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Nwe HM, Akkadechanunt T, Abhicharttibutra K, Sripusanapan A. Individual and social system factors influencing evidence-based practices among nurses in general hospitals: A cross-sectional multi-institutional study. J Clin Nurs 2024. [PMID: 38433374 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.17083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To investigate evidence-based practices and examine the influence of individual and social system factors on evidence-based practices among nurses in general hospitals. BACKGROUND Evidence-based practice is essential for improving healthcare quality. However, a challenge for nursing worldwide is nurses' limited use of evidence-based practices. It is crucial to determine the individual and social system factors affecting nurses' use of evidence-based practices. DESIGN This study employs a multi-institutional cross-sectional design. METHODS With a multistage random sampling method, 336 registered nurses were recruited from 17 general hospitals in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Data were collected through a seven-part questionnaire, including the Evidence-Based Practice Implementation Scale and individual and social system factors. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression. RESULTS Nurses in general hospitals perceived low levels of evidence-based practices. Individual factors, such as perceived barriers (p < .001), knowledge (p < .001) and attitudes (p = .001), were related to EBP as well as social system factors, including the work environment (p < .001) which influence nurses' practice, explaining 34% variance among nurses. CONCLUSION Nurses perceived the work environment as the most influencing factor related to evidence-based practices. Individual characteristics, including perceived knowledge, attitudes and barriers, were critical factors in performing evidence-based practices in Myanmar. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Nurse administrators and policymakers can develop strategies and interventions for improving knowledge, attitudes and work environment towards evidence-based practice. Minimizing the barriers to evidence-based practice will promote evidence-based practices in Myanmar general hospitals. IMPACT In addressing the individual and social system factors influencing the evidence-based practices of nurses, this study contributes to enhancing healthcare quality and outcomes. REPORTING METHOD This study adhered to the STROBE checklist. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION There was no patient or public contribution.
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- Hla Myo Nwe
- University of Nursing, Mandalay, Myanmar
- Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Bani Hamad D, Rababa M, Tanash MI, Abuali R. The Predictors of Perceived Barriers and Facilitators of Applying Sepsis Six Guidelines Among Critical Care Nurses. Cureus 2024; 16:e57355. [PMID: 38694411 PMCID: PMC11060988 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.57355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that demands quick and cautious interventions from nurses, as they are the frontline caregivers, so they are essential in recognizing early signs of sepsis, initiating prompt healthcare interventions, and providing comprehensive care to improve patient outcomes. This study aimed to examine the predictors of perceived barriers and facilitators of applying evidence-based sepsis guidelines among critical care nurses. METHODS This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on a convenience sample of 180 nurses working in critical care settings (ICU, critical care unit, ED, burning unit, dialysis unit) at a university hospital. A valid and reliable questionnaire was used to examine the predictors of perceived barriers and facilitators of applying evidence-based sepsis guidelines among critical care nurses. RESULTS This study revealed that the main barriers faced by critical care nurses are lack of sepsis recognition during observational rounds and delay in sepsis diagnosis by medical staff. For the most common facilitators of applying Sepsis Six guidelines, the participating nurses reported the presence of a written tool/protocol for sepsis identification and management. CONCLUSIONS The study emphasized the importance of the presence of evidence-based protocols for sepsis assessment and management and nurses' compliance with guidelines. Ongoing education training for nurses and providing step-by-step written checklists are a cornerstone to improving nurses' knowledge and the practical skills of early identification and management of sepsis.
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- Dania Bani Hamad
- Department of Applied Sciences/Nursing, Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Salt, JOR
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- Department of Adult Health Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, JOR
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- Department of Adult Health Nursing, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, JOR
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- Department of Applied Sciences/Nursing, Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Salt, JOR
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Hafez SH, Mohammed NA, A Alshehri A, Khalid Hussein M, Saad Abdullah Alwadei H, Eltaher Hamed Abdulrahman E, Ramadan Elrefaey S, Elhaj Alawad A, Elradhi Abdulrahman N, Saied Harfoush M. Exploring Public Knowledge, Attitudes, and Barriers to Using Genetic Services in Damanhur City and Beni-Suef City, Egypt: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus 2024; 16:e57171. [PMID: 38681307 PMCID: PMC11056030 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.57171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Advancements in genetic disorder management mark a transformative era in healthcare. This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitudes, and barriers to using genetic services among the Egyptian population. METHODS A cross-sectional study was used to achieve the aim of the study. A convenient sample was used to involve 385 residents of Damanhur City and Beni-Suef City to represent Upper and Lower Egypt. A validated questionnaire covering socio-demographic details, genetic knowledge, attitudes, and perceived barriers to using genetic services was used. RESULTS Regarding genetic knowledge, 70.9% of the participants reported an unsatisfactory level of knowledge about genetics. Furthermore, 67.6% expressed a negative attitude toward genetic services. Concerns about whether the test result is positive were the most common obstacle, cited by 64.94% of participants, followed by cost, which 60.78% of people found to be a major barrier. Significant associations emerge between socio-demographic factors and awareness levels. CONCLUSION The findings illuminate significant gaps in knowledge and attitude levels where less than a third of the participants had a satisfactory level of knowledge and about one-third had a positive attitude regarding genetic testing. Barriers such as concerns about treatment strategies, financial constraints, and conflict with personal beliefs emerge as critical obstacles. The identified associations between socio-demographic factors and awareness levels underscore the need for targeted interventions tailored to specific demographic groups. RECOMMENDATIONS This study recommends developing and implementing culturally sensitive awareness campaigns about genetics tailored to the specific demographic characteristics of the Egyptian population.
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- Sameer H Hafez
- Community Health Nursing, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, EGY
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- Community Health Nursing, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, EGY
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- Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran, SAU
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- Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Benha, EGY
- Community and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Najran University, Najran, SAU
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- Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Damanhour University, Damanhour, EGY
- Nursing, Buraydah College for Applied Medical Sciences, Buraydah, SAU
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Alzoubi MM, Al-Ghabeesh SH. Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, and Perceived Barriers Regarding Colorectal Cancer Screening Practices Among Healthcare Practitioners: A Systematic Review. Cureus 2024; 16:e54381. [PMID: 38505427 PMCID: PMC10948942 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.54381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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The recommendations of medical professionals play a significant role in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. This study aims to systematically review knowledge, attitude, practice, and perceived barriers regarding CRC screening practices among healthcare practitioners (HCPs). From January 2023 to December 2023, a comprehensive literature search was conducted using online databases, including Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and Research Gate, by using the following keywords in combination: "knowledge," "attitude," "practice," "perceived barriers," "colorectal cancer," and "health practitioners." The researchers screened and examined the retrieved literature. A total of 21 studies were considered relevant for the current review. Among these studies, eight assessed the level of knowledge, attitude, practices, and perceived barriers toward CRC screening among various health practitioners. Three studies assessed knowledge and attitudes toward CRC screening among health practitioners. The remaining ten studies assessed awareness, perceived barriers, or only knowledge of CRC screening among HCPs. In addition, all the included studies employed a cross-sectional design. The review shows that many healthcare providers need more fundamental knowledge of CRC screening. Healthcare procedures must be improved to enhance the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare professionals regarding CRC screening and their understanding of the associated barriers.
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Zeng C, Matias-Gomez L, Kelly M, Hershman DL, Rosenberg S, Pinheiro LC. Psychosocial support among adults living with metastatic breast cancer: Perspectives from providers across four New York-Presbyterian hospitals. Psychooncology 2024; 33:e6296. [PMID: 38282222 DOI: 10.1002/pon.6296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Key Points
We conducted semi‐structured interviews with providers at four New York‐Presbyterian (NYP) hospitals: Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM), NYP‐Queens, NYP‐Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, and Columbia University Medical Center.
Emergent themes identified factors that influenced healthcare delivery at the institutional, provider, and patient levels.
Most frequently reported barriers included a lack of formal protocols for communicating and offering psychosocial resources to patients (institutional), lack of vital staff such as, social workers and patient navigators (institutional), time constraints (provider), and stigma regarding mental health care (patient).
Most frequently cited facilitators to delivering psychosocial care included having a trained social worker on staff (institutional), awareness of psychosocial needs (provider), and engagement (patient).
Our findings highlight opportunities to improve the provision of psychosocial care for adults with metastatic breast cancer (mBC) at multiple levels.
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- Caroline Zeng
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Epidemiology, Department of Population Health Sciences, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
- Division of Epidemiology, Department of Population Health Sciences, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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Mutaal A, Bajwa S, Rehman MSU, Ashiq K, Shuaib F, Shehzad D, Sufiyan MA, Yasmeen B, Abbas W, Noor Z. Barriers in Opting for Emergency Medicine as a Career in Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study. Cureus 2024; 16:e52525. [PMID: 38371080 PMCID: PMC10870192 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.52525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Medical professionals' low level of apprehension and insights may result in the undervaluing of emergency medicine (EM) as a speciality to pursue in the future, which is a vital component in the everyday management of hundreds of patients. AIM The aim of this study is to assess medical professionals' perception of the barriers in opting for EM as a career option in Pakistan. METHOD This was an online survey study that examined doctors'/medical students' perception of hurdles in EM in Pakistan between November and December 2023. This study was conducted at Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Social media platforms were used to recruit the participants to carry out this survey. The questionnaire proforma comprised three sections: a demographic characteristics section (six questions), a perception section (11 questions), and the last section, where participants were asked to give their opinion to improve EM for a future speciality. RESULTS An online Google survey form was used for the acquisition of data. Percentage and frequency distribution analysis was used. A total of 144 individuals (N = 144) participated in this study. Around 33.3% (N = 48) of the participants expressed that they had not considered a career in EM. Around 43% (N = 62) of them reported not having done a clinical placement in this speciality. A majority of the participants said that either they or their close friends/family members had faced a medical emergency. Leading barriers that proved a hindrance in pursuing this field were high levels of burnout, poor work-life balance, loss of patient follow-up, inability to work independently, more hostile environment, increased mortalities, and lack of exposure. Interestingly, family pressure had been reported by some participants as a limiting factor in pursuing EM. CONCLUSION In Pakistan, many doctors and medical students are not willing to pursue their careers in EM. Nationwide educational seminars should be conducted to increase awareness and interest among doctors in this field. Moreover, more and more clinical placement opportunities should be made available for junior doctors in EM. In the future, further research should be carried out to identify effective educational interventions to increase doctors'/medical students' awareness in this field of medicine.
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- Abdul Mutaal
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi, PAK
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- Emergency Medicine, Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi, PAK
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- Emergency Medicine, Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi, PAK
- Internal Medicine, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, USA
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi, PAK
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- Medicine, Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi, PAK
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Downing ML, Hydzik M, Dogbey GY, Motyka T. Patient Attitudes and Perceived Barriers Toward Mental Health Treatment Options in a Rural Student-Run Clinic. Cureus 2023; 15:e50667. [PMID: 38229804 PMCID: PMC10790727 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.50667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024] Open
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Background While the prevalence of mental health conditions is similar in rural areas and non-rural areas, access to mental health care is more limited in rural areas. Patient attitudes toward specific mental health treatment options in rural populations have been understudied. Some previous studies indicate potential positive outcomes using osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) as an adjunct for mental health care. Physicians using OMT are more heavily represented in rural areas. Hence, understanding the mental health treatment needs and option preferences of the rural could inform policies that increase underserved population's access to various mental health treatment modalities including OMT. This study aims to characterize patient attitudes toward, beliefs regarding, and perceived barriers to treatment options for mental health treatment, access, and care in a rural, underserved clinical setting. Methods Adult patients attending a single outpatient rural clinic over a four-month period in 2022 were screened for participation. The survey consisted of Likert scale graded questions about mental health treatment options, access, knowledge, and perceived barriers including qualitative questions about OMTs. Versions of the survey were created in English and Spanish languages. Results Out of 46 respondents, 25 were English-speaking and 21 were Spanish-speaking. The most popular mental health treatments by respondents were indicated as therapy, spiritual guidance, and modifying diet and exercise. Considering barriers to care, 61% of respondents indicated cost of treatment as a logistical barrier. Finally, 80.5% of respondents did not have a good understanding of OMT. Conclusions The knowledge and understanding of patients' perceived attitudes and barriers toward mental health care, inclusive of OMT, can provide insight to clinicians to improve patient outcomes and guide efforts in overcoming barriers to increase and expand mental health treatment availability and utilization by patients.
