MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Health Promotion International' source. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:35:53 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5671761&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F27%2F1%2F138%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5671761 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5671761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5671760&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F27%2F1%2F127%3Frss%3D1 The objectives of the review were to: describe the achievements of HPHS sites, assess the degree of influence and embedding of the HPHS approach, review the support functions provided by ‘NHS HS' and identify the challenges to implementation and sustainability. The review identified a variety of activity associated with HPHS, ranging from a topic focused/behaviour change approach to efforts to re-orientate organizational features. The role that NHS HS played in developing settings capacity was largely endorsed, and there was, despite the existence of some barriers, evidence that HPHS was being successfully embedded within health service organizational policies and procedures. In particular, the role of a national level strategic guidance document to NHS CEOs [‘Chief Executive L... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5671760 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5671760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5671759&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F27%2F1%2F117%3Frss%3D1 When the antecedents of health-promoting behavior are explored, the concept of health literacy is deemed a factor of major influence. Originally defined as reading, writing and numeracy skills in the health domain, health literacy is now considered a multidimensional concept. The ongoing discussion on health literacy reveals that no agreement exists about which dimensions to include in the concept. To contribute to the development of a consistent and parsimonious concept of health literacy, we conducted a critical review of concepts in other literacy domains. Our review was guided by two research questions: (i) Which dimensions are included in the concepts of other literacy domains? (ii) How can health literacy research profit from other literacy domains? Based on articles collected from P... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5671759 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5671759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5671758&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F27%2F1%2F102%3Frss%3D1 This study examines the individual characteristics of people who during the past 2 years have participated in a neighbourhood development process compared with potential and non-participants. Socio-demographic factors, perceptions and behaviour were analysed in a cross-sectional study. A questionnaire was answered by 1160 randomly chosen citizens over the age of 18 who lived in three Swedish cities. The most important single factor related to participation in neighbourhood development was prior experience of participation, such as attempting to influence city policies by contacting politicians, submitting a citizen proposal, etc. Furthermore, having frequent political discussions with neighbours was another behavioural factor that was found associated to people's participation in neighbour... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5671758 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5671758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5671757&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F27%2F1%2F90%3Frss%3D1 This article contributes to the debate about the use of reliability assessments in qualitative research in general, and health promotion research in particular. In this article, I examine the use of reliability assessments in qualitative health promotion research in response to health promotion researchers’ commonly held misconception that reliability assessments improve the rigor of qualitative research. All qualitative articles published in the journal Health Promotion International from 2003 to 2009 employing reliability assessments were examined. In total, 31.3% (20/64) articles employed some form of reliability assessment. The use of reliability assessments increased over the study period, ranging from <20% in 2003/2004 to 50% and above in 2008/2009, while at the same time th... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5671757 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5671757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5671756&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F27%2F1%2F82%3Frss%3D1 The health-promoting schools approach has gained momentum in the last decade with many jurisdictions providing guidelines and frameworks for general implementation. Although general agreement exists as to the broad strokes needed for effectiveness, less apparent are local implementation designs and models. The Battle River Project was designed to explore one such local implementation strategy for a provincial (Alberta, Canada) health promoting schools program. Located in the Battle River School Division, the project featured a partnership between Ever Active Schools, the school division and the local health authority. Case study was used to come to a greater understanding of how the health promoting schools approach worked in this particular school authority and model. Three themes emerged... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5671756 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5671756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5671755&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F27%2F1%2F74%3Frss%3D1 We report assessment of the role of videotaped interviews in programme evaluation. Interviews using a consistent script of open-ended questions were recorded during evaluation of an international child-health promotion programme in Uganda by individuals with basic training and equipment. Participants were a convenience sample of programme team members (six school teachers, and six Ugandan and 12 Canadian health-care trainees) who had completed the annual written evaluation questionnaire. Evaluators reviewed each participant's videotaped interview and questionnaire, content coded the responses against a criterion-based check list, documented how many times factual information was contributed on each question and compared the data. Videos were also assessed for strong positive or negative em... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5671755 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5671755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5671754&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F27%2F1%2F63%3Frss%3D1 Four health promoting (HP) schools were established in rural communities in Uganda by a joint Ugandan/Canadian university team. The model was based on a successful Canadian health promotion initiative designed to address poor oral health in Aboriginal children in rural and remote communities. Careful situation analysis, orientation of partner schools and collaborative development of educational materials and evaluation methodology preceded implementation. The intervention had three elements: inclusion of health topics by teachers in regular classroom activities; health education delivered by the university team to reinforce key educational concepts; and daily in-school tooth brushing to develop healthy practices. All children entering Grade 1 at four schools were recruited for 4 years; eva... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5671754 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5671754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5671753&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F27%2F1%2F52%3Frss%3D1 In the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Laos), health education is clearly a core aspect of the health service and is vital in improving people's lives through good health. However, there are many obstacles to conducting effective health education. The development of effective educational media is one solution to these problems. In Laos, traditional folk songs (lam) are preserved as part of the local communication media, and recently this communication medium has been used for health education. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of educational media using lam. For this purpose, we conducted focus group discussions with 48 participants. The reactions of the participants towards a lam, developed for preventing HIV/AIDS, were analysed using the KJ (Kawakita Jiro) method. ... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5671753 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5671753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5671752&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F27%2F1%2F45%3Frss%3D1 In conclusion, the HLTS is a valid and reliable measure for assessing Singaporeans ability to read and comprehend health-related materials written in English. (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5671752 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5671752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5671751&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F27%2F1%2F33%3Frss%3D1 Health literacy, conceptualized as a framework involving basic (functional), interactive and critical skill sets, is a key determinant of health. Application of the health literacy framework (HLF) to immigrant populations has been limited. Our objective was to apply the HLF to discourses about diet-related colon cancer prevention among English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) immigrant women. We also explored whether these discussions could inform the development of culturally appropriate information and potentially increase health literacy. Interviews were conducted with 64 older Spanish-speaking ESL immigrant women. Directed content analysis guided by the HLF was used to identify themes. Diet-related conversations were initiated by 43 (67%) participants. Four themes were identified: general in... