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Health and illness beliefs regarding pain and pain management of New Zealand resident S āmoan community leaders: A qualitative interpretive study based on Pasifika paradigms
CONCLUSIONS: Sāmoan people have beliefs and perceptions about pain and its management that extend beyond traditional Western interpretations. While pain is often endured using traditional strengths within the 'āīga (family) and community, the Sāmoan community faces challenges in receiving healthcare from mainstream pain services. SO WHAT?: Clinicians need to foster stronger relationships with Sāmoan individuals and their 'āīga and appreciate the wider psychosocial context of pain, including spirituality.PMID:37749071 | DOI:10.1002/hpja.800 (Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia)
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - September 25, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Angela Upsdell Jessee Fia'ali'i Gwyn N Lewis Gareth Terry Source Type: research

A stepped down physical activity support program for military service veterans: The Active Choices pilot study
CONCLUSION: The findings highlight the potential of Active Choices to support MSVs in the transition from supervised to self-managed MVPA. SO WHAT?: The program could promote the health of veterans and reduce costs for ongoing referral if impact is replicated at scale.PMID:37724696 | DOI:10.1002/hpja.807 (Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia)
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Nicholas D Gilson Zoe E Papinczak Catherine Haslam Gregore I Mielke Jonas Fooken Wendy J Brown Source Type: research

Googling long-acting reversible contraception: A scoping review examining the information available online about intrauterine devices and contraceptive implants
CONCLUSIONS: Most webpages provided medically accurate information to consumers; however, many did not include key information such as cost or how they work. Descriptions of side effects varied between webpages, and this may inhibit informed decision-making. SO WHAT?: Most people make decisions about what contraceptive method they might like to use before visiting a health care provider, and most will get this information from the internet. Providing comprehensive, medically accurate and consistent information about both IUDs and contraceptive implants is vital to support informed decision-making.PMID:37700511 | DOI:10.100...
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - September 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Cassandra Caddy Jacqueline Coombe Source Type: research

Stop being a wuss: People's perceptions of men experiencing grief in Australia
Health Promot J Austr. 2023 Sep 13. doi: 10.1002/hpja.794. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTISSUE ADDRESSED: Three years have passed since the Australian Government's Department of Health released its National Men's Health Strategy 2020-2030. Presently, little evidence is available to show whether the strategy has achieved success in rectifying men's mental-ill health, particularly the experience of stigma when expressing vulnerable emotions such as grief. Concurrently, research within the field of psychology continues to show that men experience significant pressure to conform faithfully to their socialised gender role. Give...
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - September 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Theaanna Kiaos Source Type: research

Scoping review of practice-focused resources to support the implementation of place-based approaches
CONCLUSIONS: Based on findings, we recommend that: (1) the development of resources to support evidence-informed practice and governance be prioritised; (2) resources clearly state their target audience and tailor communication to this audience; (3) resources draw on evidence from a range of sources; (4) resources continue to include practical implementation strategies supported by examples and (5) resource content be adaptable to different contexts (e.g., different settings and/or target populations). SO WHAT?: This is the first review of practice-focused resources to support the implementation of place-based approaches a...
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - September 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Bojana Klepac Sara Branch Laura McVey Amy Mowle Therese Riley Melinda Craike Source Type: research

Implementation of health and wellbeing policies and programs for students: Views of Australian universities
CONCLUSIONS: Australian universities demonstrated strong organisational commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of their students but highlighted some key barriers to implementation. SO WHAT?: Findings from this preliminary research highlight potential barriers and facilitators to the implementation of health and wellbeing policies and programs in Australian universities, and potential foci for future research.PMID:37705141 | DOI:10.1002/hpja.808 (Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia)
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - September 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Melinda Hutchesson Megan Whatnall Sally Hunt Lee M Ashton Myles D Young Amanda Patterson Mitch Duncan Tracy Burrows Source Type: research