annu Rev Public Health 2022; 43:375-395. [DOI: 10.1146/annurev-publhealth-052220-020447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The shared challenges posed by the production and distribution of health-harming products have led to growing recognition of the need for policy learning and transfer across problems, populations, and social contexts. The commercial determinants of health (CDoH) can serve as a unifying concept to describe the population health consequences arising from for-profit actors and activities, along with the social structures that sustain them. Strategies to mitigate harms from CDoH have focused on behavioral change, regulation, fiscal policies, consumer and citizen activism, and litigation. While there is evidence of effective measures for each strategy, approaches that combine strategies are generally more impactful. Filling gaps in evidence can inform ways of adapting these strategies to specific populations and social contexts. Overall, CDoH are addressed most effectively not through siloed efforts to reduce consumption of health-harming products, but instead as a set of integrated strategies to reduce exposures to health-harming commercial actors and activities. Expected final online publication date for the Annual Review of Public Health, Volume 43 is April 2022. Please see http://www.annualreviews.org/page/journal/pubdates for revised estimates.
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- Kelley Lee
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada
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- School of Public Health and Health Policy, City University of New York, New York, NY, USA
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Fischer B, Robinson T, Bullen C, Curran V, Jutras-Aswad D, Medina-Mora ME, Pacula RL, Rehm J, Room R, van den Brink W, Hall W. Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines (LRCUG) for reducing health harms from non-medical cannabis use: A comprehensive evidence and recommendations update. THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DRUG POLICY 2022; 99:103381. [PMID: 34465496 DOI: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2021.103381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cannabis use is common, especially among young people, and is associated with risks for various health harms. Some jurisdictions have recently moved to legalization/regulation pursuing public health goals. Evidence-based 'Lower Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines' (LRCUG) and recommendations were previously developed to reduce modifiable risk factors of cannabis-related adverse health outcomes; related evidence has evolved substantially since. We aimed to review new scientific evidence and to develop comprehensively up-to-date LRCUG, including their recommendations, on this evidence basis. METHODS Targeted searches for literature (since 2016) on main risk factors for cannabis-related adverse health outcomes modifiable by the user-individual were conducted. Topical areas were informed by previous LRCUG content and expanded upon current evidence. Searches preferentially focused on systematic reviews, supplemented by key individual studies. The review results were evidence-graded, topically organized and narratively summarized; recommendations were developed through an iterative scientific expert consensus development process. RESULTS A substantial body of modifiable risk factors for cannabis use-related health harms were identified with varying evidence quality. Twelve substantive recommendation clusters and three precautionary statements were developed. In general, current evidence suggests that individuals can substantially reduce their risk for adverse health outcomes if they delay the onset of cannabis use until after adolescence, avoid the use of high-potency (THC) cannabis products and high-frequency/-intensity of use, and refrain from smoking-routes for administration. While young people are particularly vulnerable to cannabis-related harms, other sub-groups (e.g., pregnant women, drivers, older adults, those with co-morbidities) are advised to exercise particular caution with use-related risks. Legal/regulated cannabis products should be used where possible. CONCLUSIONS Cannabis use can result in adverse health outcomes, mostly among sub-groups with higher-risk use. Reducing the risk factors identified can help to reduce health harms from use. The LRCUG offer one targeted intervention component within a comprehensive public health approach for cannabis use. They require effective audience-tailoring and dissemination, regular updating as new evidence become available, and should be evaluated for their impact.