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- Maren L Downing
- School of Osteopathic Medicine, Campbell University, Lillington, USA
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- School of Osteopathic Medicine, Campbell University, Lillington, USA
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- School of Osteopathic Medicine, Campbell University, Lillington, USA
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- School of Osteopathic Medicine, Campbell University, Lillington, USA
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DEWI RISTIKURNIA, MAHMUDIONO TRIAS, YUNIAR CINDRATRI, ZEBADIA EURIKA, SAHILA NUR, WIJANARKO MUTIARAARSYAVIDIANINGGAR, HALIMAN CHIKADEWI, ADRIANUS RAHMANIA, TANG SHIRLEYGEEHOON. Nutrition education has significant impact on perceived barriers to healthy diet among adults with and without COVID-19 history. J Public Health Afr 2023; 14:2430. [PMID: 38162330 PMCID: PMC10755509 DOI: 10.4081/jphia.2023.2430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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Healthy diet is an important tool to lower the risk and severity of COVID-19 infection. Low diet quality is usually caused by perceived barriers that stop people to do certain behavior. Perceived barriers can be overcome by implementing proper method such as conducting nutrition education. This study aimed to analyze the impact of nutrition education on perceived barrier to healthy diet among adults with and without covid-19 history in Padang, Indonesia. This study was a pre-experimental study using pre and post-design. This study was conducted on 70 adults with or without COVID-19 infection history, residing in Padang, Indonesia. The intervention was given in the form of nutrition education. Difference test was conducted to assess the impact of nutrition education on respondents' nutrition knowledge and perceived barriers. The majority of the respondents both with and without COVID-19 history (71.4 and 80%) had medium level of nutritional knowledge before the intervention. After the intervention, there was a significant (P<0.05) improvement on respondents' nutritional knowledge for both groups (100%). The result also showed 40% of the respondents with COVID-19 history had medium level of perceived barriers, while 28.6% respondents without COVID-19 history (65.7%) had medium level of perceived barriers before the intervention. A significant improvement (P<0.05) also showed on respondents' perceived barriers after the intervention. On both groups more 90% of the respondents only had low level of perceived barriers. The result shows that nutrition education has significant impact both on respondents' nutritional knowledge and perceived barriers.
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- RISTI KURNIA DEWI
- Department of Nutrition Science, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Andalas, Padang
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya
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- Department of Health Policy and Administration, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya
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- Medical Staff Secretariat of Internal Medicine, RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang, Padang, Indonesia
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- Center for Toxicology and Health Risk Studies (CORE), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Motilal S, Mohepath N, Moncur J, Mohess R, Mohan V, Mohammed S, Moore D, Mosca K, Mulchan T. Parental Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions Impacting Willingness to Vaccinate Against the Human Papillomavirus in Trinidad. Cureus 2023; 15:e43581. [PMID: 37593070 PMCID: PMC10430892 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.43581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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Background Cervical cancer remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in young women in Trinidad and Tobago. This study aimed to determine the knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and beliefs of Trinidadian parents toward human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination. In addition, factors predictive of willingness to vaccinate were explored. Methodology In this cross-sectional study conducted between March and May 2019, a paper-based survey was self-administered to parents of children in the 5-12-year age group in seven geographically representative Trinidadian primary schools. Results Of the 420 questionnaires distributed, 160 were returned completed (38% response rate). General knowledge that HPV causes cervical cancer and genital warts and is spread by sexual contact was common among 81%, 71%, and 81% of parents, respectively. At least 40% of the respondents expressed uncertainty about the vaccine's long-lasting health problems and its effectiveness in preventing genital warts and cervical cancer. Half of the parents were unsure if the vaccine was harmful. The perceptions that vaccine safety data are fabricated, drug companies cover up the dangers of vaccines, vaccine efficacy data are often fabricated, people are deceived about vaccine efficacy and safety, and conspiracy beliefs were held by 15.5%, 26.1%, 13%, 21.7%, and 28.5% of parents, respectively. There was a negative correlation between knowledge and conspiracy belief scores (ρ = -0.30, p < 0.001). Overall, 45.3% of parents were willing to immunize their children against HPV. Being informed about HPV by a health professional (odds ratio (OR) = 2.9, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.5-5.8), knowledge of the benefits (OR = 4.6, 95% CI = 2.2-9.6), and a health professional offering the option of vaccination (OR = 3.7, 95% CI = 1.7-8.0) were associated with significantly increased odds of parents willing to vaccinate their child. The agreement that vaccine safety data are often fabricated (OR = 0.31, 95% CI = 0.12-0.84), pharmaceutical companies cover up the dangers of vaccines (OR = 0.14, 95% CI = 0.06-0.37), waiting at the clinic being time-consuming (OR = 0.37, 95% CI = 0.15-0.89), and the beliefs that adolescents are too young to get a vaccine to prevent sexually transmitted disease (OR = 0.16, 95% CI = 0.11-0.83) were associated with a significantly decreased willingness to vaccinate. Conclusions While general knowledge about HPV was high, there remain several areas for parental education regarding the HPV vaccine. Misbeliefs need to be addressed and multilevel interventions are needed to improve HPV vaccine uptake in our setting.
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- Shastri Motilal
- Department of Paraclinical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, TTO
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- Department of Paraclinical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, TTO
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- Department of Paraclinical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, TTO
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- Department of Paraclinical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, TTO
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- Department of Paraclinical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, TTO
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- Department of Paraclinical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, TTO
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- Department of Paraclinical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, TTO
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- Department of Paraclinical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, TTO
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- Department of Paraclinical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, TTO
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Carter BJ, Siddiqi AD, Chen TA, Britton M, Martinez Leal I, Correa-Fernández V, Rogova A, Kyburz B, Williams T, Casey K, Reitzel LR. Educating Substance Use Treatment Center Providers on Tobacco Use Treatments Is Associated with Increased Provision of Counseling and Medication to Patients Who Use Tobacco. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2023; 20:4013. [PMID: 36901024 PMCID: PMC10001967 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20054013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in America and is elevated among patients with non-tobacco substance use disorders. Substance use treatment centers (SUTCs) do not commonly address their patients' tobacco use. Lack of knowledge on treating tobacco use with counseling and medication may be a barrier that underlies this inaction. A multi-component tobacco-free workplace program implemented in Texas SUTCs educated providers on treating tobacco use with evidence-based medication (or referral) and counseling. This study examined how center-level changes in knowledge from pre- to post-implementation (i.e., over time) affected center-level behavioral changes in providers' provision of tobacco use treatment over time. Providers from 15 SUTCs completed pre- and post-implementation surveys (pre N = 259; post N = 194) assessing (1) perceived barriers to treating tobacco use, specifically, a lack of knowledge on treating tobacco use with counseling or medication; (2) receipt of past-year education on treating tobacco use with counseling or medication; and (3) their intervention practices, specifically, the self-reported regular use of (a) counseling or (b) medication intervention or referral with patients who use tobacco. Generalized linear mixed models explored associations between provider-reported knowledge barriers, education receipt, and intervention practices over time. Overall, recent counseling education receipt was endorsed by 32.00% versus 70.21% of providers from pre- to post-implementation; the regular use of counseling to treat tobacco use was endorsed by 19.31% versus 28.87% from pre- to post-implementation. Recent medication education receipt was endorsed by 20.46% versus 71.88% of providers from pre- to post-implementation; the regular use of medication to treat tobacco use was endorsed by 31.66% versus 55.15% from pre- to post-implementation. All changes were statistically significant (ps < 0.05). High versus low reductions in the provider-reported barrier of "lack of knowledge on pharmacotherapy treatment" over time were a significant moderator of effects, such that SUTCs with high reductions in this barrier were more likely to report greater increases in both medication education receipt and medication treatment/referral for patients who use tobacco over time. In conclusion, a tobacco-free workplace program implementation strategy that included SUTC provider education improved knowledge and resulted in increased delivery of evidence-based treatment of tobacco use at SUTCs; however, treatment provision rates-in particular, offering tobacco cessation counseling-remained less than desirable, suggesting that barriers beyond lack of knowledge may be important to address to improve tobacco use care in SUTCs. Moderation results suggest (1) differences in the mechanisms underlying uptake of counseling education versus medication education and (2) that the relative difficulty of providing counseling versus providing medication persists regardless of knowledge gains.
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- Brian J. Carter
- Department of Health Disparities Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler St., Houston, TX 77030, USA
- Department of Psychological, Health, and Learning Sciences, University of Houston, 3657 Cullen Blvd, Stephen Power Farish Hall, Houston, TX 77204, USA
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- Department of Health Disparities Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler St., Houston, TX 77030, USA
- Department of Biosciences, Rice University, 6100 Main St., Houston, TX 77005, USA
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- Department of Psychological, Health, and Learning Sciences, University of Houston, 3657 Cullen Blvd, Stephen Power Farish Hall, Houston, TX 77204, USA
- HEALTH Research Institute, University of Houston, 4349 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX 77204, USA
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- Department of Health Disparities Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler St., Houston, TX 77030, USA
- Department of Psychological, Health, and Learning Sciences, University of Houston, 3657 Cullen Blvd, Stephen Power Farish Hall, Houston, TX 77204, USA
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- Department of Health Disparities Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler St., Houston, TX 77030, USA
- Department of Psychological, Health, and Learning Sciences, University of Houston, 3657 Cullen Blvd, Stephen Power Farish Hall, Houston, TX 77204, USA
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- Department of Psychological, Health, and Learning Sciences, University of Houston, 3657 Cullen Blvd, Stephen Power Farish Hall, Houston, TX 77204, USA
- HEALTH Research Institute, University of Houston, 4349 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX 77204, USA
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- Department of Health Disparities Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler St., Houston, TX 77030, USA
- Department of Psychological, Health, and Learning Sciences, University of Houston, 3657 Cullen Blvd, Stephen Power Farish Hall, Houston, TX 77204, USA
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- Integral Care, 1430 Collier St., Austin, TX 78704, USA
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- Department of Health Disparities Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler St., Houston, TX 77030, USA
- Department of Psychological, Health, and Learning Sciences, University of Houston, 3657 Cullen Blvd, Stephen Power Farish Hall, Houston, TX 77204, USA
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Sheng J, Gong L, Zhou J. Exercise health belief model mediates the relationship between physical activity and peer support among Chinese college students: A cross-sectional survey. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1103109. [PMID: 36814667 PMCID: PMC9940899 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1103109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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This study explored the influence of the exercise health belief model and peer support on university students' physical activity PA and clarified the related mechanism. Three hundred and thirty-six healthy university students (aged 19.4 ± 1.3 years, 166 male and 170 female) from Sichuan University of Arts and Science in China were evaluated by the peer support scale, the health belief model scale for exercise, and the physical activity scale (short volume). The results showed that the male students' exercise self-efficacy and PA were markedly higher than female university students. Peer support was positively correlated with perceived benefits, exercise self-efficacy, perceived severity, and cues to action, and was adversely associated with perceived objective and subjective barriers. PA was positively correlated with perceived benefits and exercise self-efficacy, and negatively correlated with perceived objective and subjective barriers. Among the components of the exercise health belief model, only exercise self-efficacy was suitable for constructing a structural equation model (SEM) with peer support and PA. The analysis showed that the predictive effect of exercise self-efficacy on PA was more significant than peer support, and exercise self-efficacy played a critical intermediary role. It is worth noting that, in the grouping model, the effect of male college students' exercise self-efficacy on PA was greater than that of female students, and the model fit of male peer support was better than that of female students. Although the impact of peer support on PA was less than that of exercise self-efficacy and the direct effect of peer support was less than the indirect effect, the impact of peer support on the PA of female university students was higher than that of male university students. This study revealed the impact of exercise self-efficacy and peer support on university students' PA and suggested that exercise self-efficacy is the main path to promoting university students' PA, followed by peer support. Peer support could affect university students' PA not only through direct effects but also through indirect effects. This study also suggested that female university students' peer support has a higher impact on PA than male students. Therefore, when formulating physical exercise courses in the future, it is necessary to give more peer support to female university students to compensate for their low exercise self-efficacy.
