Delivering an integrated sexual reproductive health and rights and HIV programme to high-school adolescents in a resource-constrained setting
This study assessed an integrated, school-based SRHR and HIV programme, modelled on the South African Integrated School Health Policy in a rural, high HIV-prevalence district. A retrospective cohort study of 1260 high-scho ol learners was undertaken to assess programme uptake, change in HIV knowledge and behaviour and the determinants of barrier-methods use at last sexual intercourse. Programme uptake increased (2%–89%;P < 0.001) over a 16-month period, teenage-pregnancy rates declined (14%–3%;P < 0.050) and accurate knowledge about HIV transmission through infected blood improved (78.3%–93.8%;P < 0...
Source: Health Education Research - July 7, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: research
Health sciences and inclusive pedagogy: a qualitative study exploring educational practices for students with disabilities at Spanish universities
This article explores participants ’ actions and their appraisals of their teaching practice in relation to disability in campus-based education. The study was conducted with 19 Spanish faculty members from the Health Sciences who were nominated by their students with disabilities for having contributed to their inclusion. We carri ed out a qualitative study based on individual, in-depth, semi-structured interviews. We analysed the data progressively, using a system of categories and codes. The results section outlines the actions taken by faculty members upon learning that they were going to be teaching a student with d...
Source: Health Education Research - July 7, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: research
Community research collaboration to develop a promotores-based hereditary breast cancer education program for Spanish-speaking Latinas
AbstractBreast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer in Latinas and the leading cause of cancer death. Latinas tend to be diagnosed at later stages, receive poorer quality care and have a higher risk of mortality than non-Latina White (NLW) women. Among women with a genetic predisposition to hereditary BC, genetic counseling can be beneficial. Latinas participate in genetic counseling at lower rates than NLW women. The goal of this study was to develop comprehensive, culturally appropriate materials for community health educators (promotores)-led hereditary BC education program for Spanish-speaking Latinas. We developed th...
Source: Health Education Research - June 11, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: research
Educating outdoor workers using tailored and financial messages to encourage safe-sun behaviors
AbstractExcessive and unsafe sun exposure represents a concerning hazard to the health of individuals. Of particular interest are those who are most susceptible to sun exposure, such as outdoor workers. The current study used a 3 × 2 between-subjects design to investigate the effectiveness of messages that varied the extent of personalization (i.e. generic message; occupation targeted message; individual tailored message) and the inclusion of content regarding financial consequences of skin cancer. Participants (N = 304) were recruited from the USA through Amazon ’s Mechanical Turk and randomly assigned to view a g...
Source: Health Education Research - May 25, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: research
The impact of physically active learning during the school day on children ’s physical activity levels, time on task and learning behaviours and academic outcomes
Conclusions: Modest levels of PAL increased activity levels. No evidence was found to suggest PAL had a negative effect on children ’s academic outcomes, and PAL could positively impact on children’s concentration. (Source: Health Education Research)
Source: Health Education Research - May 13, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: research
Implementation of preventive measures to prevent COVID-19: a national study of English primary schools in summer 2020
We examined the feasibility of implementing preventive measures to prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission across 105 English primary schools in summer 2020 via a survey and interviews with headteachers. High rates of implementation of most recommended measures were noted with the exception of requiring 2 m distance for students, fitting hand sanitizers in cl assrooms and introducing one-way systems in school corridors. Measures such as regular handwashing and stopping assemblies were considered easy to implement. Majorly challenging measures included distancing between individuals (for students: 51%,N = 99; for staff: 34%;N...
Source: Health Education Research - April 16, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: research
Short- and long-term effects of the patient education strategy —learning and coping—in cardiac rehabilitation: a randomized controlled trial (LC-REHAB)
The objectives were to assess the short- and long-term effect of the patient education strategy ‘Learning and Coping’ (LC) in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) on health-related quality of life, patient education impact, cardiac risk factors and lifestyle. In total, 825 patients hospitalized with ischaemic heart disease or heart failure were randomized to either LC-CR or standard CR at three Dan ish hospitals. Teaching approach in LC-CR was situational, inductive and reflective, with experienced patients as co-educators and supplemental interviews. Teaching approach in standard CR was structured and deductive. Outcomes were ...
Source: Health Education Research - March 20, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: research
Communicating COVID-19 information on TikTok: a content analysis of TikTok videos from official accounts featured in the COVID-19 information hub
This study investigates the video format, type and content of the COVID-19 TikTok videos, and how those video attributes are related to quantitative indicators of user engagement, including numbers of views, likes, comments and shares. A content analysis examined 331 videos from official accounts featured in the COVID-19 information hub. As of 5 May 2020, the videos received 907 930 000 views, 29 640 000 likes, 168 880 comments and 781 862 shares. About one in three videos had subtitles, which were positively related to the number of shares. Almost every video included a hashtag, and a higher number of hashtags was related...
