Obesity agenda in Brazil, conflicts of interest and corporate activity
SummaryObesity is a social and health problem of global dimensions that demands coordinated solutions from different sectors as well as intersectoral efforts to overcome it. However, policies to overcome obesity affect the interests of the commercial private sector. In Brazil, the Intersectoral Strategy for Obesity Prevention and Control (EIPCO) is the result of participative public action and integrates a set of policies in the field of food and nutrition security. Based on the premise that EIPCO expresses public interests to be protected, promoted and guaranteed by the federal government, this article aims to analyze cor...
Source: Health Promotion International - November 10, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
The AHK-Wales Report Card 2018: Policy Measures - is it possible to ‘score’ qualitative data?
SummaryComprehensive and meaningful policy analysis in the field of physical activity is difficult, not least because of the variable influence of other policy domains. However, in 2011 a Policy Assessment Tool (PAT) was developed by members of the WHO European Network for the Promotion of Health-Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA Europe) and tested in several different countries. In 2014, Wales joined a global initiative, active healthy kids (AHK) Global Alliance, that supported the development of country level ‘Report Cards’ scoring a range of indicators that influence physical activity amongst children and young peop...
Source: Health Promotion International - November 9, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program: key implementation characteristics of a school peer mentorship program in Canada
This study indicates the importance of respectful partnerships between community and academic leads for program success and sustainability. As IYMP is impl emented in more communities and becomes community autonomous, program sustainability may be ensured and implementation challenges mitigated by embedding the identified five essential characteristics within the fabric of IYMP. (Source: Health Promotion International)
Source: Health Promotion International - November 9, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Exploring health literacy and its associated factors among Palestinian university students: a cross-sectional study
This study provides the first evidence on Palestinian university studen ts’ health literacy levels. Tailored health education and promotion are required for students with low parental education and moderate to high distress. Future research is required to explain the gender differences in health literacy and distress among university students. (Source: Health Promotion International)
Source: Health Promotion International - November 3, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Where do the children play? An objective analysis of children ’s use of green space
This study aimed to objectively assess children’s use of green space in both public and private settings during their summer leisure time, using wearable cameras. Images from cameras worn by 74 children were analysed for green space use over 4 days. Children spen t an average of ∼1/10 h of leisure time in green space in the summer months, were physically active 68%, and with others 85%, of the time. Green spaces are important places for children’s health because they are places they frequent and places where they are physically active and socialize. We arable cameras provide an effective method for objective assess...
Source: Health Promotion International - October 29, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Better health indicators of FitSpirit participants meeting 24-h movement guidelines for Canadian children and youth
This study aims to determine the proportion of girls who meet the recommendations for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), screen time and sleep duration among FitSpirit participants and evaluate the associations of these recommendations with perceived health-related quality of life (QOL), perceived health, physical activity (PA), self-efficacy and body mass index. Cross-sectional analyses of FitSpirit data were performed. All variables were collected through an online questionnaire. The proportion of girls meeting all recommendations was 2.2%, while 72.5% met either one or two and 25.4% met none. A greater perce...
Source: Health Promotion International - October 28, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Community readiness for childhood obesity prevention programs: findings from an urban population in Iran
This study aimed to examine the Iranian local communities ’ readiness stage to engage with childhood obesity prevention programs for late primary school children in districts 2 and 16 of Tehran as the representatives of high and low socio-economic districts, respectively. First, a Delphi approach was conducted to assess the socio-cultural necessity/appro priateness and adequacy of the community readiness model and its dimensions as a planning basis for childhood obesity prevention program(s) in Iran. Then, the community readiness interview guide’s translation, modification, content and face validity were performed. Fin...
Source: Health Promotion International - October 28, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
The health promoting sports club model: an intervention planning framework
SummaryResearchers and policymakers acknowledge sports clubs (SCs) as health promoting settings. Limited research links the health promoting sports club (HPSC) concept with evidence-driven strategies to provide SCs guidance to develop health promotion (HP) interventions. As implementation science insists on theoretically grounded interventions, the present work ’s objective was to provide SCs an evidence-driven intervention framework for planning, developing and implementing HP initiatives. Four iteratively sequenced steps were undertaken: (i) investigation of ‘health promoting’ indicators, (ii) adaptation of the HPS...