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- Jiazhi Sheng
- Laboratory of Sports and Health Promotion, School of Physical Education, Sichuan University of Arts and Science, Dazhou, China,Graduate School of Management, Management and Science University, Shah Alam, Malaysia,*Correspondence: Jiazhi Sheng,
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- Laboratory of Sports and Health Promotion, School of Physical Education, Sichuan University of Arts and Science, Dazhou, China
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- School of Health Caring Industry, Sichuan University of Arts and Science, Dazhou, China
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Yeung MT, Tan NK, Lee GZ, Gao Y, Tan CJ, Yan CC. Perceived barriers to mobility in the intensive care units of Singapore: The Patient Mobilisation Attitudes and Beliefs Survey for the intensive care units. J Intensive Care Soc 2023; 24:32-39. [PMID: 36874293 PMCID: PMC9975807 DOI: 10.1177/17511437221099791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Purpose Prolonged bed rest and immobility in the intensive care units (ICU) increase the risk of ICU-acquired weakness (ICUAW) and other complications. Mobilisation has been shown to improve patient outcomes but may be limited by the perceived barriers of healthcare professionals to mobilisation. The Patient Mobilisation Attitudes and Beliefs Survey for the ICU (PMABS-ICU) was adapted to assess perceived barriers to mobility in the Singapore context (PMABS-ICU-SG). Methods The 26-item PMABS-ICU-SG was disseminated to doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and respiratory therapists working in ICU of various hospitals across Singapore. Overall and subscale (knowledge, attitude, and behaviour) scores were obtained and compared with the clinical roles, years of work experience, and type of ICU of the survey respondents. Results A total of 86 responses were received. Of these, 37.2% (32/86) were physiotherapists, 27.9% (24/86) were respiratory therapists, 24.4% (21/86) were nurses and 10.5% (9/86) were doctors. Physiotherapists had significantly lower mean barrier scores in overall and all subscales compared to nurses (p < 0.001), respiratory therapists (p < 0.001), and doctors (p = 0.001). A poor correlation (r = 0.079, p < 0.05) was found between years of experience and the overall barrier score. There was no statistically significant difference in the overall barriers score between types of ICU (χ2(2) = 4.720, p = 0.317). Conclusion In Singapore, physiotherapists had significantly lower perceived barriers to mobilisation compared to the other three professions. Years of experience and type of ICU had no significance in relation to barriers to mobilisation.
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- Meredith T Yeung
- Health and Social Sciences Cluster, Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore
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- Health and Social Sciences Cluster, Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore
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- Health and Social Sciences Cluster, Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore
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- Health and Social Sciences Cluster, Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Health and Social Sciences Cluster, Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore.,Department of Physiotherapy, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore
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Nga NTV, Xuan VN, Trong VA, Thao PH, Doanh DC. Perceived Barriers and Intentions to Receive COVID-19 Vaccines: Psychological Distress as a Moderator. Vaccines (Basel) 2023; 11. [PMID: 36851167 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines11020289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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A high vaccination uptake degree is crucial to achieve herd immunity to COVID-19 and restrict the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, little is known about the antecedents that reduce or contribute to shaping the intention to receive COVID-19 vaccines, as well as how psychological distress-a mental health problem-can reinforce or dampen the translation from antecedents into intention to receive COVID-19 vaccines. The objective of this study was to explore the effects of perceived clinical and access barriers, self-efficacy, and attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccines on the intention to receive COVID-19 vaccines. Simultaneously, the moderation effects of psychological distress on this relationship were also examined. Using a sample of 2722 Vietnamese adults and structural equation modeling (SEM), this study illustrated that self-efficacy and attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccines were significantly interrelated with intention to receive COVID-19 vaccines. Self-efficacy, attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccines, and intention to receive COVID-19 vaccines were negatively influenced by perceived access barriers but were positively associated with perceived clinical barriers. Importantly, our study reported that when psychological distress was higher, the link between self-efficacy and intention to receive COVID-19 vaccines will become weaker, but the effect of perceived clinical barriers on intention to receive COVID-19 vaccines will be reinforced. Moreover, self-efficacy and attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccines served as mediators in the linkages between perceived barriers and intention to receive COVID-19 vaccines. Besides providing contributions to the extant COVID-19 vaccine literature, this study provides useful recommendations for practitioners and policymakers to foster adults' COVID-19 vaccine acceptance.
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Alsaleh E, Baniyasin F. Prevalence of physical activity levels and perceived benefits of and barriers to physical activity among Jordanian patients with coronary heart disease: A cross-sectional study. Front Public Health 2023; 10:1041428. [PMID: 36684963 PMCID: PMC9846498 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1041428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Background Many studies published in other countries have identified certain perceived benefits of and barriers to physical activity among patients with coronary heart disease. Nevertheless, there is no data about the issue relating to Jordanian patients with coronary heart disease. Objective This study aimed to describe the prevalence of levels of physical activity, the benefits of and barriers to physical activity as perceived by Jordanian patients with coronary heart disease, and the relationship between physical activity and perceived benefits of and barriers to physical activity. In addition, it focused on examining the influence of selected sociodemographic and health characteristics on physical activity and the perceived benefits of and barriers to physical activity. Methods A cross-sectional design was performed on a sample of 400 patients with coronary heart disease. They were given a list of perceived benefits of and barriers to physical activity and asked to what extent they disagreed or agreed with each. Results Jordanian patients with coronary heart disease perceived various benefits of and barriers to physical activity. Most of these benefits were physiologically related (average mean = 5.7, SD = 0.7). The most substantial barriers to physical activity as perceived by the patients were "feeling anxiety," "not enough time," "lack of interest," "bad weather," and "feeling of being uncomfortable." Sociodemographic and health characteristics that significantly influenced perceived barriers to physical activity were age, gender, health perception, chest pain frequency, education, job, caring responsibilities, ability to travel alone, smoking, and previous and current physical activity behavior. Conclusion This study demonstrates that patients with coronary heart disease have perceived physiological benefits of physical activity and have perceived motivational, physical health, and environmental barriers to physical activity, which is significant in developing intervention strategies that aim to maximize patients' participation in physical activity and overcome barriers to physical activity.
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- Eman Alsaleh
- School of Nursing, Philadelphia University, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Philadelphia University, Amman, Jordan
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AlMarzooqi MA, Saller F. Physical Activity Counseling in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review of Content, Outcomes, and Barriers. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:16350. [PMID: 36498424 PMCID: PMC9735878 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192316350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to map the characteristics and the predominant components of clinical physical activity (PA) counseling in Saudi Arabia for adult patients and outline evidence of outcomes and prevalent barriers to its implementation. METHODS We conducted a systematic literature search of four online databases: Web of Science, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and The Cochrane Library. Each study was assessed and evaluated using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) for methodological quality. RESULTS A total of 120 studies were screened, and 47 studies were sought for retrieval. In total, 25 articles were eligible and were subjected to extensive review. After a detailed evaluation, only nine studies met the inclusion criteria. All included were quantitative studies that compiled descriptive and numerical data on physical activity counseling. Four studies described PA counseling information in Saudi Arabia or prescription as lifestyle modification and program structure. The programs used various techniques to motivate patients to adhere to PA protocols. In general, practitioners indicated a high perceived competence in helping patients meet PA guidelines. The most frequently stated barrier was a lack of time for PA discussions with patients, followed by a lack of training in PA counseling, and a lack of patient compliance. Significant improvements in clinical parameters and smoking, food, and exercise habits were detected in experimental trials with respective intervention programs. CONCLUSION This review provides preliminary insights into the delivered intervention and standard care content, its outcomes, and clinicians' perceived competence and barriers regarding current PA counseling approaches in Saudi Arabia. Despite the small number of studies included, this review contributes to the limited understanding of current PA counseling practices in Saudi Arabia and serves as an informational source for clinicians and policymakers and a starting point for further research.
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- Mezna A. AlMarzooqi
- Department of Community Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Project Management, Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana, Campeche 24560, Mexico
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Alsobhi M, Sachdev HS, Chevidikunnan MF, Basuodan R, K U DK, Khan F. Facilitators and Barriers of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Rehabilitation: A Mixed-Method Approach. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:15919. [PMID: 36497993 PMCID: PMC9737928 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192315919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has been used in physical therapy diagnosis and management for various impairments. Physical therapists (PTs) need to be able to utilize the latest innovative treatment techniques to improve the quality of care. The study aimed to describe PTs' views on AI and investigate multiple factors as indicators of AI knowledge, attitude, and adoption among PTs. Moreover, the study aimed to identify the barriers to using AI in rehabilitation. Two hundred and thirty-six PTs participated voluntarily in the study. A concurrent mixed-method design was used to document PTs' opinions regarding AI deployment in rehabilitation. A self-administered survey consisting of several aspects, including demographic, knowledge, uses, advantages, impacts, and barriers limiting AI utilization in rehabilitation, was used. A total of 63.3% of PTs reported that they had not experienced any kind of AI applications at work. The major factors predicting a higher level of AI knowledge among PTs were being a non-academic worker (OR = 1.77 [95% CI; 1.01 to 3.12], p = 0.04), being a senior PT (OR = 2.44, [95%CI: 1.40 to 4.22], p = 0.002), and having a Master/Doctorate degree (OR = 1.97, [95%CI: 1.11 to 3.50], p = 0.02). However, the cost and resources of AI were the major reported barriers to adopting AI-based technologies. The study highlighted a remarkable dearth of AI knowledge among PTs. AI and advanced knowledge in technology need to be urgently transferred to PTs.
