Motivating parent support for physical activity: the role of framed persuasive messages
AbstractParent support for physical activity (PA) is a behavior unto itself that requires motivation. Persuasive messages may be one method for motivating parent support for their children ’s PA. Message framing is one strategy for optimizing the impact of messages. The current study examined the relative effectiveness of gain- versus loss-framed messages for encouraging parent support for children’s PA. Regardless of message frame, parents had an increase in social cognitive ante cedents (e.g. perceived behavioral control, intentions) and support for children’s PA following message exposure. (Source: Health Education Research)
Source: Health Education Research - August 11, 2017 Category: Research Source Type: research
Strengthening teachers ’ abilities to implement a vision health program in Taiwanese schools
This study provided valuable insights to guide dissemination efforts for school vision health interventions and to help teachers implement research into their school vision health activities . (Source: Health Education Research)
Source: Health Education Research - August 10, 2017 Category: Research Source Type: research
Socio-cultural norms and roles in the use and abuse of alcohol among members of a rural community in Southeast Nigeria
AbstractSocial influences together with local cultural norms are central factors that can influence the use of alcohol. The study, therefore, identified socio-cultural norms and roles capable of influencing alcohol use among young people in an alcohol producing community, in Nigeria. We used qualitative technique – focused group discussions among selected key persons in the area of study. Three groups; adult males, adult females and youths were engaged in discussions around the themes of socio-cultural; norms, roles, beliefs, values and practices that influences alcohol abuse. The focus group discussions l asted for 60â€...
Source: Health Education Research - August 10, 2017 Category: Research Source Type: research
Effect of educational package on lifestyle of primiparous mothers during postpartum period: a randomized controlled clinical trial
This study was conducted to determine the effects of a lifestyle educational package in primiparous women. This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 220 mothers assigned to two groups using block randomization. In the intervention group, the mothers received face-to-face, phone and SMS counseling and a booklet in addition to routine postpartum training; in the control group, the mothers received only routine training. The Health Behaviors Questionnaire, a Food Frequency Questionnaire and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire were used for data collection. There were no significant differences between the ...
Source: Health Education Research - August 10, 2017 Category: Research Source Type: research
Strengthening teachers ’ abilities to implement a vision health program in Taiwanese schools
This study provided valuable insights to guide dissemination efforts for school vision health interventions and to help teachers implement research into their school vision health activities . (Source: Health Education Research)
Source: Health Education Research - August 10, 2017 Category: Research Source Type: research
Socio-cultural norms and roles in the use and abuse of alcohol among members of a rural community in Southeast Nigeria
AbstractSocial influences together with local cultural norms are central factors that can influence the use of alcohol. The study, therefore, identified socio-cultural norms and roles capable of influencing alcohol use among young people in an alcohol producing community, in Nigeria. We used qualitative technique – focused group discussions among selected key persons in the area of study. Three groups; adult males, adult females and youths were engaged in discussions around the themes of socio-cultural; norms, roles, beliefs, values and practices that influences alcohol abuse. The focus group discussions l asted for 60â€...
Source: Health Education Research - August 10, 2017 Category: Research Source Type: research
Effect of educational package on lifestyle of primiparous mothers during postpartum period: a randomized controlled clinical trial
This study was conducted to determine the effects of a lifestyle educational package in primiparous women. This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 220 mothers assigned to two groups using block randomization. In the intervention group, the mothers received face-to-face, phone and SMS counseling and a booklet in addition to routine postpartum training; in the control group, the mothers received only routine training. The Health Behaviors Questionnaire, a Food Frequency Questionnaire and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire were used for data collection. There were no significant differences between the ...
Source: Health Education Research - August 10, 2017 Category: Research Source Type: research
The cost-effectiveness and return-on-investment of a combined social and physical environmental intervention in office employees
This study explored the cost-effectiveness and return-on-investment of a combined social and physical environmental worksite health promotion program compared with usual practice, and of both intervention conditions separately. Participants were randomized to the combined intervention (n = 92), social environmental intervention (n = 118), physical environmental intervention (n = 96), or control group (n = 106). The social environmental intervention consisted of group motivational interviewing and the physical environmental intervention of workplace modifications. Both interventions were aimed at improving physical activity...
Source: Health Education Research - August 9, 2017 Category: Research Source Type: research
A clustered randomized controlled trial to determine impacts of the Harvest of the Month program
This study suggests that the HOTM program did not affect eating behaviors or physical activity behaviors. The evidence base regarding school-based nutrition education programs including HOTM could be strengthened by the use of more rigorous impact evaluations to examine their effectiveness prior to wide-spread use. (Source: Health Education Research)
Source: Health Education Research - August 7, 2017 Category: Research Source Type: research
Impact of patient education on influenza vaccine uptake among community-dwelling elderly: a randomized controlled trial
AbstractThis randomized controlled trial aimed to test the effectiveness of brief face-to-face patient education in increasing influenza vaccination rate among elderly in the community. Recruitment and intervention were conducted at two general outpatient clinics in Hong Kong. 529 eligible patients were randomly assigned to intervention or control group with 1:1 allocation ratio. Patients in the intervention group received 3-min one-on-one verbal education by medical students and a pamphlet regarding influenza vaccination. Neither verbal health education nor pamphlet was given to the control group. Intention-to-treat analy...
Source: Health Education Research - August 2, 2017 Category: Research Source Type: research
Adolescents and young adults ’ perceptions of electronic cigarettes as a gateway to smoking: a qualitative study in Switzerland
AbstractElectronic cigarettes (ECs) acting as a gateway to smoking traditional cigarettes (TCs) is a growing public health concern of EC use among youths. To gather the opinions and perceptions of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) on whether and how EC can act as a gateway to smoking TC among youths. A qualitative method included 42 AYAs. Participants identified a significant risk of EC acting as a gateway to TC use, several factors contributing to this phenomenon such as a facilitated transition to smoking or its perception as a harmless toy. Participants considered an even greater gateway threat regarding very young ad...
Source: Health Education Research - August 2, 2017 Category: Research Source Type: research
Impact of patient education on influenza vaccine uptake among community-dwelling elderly: a randomized controlled trial
AbstractThis randomized controlled trial aimed to test the effectiveness of brief face-to-face patient education in increasing influenza vaccination rate among elderly in the community. Recruitment and intervention were conducted at two general outpatient clinics in Hong Kong. 529 eligible patients were randomly assigned to intervention or control group with 1:1 allocation ratio. Patients in the intervention group received 3-min one-on-one verbal education by medical students and a pamphlet regarding influenza vaccination. Neither verbal health education nor pamphlet was given to the control group. Intention-to-treat analy...
Source: Health Education Research - August 2, 2017 Category: Research Source Type: research