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- Benedikt Fischer
- Schools of Population Health and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand; Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addiction, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada; Department of Psychiatry, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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- Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addiction, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada; Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence & Impact, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Schools of Population Health and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand; National Institute for Health Innovation (NIHI), The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Clinical Psychopharmacology Unit, Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, London, United Kingdom; NIHR University College London Hospitals Biomedical Research Centre, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychiatry and Addictology, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada; Research Centre of the Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Montreal, Canada
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- Center for Global Mental Health Research, National Institute of Psychiatry Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz, Mexico City, Mexico; Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics, Sol Price School of Public Policy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, United States
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- Institute for Mental Health Policy Research, Centre for Addiction & Mental Health, Toronto, Canada; Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia; Centre for Social Research on Alcohol and Drugs, Department of Public Health Sciences, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Amsterdam University Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia; National Addiction Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London, United Kingdom
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Dorina I, Mullan B, Novoradovskaya E. Applying temporal self-regulation theory to identify correlates of soft plastic recycling in Australia. AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/00049530.2021.2002125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Indita Dorina
- Behavioural Science and Health Research Group, enAble Research Institute, School of Population Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- Behavioural Science and Health Research Group, enAble Research Institute, School of Population Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- Behavioural Science and Health Research Group, enAble Research Institute, School of Population Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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Exploring Factors Contributing to the Implementation of Ontario's Healthy Kids Community Challenge: Surveys and Key Stakeholder Interviews with Program Providers. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph182111108. [PMID: 34769628 PMCID: PMC8583105 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182111108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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(1) Background: To explore factors contributing to the Healthy Kids Community Challenge (HKCC) program implementation; (2) Methods: Data were collected through a quantitative survey (n = 124) and in-depth telephone interviews (n = 16) with program providers. Interviews were recorded and transcribed for thematic analysis using NVivo; (3) Results: Provincial funding and in-kind support from community partners were key. Initiatives were feasible to implement, and key messages were well-received by communities. Specific practices and process were commonly discussed, and strong local program leadership was crucial to implementation; (4) Conclusions: Results have implications for planning and implementing future multi-component, community-based health promotion programs that include similar partnerships.
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Making Every Contact Count and Healthy Conversation Skills as very brief or brief behaviour change interventions: a scoping review. J Public Health (Oxf) 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10389-021-01653-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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To identify and map the available evidence regarding the implementation of Making Every Contact Count and/or Healthy Conversation Skills for both staff delivering and service users receiving the brief or very brief intervention/s.
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A scoping review approach was used to rapidly map and provide an overview of the relevant literature, identify gaps in knowledge, and inform further, related research. Articles investigating experiences, perceptions and impact of Making Every Contact Count and/or Healthy Conversation Skills were included. Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies were eligible for inclusion, as were reviews and reports.
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Twenty-two articles were included in total. Healthy Conversation Skills training was found to be acceptable, and had a positive impact on staff confidence and competence in supporting behaviour change, across studies. Some positive effects of intervention exposure on the sedentary behaviour and dietary quality of service users were evidenced. Changes in confidence following Making Every Contact Count training were varied, as was perceived acceptability of the intervention for staff. Two studies highlighted positive impacts of the intervention on service user health; however, statistical significance was not reported. The perceived barriers and facilitators of implementation for both interventions mapped mostly to ‘Environmental Context and Resources’ on the Theoretical Domains Framework.
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Healthy Conversation Skills is an acceptable and effective behaviour change intervention that could provide a consistent approach to Making Every Contact Count training and evaluation. Further research is warranted to evaluate this approach for more staff and service user groups.
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Tan NC, Koh YLE, Goh CC, Ngoh SHA, Tan AM, Sankari U, Lee SB, Tay HCD, Lim SH. An innovation involving self-surveillance and serious gaming to increase smoking quit rate: Protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial. Tob Prev Cessat 2021; 7:57. [PMID: 34395954 PMCID: PMC8330840 DOI: 10.18332/tpc/138950] [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: 12/10/2020] [Revised: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Smoking is a health hazard. Current smoking cessation measures such as behavioral change counselling by trained professionals, nicotine replacement therapy and medications have limited success. Smoking intensity is assessed using a portable device to measure the smokers’ exhaled breath carbon monoxide (eCO) level. A systematic review suggests the potential of serious gaming to increase smoking quit rate. However, the related studies were unable to explain and determine the effect gamification on smoking cessation. A handy personalized eCO measurement device linked to a smart-phone applications (app) has been developed (integrated STEADES-2 system). This novel system incorporates app-based video and print learning resources, authentication function and gamification using the eCO data as game element. Trained multidisciplinary healthcare professionals access the STEADES-2 data to monitor smoking status and support smokers via asynchronous virtual coaching. The pilot randomized controlled trial will enroll 20 smokers to use the STEADES-2 system (intervention group) and another 20 to the existing smoking cessation programme (control group) in primary care. The primary feasibility outcomes will include the recruitment response rate, the smokers’ usability of the STEADES-2 system, their self eCO monitoring, frequencies of participation in the serious games and interactions with their virtual coaches. Their smoking literacy, utility and experience of the STEADES-2 system are other outcomes. Smokers in both groups will be compared on their cigarette abstinence as secondary outcome based on eCO levels and urine cotinine test (primary outcomes after 12 weeks). The results will be disseminated via conferences and publications.