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- Mashael Alsobhi
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 22252, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 22252, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy, Nitte University, Deralaktte, Mangalore 575022, India
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 22252, Saudi Arabia
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Carpini JA, Sharma A, Kubicki Evans M, Jumani S, Boyne E, Clifford R, Ashoorian D. Pharmacists and Mental Health First Aid training: A comparative analysis of confidence, mental health assistance behaviours and perceived barriers. Early Interv Psychiatry 2022. [PMID: 36203236 DOI: 10.1111/eip.13361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pharmacists are aptly positioned to provide first aid-level assistance to patients experiencing a mental health problem or crisis, yet often lack confidence or perceive barriers to intervention. One potential solution is Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training-an evidence-based psycho-educational programme. This study evaluates MHFA training within pharmacy by (1) assessing pharmacists' perceptions of the prevalence of patients experiencing a mental health-related problem or crisis, (2) investigating whether MHFA is associated with increased confidence, intervention and assistance quality and (3) examining perceived intervention barriers. METHODS Pharmacists working in Australia were surveyed. The survey included validated measures and research objectives were assessed using descriptives and ANOVAs. RESULTS One hundred sixty-one pharmacists were included; 90 MHFA trained and 71 untrained. Overall, 86% of reported encountering at least one patient perceived to be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis in the last year. MHFA trained pharmacists reported being more confident, with notable differences in their confidence to recognize signs, approach and ask someone about suicide. Pharmacists did not intervene ~25% of the time in which a problem/ crisis was identified. When they did intervene, results suggest the assistance was similar in content. Intervention barriers were reported to impede MHFA trained pharmacists significantly less than untrained pharmacists. CONCLUSION Results suggest pharmacists frequently encounter patients experiencing a mental health problem or crisis and that MHFA training may support pharmacists in helping these patients. Future research can utilize experimental methods to provide causal evidence as to the utility of MHFA training for pharmacists and patients.
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- Joseph A Carpini
- Management & Organisations Department, Business School, University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia
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- Discipline of Pharmacy, School of Allied Health, University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia
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- Discipline of Pharmacy, School of Allied Health, University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia
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- Discipline of Pharmacy, School of Allied Health, University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia
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- Health Promotion Unit, Student Life, University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia
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- Discipline of Pharmacy, School of Allied Health, University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia
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- Discipline of Pharmacy, School of Allied Health, University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia
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Pochstein F. "Sports for All"-An Evaluation of a Community Based Physical Activity Program on the Access to Mainstream Sport for Children with Intellectual Disability. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:11540. [PMID: 36141813 PMCID: PMC9517241 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191811540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2022] [Revised: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Access to club sports is still not a given for children with ID. Parents and children report numerous structural and social barriers to accessing mainstream sports. Sports clubs, on the other hand, want to include this group of people, but often do not know how to do it. Using a community-based approach, children with intellectual disabilities (8-15 years) and their parents were given the opportunity to participate in an 8-week sports program in four mainstream clubs organized by a self-help organization for people with intellectual disabilities. Focus groups were conducted with all participants (parents, children, and club representatives) before and after the program and evaluated by means of a thematic analysis. The children rated participation very positively and only very occasionally reported that they had been excluded. The parents confirmed this experience, but were nevertheless more critical in their assessment. Outside the research context of this study, the sports clubs hardly provided good support, which can also be deduced from previous negative experiences of the parents. The sports clubs themselves received valuable information about what their failings were: sufficiently available and qualified staff, better access to sports facilities, and a wider range of inclusive groups are needed. On the other hand, there was hardly any prejudice on the part of the non-disabled club members towards the new members with ID, which was evaluated extremely positively, albeit surprisingly, by the sports clubs.
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- Florian Pochstein
- Faculty of Special Needs Education, University of Education Ludwigsburg, 71634 Ludwigsburg, Germany
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Chow HW, Chen KL. Development of an Air Pollution Risk Perception Questionnaire for Running Race Runners Based on the Health Belief Model. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:11419. [PMID: 36141690 PMCID: PMC9517284 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191811419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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An increasing number of individuals participate in running races worldwide; however, running in the presence of air pollution poses health risks to runners. Therefore, developing a valid and reliable instrument is imperative to assess runners' beliefs and perceptions regarding risks and health behaviors. This study developed a comprehensive questionnaire based on the health behavior model and relevant literature. The questionnaire was tested with 310 responses from individuals with running race experiences in Taiwan. Tests of the measurement model were conducted using reliability and confirmatory factor analysis. The results reveal that the questionnaire consists of eight constructs: perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, perceived self-efficacy, cues to action, health behavior intention, and awareness of air quality. The 31 items jointly accounted for 72.71% of the observed variance. All eight factors have good internal consistency, convergent, and discriminant validity with acceptable model fit indexes. Additionally, a valid translated English version of the questionnaire is provided for future research, sports agencies, or governments to explore factors that affect, or interact with, risk while running under air pollution conditions to develop management strategies.
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Matewere I, Msosa A, Mfuni J. Exploring perceived barriers to effective utilization of learner-centred teaching methods by tutors at Holy Family College of Nursing and Midwifery, Phalombe, Malawi. Malawi Med J 2022; 34:192-200. [PMID: 36406098 PMCID: PMC9641615 DOI: 10.4314/mmj.v34i3.8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Introduction Learner-centred teaching implies a paradigmatic shift in roles of a teacher from being a source of knowledge to that of a facilitator in the process of knowledge construction. Literature shows that perceptions which teachers hold about barriers to utilisation of learner-centred teaching methods influence how the teachers teach. Anecdotal records as well as observation of classroom teaching demonstrate that tutors at Holy Family College of Nursing and Midwifery dominantly use traditional teacher-centred teaching methods. Research Design and Methods This was a qualitative study based on the philosophical principle of constructivism. Study population and sample All tutors at Holy Family College of Nursing and Midwifery were the study population. Purposive sampling technique was used to select participants. In-depth interviews with 12 tutors were held using a semi-structured interview guide. Data analysis Data were analysed using the 6-step thematic method. Findings The participants suggested that effective utilization of learner-centred teaching methods is negatively affected by teacher-related as well as technical barriers. Conclusion Teachers clinging to power and need for more resources negatively affect utilisation of learner-centred teaching methods.
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- Ireneo Matewere
- Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, formerly University of Malawi Kamuzu College of Nursing, Private Bag 1, Lilongwe. Malawi, Holy Family College of Nursing and Midwifery, Phalombe, Malawi
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- Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, formerly University of Malawi Kamuzu College of Nursing, Private Bag 1, Lilongwe. Malawi
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- Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, formerly University of Malawi Kamuzu College of Nursing, Private Bag 1, Lilongwe. Malawi
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Samsudin S, Chui PL, Kamar ABA, Abdullah KL. Maternal Kangaroo care education program in the neonatal intensive care unit improved mothers' perceptions, knowledge, perceived barriers and stress relates to premature infant. Nurs Open 2022; 10:349-357. [PMID: 36514142 PMCID: PMC9748066 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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AIM To assess the effectiveness of the maternal kangaroo care education programme over 1 month and 3 months on the mother's perception, knowledge, perceived barriers and stress. DESIGN A quasi-experimental and longitudinal study was conducted among mothers with premature infants. METHODS Forty-eight mother-infant dyads were enrolled per arm in the control and experimental groups. The control group received standard routine care, while the experimental group received a maternal kangaroo care education program. Data were collected through self-administered Kangaroo Care Questionnaires. Chi-square, the general linear model and repeated measures ANOVA were used to analyse data. RESULTS The demographics are a majority of Malay mothers with multipara, a caesarean delivery with prematurity. At 3 months post-intervention, the experimental group reported a significant reduction in stress, a positive perception and good knowledge towards kangaroo care implementation. The mothers' perceived barriers towards kangaroo care significantly decreased after 3 months in the experimental group.
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- Sharmiza Samsudin
- Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of MedicineUniversiti MalayaKuala LumpurMalaysia
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- Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of MedicineUniversiti MalayaKuala LumpurMalaysia
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- Department of Nursing School of Healthcare and Medical SciencesSunway UniversityPetaling JayaMalaysia
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Siddiqi AD, Britton M, Chen TA, Carter BJ, Wang C, Martinez Leal I, Rogova A, Kyburz B, Williams T, Patel M, Reitzel LR. Tobacco Screening Practices and Perceived Barriers to Offering Tobacco Cessation Services among Texas Health Care Centers Providing Behavioral Health Treatment. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:9647. [PMID: 35955001 PMCID: PMC9367734 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19159647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Tobacco use, and thus tobacco-related morbidity, is elevated amongst patients with behavioral health treatment needs. Consequently, it is important that centers providing health care to this group mandate providers' use of tobacco screenings to inform the need for tobacco use disorder intervention. This study examined the prevalence of mandated tobacco screenings in 80 centers providing health care to Texans with behavioral health needs, examined key factors that could enhance screening conduct, and delineated providers' perceived barriers to tobacco use intervention provision. The results indicated that 80% of surveyed centers mandated tobacco use screenings; those that did were significantly more likely than those that did not to have a hard stop for tobacco use status in health records and were marginally more likely to make training on tobacco screening available to providers. The most widespread barriers to tobacco use disorder care provision were relative perceived importance of competing diagnoses, lack of community resources to refer patients, perceived lack of time, lack of provider knowledge or confidence, and belief that patients do not comply with cessation treatment. Overall, the results suggest that there are opportunities for centers providing care to Texans with behavioral health needs to bolster their tobacco screening and intervention capacity to better address tobacco-related health disparities in this group. Health care centers can support their providers to intervene in tobacco use by mandating screenings, streamlining clinical workflows with hard stops in patient records, and educating providers about the importance of treating tobacco with brief evidence-based intervention strategies while providing accurate information about patients' interest in quitting and providers' potential impacts on a successful quit attempt.
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- Ammar D. Siddiqi
- Department of Biosciences, Rice University, 6100 Main St., Houston, TX 77005, USA
- Department of Psychological, Health & Learning Sciences, The University of Houston, 3657 Cullen Blvd Stephen Power Farish Hall, Houston, TX 77204, USA
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- Department of Psychological, Health & Learning Sciences, The University of Houston, 3657 Cullen Blvd Stephen Power Farish Hall, Houston, TX 77204, USA
- Health Research Institute, The University of Houston, 4349 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX 77204, USA
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- Department of Psychological, Health & Learning Sciences, The University of Houston, 3657 Cullen Blvd Stephen Power Farish Hall, Houston, TX 77204, USA
- Health Research Institute, The University of Houston, 4349 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX 77204, USA
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- Department of Psychological, Health & Learning Sciences, The University of Houston, 3657 Cullen Blvd Stephen Power Farish Hall, Houston, TX 77204, USA
- Health Research Institute, The University of Houston, 4349 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX 77204, USA
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- Department of Psychological, Health & Learning Sciences, The University of Houston, 3657 Cullen Blvd Stephen Power Farish Hall, Houston, TX 77204, USA
- Department of Health Disparities Research, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77230, USA
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- Department of Psychological, Health & Learning Sciences, The University of Houston, 3657 Cullen Blvd Stephen Power Farish Hall, Houston, TX 77204, USA
- Health Research Institute, The University of Houston, 4349 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX 77204, USA
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- Department of Psychological, Health & Learning Sciences, The University of Houston, 3657 Cullen Blvd Stephen Power Farish Hall, Houston, TX 77204, USA
- Health Research Institute, The University of Houston, 4349 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX 77204, USA
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- Integral Care, 1430 Collier St., Austin, TX 78704, USA
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- Department of State Health Services, Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch, Austin, TX 78714, USA
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- Department of Psychological, Health & Learning Sciences, The University of Houston, 3657 Cullen Blvd Stephen Power Farish Hall, Houston, TX 77204, USA
- Health Research Institute, The University of Houston, 4349 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX 77204, USA
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Limbu YB, Gautam RK, Pham L. The Health Belief Model Applied to COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: A Systematic Review. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:vaccines10060973. [PMID: 35746581 PMCID: PMC9227551 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10060973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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This study systematically analyzes the research that used the Health Belief Model (HBM) as a theoretical basis to examine the influence of HBM constructs on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Following PRISMA guidelines, PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Scopus were searched for quantitative studies. Sixteen studies with 30,242 participants met inclusion criteria. The prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy was 33.23% (95% CI 24.71–41.39%). Perceived barriers and perceived benefits were the most common HBM constructs that were significantly associated with vaccine hesitancy. While perceived benefits was inversely associated, a positive association was found between perceived barriers and vaccine hesitancy. Other HBM constructs that were frequently examined and inversely associated were perceived susceptibility, cues to action, perceived severity, and self-efficacy. The most common HBM modifying factor that was directly associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy was gender, followed by education, age, geographical locations, occupation, income, employment, marital status, race, and ethnicity; however, a few studies report inconsistent results. Other modifying variables that influenced vaccine hesitancy were knowledge of COVID-19, prior diagnosis of COVID-19, history of flu vaccination, religion, nationality, and political affiliation. The results show that HBM is useful in predicting COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.