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5671751 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5671751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5671750&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F27%2F1%2F23%3Frss%3D1 This study undertook a qualitative exploration of an operational definition of health literacy and an examination of quantitative measures of health literacy skills. We interviewed 229 older Canadian adults. First we engaged them in open-ended discussions about their search for information on a self-selected health topic. Next we administered nine self-report items on health literacy skills, and then task-performance items. Task-performance questions were based on two published reading passages on five levels of difficulty to measure ‘understanding’ of health-related material. The Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine (REALM) was also administered as the comparison for criterion-related validity. Our open-ended questions elicited responses about the processes that people... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5671750 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5671750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5671749&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F27%2F1%2F15%3Frss%3D1 In this study, we explore the differences in self-reported, habitual, sun protection behaviours of adolescents across key contexts during summer. A sample of 692 adolescents aged between 12 and 18 completed a self-report survey concerning habitual sun-related behaviours across four key contexts. Comparisons were made between contexts in seven key sun protection behaviours. The results show that there are significant differences in habitual sun protection behaviours of adolescents between contexts and notably increased compliance with sun protection behaviours in the school context. These findings suggest that some sun protection behaviours are not transferred between key contexts relevant to adolescents and highlight an opportunity for public health programmes to focus more specifically on... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5671749 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5671749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5671748&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F27%2F1%2F5%3Frss%3D1 Drama, theater and role-playing methods are commonly used in health promotion programs, but evidence of their effectiveness is limited. This paper describes the development, implementation and evaluation of a school-based drama program to enhance social relationships and decrease bullying at school in children in grades 4–5 (mean age of 10.4 years). Students (n = 190) were recruited from two primary schools with similar demographics and socio-economics in the Southern Finland and purposively allocated either to an intervention group or a control group. The drama program included classroom drama sessions, follow-up activities at home and three parents’ evenings concerning issues of social well being during the school year September 2007–May 2008. Data on social relationshi... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5671748 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5671748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5671747&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F27%2F1%2F1%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5671747 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5671747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5403664&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F4%2F492%3Frss%3D1 In many places extreme heat causes more deaths than floods, cyclones and bushfires. However, efforts to manage the health implications of heat and increase the adaptive capacity of vulnerable populations are in their infancy, requiring urgent attention from research and policy. This paper presents a case for research exploring the influence of social and contextual factors on vulnerable populations’ capacity to adapt to heat in the context of climate change. We argue such research is imperative given current prioritization of short-sighted policy solutions such as installation and use of greenhouse-intensive domestic air-conditioners as moderators of heat stress. Globally, vulnerability to heat stress is most often assessed by epidemiological analysis of past morbidity and mortality ... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5403664 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5403664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5403663&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F4%2F484%3Frss%3D1 This study was designed to identify how trust is conceptualized in health promotion partnerships and to develop a trust measurement tool. Five focus groups were organized with 36 health promotion partners in order to explore how trust is conceptualized in their partnerships. Participants represented health, community, education, arts, sports and youth sectors. A content analysis was carried out on the transcripts and a 14-item, five-point scale, was developed from the findings. This scale was incorporated into an overall questionnaire on partnership functioning which was posted to 469 partners in 40 health promotion partnerships. A response rate of 72% was achieved (n= 337) for the postal survey. The trust scale was subjected to reliability and validity tests. Principal Component Analysis ... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5403663 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5403663 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5403662&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F4%2F476%3Frss%3D1 This article explores the utility of ethnography in accounting for healers’ understandings of HIV/AIDS—and more generally sexually transmitted infections—and the planning of HIV/AIDS education interventions targeting healers in urban Zimbabwe. I argue that much of the information utilized for planning and implementing such programs is actually based on rapid research procedures (usually single-method survey-based approaches) that do not fully capture healers’ explanatory frameworks. This incomplete information then becomes authoritative knowledge about local ‘traditions' and forms the basis for the design and implementation of training programs. Such decontextualization may, in turn, affect program effectiveness. (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5403662 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5403662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5403661&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F4%2F465%3Frss%3D1 This study demonstrates the superiority of a community-based campaign over a MMC when environmental health is concerned. (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5403661 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5403661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5403660&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F4%2F457%3Frss%3D1 Wonju is the first municipality in the Republic of Korea to fund the Healthy City project through municipal revenues from the local tobacco consumption tax. We investigated the process of the local tobacco consumption tax being approved as the main source of financing for the local Healthy City project. We also examined the sustainability and sufficiency of the funding by looking at the pricing policies instituted for cigarettes, smoking prevalence, cigarette consumption and revenues from local tobacco consumption as well as the budgetary allocations among programs in the city. The strong initiative of the mayor of Wonju was one of the factors that enabled the earmarking of the local tobacco consumption tax for the Healthy City Wonju project. He consulted academic counselors and persuaded ... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5403660 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5403660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5403659&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F4%2F447%3Frss%3D1 This article pursues the question which types of support for health promoting schools are offered on a provincial level in Austria. Using a grounded theory approach, 18 in-depth interviews with representatives of provincial organizations and 26 documents relevant for school HP were analysed. As a result, five different strategies of supporting health promoting schools have been identified in Austria: (i) organize exchange among schools, (ii) establish certification and quality control of school health efforts, (iii) offer consultation and information, (iv) carry out a specific HP programme and (v) coordinate HP actors and information. These strategies are usually combined and rarely occur in their pure form. It was also determined that the coordination of the different strategies and human... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5403659 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5403659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5403658&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F4%2F432%3Frss%3D1 A range of determinants at multiple socio-ecological levels operate in small farm households’ use and handling of hazardous pesticides, suggesting the need for integrated health and agriculture promotion approaches. The aim is to assess changes in health promotion outcomes relevant to highly hazardous pesticide use associated with a multi-component community program. A longitudinal evaluation design using mixed methods was employed in 18 agricultural communities in Ecuador. Over a 7-month period, health education and agricultural interventions focused upon: health risks associated with hazardous pesticides, more adequate use and handling of pesticides, and better crop management techniques. Data collection included field forms, focus groups, structured observations and repeat surveys... