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Physical activity and associated factors in Australian women during pregnancy: A cross-sectional study
CONCLUSION: Australian women performed low levels of physical activity during pregnancy and spend long periods of time in sedentary behaviours. SO WHAT?: There is a strong need for a concerted health promotion strategy to endorse increased physical activity, along with a reduction in sedentary behaviours, during pregnancy to support better maternal outcomes in Australia.PMID:38408844 | DOI:10.1002/hpja.853 (Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia)
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Dragana Ceprnja Lucy Chipchase Pranee Liamputtong Amitabh Gupta Source Type: research

Evaluation of the awareness of Western Australian SunSmart campaigns between 2008 and 2022
CONCLUSION: In more recent years, SunSmart advertisements and campaigns may not have reached their target audience. In addition to socio-demographic characteristics, particularly age, advertisement factors may also affect the awareness of specific campaigns. SO WHAT?: Given the changing advertising landscape and its rising costs, ongoing funding is pertinent to increase the reach of future SunSmart campaigns. Increasing advertisements on alternative platforms and designing campaigns which separately target adolescents and adults need to be considered.PMID:38402863 | DOI:10.1002/hpja.851 (Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia)
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - February 25, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Ying Ru Feng Sarah Ward Derrick Lopez Carolyn Minto Sally Blane David B Preen Source Type: research

Health literacy profiles of pregnant women and mothers in Tasmania: A cluster analysis
CONCLUSION: A better understanding of the health literacy needs of pregnant women and mothers can provide policymakers and health care providers with the key insights needed to guide the planning and development of fit-for-purpose solutions. This understanding can also guide the tailoring of existing health and community services, to create a health literacy-responsive environment that is more likely to meet the diverse health needs of pregnant women and mothers.SO WHAT: We must shift away from a 'one size fits all' approach and promote the development of a health literacy-responsive environment to improve health and equit...
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - February 25, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Satish Melwani Verity Cleland Kira Patterson Rosie Nash Source Type: research

The use of interpreter services and its barriers faced by hospital staff when accessing interpreters for patients with low English proficiency during the COVID-19 pandemic
CONCLUSION: Some systemic barriers including an inflexible booking process and long wait times for immediate interpreter services were identified. The low use of interpreter services is attributed to the difficulties accessing the service and poor documentation in patient records. SO WHAT?: Greater availability of in-person interpreter services, an upgraded booking system, and effective implementation the NSW Health Standard Procedures for Working with Health Care Interpreters will address some of these barriers.PMID:38402882 | DOI:10.1002/hpja.850 (Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia)
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - February 25, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Davina Tang Danielle Jawad Vesna Dragoje Li Ming Wen Sarah Taki Source Type: research

Evaluation of the awareness of Western Australian SunSmart campaigns between 2008 and 2022
CONCLUSION: In more recent years, SunSmart advertisements and campaigns may not have reached their target audience. In addition to socio-demographic characteristics, particularly age, advertisement factors may also affect the awareness of specific campaigns. SO WHAT?: Given the changing advertising landscape and its rising costs, ongoing funding is pertinent to increase the reach of future SunSmart campaigns. Increasing advertisements on alternative platforms and designing campaigns which separately target adolescents and adults need to be considered.PMID:38402863 | DOI:10.1002/hpja.851 (Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia)
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - February 25, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Ying Ru Feng Sarah Ward Derrick Lopez Carolyn Minto Sally Blane David B Preen Source Type: research

Health literacy profiles of pregnant women and mothers in Tasmania: A cluster analysis
CONCLUSION: A better understanding of the health literacy needs of pregnant women and mothers can provide policymakers and health care providers with the key insights needed to guide the planning and development of fit-for-purpose solutions. This understanding can also guide the tailoring of existing health and community services, to create a health literacy-responsive environment that is more likely to meet the diverse health needs of pregnant women and mothers.SO WHAT: We must shift away from a 'one size fits all' approach and promote the development of a health literacy-responsive environment to improve health and equit...
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - February 25, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Satish Melwani Verity Cleland Kira Patterson Rosie Nash Source Type: research

The use of interpreter services and its barriers faced by hospital staff when accessing interpreters for patients with low English proficiency during the COVID-19 pandemic
CONCLUSION: Some systemic barriers including an inflexible booking process and long wait times for immediate interpreter services were identified. The low use of interpreter services is attributed to the difficulties accessing the service and poor documentation in patient records. SO WHAT?: Greater availability of in-person interpreter services, an upgraded booking system, and effective implementation the NSW Health Standard Procedures for Working with Health Care Interpreters will address some of these barriers.PMID:38402882 | DOI:10.1002/hpja.850 (Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia)
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - February 25, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Davina Tang Danielle Jawad Vesna Dragoje Li Ming Wen Sarah Taki Source Type: research