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- Yam B. Limbu
- Feliciano School of Business, Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +973-655-3361; Fax: +973-655-7673
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- Department of Anthropology, Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar 470003, India;
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- Department of Decision Sciences and Economics, College of Business, Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi, 6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78412, USA;
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Ahmadi Tabatabai SV, Esmailinejad AS, Sadeghi R, Zeidabadi B. Factors influencing the consumption of fruits and vegetables in diabetic patients based on Pender's health promotion model. J Educ Health Promot 2022; 11:51. [PMID: 35372621 PMCID: PMC8974925 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_183_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND To control blood sugar and prevent complications related to diabetes, eating fruits and vegetables in standard amounts is recommended. The aim of this study was to investigate the factors affecting the consumption of fruits and vegetables in diabetic patients based on the Pender health promotion model. MATERIALS AND METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted on 260 diabetic patients in Sirjan; one of the cities of Kerman in Iran in 2020. To collect data, a researcher-made questionnaire of Pender's Health Promotion Model and a standard Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System questionnaire were used to measure fruit and vegetable consumption. Data were analyzed using SPSS24 software. Data were analyzed using t-test, Pearson correlation coefficient, linear regression, and path analysis. Significance level <0.05 was considered. RESULTS The study showed that 71.5% of patients consumed fruits three or more times and 52.3% consumed vegetables per week. Employment, income, education, and gender were significantly associated with fruit and vegetable consumption (P < 0.05). Perceived barriers (P < 0.0001, β =0.23), self-efficacy (P < 0.0001, β =0.32), and commitment to action plan (P = 0.002, β =0.20) were the main predictors of fruit and vegetable consumption. CONCLUSION In this study, self-efficacy was the strongest predictor of fruit and vegetable consumption in diabetic patients. Therefore, it is necessary to consider health education as well as health promotion interventions based on these variables is considered to increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables for diabetic patients.
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- Seyed Vahid Ahmadi Tabatabai
- Department of Assistant Professor Health Education and Promotion, School of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Public Health, Sirjan School of Medical Sciences, Sirjan, Iran
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- Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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Magalhães P, Vilas C, Pereira B, Silva C, Oliveira H, Aguiar C, Rosário P. Children's Perceived Barriers to a Healthy Diet: The Influence of Child and Community-Related Factors. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:2069. [PMID: 35206254 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19042069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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A healthy diet influences the promotion and maintenance of health throughout an individual’s life. Many individuals struggle to have a healthy diet, despite it being mainly under their control. The current study aims to explore children’s perceived barriers to a healthy diet. A qualitative study with the open-ended question, “Please identify the top 5 barriers to a healthy diet”, was undertaken between January–June 2019 in which 274 students from the 5–6th grades wrote down their answers to the open-ended question. Content analysis was used to analyze responses with a codebook based on the Six C’s Model. Five categories were identified: Child, Clan, Community, Country, and Culture-related barriers. Findings showed that the barriers most highlighted were in the Child sphere (e.g., dietary intake) and the Community sphere (e.g., peer food choices). Children seldom referred to barriers from the Clan sphere, i.e., related to family (e.g., food available at home). Additionally, it seems that girls emphasize more barriers from the Child sphere, while boys emphasize more barriers from the Community sphere. Due to the qualitative nature of this study, interpretation of the data should take into account the specific characteristics and context of the sample. Nevertheless, the current data are helpful in identifying implications for practice, for example, the need to empower children with tools (e.g., self-regulation-based interventions) likely to help them overcome perceived barriers. Finally, advocacy groups may help set environmental and structural changes in the community likely to facilitate children’s healthy choices.
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Sriramatr S, Maphong R. Social Cognitive and Ecological Factors Influence Physical Activity Among Thai Adolescents. J Phys Act Health 2022;:1-8. [PMID: 35148499 DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2021-0554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to examine the intrapersonal, social, and physical environmental factors associated with physical activity (PA) practice in Thai adolescents. METHODS A total of 5536 adolescents aged 14-17 years participated in the survey. Confirmatory factor analyses and structural equation modeling were conducted to determine associations between intrapersonal, social, and physical environmental factors with PA. RESULTS The mean age of participants was 15.50 (1.12) years. Community environment had an overall effect on PA (β = 0.08). Perceived family support had direct (β = -0.14) and indirect (β = 0.17) effects on PA through perceived barriers (β = 0.14). Perceived barriers were directly related to PA (β = -0.23) and indirectly (β = -0.16) related to PA through self-efficacy (β = -0.14) and through perceived benefits and self-efficacy (β = -0.02). Perceived usefulness was indirectly related to PA through self-efficacy (β = 0.07). Self-efficacy was directly related to PA (β = 0.43). Girls were more likely to report more perceived barriers (βtotal = 0.13). The model explained 45% of the variance in PA. CONCLUSION Self-efficacy and perceived barriers are important intrapersonal factors, whereas perceived family support is an important interpersonal factor for PA among Thai adolescents.
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Jafaru Y, Abubakar D. Medication Administration Safety Practices and Perceived Barriers Among Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study in Northern Nigeria. Glob J Qual Saf Healthc 2022; 5:10-17. [PMID: 37260556 PMCID: PMC10229023 DOI: 10.36401/jqsh-21-11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Introduction Safe medication administration is a vital process that ensures patients' safety and quality of life. However, reports of medication errors and their solutions are lacking. The aim of this study was to examine the correlation between medication administration safety practices and perceived barriers among nurses in northern Nigeria. Methods A descriptive approach to research and cross-sectional design was applied to this study. The study population included nurse employees of the Zamfara State Government in northern Nigeria. Simple random sampling and systematic sampling were used in selecting the respondents of the study. Descriptive analysis and the Spearman rank-order correlation were used in data analysis. Results Fewer than 50% of the respondents were found to agree or strongly agree that they identify allergic patients before administering medication. Most of the respondents had agreed or strongly agreed with the following as barriers to medication administration safety practices: lack of appropriate coordination between physicians and nurses, and lack of favorable policies and facilities. There was a very weak positive correlation between medication safety practices and barriers to medication safety practices, and the correlation was statistically significant (rs = 0.180, P = 0.009). Conclusion There was a high level of desirable medication administration safety practices that the respondents followed. Nonidentification of a patient's allergic status and inadequate information on the effects of medications were among the identified medication administration practice gaps. There should be policies guiding medication administration in all hospitals in Zamfara, Nigeria.
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- Yahaya Jafaru
- Department of Nursing Sciences College of Health Sciences, Federal University Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Federal Medical Center Gusau, Zamfara, Nigeria
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to identify psychological factors that influence moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) participation in patients with fibromyalgia. METHODS In this secondary data analysis, 170 patients received personalized exercise plans and completed baseline and follow-up assessments of self-reported physical activity at weeks 12, 24, and 36. Structural equation modeling was used to examine the predictive strengths of psychological factors (exercise self-efficacy, perceived barriers, and intention) on MVPA participation. RESULTS Using a threshold increase in MVPA of 10 or greater metabolic equivalent hours per week (MET h/wk), 3 groups were defined based on subjects who achieved a minimum increase of 10 MET h/wk that was sustained for at least 12 weeks (SUS-PA), achieved an increase of 10 MET h/wk that was not sustained for at least 12 weeks (UNSUS-PA), and did not achieve an increase of 10 MET h/wk (LO-PA). Increases in exercise self-efficacy and intention and reductions in perceived barriers were associated with increased volume of PA, showing the greatest change in the SUS-PA, followed by UNSUS-PA. For the LO-PA group, there was no change in exercise self-efficacy, a decrease in intention, and an increase in barriers. Using path analysis, exercise self-efficacy and perceived barriers were associated with higher volumes of physical activity via greater intention to engage in MVPA. CONCLUSIONS For patients with fibromyalgia, exercise self-efficacy, perceived barriers, and intention to exercise are important constructs for increasing physical activity. Our findings provide guidance for practitioners who seek to promote physical activity in fibromyalgia and suggestions for researchers aiming to improve prediction models.
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- Anthony S Kaleth
- From the Department of Kinesiology, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, IU Fairbanks School of Public Health at IUPUI
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- Department of Biostatistics, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN
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- From the Department of Kinesiology, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
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Salameh T, Hall L, Crawford T, Hall M. Perceived barriers to mental health and substance use treatment among US childbearing-aged women: NSDUH 2008-2014. Women Health 2021; 61:1007-1015. [PMID: 34802393 DOI: 10.1080/03630242.2021.2003501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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This study compared and contrasted perceived barriers to mental health and substance use treatment among pregnant and non-pregnant women from 2008-2010 to 2011-2014. A trend study was conducted using secondary data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2008-2014 from a propensity score-matched sample of pregnant (n = 5,520) and nonpregnant women (n = 11,040) aged 18 to 44 years. The most frequently perceived barriers to mental health treatment among all women ranked similarly in 2008-2010 compared to 2011-2014: cost (45.2% vs. 50.6%), opposition to treatment (41.9% vs. 41.4%), and stigma (28.2% vs. 24.7%). The rank order of barriers to substance use treatment in 2008-2010 among all women was cost (38.7%), stigma (18.2%), and time/transportation limitations (17%), whereas in 2011-2014, stigma ranked first (35.5%), followed by cost (25.9%) and time/transportation limitations (22.2%). In 2011-2014, the women were significantly more likely than women in 2008-2010 to report not knowing where to go (8.2% vs. .9%, p = .003) and a lack of substance use treatment programs (17.7% vs. 3.0%, p = .014). Perceived barriers to mental health treatment did not change overtime; however, there was a decrease in reported availability of substance use treatment programs between 2008-2010 and 2011-2014.