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- Ngiap C Tan
- SingHealth Polyclinics, Singapore.,SingHealth-Duke NUS, Family Medicine Academic Clinical Program, Singapore
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- SingHealth Polyclinics, Singapore
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- Institute of Technical Education College West, Singapore
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- Institute of Technical Education College West, Singapore
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Hoskins K, Schmidt H. Breastfeeding, Personal Responsibility and Financial Incentives. Public Health Ethics 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/phe/phab020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Should financial incentives be offered to mothers for breastfeeding? Given the significant socioeconomic and sociodemographic differences in breastfeeding in the USA, researchers and policymakers are exploring the role of financial incentives for breastfeeding promotion with the objective of increasing uptake and reducing disparities. Despite positive outcomes in other health domains, the acceptability of financial incentives is mixed. Financial incentives in the context of infant feeding are particularly controversial given the complex obligations that characterize decisions to breastfeed. After situating the specific ethical tensions related to personal responsibility, fairness, and intrusiveness, we argue that exploring carefully designed financial incentives can be ethically justified to support breastfeeding uptake particularly given (i) established medical guidelines that support breastfeeding benefits, (ii) wide socioeconomic and racial/ethnic disparities and (iii) notable influences in the broader choice architecture of infant feeding in the USA. Additional empirical research is warranted to better understand effectiveness, cost and specific ethical concerns related to free and informed choice.
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- Katelin Hoskins
- Perelman School of Medicine, Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics and Center for Health Incentives & Behavioral Economics, University of Pennsylvania, USA
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- Perelman School of Medicine, Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics and Center for Health Incentives & Behavioral Economics, University of Pennsylvania, USA
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Pereira-de-Sousa AM, López-Rodríguez JA. [Self-perceived health in Spanish and Portuguese young seniors after the great recession according to the European Health Survey: A cross-sectional study]. Aten Primaria 2021; 53:102064. [PMID: 33906092 PMCID: PMC8099606 DOI: 10.1016/j.aprim.2021.102064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Revised: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to describe self-perceived health (SPH) in Spanish and Portuguese population aged between 65 and 74years old and to analyze other associated factors measured in the European Health Interview Survey (EHIS) in 2014. DESIGN Retrospective secondary data analysis from EHIS 2014. SETTING Community based. PARTICIPANTS Young seniors, people aged 65-74years old surveyed and with available data from two countries. MAIN MEASUREMENTS For each country and sex, SPH, sociodemographic variables, clinical chronic conditions, lifestyles and utilization of health care resources were described. A multiple logistic regression (very good or good SPH versus remaining levels) with robust estimators was used to assess the country effect adjusted by sociodemographic factors, clinical factors and/or lifestyles. RESULTS Good SPH showed variation by country (52.9% Spain vs. 19% Portugal; P<.001) and gender (44% men vs. 31.3% women; P<.001). Both countries had high prevalence of multimorbidity (64.7% Spain vs. 76.3% Portugal; P<.001) and the distribution of chronic diseases was similar with the only exception of depression (13.2% Spain vs. 20.3% Portugal; P<.001). Regarding individual factors related with good SPH we found Spanish nationality (OR: 4.52; 95%CI: 4.05-5.04), male gender (OR: 1.10; 95%CI: 1.101-2.21), education level, completing primary school (OR: 1.28; 95%CI: 1.24-1.31) or achieving tertiary level (OR: 2.43; 95%CI: 1.14-5.17) and physical activity of two or more days per week (OR: 1.87; 95%CI: 1.39-2.5). Factors with a negative impact on SPH were multimorbidity (OR: 0.19; 95%CI: 0.12-0.31) and depression (OR: 0.32; 95%CI: 0.25-0.41). DISCUSSION Good SPH is higher in Spanish young seniors compared to Portuguese. Having higher level of education achieved and practicing regular physical exercise were two most important factors increasing good SPH.