Source: Health Education Research - March 1, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: research
Gender –sexuality alliance membership and activities: associations with students’ comfort, confidence and awareness regarding substance use resources
AbstractBelonging to a school Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) is associated with lower substance use among LGBTQ+ youth. However, it is unknown whether GSA participation facilitates access to resources for substance use concerns. Using longitudinal data from 38 Massachusetts high schools, we compared sources of support for substance use concerns listed by GSA members (n = 361) and nonmembers (n = 1539). Subsequently, we tested whether GSA membership was associated with comfort, confidence and awareness regarding substance use resources in school and the community. Finally, we assessed whether specific GSA activ...
Source: Health Education Research - February 5, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: research
Testing risk and protective factor assumptions in the Icelandic model of adolescent substance use prevention
AbstractIceland has witnessed a dramatic decline in adolescent substance use that may be partly the result of efforts related to the Icelandic prevention model (IPM). We sought to test risk and protective factor assumptions of the IPM using a prospective cohort study with 12 months separating baseline from follow-up. Participants were students in grades 8 and 9 in the national Icelandic school system enrolled in the spring of 2018 and 2019 (N=2165). Participants self-reported their experiences of cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, and cannabis use and seven risk and protective factors. Analyses were conducted with ...
Source: Health Education Research - January 12, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: research
Lessons learnt from the field: a qualitative evaluation of adolescent experiences of a universal mental health education program
Abstractteen Mental Health First Aid (teenMHFA) is a school-based mental health program that trains adolescents to support peers who are experiencing mental health problems or crises. The program has been evaluated for adolescents aged 15 –18 years as part of a randomized controlled trial, however qualitative feedback from students on their perceptions of the program is yet to be explored. The current study describes the perspectives of students who took part in the trial. Feedback on the perceived strengths and weaknesses of the program was provided by 979 Year 10 students (M = 15.82 years, female = 43.94%, ...
Source: Health Education Research - December 26, 2020 Category: Research Source Type: research
Effectiveness of pictographs in improving patient education outcomes: a systematic review
The objective of this review was to investigate process of pictograph development and the effectiveness of pictographs in patient education. We conducted searches in Medline/PubMed, CINAHL with full text, PsycInfo, ERIC and Cochrane Library with keywords: (pictograph or pictorial) AND (patient education) NOT (children or adolescent or youth or child or teenagers). After excluding manuscripts that did not meet inclusion criteria, 56 articles were included between the time of the last review on this topic (January 2008) and May 2019. There are 17 descriptive studies, 27 randomized control trial studies, 9 quasi-experimental ...
Source: Health Education Research - December 17, 2020 Category: Research Source Type: research
Is type of practice setting associated with physician ’s cultural competency training? Analysis from the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey
This study examined whether type of physician practice settings was associated with cultural competency training for newly hired physicians. We used data from the 2016 National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey Supplement on Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services for Office-based Physician Survey. The survey contains a sample of 397 office-based physician responses completed during the period from August to December 2016 (weightedn = 293306). The outcome variable was whether cultural competency training was required for newly hired physicians. The primary predictor variable was type of physician practice setti...
Source: Health Education Research - December 16, 2020 Category: Research Source Type: research
Parenting style as longitudinal predictor of adolescents ’ health behaviors in Lebanon
AbstractThis prospective study aimed to examine how parenting style relates to health behaviors and body mass index of Lebanese adolescents while checking for interactive effect of child characteristics (age and gender). About 341 students from private and public schools in Mount Lebanon and Beirut area, aged between 16 and 18 years, completed a self-administered survey assessing socio-demographics, parenting styles and health behaviors. Adolescents were surveyed at two time points, six months apart. Anthropometric measurements were also taken. Authoritative parenting was associated with better outcomes compared to the ...
Source: Health Education Research - December 16, 2020 Category: Research Source Type: research
Getting the right message: a content analysis and application of the health literacy INDEX tool to online HIV resources in Australia
This study assessed the health literacy demands of existing Australia HIV prevention resources available online using a health literacy assessment and content analysis. Two reviewers assessed 66 resources using the Health Literacy INDEX. Sixty-one (92%) scored below 50%, with an average score of 35.5%. A coding frame was developed to conduct a content analysis of the resources excluding videos, multiple webpages and booklets (n = 52). We coded for six categories of knowledge: HIV knowledge (100% of resources), transmission (96%), acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) knowledge (88%), testing (87%), consequence of ...
Source: Health Education Research - December 15, 2020 Category: Research Source Type: research