Source: Health Promotion International - October 28, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Health-enhancing foods: barriers to consumers ’ choice in Iran
SummaryGiven the growing market for health-enhancing or functional foods in Iran, the consumption rate is low. Identifying and understanding the causes is key for future decisions and interventions in the market. So, the present study was designed to provide this knowledge in Iran. The study was conducted in Tehran, the capital of Iran, between May and September 2014. In total, 105 people participated in this qualitative research, including 40 production/supply/health authority stakeholders and 65 consumer stakeholders (44 housewives and 21 employed women). The sampling strategy was the purposive method with maximum divers...
Source: Health Promotion International - October 28, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Health promotion capacity and institutional systems: an assessment of the South African Department of Health
SummaryHealth promotion (HP) capacity of staff and institutions is critical for health-promoting programmes to address social determinants of health and effectively contribute to disease prevention. HP capacity mapping initiatives are the first step to identify gaps to guide capacity strengthening and inform resource allocation. In low-and-middle-income countries, there is limited evidence on HP capacity. We assessed collective and institutional capacity to prioritize, plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate HP within the South African Department of Health (DoH). A concurrent mixed methods study that drew on data collected usi...
Source: Health Promotion International - October 28, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Leisure-time physical activity, coping and life satisfaction among Korean individuals with physical disabilities
This study aims to investigate how LPTA contributes to coping and life satisfaction among Korean individuals with physical disabilities. Using a purposive sampling strategy, a total of 351 people with physical disabilities participated in this study. The results of this study find that participation in LTPA leads to the development of active coping strategies that contribute to increased life satisfaction. This study suggests that encouraging LTPA participation can be a critical task to healthcare providers working with individuals with physical disabilities. (Source: Health Promotion International)
Source: Health Promotion International - October 16, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Outcome of reminder text messages intervention on completion of routine immunization in rural areas, Nigeria
This study investigated the effect of reminder SMS sent to mothers in rural communities on full and timely completion of routine childhood immunization. A quasi-experimental design was adopted, 3500 mothers of infants were categorized into the Intervention and Control groups recruited at various Primary Healthcare Centres in 6 states and the FCT, Nigeria. Reminder SMS were sent to mothers in the intervention group for 10 months. We adopted mixed methods of data collection, significance level set atp = 0.05. Majority of respondents were married (Control 94.3%; Intervention 95.5%), have experienced multiple births (Contr...
Source: Health Promotion International - October 15, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
The challenge of assessing social cohesion in health impact assessment
This article opens with literature review to clarify the concept of SCo and to understand how the built environment influences SCo and how social environment influence health. Drawing on this work, this paper presents an analytical framework to assess SCo, integrating both the spatial and physical dimensions of urban design and the perceptions of the neighbourhood characteristics. Following a brief overview of the key findings from applying this framework to HIA of an urban development project, the paper discusses its related strengths and weaknesses. The framework could be a useful tool for HIA as it embraces knowledge fr...
Source: Health Promotion International - October 15, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Social Emotional Learning and the promotion of equal personal relationships among adolescents in Panama: a study protocol
SummaryAdolescents in Panama face multiple barriers that affect their health, such as high rates of teenage pregnancy, increased human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections and sexual violence. Equal relationships between women and men are likely to reduce such risks. Here, we suggest that the school-based enhancement of Social and Emotional Learning core competencies —awareness of self and others, positive attitudes and values, responsible decision-making, and social interaction skills—could foster positive changes in behaviors between boys and girls, specifically through a focus on equal roles, equal rights in rela...
Source: Health Promotion International - October 14, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Diffusion of complexity science into health promotion research and practice: foundations for a complex future
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Source: Health Promotion International - October 13, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