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- Ana M Pereira-de-Sousa
- Departamento de Especialidades Médicas y Salud Pública, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcón, Madrid, España.
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- Departamento de Especialidades Médicas y Salud Pública, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcón, Madrid, España; Centro de Salud General Ricardos, Centro de Atención Primaria, Madrid, España; Unidad de Investigación, Gerencia Asistencial de Atención Primaria Madrid, Madrid, España; Red de Investigación en Servicios de Salud en Enfermedades Crónicas (REDISSEC)
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Bezzina A, Austin EK, Watson T, Ashton L, James CL. Health and wellness in the Australian coal mining industry: A cross sectional analysis of baseline findings from the RESHAPE workplace wellness program. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0252802. [PMID: 34086829 PMCID: PMC8177661 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0252802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Overweight and obesity has reach pandemic levels, with two-thirds (67%) of adult Australians classified as overweight or obese. As two of the most significant behavioral risk factors for obesity are modifiable (diet and exercise), there exists an opportunity for treatment through workplace health promotion initiatives. As one of Australia's largest industries with its own unique workplace factors, the mining industry has previously reported higher than population levels of overweight and obesity. This represented an opportune setting to test the RESHAPE workplace wellness program. RESHAPE is an eight-step framework (based on the WHO 'Health Workplace Framework and Model') which aims to provide a sustained approach to wellness in the workplace. This paper presents baseline findings from a pilot study that aimed to implement RESHAPE at three mine sites in NSW, Australia, and investigates the issue of overweight and obesity in the coal mining industry. Across three mine sites, 949 coal miners were examined cross-sectionally on a range of workplace, wellness, health, diet, and exercise factors using a paper-based survey. This was a predominantly male sample (90.4%) with the majority (59.2%) of participants aged 25-44 years. Self-reported height and weight measures indicated that less than 20 percent (18.9%) of participants were in a healthy BMI range, while there were effectively equal numbers of overweight (40.9%) and obese (39.1%) participants. Only 3.5% of participants met the daily recommendation for vegetables (5 serves) and shift-workers had greater association with elevated BMI compared to non-shift workers (B = 1.21, 95% CI: 0.23, 2.20, p = 0.016). Poor nutrition is likely to be a key component in elevated levels of overweight and obesity within this industry, with workplace factors compounding challenges workers face in implementing health behavior change. Future studies would benefit from assessing diet and physical activity knowledge in relation to recommendations and serving sizes.
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- Aaron Bezzina
- Centre for Resources Health and Safety, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
- School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
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- Centre for Resources Health and Safety, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
- Ethos Health, Newcastle West, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
- Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
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- Centre for Resources Health and Safety, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
- School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
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de Bruin M, Black N, Javornik N, Viechtbauer W, Eisma MC, Hartman-Boyce J, Williams AJ, West R, Michie S, Johnston M. Underreporting of the active content of behavioural interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials of smoking cessation interventions. Health Psychol Rev 2021; 15:195-213. [PMID: 31906781 DOI: 10.1080/17437199.2019.1709098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2019] [Accepted: 12/20/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Despite its importance, underreporting of the active content of experimental and comparator interventions in published literature has not been previously examined for behavioural trials. We assessed completeness and variability in reporting in 142 randomised controlled trials of behavioural interventions for smoking cessation published between 1/1996 and 11/2015. Two coders reliably identified the potential active components of experimental and comparator interventions (activities targeting behaviours key to smoking cessation and qualifying as behaviour change techniques, BCTs) in published, and in unpublished materials obtained from study authors directly. Unpublished materials were obtained for 129/204 (63%) experimental and 93/142 (65%) comparator groups. For those, only 35% (1200/3403) of experimental and 26% (491/1891) of comparator BCTs could be identified in published materials. Reporting quality (#published BCTs/#total BCTs) varied considerably between trials and between groups within trials. Experimental (vs. comparator) interventions were better reported (B(SE) = 0.34 (0.11), p < .001). Unpublished materials were more often obtained for recent studies (B(SE) = 0.093 (0.03), p = .003) published in behavioural (vs. medical) journals (B(SE) = 1.03 (0.41), p = .012). This high variability in underreporting of active content compromises reader's ability to interpret the effects of individual trials, compare and explain intervention effects in evidence syntheses, and estimate the additional benefit of an experimental intervention in other settings.
