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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

Parental practices and perspectives on health and digital technology use information seeking for children aged 0-36  months
CONCLUSION: Interactions with family and friends and online sources are important to parents when accessing health information for their child. Parents valued information sources which they considered trustworthy, credible, and relatable, as well as easily accessible and convenient. SO WHAT?: Dissemination of health information reflecting these values may empower parents during this early stage of parenthood.PMID:38382122 | DOI:10.1002/hpja.849 (Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia)
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - February 21, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Danica Hendry Leon Straker Brittany Bourne Sarah Coshan Ndapile Kumwembe Caroline McCarthy Juliana Zabatiero Source Type: research

Local government stakeholders' perceptions of potential policy actions to influence both climate change and healthy eating in Victoria: A qualitative study
CONCLUSION: Barriers to further action, such as resource constraints and competing priorities, could be overcome by better tailoring policy action areas to community needs, with the help of external partnerships and local government executive support. SO WHAT?: This study demonstrates that Victorian local stakeholders believe they are well-positioned to implement feasible and coherent interventions that address both healthy eating and climate.PMID:38373299 | DOI:10.1002/hpja.848 (Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia)
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - February 19, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Urvi Thanekar Gary Sacks Oriana Ruffini Belinda Reeve Miranda R Blake Source Type: research

Exploring the long-term sustainability of school-based nutrition and food programs: What works, where and why?
CONCLUSIONS: The CFIR highlighted pertinent factors that influence the successful long-term implementation of school-based food and nutrition programs. SO WHAT?: The findings suggest that to sustain program implementation beyond its initial funding, relationships across government departments, local organisations and communities, need to be nurtured and prioritised from the outset.PMID:38361362 | DOI:10.1002/hpja.847 (Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia)
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - February 16, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Leila I Fathi Danyu Yang Jacqueline L Walker Mark Robinson Robyn A Littlewood Helen Truby Source Type: research

'If I'm not sick, I'm not going to see the doctor': Access to preventive sexual and reproductive health care for Karen women from refugee backgrounds living in Melbourne, Australia-A qualitative study
CONCLUSION: Findings from this study indicate that to improve access to preventive SRH services a multi-component strategy is needed. Provision of preventive SRH information using a multi-pronged approach; peer and community support interventions; and HCPs offering services and information opportunistically would benefit Karen women unfamiliar with preventive SRH care. SO WHAT?: Primary prevention services and education codesigned with community members may be effective in improving Karen women's access to SRH care.PMID:38325438 | DOI:10.1002/hpja.844 (Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia)
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - February 7, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Natasha Davidson Karin Hammarberg Jane Fisher Source Type: research

'I mean, I wouldn't say I was sober': Exploring the psychosocial impact of e-scooter injuries and aligning a collaborative public health response
CONCLUSIONS: The study underscores the importance of considering not only the individual experiences and perceptions of e-scooter injuries but also the broader social context, including the night-time economy. Leveraging peer narratives and community engagement is vital to reshape risk perceptions and promote harm reduction messages. SO WHAT?: A comprehensive approach through proactive interventions and robust educational strategies is essential to foster responsible e-scooter usage and prioritise public safety.PMID:38305575 | DOI:10.1002/hpja.845 (Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia)
Source: Health Promotion Journal of Australia - February 2, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Timothy Piatkowski James Moran Ruth Canty Cassandra J C Wright Source Type: research