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- Taghreed Salameh
- Department of Women's Health, Koc University School of Nursing, İstanbul, Turkey
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- University of Louisville School of Nursing, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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- Wright State University Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Kettering, Ohio, USA
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- University of Louisville Kent School of Social Work, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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Shah AM, Lee K, Nisa Mir J. Exploring Readiness for Birth Control in Improving Women Health Status: Factors Influencing the Adoption of Modern Contraceptives Methods for Family Planning Practices. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:11892. [PMID: 34831646 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182211892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Revised: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Background: Pakistan is the world’s sixth most populated country, with a population of approximately 208 million people. Despite this, just 25% of legitimate couples say they have used modern contraceptive methods. A large body of literature has indicated that sexual satisfaction is a complex and multifaceted concept, since it involves physical and cultural components. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of influencing factors in terms of contraceptive self-efficacy (CSE), contraceptive knowledge, and spousal communication on the adoption of modern contraceptive methods for family planning (FP) under the moderating role of perceived barriers. Methods: Data were collected using an adopted questionnaire issued to married women of reproductive age belonging to the Rawalpindi and Neelum Valley regions in Pakistan. The sample consisted of 250 married women of reproductive age. SPSS was used to analyze the respondents’ feedback. Results: The findings draw public attention towards CSE, contraceptive knowledge, and spousal communication, because these factors can increase the usage of modern methods for FP among couples, leading to a reduction in unwanted pregnancies and associated risks. Regarding the significant moderation effect of perceived barriers, if individuals (women) are highly motivated (CSE) to overcome perceived barriers by convincing their husbands to use contraceptives, the probability to adopt modern contraceptive methods for FP practices is increased. Conclusions: Policymakers should formulate strategies for the involvement of males by designing male-oriented FP program interventions and incorporating male FP workers to reduce communication barriers between couples. Future research should address several other important variables, such as the desire for additional child, myths/misconceptions, fear of side effects, and partner/friend discouragement, which also affect the adoption of modern contraceptive methods for FP practices.
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Carlson SA, Whitfield GP, Davis RT, Peterson EL, Fulton JE, Berrigan D. Associations between Perceptions and Measures of Weather and Walking, United States-2015. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:8398. [PMID: 34444148 PMCID: PMC8392542 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18168398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2021] [Revised: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Weather can be a barrier to walking. Understanding how perceptions of weather as a barrier and measured temperature are associated with walking can inform monitoring and promotion strategies. The objective of this study is to examine the association between perceptions of weather as a barrier to walking and measured weather with the volume of leisure and transportation walking. METHODS The 2015 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) assessed participation in and volume of walking (transportation, leisure) in the past week and frequency of reporting weather as a barrier to walking. Data were collected over the entire year. In 2019, we merged month-specific temperature data from the PRISM climate group with individual NHIS records. We examined associations using logistic (participation) and linear regression models (volume). RESULTS Participation in walking increased as frequency of reporting weather as a barrier to walking decreased, from 'almost always' (transportation: 23%, leisure: 42%) to 'a little of the time' (transportation: 40%, leisure: 67%). Among adults reporting walking, walking volume increased as frequency of reporting weather as a barrier decreased from 'almost always' (transportation: 51 min/week, leisure: 64 min/week) to 'never' (transportation: 69 min/week, leisure: 98 min/week). Month-specific temperature was significantly associated with leisure walking with lower participation at the lowest and highest temperature quintiles, although the strength of the association differed by frequency of reporting weather as a barrier. CONCLUSIONS In general, prevalence and volume of leisure and transportation walking decreased as the perception of weather as a barrier increased. Low and high temperature conditions were also associated with leisure walking participation, particularly among adults with increased perceptions of weather as a barrier. Our findings highlight the importance of including strategies to help adults overcome perceived and actual weather-related barriers in walking promotion efforts.
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- Susan A. Carlson
- National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA; (S.A.C.); (G.P.W.); (E.L.P.); (J.E.F.)
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- National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA; (S.A.C.); (G.P.W.); (E.L.P.); (J.E.F.)
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- Geospatial Research, Analysis, and Services Program, Division of Toxicology and Human Health Sciences, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA;
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- National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA; (S.A.C.); (G.P.W.); (E.L.P.); (J.E.F.)
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- National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA; (S.A.C.); (G.P.W.); (E.L.P.); (J.E.F.)
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- Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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Alshahrani AM, Abdullah AM, Elgzar WT, Ibrahim HA, Eltohamy NA. Postnatal exercises: perceived barriers and self-efficacy among women at maternal and children hospital at Najran, kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Afr J Reprod Health 2021; 24:164-172. [PMID: 34077081 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2020/v24i4.17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Sedentary lifestyle is very high in the Saudi population in general and significantly high among females. Furthermore, some postpartum tradition imposes limited activities during postpartum periods. For women to be active during the postpartum period, they should have enough self-efficacy (SE) to overcome perceived barriers (BP). This study aimed to evaluate postnatal exercises' PB and SE among postpartum women. A descriptive cross-sectional research design was followed in this study. This study was conducted at the outpatient department/ Maternal and Child hospital in Najran city, KSA. The study comprised a convenience sample of 368 postnatal women. Data collection was done using a questionnaire composed of three parts; socio-demographic data and obstetric history, exercise benefits/barriers scale and exercise self-efficacy scale. Data were analyzed using SPSS 23.0. The relationships between variables were assessed using the Chi-square or Fisher's exact test. The correlations were assessed using Pearson correlation. The study results illustrated that 52.4% of the postpartum women had moderate SE to exercise, and 71.5% had moderate PB. Also, there were statistically significant relationships between the study participants' SE and PB and their educational level and nationality (p <0.05). In addition, significant negative correlations existed between the participants' SE and their Body Mass Index (BMI), age, gravidity, parity, number of children, and PB (p <0.05). On the other hand, significant positive correlations were observed between the participants' PB and their BMI, age, gravidity, parity, and number of children. This study concluded that about two-thirds of the postpartum women in Najran had low or moderate SE to practice postnatal exercises, and the majority of them had moderate or high BP. Efforts to enhance postnatal exercises should be directed to increase SE to overcome BP concerning postnatal exercises.
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- Adel M Alshahrani
- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran, KSA
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- Quality Consultant Najran University.,Department of Educational, Psychological, and Social Sports Sciences, Faculty of Physical Education. Helwan University, Helwan, Egypt
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- Department of Maternal and Childhood nursing, Nursing College, Najran University. Najran, KSA.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Nursing College, Damanhour University, Damanhour , Egypt
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- Department of Maternal and Childhood nursing, Nursing College, Najran University. Najran, KSA.,Department of Obstetrics and Woman Health Nursing, Nursing College, Benha University, Benha, Egypt
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- Department of Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Helwan University, Helwan, Egypt
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Van NHN, Thi Khanh Huyen N, Hue MT, Luong NT, Quoc Thanh P, Duc DM, Thi Thanh Mai V, Hong TT. Perceived Barriers to Mental Health Services among the Elderly in the Rural of Vietnam: A Cross Sectional Survey in 2019. Health Serv Insights 2021; 14:11786329211026035. [PMID: 34220203 PMCID: PMC8221696 DOI: 10.1177/11786329211026035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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While the burden of neurological and mental disorders has been drastically increased in Vietnam, the current mental healthcare services do not meet the public demand. In order to determine perceived barriers to the use of mental health services, we conducted a cross-sectional study on 376 elderly people from a rural district in Hanoi, Vietnam. We found that depression may be an important indicator of the need for formal and informal community and home care mental health services. Barriers to mental healthcare access were categorized into 7 groups namely stigma, emotional concerns, participation restrictions, service satisfaction, time constraints, geographic and financial conditions, and availability of services. The most significant barriers are the limited availability of and accessibility to health professionals and services in rural areas. Our study highlights the urgent efforts that need to be made in order to enhance availability of mental healthcare services in rural areas of Vietnam.
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- Hanoi Medical University Campus in Thanh Hoa, Hanoi Medical University, Thanh Hoa, Vietnam
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INTRODUCTION Arab American women (AAW) have significantly low mammography screening (MS) rates; religious and sociocultural factors may serve as facilitators or barriers to screening. Understanding associations with screening practices and attitudes is imperative. The purpose of this study was to examine associations of sociodemographic characteristics with perceived benefits and barriers to MS and explore relationships of MS with sociodemographics, and perceived benefits and barriers in Muslim and Christian AAW from three Arab countries, Jordan, Lebanon, and Egypt. METHOD In this exploratory, cross sectional study, a convenience sample of 316 AAW completed a survey that combined sociodemographics and the Arab Specific-Culture Barriers instrument. RESULTS Religion was significantly associated with perceived benefits and country of birth had a significant association with perceived barriers. Significant relationships were found between some variables and MS. DISCUSSION This study provided insights into facilitators and barriers influencing behaviors and attitudes regarding MS in AAW. Additional efforts are to be made to overcome barriers within a religious and cultural context to empower these women.
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Teruya KI, Remor E, Schwartz IVD. Factors that increase risk for poor adherence to phenylketonuria treatment in Brazilian patients. Am J Med Genet A 2021; 185:1991-2002. [PMID: 33765361 DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.62195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 03/06/2021] [Accepted: 03/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Neurotoxic effects caused by high phenylalanine (Phe) in patients with phenylketonuria (PKU) can be avoided through dietary treatment. However, achieving the recommended Phe levels has been a challenge. This study aimed to investigate factors associated with adherence to PKU treatment among patients followed at a medical genetics public service in southern Brazil. Twenty-nine patients (early diagnosed, n = 20; late-diagnosed, n = 9) with classical (n = 16) or mild PKU (n = 13) aged 6-34 years (16.4 ± 7.5) and 16 caregivers were included. Blood Phe levels were recorded, and assessment tools measuring barriers to treatment, IQ, knowledge about disease, treatment, and perceived adherence were collected. Classical PKU patients showed higher current blood Phe levels than mild PKU patients (U = 37.000, p = 0.003). Lifetime and childhood Phe levels were associated with recent metabolic control (τ = 0.76, p = 0.000; τ = 0.70, p = 0.000, respectively). The perception of barriers to treatment was associated with a higher blood Phe level (τ = 0.39, p = 0.003). Tolerance to Phe, metabolic control throughout childhood, and perceived difficulty in living with demands of treatment are important factors of greater vulnerability to poor adherence in PKU patients.
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- Katia Irie Teruya
- Institute of Psychology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Institute of Psychology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Department of Genetics, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.,Medical Genetics Service, Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Kim J, Kim Y. What Predicts Korean Citizens' Mask-Wearing Behaviors? Health Beliefs and Protective Behaviors against Particulate Matter. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:2791. [PMID: 33801841 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18062791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Revised: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Air pollution has become a critically important contemporary issue, exposing people to various health risks worldwide. Air pollution problems cannot be resolved in the short-term; therefore, citizens in regions with low air quality are encouraged to take protective actions such as wearing masks to filter particulate matter. However, compliance with such recommendations is limited. To enhance the effectiveness of health promotion in this regard, this study applied the health belief model to examine the factors that affect mask-wearing behaviors. It also investigates the factors that influence particulate matter-related health beliefs and protective behaviors. A cross-sectional survey with 200 Korean citizens was conducted. The results revealed associations between masking behaviors and both perceived benefits of and perceived physical barriers to wearing masks. In addition, sex, education, income, and having heard of different particulate matter-related health consequences were found to predict mask-wearing. This study demonstrates the utility of the health belief model in the context of air pollution and has practical implications for health promotion practitioners.