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- Marijn de Bruin
- Health Psychology Group, Institute of Applied Health SciencesUniversity of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
- Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, IQ Healthcare, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Health Psychology Group, Institute of Applied Health SciencesUniversity of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
- National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Health Psychology Group, Institute of Applied Health SciencesUniversity of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry and NeuropsychologySchool for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Experimental Psychopathology, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences and National Institute of Health Research Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Institute of Mental HealthSchool of Psychology, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Behavioural Science and Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Centre for Behaviour Change, University College London, London, UK
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- Health Psychology Group, Institute of Applied Health SciencesUniversity of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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Ehlen S, Rehaag R, Fitschen J, Okan O, Pinheiro P, Bauer U. Gesundheitsförderung und Prävention bei vulnerablen Kindern und Jugendlichen in Kitas und Schulen – Ansätze zur Erhöhung der Reichweite. PRÄVENTION UND GESUNDHEITSFÖRDERUNG 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11553-021-00850-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Orange ST, Gilbert SE, Brown MC, Saxton JM. Recall, perceptions and determinants of receiving physical activity advice amongst cancer survivors: a mixed-methods survey. Support Care Cancer 2021; 29:6369-6378. [PMID: 33885962 PMCID: PMC8464579 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06221-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 04/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE This study explored cancer survivors' views and experiences of receiving physical activity advice post-diagnosis. We also determined the influence of sociodemographic characteristics on the recall of physical activity advice and whether receiving advice was associated with meeting physical activity guidelines. METHODS An anonymised, mixed-methods, 27-item survey was distributed to cancer survivors via online cancer communities in the UK. RESULTS Of the 242 respondents, 52% recalled receiving physical activity advice. Of those who recalled receiving advice, only 30% received guidance on type of physical activity and 14% were referred to another source of information or exercise specialist. Advice was most often given after treatment cessation, with only 19% of respondents receiving advice during active treatment. Most respondents (56%) expressed a need for further information. There was no evidence of associations between sociodemographic characteristics and recall of physical activity advice. However, cancer survivors who perceived the physical activity advice they received as being appropriate (odds ratio [OR] 3.8, 95% confidence interval [95% CI]: 1.4-10.7) and those with a higher level of education (OR 3.2, 95% CI: 1.8-5.8) were more likely to meet aerobic exercise guidelines. Females were less likely to meet resistance exercise guidelines than males (OR 0.44, 95% CI: 0.21-0.90). CONCLUSION There is scope to improve the provision of physical activity advice in cancer care by providing advice in a timely manner after diagnosis, referring patients to a suitable exercise or rehabilitation specialist when indicated, and using a tailored approach to ensure the advice is appropriate for specific sociodemographic groups.
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- Samuel T Orange
- School of Biomedical, Nutritional, and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University Centre for Cancer, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University Centre for Cancer, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Sport, Health & Exercise Science, University of Hull, Cottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX, UK.
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Evaluation of the B.strong Queensland Indigenous Health Worker Brief Intervention Training Program for Multiple Health Risk Behaviours. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18084220. [PMID: 33923462 PMCID: PMC8073127 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18084220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Queensland’s B.strong brief intervention training program was a complex intervention developed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers to assist clients address multiple health risks of smoking, poor nutrition and physical inactivity. This study evaluates program effectiveness by applying the Kirkpatrick four-level evaluation model: (1) Reaction, participants’ satisfaction; (2) Learning, changes in participants’ knowledge, confidence, attitudes, skills and usual practice; (3) Behaviour, application of learning to practice; and (4) Results, outcomes resulting from training. A retrospective analysis was conducted on data for respondents completing pre-training, post-workshop and follow-up surveys. Changes in domains such as training participant knowledge, confidence, attitudes, and practices between survey times were assessed using paired-samples t-tests. From 2017–2019, B.strong trained 1150 health professionals, reaching targets for workshop and online training. Findings showed statistically significant improvements from baseline to follow-up in: participants’ knowledge, confidence, and some attitudes to conducting brief interventions in each domain of smoking cessation, nutrition and physical activity; and in the frequency of participants providing client brief interventions in each of the three domains. There was a statistically significant improvement in frequency of participants providing brief interventions for multiple health behaviours at the same time from pre-workshop to follow-up. Indigenous Queenslander telephone counselling referrals for smoking cessation increased during the program period. B.strong improved practitioners’ capacity to deliver brief interventions addressing multiple health risks with Indigenous clients.
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Social Psychological Predictors of Sleep Hygiene Behaviors in Australian and Hong Kong University Students. Int J Behav Med 2021; 28:214-226. [PMID: 32130683 DOI: 10.1007/s12529-020-09859-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sleep hygiene behaviors in undergraduate students are associated with night-time sleep duration and quality, daytime sleepiness, and psychological distress. This study aimed to identify the social psychological factors that impact on university students' sleep hygiene behaviors in samples from two countries. METHOD Participants were undergraduate students from Australia (N = 201, MAge = 22.82, SDAge = 8.89; 165 female) and Hong Kong (N = 161, MAge = 20.47, SDAge = 7.80; 84 female). The study used a correlational-prospective design. Individuals self-reported their intention, attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and past behavior with respect to sleep hygiene behaviors. Four weeks later, the students self-reported their action plans and participation in sleep hygiene behaviors. RESULTS Analysis indicated acceptable model fit to data for both the Australian and Hong Kong samples. Results showed significant direct effects of attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and past behavior on intention, and significant direct effects of action planning and past behavior on prospectively measured sleep hygiene behavior. There were also significant indirect effects of attitude, subjective norms (Hong Kong sample only), and perceived behavioral control on behavior mediated by intention and action planning. Overall, the model predicted a large portion of the variance in sleep hygiene behavior for both the Australian (R2 = .524) and Hong Kong (R2 = .483) samples. Schenker and Gentleman t tests found no parameters significantly differed between samples. CONCLUSION Results indicate that university students' sleep hygiene behaviors are a function of both motivational and volitional processes. This formative data can inform future interventions to improve the sleep hygiene practices of university students.
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Roberts JMD. How might Covid-19 affect the biology curricula of the future? Two principles for curriculum developers to consider. PROSPECTS 2021; 51:279-283. [PMID: 33424038 PMCID: PMC7783479 DOI: 10.1007/s11125-020-09531-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Understanding the lifestyle changes that authorities have requested or required in response to Covid-19 requires some biological knowledge. Therefore, articulations of intended biology learning at the school level will need to be evaluated, to see if they continue to be fit for purpose in light of the pandemic. This article proposes two principles of curriculum development and applies them to the (re)development of biology curricula in response to Covid-19. Firstly, while Covid-19 provides a vivid contextualisation of many biological concepts, it does not change the underlying concepts themselves. Moreover, it will not take long before it passes from being contemporary experience to a historical case study. Care is, therefore, needed to retain focus on the core concepts of biology, rather than allocating too much time to the particulars of the Covid-19 case. Secondly, biology curricula are often used to educate a population about public health. However, policymakers should be aware that knowledge alone is often insufficient to generate healthy behaviours.
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- Judith M. D. Roberts
- The Triangle Building, Cambridge Assessment International Education, Shaftesbury Road, Cambridge, CB2 8EA UK
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Estecha Querol S, Clarke P, Sattler ELP, Halford JCG, Gabbay M. Non-visible disease, the hidden disruptive experiences of chronic illness in adversity. Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being 2020; 15:1857579. [PMID: 33287691 PMCID: PMC7733900 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2020.1857579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Objective: This study's principal aim was to describe the lived reality for people with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and other chronic health conditions, who live in economically deprived neighbourhoods in a city in North West England. Methodology: This is a qualitative, exploratory study based on in-depth, semi-structured interviews with participants experiencing compromised cardiovascular health, conducted in August 2017. The study sample comprised 14 adults (3 females) aged 54 to 76. Thematic analysis was used for data analysis, and the biographical disruption concept was used as theoretical reference to explore the results. Wider health inequalities literature supplemented the individual experiences of chronic illness. Results: Four main themes were developed from the data: (1) chronic illness as a disruptive experience; (2) struggling for money; (3) lifestyle and health risks; and (4) reflections on current inequalities. The varied nature of participants' narratives about their chronic illness indicated that the experience of biographical disruption depends on the wider socioeconomic and cultural factors of the individual. Discussion: This study suggests that biographical disruption theory combined with health inequalities contexts highlights the role of hidden suffering and enhances the understanding of chronic illness experiences and thus informs clinical management, service and public health planning.