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OBJECTIVE This study evaluated strength-based motivators within Hispanic families that support the creation of health in their children. A mixed-methods approach was used to understand differences in Hispanic parental factors between caries-free (CF) and caries-active (CA) children. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 200 parent-child triads (primary child: between 0 and 6 y; reference child: between 0 and 10 y) recruited from health centers in the Denver Metro area. All the participating children received an oral examination, and the triads were grouped as CF or CA based on the caries status of the primary child. Qualitative data were collected through in-depth individual interviews with the parents. The analysis only involved the primary child. Bivariable analysis were conducted between parent factors (independent variables) and presence or absence of caries (outcome variable). The variables with P < 0.20 in the bivariable analysis were subjected to 2 multivariable logistic regression models. The children in the CF group had mean (SD) age of 2.8 (1.28) y compared to the CA group at 4.0 (1.55) y (P < 0.001). Bivariable analysis demonstrated that parents in the CF group reported higher oral hygiene behavior scores (P = 0.047), perceived fewer barriers (P = 0.009) to accessing preventive dental care, and considered their children more susceptible to cavities (P = 0.001) compared to parents in the CA group. Multivariable model (adjusting for socioeconomic characteristics) demonstrated that parents of CF children perceived high susceptibility to caries for their children (P = 0.040). Multivariable model (adjusting for acculturation) demonstrated an association of parental oral hygiene behavior (P = 0.040) and parent-perceived susceptibility to caries (P = 0.010) with CF child status. Qualitative interviews revealed that parents in the CF group were concerned about their children's higher susceptibility to caries and tried to establish good oral hygiene routines for their children. CONCLUSION The results of this study demonstrated that parental behaviors and health beliefs could be significant determinants of caries status in Hispanic children. KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER STATEMENT Results of this study indicate that parental oral health beliefs and behaviors are significant determinants of caries status in children of Hispanic population. Parental beliefs could motivate them to take action or establish behavior that prevents dental caries in their children. Health care providers and caries prevention efforts can incorporate this information to tailor oral health promotional messaging and approaches to improve the oral health of Hispanic children.
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- School of Dental Medicine, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- School of Dental Medicine, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- School of Dental Medicine, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- School of Dentistry, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- School of Dental Medicine, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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Okoli CTC, Otachi JK, Seng S. Assessing opinions and barriers to providing evidence-based tobacco treatment among health care providers within an in-patient psychiatric facility. J Ment Health 2020; 29:631-641. [PMID: 30862266 DOI: 10.1080/09638237.2019.1581328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2017] [Revised: 10/17/2018] [Accepted: 01/02/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Background: Tobacco-related morbidity and mortality is high among people with mental illnesses (PMI); yet tobacco treatment (TT) is often not provided by mental health care providers (MHPs). Studies that examine barriers to TT for people with MI are critical in addressing this disparity.Aims: To determine factors associated with MHPs' opinions of, self-efficacy in, barriers to and training needs for providing TT by job role.Methods: 205 MHPs in a psychiatric facility were surveyed using a standardized questionnaire on demographics and opinions, self-efficacy, barriers and needs to providing TT. Descriptive and multivariate regression analyses examined factors associated with the main outcomes.Results: MHP's gave high ratings to both the appropriateness of delivering evidence-based TT and their confidence in providing TT medications. In regards to perceived barriers to providing TT, MHP's further endorsed that patients should be provided nicotine replacement therapy and be motivated to engage in TT. Key needs were for training in cessation counseling, cessation materials and community support for TT.Conclusions: Based on our findings, future studies are needed to address providers' biases and concerns, eliminate system-barriers and determine effective provider training. Moreover, these findings may guide research, practice and policies toward enhancing TT in PMI.
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- Center for Health Services Research, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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Abraham AM, Sudhir PM, Philip M, Bantwal G. Efficacy of a Brief Self-management Intervention in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Controlled Trial from India. Indian J Psychol Med 2020; 42:540-548. [PMID: 33354080 PMCID: PMC7735239 DOI: 10.1177/0253717620932250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus places a considerable burden on the individual and the family with respect to lifestyle changes. There is a paucity of systematic studies in India examining the efficacy of self-management programs for diabetes. The study examined the impact of a brief self-management intervention (SMI) on primary outcome of HbA1c and secondary outcomes of quality of life (QOL), self-care, perceived barriers to self-care (BSC), perceptions regarding illness and mood in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. METHODS AND MATERIALS Eighty patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were randomly allocated to either a 4-session SMI or treatment as usual (TAU) and were assessed on HbA1c levels, QOL, self-care, BSC, illness perceptions, anxiety, and depression at baseline, postintervention , and at three-month postintervention follow-up. RESULTS Repeated measures analysis of variance indicated significant improvement in the SMI group from baseline to follow-up on HbA1c (P = 0.001), impact of diabetes on QOL (P = 0.006), self-care with respect to diet and exercise (Ps = 0.001), perceived barriers in adherence to diet, exercise, (P = 0.001), medication (P < 0.01), glucose testing (P = 0.04), general BSC (P = 0.001), total barriers (P = 0.001), illness perceptions-timeline or chronicity of illness (P = 0.002), personal control over illness, (P = 0.001), belief in effectiveness of treatment (P = 0.002), understanding of one's illness (P = 0.001), and emotional representations regarding illness (P =0.001), depression, (P = 0.001), and anxiety (P = 0.001). In the SMI group, large effect sizes were obtained at the postintervention assessment and the three-month follow-up on most outcome measures. CONCLUSIONS Brief psychological intervention is efficacious in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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- Dept. of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Dept. of Biostatistics, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Dept. of Endocrinology, St. John's Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Weber Rawlins ML, Welch Bacon CE, Tomporowski P, Gay JL, Bierema LL, Schmidt JD. Using the health belief model to predict concussion-reporting intentions and behaviour. Brain Inj 2020; 34:16455-16465. [PMID: 33044873 DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2020.1831069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine whether Health Belief Model (HBM) factors predict concussion-reporting intentions and behaviour. Methods: Participants completed a cross-sectional survey to measure the HBM constructs of concussion knowledge, perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, and cues to action. We also asked participants to indicate their concussion-reporting intentions and behaviourfor symptom and concussion reporting. Four separate multivariable regressions were conducted to predict concussion-reporting intentions and behaviour based on HBM constructs. Results: Cues to action (β = 0.25, p= .016) predicted symptom reporting intentions (F7,318 = 4.44, p< .001, R2 = 0.089), while perceived benefits (β = 0.12, p= .018), perceived barriers (β = -0.11, p= .034) and cues to action (β = 0.29, p< .001) predicted concussion-reporting intentions (F7,318 = 11.34, p < .001, R2 = 0.200). The HBM did not predict symptom or concussion-reporting behavior (symptom: Χ2 = 5.51, p= .138, Nagelkerke R2 = 0.096; concussion: Χ2 = 5.20, p= .157, Nagelkerke R2 = 0.159). Conclusions: Strategies to reduce perceived barriers and increase benefits of reporting concussion symptoms may improve reporting intentions. This may include cues to action in sharing a positive view toward long-term health and dispelling that reporting a concussion would let down teammates. .
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- Michelle L Weber Rawlins
- Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, A.T. Still University , Mesa, Arizona, USA.,Department of Kinesiology, University of Georgia , Athens, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, A.T. Still University , Mesa, Arizona, USA.,School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, A.T. Still University , Mesa, Arizona, USA
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- Health Promotion and Behavior, University of Georgia , Athens, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy, University of Georgia , Athens, Georgia, USA
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de Almeida AN, Simões F. Professional development perspectives across gender and age groups of under-qualified rural NEETs. J Community Psychol 2020; 48:1620-1636. [PMID: 32293038 DOI: 10.1002/jcop.22356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Revised: 02/01/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2020] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Our study explored how self-efficacy perceptions are associated with Perceived Barriers (PB), meaning beliefs about constraints on current/future vocational development, and Professional Expectations (PE) among rural, under-qualified youths Not in Employment, nor in Education or Training (NEET). We also analyzed how the connections between these factors varied across gender and age groups. One hundred and eighty-eight NEETs participated in this study (58.20% female; (M = 23.05; standard deviation = 1.96). Through linear regression analysis using PROCESS macros, we found that higher self-efficacy was associated with stronger PB, after accounting for the effects of training offers and income. Moreover, men showing stronger self-efficacy also displayed stronger PB, while men depicting weaker self-efficacy presented weaker PB, compared with women in similar conditions. Being offered more training opportunities resulted in stronger perceptions of professional barriers for these NEETs. Thus, rural, under-qualified NEETs require person-centered approaches from employment services, to support their transition to employment/training.
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- Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL), CIS-IUL, Lisboa, Portugal
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Marwa R, Anaeli A. Perceived Barriers Toward Provider-Initiated HIV Testing and Counseling (PITC) in Pediatric Clinics: A Qualitative Study Involving Two Regional Hospitals in Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania. HIV AIDS (Auckl) 2020; 12:141-150. [PMID: 32280281 PMCID: PMC7127846 DOI: 10.2147/hiv.s235818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2019] [Accepted: 03/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND According to Provider-Initiated HIV Testing and Counseling (PITC), healthcare providers recommend HIV testing and counseling to persons attending health care facilities as a standard component of medical care. In order to reduce the morbidity and mortality of late Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) diagnosis, timely diagnosis and initiation of ARVs is necessary. This aims to accelerate universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support services for people living with HIV/AIDS. The present study aimed to explore perceived barriers toward PITC provision in pediatric clinics. METHODS The study had a cross-sectional exploratory study design. In-depth interviews were used to collect data from the informants in Mwananyamala and Temeke hospitals in Dar-es-Salaam. Nineteen informants were recruited purposely for in-depth interviews. All the interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and translated from Swahili to English. Lastly, data were analyzed using a thematic analysis approach. RESULTS The study findings showed six barriers including inadequate training on PITC among healthcare providers, little practice of PITC provision, inability to properly counsel patients due to little knowledge, poor attitude of healthcare providers in providing PITC, shortage of healthcare providers, and little motivation and incentives among healthcare providers. Patient barriers included little understanding of PITC among parents/guardians of children and its importance in terms of their children's health, absence of parents, overcrowding at clinics, HIV/AIDS stigma, lack of privacy at clinics, and harsh language of some of the healthcare providers. Health facility barriers included inadequate space to provide PITC and shortage of medical equipment and medical supplies for HIV testing. Policy-related barriers included the absence of PITC guidelines in each consultation room. CONCLUSION Perceived barriers toward PITC must be understood for effective implementation of PITC to reach 90-90-90 goal. The study identified several barriers which need to be addressed in order to improve PITC provision.
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- Rose Marwa
- Department of Public Health, School of Public Health and Social Sciences, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar-es- Salaam, Tanzania
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- Department of Public Health, School of Public Health and Social Sciences, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar-es- Salaam, Tanzania
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Nigg CR, Harmon B, Jiang Y, Ginis KAM, Motl RW, Dishman RK. Temporal Sequencing of Physical Activity Change Constructs within the Transtheoretical Model. Psychol Sport Exerc 2019; 45:101557. [PMID: 34421367 PMCID: PMC8376077 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2019.101557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Studies support the Transtheoretical Model's (TTM) ability to describe behavior change processes and guide interventions; however, the temporal sequencing of constructs is less understood. This cohort study tested five sequences to identify TTM construct changes related to physical activity. METHODS A random sample provided baseline data (n=689; 63% female; M age (SD)=47(17); 37% white), with 401 participants providing 24-month data, at six-month intervals. RESULTS Structural equation models revealed processes to cognitions to stage (AIC=29313.093, BIC=29514.883, CFI=0.999, RMSEA=0.006, SRMR=0.026); processes to stage to cognitions (AIC=27788.651, BIC=27973.268, CFI=0.978, RMSEA=0.024, SRMR=0.038), self-efficacy/temptations to processes to decisional balance to stage (AIC=13914.771, BIC=14031.169, CFI=0.981, RMSEA=0.018, SRMR=0.034), and stage to processes to cognitions (AIC=22048.324, BIC=22212.986, CFI=0.976, RMSEA=0.026, SRMR=0.029) all fit well. However, cognitions to processes to stage did not fit the data well (AIC=10353.555, BIC=10444.179, CFI=0.937, RMSEA=0.038, SRMR=0.035). CONCLUSIONS Integrating results revealed a cyclical model so that intervention efforts should focus on processes to change cognitions related to barrier self-efficacy and decisional balance, which then lead to change in stage and then renew focus on the processes.