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- Sara Estecha Querol
- Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool , Liverpool, UK.,Academic Unit of Primary Care, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick , Coventry, UK
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- Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool , Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Foods and Nutrition and Department of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy, University of Georgia , Athens, GA, USA
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- Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool , Liverpool, UK.,School of Psychology, University of Leeds , Leeds, UK
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- Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool , Liverpool, UK
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Human Behaviour Change Interventions in Animal Care and Interactive Settings: A Review and Framework for Design and Evaluation. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:ani10122333. [PMID: 33302506 PMCID: PMC7764651 DOI: 10.3390/ani10122333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Revised: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Simple Summary In many cases, to improve animal welfare, we must change the behaviour of the people who manage them, care for them, and interact with them. This can be achieved through behaviour change interventions. In this review, we aimed to explore the current state of the behaviour change literature in animal care and interactive settings. We identified significant deficiencies in the design, evaluation, and reporting of these interventions. It was often unclear what behaviours were targeted, how the intervention was designed to work, what was in it, and how it was delivered. Without this information, interventions cannot be rigorously evaluated, built upon by others, or implemented in other settings. Transparent reporting and a structured approach to the design and evaluation of interventions is now required to help the field move forward in a more consistent and robust way. We present such a framework, the “Ten-Task” guide, based on the intervention mapping framework, and demonstrate how its adoption would help progress this field substantially. Abstract Behaviour change interventions may be one of the most promising avenues to improve animal welfare. Yet there has been limited systematic research involving them in animal-related settings. We searched three major databases for studies involving an intervention to change interactive or care-related behaviours in any animal-related setting. Forty-seven papers were included in the review and each paper was coded for specific design and evaluation elements. We found a series of limitations in the quality and consistency of intervention design, evaluation, and reporting. Hence, we present a framework, the “Ten-Task” guide, based on the intervention mapping framework, to guide future work in this field. Adopting this structured approach will improve the quality and efficacy of behaviour change interventions for animal welfare and allow for the field to progress in a harmonious way.
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Moylett S, Hevey D. Testing threat-to-efficacy ratios in health communications about cardiovascular disease among an older population. Health Promot Int 2020; 35:255-266. [PMID: 30879077 DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daz019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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To test threat-to-efficacy ratios within health communications about cardiovascular disease (CVD) for older individuals. Participants were randomly assigned to one of six messages: (i) 'standard' message with 1/1 threat-to-efficacy ratio, (ii) 'low efficacy' message with 1/0 threat-to-efficacy ratio, (iii) 'low threat' message with 0/1 threat-to-efficacy ratio, (iv) 'high efficacy' message with 1/2 threat-to-efficacy ratio; (v) 'high threat' message with 2/1 threat-to-efficacy ratio and (vi) 'overload' message with 2/2 threat-to-efficacy ratio. Participants had to be of 60 years of age or older (N = 242, Male = 92, Age: M = 68.29, SD = 6.71). Advanced univariate analyses and multiple regression modelling were conducted to examine associations between the message groups, and danger- and fear-control processes, as well as the impact of threat and efficacy appraisals on the relationship between the message groups and behavioural intentions. No differences were found between the message groups for danger-control processes. Those who received the 'overload' message did report higher levels of fear, nervousness and anxiety in comparison to the 'standard' message group. For physical activity, it was found that efficacy impacted the relationship between the message groups and behavioural intentions, as participants' levels of efficacy increased and if these individuals received high levels of efficacy information, their behavioural intentions for physical activity increased. Results from this study were dissimilar to those of previous research. However, they highlighted the impact of efficacy and negative emotional reactions when communicating to older individuals about CVD and the associated health behaviours.