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- Claudio R. Nigg
- Office of Public Health Studies, University of Hawaii, 1960 East-West Road Honolulu, HI 96822, USA & Institute for Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Engler-Bunte-Ring 15, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- School of Public Health, University of Memphis, Robison Hall, Memphis, TN 38152, USA
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- School of Public Health, University of Memphis, Robison Hall, Memphis, TN 38152, USA
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- School of Health and Exercise Science, The University of British Columbia, ART360 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, BC Canada V1V 1V7
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- School of Health Professions, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1716 9th Avenue South SHPB 336 Birmingham, AL 38233, USA
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- College of Education, University of Georgia, 115I Ramsey Center, 330 River Road Athens, Georgia 30602, USA
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Bagherzadeh Chaharjoui A, Mahdavi R, Nikniaz Z. Perceived Barriers to Follow AHA Dietary Recommendations in Hypercholesterolemic Patients. Clin Nurs Res 2019; 30:146-153. [PMID: 31619056 DOI: 10.1177/1054773819883177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Hypercholesterolemia is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Lifestyle modification including dietary changes is the first step for the treatment. Low adherence to dietary recommendations has reported earlier. This study purposed to identify barriers to the American Heart Association dietary recommendations in hypercholesterolemic patients. A 30-item structured questionnaire was designed and the reliability and validity of the questionnaire were evaluated. The exploratory factor analysis was performed on 160 hypercholesterolemic patients and extracted seven interpretable underlying factors of diet non-adherence (52.35% of total variance). These factors included "situational barriers and gathering," "takeaways and eating out," "psychological factors," "false beliefs and food habits," "lack of motivation," "enjoy eating and difficulty resisting the temptation" and "satisfaction with previous food habits". From the practical point of view, considering these perceived barriers, patient's culture, traditions, and dietary preferences can be beneficial in improving dietary adherence among hypercholesterolemic patients.
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- Atoosa Bagherzadeh Chaharjoui
- Student Research Committee, Department of Biochemistry & Diet therapy, Faculty of Health and Nutrition, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Nutrition Research Center, Department of Biochemistry & Diet therapy, Faculty of Health and Nutrition, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Maguire PA, Reay RE, Looi JC. Nothing to sneeze at - uptake of protective measures against an influenza pandemic by people with schizophrenia: willingness and perceived barriers. Australas Psychiatry 2019; 27:171-178. [PMID: 30501496 PMCID: PMC7227129 DOI: 10.1177/1039856218815748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To examine willingness to adopt protective behaviours, and perceived barriers, during a pandemic influenza, in people with schizophrenia. METHODS A cross-sectional study using a questionnaire was conducted exploring the responses of 71 adults with schizophrenia and 238 adults without schizophrenia attending a general practice setting, regarding willingness and perceived barriers to adopting protective measures against the 2009 swine influenza pandemic in Australia. RESULTS The majority of participants with schizophrenia reported that they would be at least moderately willing to be vaccinated (74.2%), isolate themselves (73.2%), wear a face mask (54.9%) and increase hand washing (88.6%). However, 71.8% were concerned about "catching" flu from vaccination. Predictors of willingness to adopt protective actions included self-efficacy (vaccination, face mask, isolation), perceived likelihood of contracting swine flu (vaccination), educational status (face mask) and perceived overall risk from swine flu (face mask). Key modifiable perceived barriers to adopting protective measures were identified, including cost and need for transport assistance for vaccination. CONCLUSIONS People with schizophrenia report being generally willing to adopt protective measures, especially increased hand washing, during a pandemic influenza. Understanding perceived barriers may enable development of effective interventions to increase uptake of protective measures.
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- Paul A Maguire
- Lecturer and Acting Co-Deputy Head, Academic Unit of Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, Australian National University Medical School, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- Senior Research Coordinator and Lecturer, Academic Unit of Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, Australian National University Medical School, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- Associate Professor and Acting Head, Academic Unit of Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, Australian National University Medical School, Garran, ACT, and; Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, and; Director, Research Centre for the Neurosciences of Ageing, Canberra Hospital, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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Korean American women (KAW) experience the third highest incidence rate of cervical cancer among nine major Asian Americans. This study examined cervical cancer screening among KAW using constructs from the transtheoretical model (TTM). Using a cross-sectional survey design, 102 KAW aged 21-65 years of age were recruited through convenience sampling. Twenty-seven per cent of participants reported of never receiving a Pap smear. Women who were older and married were more likely to report being in the action/maintenance stages; women who perceived themselves to be in poor health were less likely to be in the action/maintenance stages. Higher self-efficacy and lower perception of barriers were significantly associated with more advanced TTM stages. The perceived benefits were not statistically different across TTM stages of change. A special attention should be given to young and unmarried KAW to increase screening participation. Impact statement What is already known on this subject? The utilisation of Pap test among Korean American women (KAW) was low. Using the transtheoretical model (TTM) approach has the potential to increase a screening adherence. What do the results of this study add? This is the first study to examine the association between TTM constructs related to Pap testing among KAW. Younger and unmarried women reported the lowest levels of screening attitudes or behaviours; and tailored efforts may be beneficial in increasing the screening among these women. What are the implications of these findings for clinical practice and/or further research? Increasing the self-efficacy and decreasing the barriers to obtaining Pap screening are critical to move Korean women to the advanced TTM stages. Further investigation is needed with KAW to fully understand the relationships between TTM constructs.
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- Wei-Chen Tung
- a Orvis School of Nursing , University of Nevada , Reno , NV , USA
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- b School of Community Health Sciences , University of Nevada , Reno , NV , USA
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- b School of Community Health Sciences , University of Nevada , Reno , NV , USA
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- c Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center , Memorial City , TX , USA
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Toghiyani Z, Kazemi A, Nekuei N. Physical activity for healthy pregnancy among Iranian women: Perception of facilities versus perceived barriers. J Educ Health Promot 2019; 8:3. [PMID: 30815474 PMCID: PMC6378824 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_62_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2018] [Accepted: 08/26/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Regular physical activity during preconception period has beneficial effects on the health of women during conception and the identification of factors associated with it is an effective factor for improving the behavior. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between the physical activity and health belief model (HBM) constructs (perceived susceptibility/severity, barriers, and self-efficacy) as intrapersonal factors among women undergoing preconception care. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, 110 women who were undergoing preconception care were carried out. Moreover, health belief constructs and attitude toward physical activity were assessed through the use of researcher-made questionnaire. In addition, the duration of physical activity with moderate/vigorous intensity was evaluated utilizing a long form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. RESULTS The results showed that although there was a relationship between the all health belief constructs and attitude toward physical activity and the duration of leisure physical activities carried out during (P < 0.05), but using the linear regression test showed that only perceived barriers, independent from other variables, had a significant inverse correlation with this type of activities (β = -0.27, P = 0.02). CONCLUSION The findings of this study showed that among the constructs of theHBM, perceived barriers are the most important predictor of physical activity in women during the preconception period and emphasize the need to design possible means to promote physical activity to remove barriers to effective physical activity.
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- Zahra Toghiyani
- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Xie J, Liu A, Wu L, Zhang H, Yao J, Zhu L. Perceived barriers to psychological treatment in Chinese cancer patients. Psychooncology 2019; 28:201-203. [PMID: 30251396 DOI: 10.1002/pon.4899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2018] [Revised: 09/13/2018] [Accepted: 09/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Juan Xie
- Shaanxi Provincial Tumor Hospital, Xi'an, China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Tumor Hospital, Xi'an, China
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- School of Psychology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Tumor Hospital, Xi'an, China
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- School of Psychology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China
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Senf B, Fettel J, Demmerle C, Maiwurm P. Physicians' attitudes towards psycho-oncology, perceived barriers, and psychosocial competencies: Indicators of successful implementation of adjunctive psycho-oncological care? Psychooncology 2018; 28:415-422. [PMID: 30512208 PMCID: PMC7497064 DOI: 10.1002/pon.4962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2018] [Revised: 10/26/2018] [Accepted: 11/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Objective Clinical experience reveals a gap between recommended psychosocial care and actual support for psycho‐oncology. Physicians are essential for managing psychosocial distress and for the successful implementation of psycho‐oncology. The aim was to explore physician's attitudes towards psycho‐oncology, their self‐perceived barriers towards referral to psycho‐oncology, and their personal psychosocial competencies in a maximum‐care hospital. Method Semistructured interviews informed the development of a questionnaire administered to a monocentric sample of 120 physicians at the University Hospital Frankfurt. The data were exploratively analysed. Results One hundred two physicians completed the questionnaire. Physicians provided high ratings concerning the value of psycho‐oncology, beliefs about its efficacy, and their personal commitment to psycho‐oncology. Physicians noticed especially barriers that originated from patients themselves. They estimated their own psychosocial education and knowledge as moderate but rated their psychosocial skills and abilities as higher. Frequency of integration of psychosocial care was most strongly influenced by physicians' psychosocial competencies and their personal commitment to psycho‐oncology. Integration of psycho‐oncological issues occurs in 43% of patients. Conclusion Physicians are an important indicator of successful implementation. The discrepancy between the positive evaluation and actual support for psycho‐oncology may be explained by several factors, eg, the lack of support from clinic leaders. Patient‐related barriers, most often identified by physicians, seem to be an indication of actual lack of psychosocial competencies. Physicians' psychosocial competencies positively affect the implementation of psycho‐oncology. Sound knowledge of psychosocial topics may result in increased integration of psychosocial aspects into treatment. Therefore, medical training should focus more on psychosocial issues.
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- Bianca Senf
- Department of Psycho-Oncology, University Cancer Center (UCT), Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Department of Psycho-Oncology, University Cancer Center (UCT), Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Department of Psycho-Oncology, University Cancer Center (UCT), Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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Craig BJ, Kapysheva A. Situated influences on perceived barriers to health behavior change: cultural identity and context in Kazakhstan. Ethn Health 2018; 23:831-846. [PMID: 28277025 DOI: 10.1080/13557858.2017.1296560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2016] [Accepted: 02/10/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to identify the perceived barriers to lifestyle changes citizens of Kazakhstan suffering from cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes were experiencing. DESIGN 14 focus groups were conducted with patients across two regions of Kazakhstan. Topics of discussion included accessing medical care, communicating with health care providers, and following doctor's recommendations. The text of the discussions were analysed for trends and themes across the different groups. RESULTS Patients identified a series of external and internal barriers to lifestyle changes, including the environment, a dependency on health care providers, a health care system they feel powerless to change, and a low level of self-efficacy. Most notable, however, was a constructed ethnic identity whose boundaries included unhealthy behaviors, specifically diet and untimely access of health care. This identity both was blamed as a cause for the patient's condition and seen as an unchangeable barrier to health behavior change. CONCLUSION Current provider efforts to encourage lifestyle changes to manage disease are not taking into account the broader issue of ethnic identity, namely negotiating a fragile and previously suppressed identity that mostly exists alongside other ethnicities. Therefore, maintaining distinctiveness may be a greater need than modifying health behaviors. Efforts towards healthier lifestyles for the public must include not only messages regarding health but also constructions of a Kazakh identity that allows for such lifestyles to fit within the identity framework.
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- Brett J Craig
- a Liberal Arts Department, St Louis College of Pharmacy , St Louis , USA
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- b School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University , New York , USA
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