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- Sinéad Moylett
- School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.,Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge, UK
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- School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Králíková E, Pánková A. Barriers to introduction of smoke-free workplaces in Central Europe: example of the Czech Republic. Cent Eur J Public Health 2020; 28 Suppl:S22-S25. [PMID: 33069177 DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a6160] [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: 03/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Smoking at the workplace has a negative impact both on employers' economic interests and employees' health. The aim of this study is to describe the current situation, mainly barriers in implementation and resources in the Czech Republic as an example of a Central European country. METHODS We synthesised relevant review papers with our knowledge of the local situation based upon professional experience of both authors. RESULTS Despite smoke-free laws, some EU workers are still exposed to passive smoking during working hours. The main barriers towards smoke-free workplace implementation are the lack of resources, perception of smoking as a norm, and exceptions for leading personalities and their smoking. Social support increases smoking cessation effectiveness. Low availability of local smoking cessation services is an overall problem in Central Europe. CONCLUSIONS The working environment influences smoking habits. Smoking cessation support is cost-effective not only for the smoking employee but for employers as well. Smoking cessation resources should be available during the working day. No exceptions should be made as they serve as barriers to a smoke-free working environment.
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- Eva Králíková
- Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic.,Centre for Tobacco Dependence, Third Medical Department, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic.,Centre for Tobacco Dependence, Third Medical Department, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
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Hamilton K, Smith SR, Keech JJ, Moyers SA, Hagger MS. Application of the Health Action Process Approach to Social Distancing Behavior During COVID-19. Appl Psychol Health Well Being 2020; 12:1244-1269. [PMID: 33006814 PMCID: PMC7537318 DOI: 10.1111/aphw.12231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Revised: 08/15/2020] [Accepted: 08/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study examined the social cognition determinants of social distancing behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic in samples from Australia and the US guided by the health action process approach (HAPA). METHODS Participants (Australia: N = 495, 50.1% women; US: N = 701, 48.9% women) completed HAPA social cognition constructs at an initial time-point (T1), and one week later (T2) self-reported their social distancing behavior. RESULTS Single-indicator structural equation models that excluded and included past behavior exhibited adequate fit with the data. Intention and action control were significant predictors of social distancing behavior in both samples, and intention predicted action and coping planning in the US sample. Self-efficacy and action control were significant predictors of intention in both samples, with attitudes predicting intention in the Australia sample and risk perceptions predicting intention in the US sample. Significant indirect effects of social cognition constructs through intentions were observed. Inclusion of past behavior attenuated model effects. Multigroup analysis revealed no differences in model fit across samples, suggesting that observed variations in the parameter estimates were relatively trivial. CONCLUSION Results indicate that social distancing is a function of motivational and volitional processes. This knowledge can be used to inform messaging regarding social distancing during COVID-19 and in future pandemics.
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- Griffith University, Australia.,University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
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- University of California, Merced, USA.,University of Jyväskylä, Finland
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Kumar PS. Interventions to prevent periodontal disease in tobacco-, alcohol-, and drug-dependent individuals. Periodontol 2000 2020; 84:84-101. [PMID: 32844411 DOI: 10.1111/prd.12333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Substance abuse affects more than one sixth of the world's population. More importantly, the nature of the abuse and the type of addictive substances available to individuals is increasing exponentially. All substances with abusive potential impact both the human immuno-inflammatory system and oral microbial communities, and therefore play a critical role in the etiopathogenesis of periodontal diseases. Evidence strongly supports the efficacy of professionally delivered cessation counseling. Dentists, dental therapists, and hygienists are ideally placed to deliver this therapy, and to spearhead efforts to provide behavioral and pharmacologic support for cessation. The purpose of this review is to examine the biologic mechanisms underlying their role in disease causation, to understand the pharmacologic and behavioral basis for their habituation, and to investigate the efficacy of population-based and personalized interventions in prevention of periodontal disease.
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- Purnima S Kumar
- Division of Periodontology, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA
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