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5403658 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5403658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5403657&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F4%2F421%3Frss%3D1 This article describes the barriers and catalysts of nutrition literacy among elderly Japanese people (aged ≥75 years). A cross-sectional analysis of the responses to a questionnaire administered to 678 study participants (men = 347, women = 331) was conducted. Logistic regression analysis revealed that more men had limited nutrition literacy than did women. After stratification by gender, the limited nutrition literacy group was associated with cognitive difficulty in men and women, visual impairment in men and hearing impairment in women. Lower education level and economic status were associated with limited nutrition literacy among women. Adjusted odds ratios (ORs) controlling for age, education level and economic status, as well as cognitive, visual and hearing function, indicated t... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5403657 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5403657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5403656&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F4%2F408%3Frss%3D1 This study aimed to identify key factors that influence health promotion partnership synergy. Data were collected from 337 partners in 40 health promotion partnerships using a postal survey. The questionnaire incorporated a number of multidimensional scales designed to assess the contribution of factors that influence partnership synergy. New validated scales were developed for synergy, trust, mistrust and power. Pearson's correlations and multiple regression analysis were used to identify the significance of each factor to partnership synergy. Trust, leadership and efficiency were shown to be the most important predictors of partnership synergy. Synergy is predicated on trust and leadership. Trust-building mechanisms need to be built into the partnership forming stage and this trust needs... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5403656 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5403656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5403655&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F4%2F397%3Frss%3D1 An Internet survey was conducted among 511 respondents in Victoria, Australia, to ascertain their support for possible government fruit and vegetable promotion policies. The findings suggest that there is a strong and widespread support for policies which encourage country of origin labelling, local and increased production, subsidies, bans and taxes, and communication campaigns. The respondents’ Universalism values (e.g. valuing nature, harmony and beauty) were more pervasive predictors of their opinions than their demographic characteristics. The findings suggest that many Australians hold different views to the prevailing neoliberal views of the political establishment. (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5403655 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5403655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5403654&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F4%2F393%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5403654 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5403654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5114975&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F3%2F376%3Frss%3D1 In children under the age of five, the majority of unintentional injuries occur in the home, with higher levels of injury morbidity and mortality being found among those from more deprived backgrounds. This paper presents the findings of a systematic review about the effectiveness of programmes in decreasing unintentional injury rates to children (aged up to 15 years) in the home. The effectiveness of the provision of home safety equipment with or without installation, safety education or a home risk assessment is presented by outcome: injury rates, installation of smoke alarms and installation of other home safety equipment. Analysis of the statistically significant evidence suggests that few programmes reduce injury rates in children except where home safety equipment is supplied in conj... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5114975 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5114975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5114974&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F3%2F362%3Frss%3D1 This study also supplies the research field with important data and insights that can be used in future research. (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5114974 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5114974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5114973&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F3%2F351%3Frss%3D1 Entry into fatherhood is a challenging period with new responsibilities and changes in family dynamics. Hegemonic imagery of men portray them as capable, confident and able which can disadvantage expectant fathers who often struggle to make sense of the changes occurring around and within their own parenting journey. Although fathers historically have not been included in breastfeeding classes, antenatal education programs can be an opportunity to inform and support them in their new role. Forty-five antenatal sessions for fathers (n = 342) of 1h duration were conducted by five male educators between May 2008 and June 2009 in Perth, Western Australia. A theoretical framework from health promotion literature was used as a guide in the program's development. Fathers in the intervention group... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5114973 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5114973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5114972&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F3%2F338%3Frss%3D1 This article applies linguistic and sociolinguistic models in order to better articulate the role of simplification in health communication and health promotion. Focusing on two models from sociolinguistics—pragmatics and text theory—the article discusses their usefulness in rethinking message simplification. The discussion proposes that a richer, more theory-based understanding of text structures and functions, along with other powerful constructs, including cultural appropriateness, relevancy and context, are needed to close the gaps between health messages, health messengers and patients/the public. The article concludes by making recommendations for future study to empirically test the strengths and limitations of these models and constructs. (Source: Health Promotion Inter... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5114972 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5114972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5114971&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F3%2F330%3Frss%3D1 This article uses the case of one health promotion programme to explore the multiple timelines in action: the contract, evaluation, usual programme phases and specific to a community garden project in the programme, the seasons. This exploration demonstrates the complexity of these timelines and how they affected programme implementation and were reflected in community participation. The discussion also demonstrates the importance of skilled facilitation of programmes, especially those based on a community development approach. (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5114971 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5114971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5114970&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F3%2F322%3Frss%3D1 This article presents the ADEPT (Analysis of Determinants of Policy Impact) approach, which aims to explain and influence policy development and policy impact implementation with four determinants: goals, obligations, resources and opportunities. ADEPT provides a detailed operationalization for both quantitative and qualitative use. An empirical test of the ADEPT model using a quantitative survey of 719 policy-makers from four health promotion policy fields and six European nations indicated that both policy outputs and policy outcomes are influenced by the four determinants. The approach has, in the meantime, been successfully utilized to analyze and initiate policy development in a number of health promotion projects. Despite a number of limitations, ADEPT provides an easy-to-use, theory... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5114970 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5114970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5114969&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F3%2F311%3Frss%3D1 Translational or implementation research that assesses the effectiveness of strategies to promote health behaviours among children that have been previously tested under ‘ideal’ conditions is rarely reported. Switch-2-Activity aimed to examine the effectiveness of an abbreviated programme delivered by teachers targeting children's television viewing, computer use, physical activity and potential mediators of behaviour change. Fifteen schools from disadvantaged areas in Melbourne, Australia agreed to participate in the study (43% school-level response rate). Out of the 1566 Grades 5 and 6 (9–12 year old) children invited to take part in the study, 1048 (67% response rate) provided informed consent. Schools were randomized to either an intervention or wait-list control cond... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5114969 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5114969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5114968&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F3%2F302%3Frss%3D1 The objectives of the study were to identify the professional issues that teachers perceived as important in their commitment to a health promotion (HP) programme launched in their schools and to understand their perceptions of the impact of the programme on themselves as professionals, individuals, on students, on school staff and on the relationship with students’ families. A mixed methods design was used. An anonymous questionnaire was distributed to 54 participating teachers exploring their practices and perceptions of the programme and 26 semi-structured interviews were conducted which examined their professional commitment to the programme. The main factors that teachers identified as shaping their commitment were (1) their perceptions of the programme, specifically, its congru... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5114968 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5114968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5114967&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F3%2F290%3Frss%3D1 The aim of this paper is to study the effects of factors broadly captured under the rubric of parental social and cultural capital on child health. The setting was 11 disadvantaged communities in Victoria, Australia during the conduct and evaluation of Best Start, an early childhood initiative of the Victorian State Government. Questionnaires were sent to parents of 3-year-old children in 2004 and 2006. The principal dependent variable was parental global rating of their child's health. Social capital variables focussed, for example, on community support for parent's child rearing practices. Cultural capital variables focussed, for example, on parent's reading to their child. Socio-economic status and other potential confounding variables were also measured. Stepwise multivariable logistic... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5114967 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5114967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5114966&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F3%2F276%3Frss%3D1 This paper reports the results of formative and outcome evaluation of two ongoing community-based intervention programmes for integrated non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention and control in urban low-income settings of Ballabgarh near New Delhi, India, and in Depok, West Java Province of Indonesia. At both sites, a coalition of community members facilitated by academic institution and the World Health Organization, planned and implemented the intervention since 2004. The intervention consisted of advocacy and mediation with stakeholders, training of volunteers and school teachers, communication campaigns, risk assessment camps and reorientation of health services. The formative evaluation was based on the review of documents, and outcomes were assessed using the standardized surveys fo... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5114966 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5114966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5114965&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F3%2F263%3Frss%3D1 The aim of this analysis was to assess relationships between family functioning, parental psychological distress, child behaviour difficulties and fruit and vegetable (F&V) consumption among 4–12-year-old children in Victoria, Australia. We used the 2006 Victorian Child's Health and wellbeing data set that included 3370 randomly selected primary caregivers of 4–12-year-old children interviewed between October 2005 and March 2006. Behavioural problems were measured using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire; level of family functioning was measured using the McMaster Family Assessment Device–General Functioning Scale and parental psychological distress was measured using the Kessler-6 scale. The mean number of servings consumed per day was 2.2 (95% CI: 2.1, 2.3... 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Valid evaluation is important, but difficult because gold standard research designs are not applicable and the allocation of budget and time for evaluation is often very tight. In the Netherlands, Health Promotion Institutes (HPIs) are responsible for these campaigns. We conducted an exploratory study among the HPIs to gain better insight into goals, practices, conditions and perceived barriers regarding evaluation of these campaigns. Data were obtained through personal interviews with representatives of HPIs who had direct management responsibility for the evaluation of their campaigns. The HPIs typically made use of a pre-test–post-test design with single measurements before a... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4800827 Sun, 08 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4800827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4800826&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F2%2F238%3Frss%3D1 Mental health problems are highly prevalent among adolescents, but a majority of adolescents is reluctant to seek help at mental health services because of shame and lack of anonymity. Intervening via chat (i.e. offering online support) could be a solution to remove these barriers and to reach adolescents. The dimensions of the RE-AIM model (reach, efficacy, adoption, implementation and maintenance) served as a guiding principle for discussing the potential of offering online support via chat. It appeared that the use of chat may be an appropriate way to reach adolescents and may have a positive impact on outcome measures related to mental health. Additional efforts are needed to stimulate adoption at the individual level (target group, intermediaries) and the organizational level. Future ... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4800826 Sun, 08 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4800826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4800825&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F2%2F230%3Frss%3D1 Relationships and sexuality education (RSE) was introduced in Irish schools in 1995 to address pressures on young people specific to relationships and sexuality. RSE is part of a whole school health promotion project. Emphasis is put on personal and social development of students, cross-curricular dimensions, school ethos, school climate and partnership with families and community. However, RSE has become the preserve of female teachers with fewer male teachers attending in-service. This research explored the attitudes, beliefs and needs of male post-primary teachers with regard to RSE in their school. A qualitative design was employed utilizing focus groups. A total of 25 male post-primary teachers took part in five focus groups. Two of the groups consisted of men who had participated in ... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4800825 Sun, 08 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4800825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4800824&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F2%2F220%3Frss%3D1 This article explores the dearth of coverage of the social determinants of health by the Canadian mainstream media. It is argued that this neglect is primarily a reflection of political and economic societal structures that has been associated with increasing corporate control of the mainstream media. Applying a critical political economy lens, it is argued that the barriers to having the Canadian mainstream media report on the social determinants of health are so numerous that it may indeed be ‘time to call it a day' in regard to having them assist in the dissemination of social determinants of health findings. Recognizing this reality should spur the development of alternative means of communicating with the public in order to develop a citizens’ movement to create health-pro... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4800824 Sun, 08 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4800824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4800823&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F2%2F212%3Frss%3D1 This article focuses on the social risks that wealthy Chinese businessmen and government officials negotiate on a daily basis. It highlights the concept of guanxi that is so central to building relationships in China and explains the traditional process of yingchou used to establish and maintain relationships among this cadre of men who depend on one another for political and economic success. This process, which has become pervasive in China's era of market reform, requires men to engage in frequent practices of smoking, drinking, eating and female-centered entertainment that are contributing both to their success and to their increasing vulnerability to chronic disease and STIs. The paper concludes by offering some alternative approaches to addressing this emerging disease pattern among ... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4800823 Sun, 08 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4800823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4800822&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F2%2F196%3Frss%3D1 Integrated HIV response refers to a formalized, collaborative process among organizations in communities with HIV at-risk populations. It is a both comprehensive and flexible scheme, which may include community-based environment promotion, skill coalition, fund linkage, human resource collaboration and service system jointly for both HIV prevention and control. It enables decisions and actions responds over time. In 1997, the Chinese government developed a 10-year HIV project supported by World Bank Loan (H9-HIV/AIDS/STIs). It was the first integrated STI/HIV intervention project in China and provides a unique opportunity to explore the long-term comprehensive STI/HIV intervention in a low-middle income country setting. Significant outcomes were identified as development and promotion of t... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4800822 Sun, 08 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4800822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4800821&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F2%2F188%3Frss%3D1 This study aimed to determine the nature and extent of food and beverage sponsorship of children's sport. Sports clubs (n = 108) for the nine most popular sports for children aged 5–14 were randomly sampled from three large geographical areas in Australia. A purpose-designed telephone questionnaire was developed to determine the extent of sponsorship. Experts from different fields were approached (n = 10) to generate a consensus on the elements of sponsors that are more/less health promoting. The survey response rate was 99%. Of the 347 sponsors identified, 17% were food or beverage companies. Fifty percent of food company sponsorship arrangements did not meet criteria for healthy sponsors. For most clubs, less than a quarter of their income came from sponsorship. A considerable prop... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4800821 Sun, 08 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4800821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4800820&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F2%2F177%3Frss%3D1 When predicting volunteer intention, much attention is paid to the volunteer organization environment (VOE). Given that self-efficacy and motivation have emerged as important predictors of volunteer intention, we adopted a combination of ideas of Bandura's social cognitive theory and Ajzen's theory of planned behavior integrating VOE, self-efficacy and motivation to examine their effects on volunteer intention and to determine whether self-efficacy and motivation mediate the relationship between VOE and volunteer intention. The subjects of this study consisted of 198 community health volunteers in Shanghai city, China. Exploratory factor analysis was performed to identify the factor structure using standard principal component analysis. Six new factors were revealed, including two VOE fact... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4800820 Sun, 08 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4800820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4800819&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F2%2F171%3Frss%3D1 The delivery of preventive services in GPs' surgeries falls below recommended levels. Different attempts are performed to change the situation. The introduction in the UK in 2004 of a new GP contract based on a QOF fundamentally changed the way that primary practitioners are paid. Success of this intervention caused international interest in using financial incentives as a method of improving general practice. Polish primary care is still under development. In contemplating reform and the possible introduction of some of these British solutions in Poland, it would be valuable to compare what British and Polish GPs' think about prevention and see how their opinions can be affected by context in which they work. The aim of the survey involving 65 British and 65 Polish GPs was to compare what... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4800819 Sun, 08 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4800819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4800818&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F2%2F163%3Frss%3D1 This paper has contributed to confirming the link between education and health in developed countries. The analysis is based on 11 European Union countries. We estimate country-specific health functions, where the dependent variable is self-reported health status and the education attainment is one of the main inputs. All eight waves (1994–2001) of the European Community Household Panel are deployed. A random effects ordered probit is estimated in order to control, to a given extent, for unobserved heterogeneity. Explanatory variables are both time invariant (education attainment and gender) and time varying (gross wages, hours of work, age and living alone). Results confirm the positive impact of secondary education on health in most cases and tertiary education in all cases, even a... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4800818 Sun, 08 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4800818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4800817&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F2%2F148%3Frss%3D1 To identify the evidence for the effectiveness of behaviour change techniques, when used by health-care professionals, in accomplishing health-promoting behaviours in patients. Reviews were used to extract data at a study level. A taxonomy was used to classify behaviour change techniques. We included 23 systematic reviews: 14 on smoking cessation, 6 on physical exercise, and 2 on healthy diets and 1 on both exercise and diets. None of the behaviour change techniques demonstrated clear effects in a convincing majority of the studies in which they were evaluated. Techniques targeting knowledge (n = 210 studies) and facilitation of behaviour (n = 172) were evaluated most frequently. However, self-monitoring of behaviour (positive effects in 56% of the studies), risk communication (52%) and us... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4800817 Sun, 08 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4800817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4800816&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F2%2F136%3Frss%3D1 The implementation of health promotion concepts in (school) settings is a complex undertaking on which little scientific knowledge exists. The purpose of this study was to better understand organizational influences on the implementation of school health promotion. An extended case study design that incorporated important insights from complexity science was used. This design influenced the focus of analysis and led to the use of multiple methods of data collection and analysis. A primary school in Vienna served as a case for observing and analysing the first year of implementing the health-promoting school concept. The study provided detailed insights into the implementation process. Results showed four chronologically overlapping implementation phases (starting health promotion, deciding... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4800816 Sun, 08 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4800816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4800815&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F2%2F133%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4800815 Sun, 08 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4800815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4435635&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F1%2F129%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4435635 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4435635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4435634&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F1%2F128%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4435634 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4435634 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4435633&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F1%2F117%3Frss%3D1 The objective of this study was to identify the current position of health promotion in nursing as it relates to its practice, theory and policy and, where possible as a secondary aim, compare and contrast this against the health promotion position of other health professional groups. This was achieved using the framework of a Derridean-derived discourse analysis of existing health promotion literature specific to nurses and nursing practice. The overall process examined a ‘corpus’ of the literature considered exemplary texts of that kind and classification. A number of binary oppositions and tensions, in the Derridean tradition, were uncovered. Strong themes to emerge were that nursing has yet to clearly contextualize and differentiate health promotion and health education and... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4435633 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4435633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4435632&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F1%2F109%3Frss%3D1 This article argues that the political science discipline has developed a specific approach to public policy analysis that can help to open up unexplored levers of influence for public health research and practice and that can contribute to a better understanding of public policy as a determinant of health. It describes and critiques the public health model of policy analysis, analyzes political science's specific approach to public policy analysis, and discusses how the politics of research provides opportunities and barriers to the integration of political science's distinctive contributions to policy analysis in health promotion. (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4435632 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4435632 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4435631&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F1%2F100%3Frss%3D1 While there is considerable research on environmental contamination and degradation, there is equally credible evidence on the healthful qualities of the environment. Being in and caring for nature can be health promoting for individuals, families, communities, ecosystems and the planet. In this paper, we use a conceptual model for nature-based health promotion and a socio-ecological model of health promotion to guide the scope, organization and critique of relevant literature on nature-based health promotion in several fields and generate recommendations for practice, policy and research. We conclude that participatory community-based research is needed to build local knowledge and create systemic change in practice and policy to support healthy living for people and the planet. (Source: ... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4435631 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4435631 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4435630&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F1%2F91%3Frss%3D1 This paper explores why Canadian government policies, particularly those related to obesity, are ‘stuck’ at promoting individual lifestyle change. Key concepts within complexity and critical theories are considered a basis for understanding the continued emphasis on lifestyle factors in spite of strong evidence indicating that a change in the environment and conditions of poverty isare needed to tackle obesity. Opportunities to get ‘unstuck’ from individual-level lifestyle interventions are also suggested by critical concepts found within these two theories, although getting ‘unstuck’ will also require cross-sectoral collective action. Our discussion focuses on the Canadian context but will undoubtedly be relevant to other countries, where health promote... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4435630 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4435630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4435629&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F1%2F82%3Frss%3D1 We examined the theoretical grounding of each paper and whether it focuses on policy content (e.g. nature, impact, evolution of the policy), policy processes (e.g. advocacy capacity building and strategies) or theoretical/methodological issues in policy analysis. This review demonstrates that policy research in health promotion is still largely an a-theoretical enterprise. Out of the 119 articles that were found eligible, 39 did apply to some degree a theoretical framework, of which 21 referred to a theoretical framework from political science. We conclude that the field has yet to acknowledge critical concepts that would help to shed light on the policy process, and that validated rigorous theoretical frameworks to inform research and practice are hardly applied. Recommendations are formu... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4435629 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4435629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4435628&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F1%2F65%3Frss%3D1 Urban social entrepreneurs have been suggested to play an essential part in the success of local health promotion initiatives. Up to now, roles like these have only been identified in retrospect. This prospective collaborative study explored the possibilities of institutionalizing a comparable role for a ‘health broker’ in four Dutch municipalities as an additional investment to promote health in deprived neighbourhoods. The theoretical notions of public and policy entrepreneurs as well as of boundary spanners were adopted as a reference framework. Documents produced by the collaborative project served as input for a qualitative analysis of the developments. We succeeded in implementing a ‘health broker’ role comparable to that of a bureaucratic public entrepreneur ... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4435628 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4435628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4435627&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F1%2F55%3Frss%3D1 A tax on soft drinks is often proposed as a health promotion strategy for reducing their consumption and improving health outcomes. However, little is known about the processes and politics of implementing such taxes. We analysed four different soft drink taxes in Pacific countries and documented the lessons learnt regarding the process of policy agenda-setting and implementation. While local social and political context is critically important in determining policy uptake, these case studies suggest strategies for health promotion practitioners that can help to improve policy uptake and implementation. The case studies reveal interaction between the Ministries of Health, Finance and Revenue at every stage of the policy making process. In regard to agenda-setting, relevance to government f... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4435627 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4435627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4435626&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F1%2F46%3Frss%3D1 Lack of time is the main reason people say they do not exercise or use public transport, so addressing time barriers is essential to achieving health promotion goals. Our aim was to investigate how time barriers are viewed by the people who develop programs to increase physical activity or use active transport. We studied five interventions and explored the interplay between views and strategies. Some views emphasized personal choice and attitudes, and strategies to address time barriers were focused on changing personal priorities or perceptions. Other views emphasized social-structural sources of time pressures, and provided pragmatic ideas to free up time. The most nuanced strategies to address time barriers were employed by programs that researched and solicited the views of potential ... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4435626 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4435626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4435625&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F1%2F37%3Frss%3D1 The role of the mass media in communicating health-related information to the wider population is the focus of this paper. Using the example of sun protection within the UK, we highlight some of the major challenges to raising awareness of steadily increasing melanoma rates and of effective sun protection strategies. The implications of potential barriers to official sun protection messages via conflicting messages in the media are discussed in terms of editorial on sun protection and in the way in which television programme content portrays the issues. Implications for public policy and future research conclude the paper. (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4435625 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4435625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4435624&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F1%2F23%3Frss%3D1 Our objective was to evaluate whether the limited effectiveness of most community programs intended to prevent disease and promote health should be attributed to the quality of the conceptualization of their program theories. In a retrospective multiple case study we assessed the program theories of 16 community programs (cases) in the Netherlands (1990–2004). Methods were a document analysis, supplemented with member checks (insider information from representatives). We developed a community approach reference framework to guide us in reconstructing and evaluating the program theories. On the whole, programs did not clearly spell out the process theories (enabling the implementation of effective interventions), the program components (interventions) and/or the impact theories (descr... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4435624 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4435624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4435623&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F1%2F14%3Frss%3D1 In this study, we outline a theoretical approach that embraces community diversity, by focusing on how community life is being practiced by its members and how they interact with each other. Adopting this theoretical approach, ethnographic fieldwork was conducted in a multi-ethnic and socially deprived neighbourhood in Denmark, which had undergone a long process of community building. We found five major ways of community practices based on interactions (i) in specific community spaces, (ii) related to specific activities, (iii) in sharing experiences of community history, (iv) on loyalty within one's social networks and (v) on sharing ethnicity. Distinguishing between different modes of interacting in community, offers a holistic perspective that includes those ‘invisible’ com... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4435623 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4435623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4435622&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F1%2F4%3Frss%3D1 We describe activities that we use to motivate, engage and empower students to take action on the SDOH and provide examples of advocacy skills students have learned and actions they have implemented. (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4435622 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4435622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4435621&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F26%2F1%2F1%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4435621 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4435621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4161480&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F4%2F483%3Frss%3D1 Globally, the mental health system is being transformed into a strengths-based, recovery-oriented system of care, to which the concept of active living is central. Based on an integrative review of the literature, this paper presents a heuristic conceptual framework of the potential contribution that enjoyable and meaningful leisure experiences can have in active living, recovery, health and life quality among persons with mental illness. This framework is holistic and reflects the humanistic approach to mental illness endorsed by the United Nations and the World Health Organization. It also includes ecological factors such as health care systems and environmental factors as well as cultural influences that can facilitate and/or hamper recovery, active living and health/life quality. Uniqu... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4161480 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4161480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4161479&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F4%2F474%3Frss%3D1 Despite decades of concern about reducing health inequity, the Commission on the Social Determinants of Health (CSDH) painted a picture of persistent and, in some cases, increasing health inequity. It also made a call for increased evaluation of interventions that might reduce inequities. This paper describes such an intervention—the Social Inclusion Initiative (SII) of the South Australian Government—that was documented for the Social Exclusion Knowledge Network of the CSDH. This initiative is designed to increase social inclusion by addressing key determinants of health inequity—in the study period these were education, homelessness and drug use. Our paper examines evidence from a rapid appraisal to determine whether a social inclusion initiative is a useful aspect of g... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4161479 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4161479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4161478&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F4%2F464%3Frss%3D1 This study presents results from focus groups and interviews with primary care physicians (n = 28) and midlevel health-care providers (physician assistants and nurse practitioners, n = 21) in three states of the US. Providers were asked about their sources of information on cognitive health and for their ideas on how best to communicate with primary care providers about research on cognitive health. In results, providers cited online sources, popular media and continuing medical education as their most common sources of information about cognitive health. Popular media sources were used both proactively and reactively to respond to patient inquiries. Differences in sources of information were noted for physicians as compared with midlevel providers, and for rural and urban providers. Sever... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4161478 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4161478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4161477&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F4%2F453%3Frss%3D1 Spatial disparities in environmental quality and practices are contributing to rising health inequalities worldwide. To date, the field of health promotion has not contributed as significantly as it might to a systematic analysis of the physical environment as a determinant of health nor to a critique of inequitable environmental governance practices responsible for social injustice—particularly in the Canadian context. In this paper, we explore ways in which health promotion and environmental justice perspectives can be combined into an integrated movement for environmental health justice in health promotion. Drawing on Canadian experiences, we describe the historical contributions and limitations of each perspective in research, policy and particularly professional practice. We the... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4161477 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4161477 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4161476&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F4%2F444%3Frss%3D1 Health literacy has come to play a critical role in health education and promotion, yet it is poorly understood in adolescents and few measurement tools exist. Standardized instruments to measure health literacy in adults assume it to be a derivative of general literacy. This paper reports on the development and the early-stage validation of a health literacy tool for high school students that measured skills to understand and evaluate health information. A systematic process was used to develop, score and validate items. Questionnaire data were collected from 275, primarily 10th grade students in three secondary schools in Vancouver, Canada that reflected variation in demographic profile. Forty-eight percent were male, and 69.1% spoke a language other than English. Bivariate correlations ... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4161476 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4161476 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4161475&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F4%2F435%3Frss%3D1 This paper focuses on dissemination of the healthy schools (HS) approach in the province of Quebec, Canada. Dissemination aims at raising awareness about HS and promoting its adhesion among actors concerned with youth health in school. As HS is a joint initiative based on agreement and collaboration between health and educational sectors, the positions of stakeholders that foster cooperation between these sectors were considered to be critical to optimize its dissemination. The study's objectives were to: (i) examine and contrast the stakeholders' conceptions of HS and (ii) understand how converging and diverging stakeholders' positions on HS favourably or negatively influence its dissemination in Quebec. Gray's analytical approach to collaboration and its focus on stakeholders' mindframe ... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4161475 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4161475 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4161474&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F4%2F425%3Frss%3D1 Health promotion aims to ensure that the population has improved living and health conditions, and schools are appropriate environments in which to do this. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of health promotion in terms of oral health in special schools for mentally disable pupils in Brazil. The study was cross-sectional and adopted a qualitative and quantitative approach, using triangulation methods to observe the reality. An epidemiological survey was performed in order to analyse the oral health status; a semi-structured questionnaire and participative observation were used for the qualitative analysis of the health promotion activities undertaken in the schools; case studies were carried out to evaluate the profile of oral health status in the context of the schoo... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4161474 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4161474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4161473&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F4%2F412%3Frss%3D1 The aim of this study was to explore health perceptions of preschool teachers, with a view to inform early childhood practices and teacher education. Pre-service student-teachers and in-service teachers (n = 200) who were voluntarily recruited completed a 24-item health attitude questionnaire. Factor analysis identified four dimensions of health attitudes, reflecting physical, psychosocial, mental and emotional domains. Inter-correlations among the factors suggested that early childhood educators in Hong Kong embrace a holistic view of health, although they consider physical and emotional health as more salient than the psychosocial and mental health dimensions. In comparisons of the perceptions of in-service teachers and student-teachers, students placed less emphasis on psychosocial heal... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4161473 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4161473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4161472&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F4%2F403%3Frss%3D1 The objective of this research was to investigate the influence of parent–child relationship on adolescent safety belt use, controlling for other variables. To our knowledge, this is the first study to examine determinants of safety belt use among school students in Lebanon. A two-stage sampling design resulted in the inclusion of 3/3 public and 10/23 private schools. Over 2400 students in grades 6–12 completed a cross-sectional self administered survey. Current safety belt use included student report to wearing seat belts in the front seat only or the front and back seat. Parent–child relationship was measured through student reports of ‘getting along with parents’. Other variables included socio-demographic status, health, lifestyle and social characteristic... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4161472 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4161472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4161471&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F4%2F394%3Frss%3D1 This study explored the construct of QOL of the floating population in Shanghai, China. We conducted eight focus groups with 58 members of the floating population (24 males and 34 females) and then performed a qualitative thematic analysis of the interviews. The following five QOL domains were identified from the analysis: personal development, jobs and career, family life, social relationships and social security. The results indicated that stigma and discrimination permeate these life domains and influence the framing of life expectations. Proposals were made for reducing stigma and discrimination against the floating population to improve the QOL of this population. (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4161471 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4161471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4161470&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F4%2F384%3Frss%3D1 A number of modifiable health risks, such as smoking, inactivity and obesity have been linked to increased employer costs, including decreased productivity and increased absenteeism and health claims. The purpose of this paper is to report on the health profile and prevalence of modifiable health risks in an Atlantic Canadian Employee Database. Data were collected over a 5-year period (2001–2006) by the Atlantic Health and Wellness Institute, the research arm of Creative Wellness Solutions, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Each employee of 51 workplaces (n = 6067; 2665 males, 3402 females; average age 41.3 years) completed a Health Risk Assessment questionnaire on smoking, nutrition and physical activity behaviours. Clinical data measurements were blood pressure, blood cholesterol, w... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4161470 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4161470 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4161469&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F4%2F381%3Frss%3D1 (No summary is available for this citation) (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4161469 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4161469 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3857145&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F3%2F371%3Frss%3D1 This article concentrates on analysing social networks and health among rural–urban migrants in China. The function that social networks substantially play on the issue of health among migrants in China has rarely been discussed in studies. On the basis of a case study of a migrant community in Beijing, this paper examines the range of social networks among migrants, from which they can acquire support, including financial and spiritual, when they are dealing with health problems. Social networks resemble a double-edged sword to rural–urban migrants in terms of health-care access. The fact that migrants lack savings may not be the sole and essential reason for their extreme vulnerability in times of illness. Some migrants, who are in financial difficulties though, may have some... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3857145 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:02:53 +0100 3857145 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3857144&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F3%2F363%3Frss%3D1 The article examines the use of newer, interactive information and communication technologies (ICTs) in young men's health promotion (HP), drawing on gender theory, HP research and evidence on young men's Internet usage. The focus is on highlighting an agenda for research in terms of emerging issues. New forms of social media ICT (for example ‘web 2’-based on-line social networking sites, micro-blogging services, i-phones and podcasts) have the potential to enable young men to engage with health information in new and interesting ways. Given concerns about young men's engagement with health services, innovative ICT formats, particularly using the Internet, have been tried. However, issues persist around surfing ‘addiction’, quality control and equal access. Approach... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3857144 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:02:53 +0100 3857144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3857143&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F3%2F355%3Frss%3D1 Population health is shaped by more than local or national influences—the global matters. Health promotion practitioners and researchers increasingly are challenged to engage with upstream factors related to the global economy, such as global prescriptions for national macroeconomic policies, debt relief and international trade. This paper identifies 10 books (A Brief History of Neoliberalism, Bad Samaritans: The Myth of Free Trade and the Secret History of Capitalism, The World is Not Flat: Inequality and Injustice in Our Global Economy, Globalization and its Discontents, The Debt Threat: How Debt is Destroying the Developing World, Global Woman: Nannies, Maids, and Sex Workers in the New Economy, A Race Against Time, Globalization and Health: An Introduction, Global Public Goods fo... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3857143 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:02:53 +0100 3857143 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3857142&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F3%2F342%3Frss%3D1 In conclusion, the HCN in Germany has expanded and developed since its inception 20 years ago. German HCP will only improve if professionalism and quality of local work are improved, particularly in terms of strengthening their influence on the local PAS and on public policies. (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3857142 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:02:53 +0100 3857142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3857141&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F3%2F331%3Frss%3D1 In order to achieve sustainable development and a consequent reduction in levels of poverty, a multisectoral response to development incorporating pro-poor economic policies in low- to middle-income countries (LMICs) is required. An important aspect is strengthening the human capital asset base of vulnerable populations. This should include the promotion of mental health, which can play an important role in breaking the intergenerational cycle of poverty and mental ill-health through promoting positive mental health outcomes within the context of risk. For each developmental phase of early childhood, middle childhood and adolescence, this article provides: (i) an overview of the critical risk influences and evidence of the role of mental health promotion initiatives in mediating these infl... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3857141 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:02:53 +0100 3857141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3857140&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F3%2F318%3Frss%3D1 Routine engagement in healthy behaviors may improve quality of life in older adults with chronic disabling conditions, such as multiple sclerosis (MS). However, older adults with chronic conditions may face many barriers to engaging in healthy behaviors. Health promotion and wellness services may help older adults with chronic conditions engage in healthy behaviors. Thus, the purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with the use of and unmet needs for heath promotion services among middle-aged and older adults with MS. Data from a cross-sectional telephone survey of individuals aging with MS in the mid-west USA were used for this study (n = 1282). A multinomial regression model was used to identify variables associated with the utilization of health promotion services. A lo... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3857140 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:02:53 +0100 3857140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3857139&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F3%2F309%3Frss%3D1 This study is an important contribution in the establishment of evidence-based socio-emotional skills programmes at the cross-cultural level. (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3857139 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:02:53 +0100 3857139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3857138&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F3%2F299%3Frss%3D1 Designed by Migrant Clinicians Network, the Hombres Unidos Contra La Violencia Familiar (Men United Against Family Violence) Project used facilitated discussion groups as the method to encourage self-reflection and behavior change. Male participants were not taught to rectify any past sexual or intimate partner violence (SV/IPV) ‘tendencies’, rather the discussion facilitation allowed them to reflect on the SV/IPV that was present in their lives and in the Hispanic community. Subsequently, the sessions and self-reflection, coupled with the discussions with other participating males, empowered several participants to have further interactions about SV/IPV with individuals in their community. The discussions led participants to realize that SV/IPV existed in their community, but ... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3857138 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:02:53 +0100 3857138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3857137&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F3%2F289%3Frss%3D1 Food choices established during childhood and adolescence tend to persist into adulthood with consequences for long-term health. Yet, to date, relatively little research has examined factors that influence the food choices of children and adolescents from their perspectives. In this article, previous research is extended by examining developmental differences between children's and adolescents' perceptions of factors influencing their food choices. Focus group discussions were conducted with 29 young people from three age groups (9–10, 13–14 and 16–18 years). An inductive thematic analysis identified three key factors as influencing food choices. These factors included intra-individual factors: the link between food preferences and awareness of healthy eating; intra-famil... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3857137 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:02:52 +0100 3857137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3857136&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F3%2F277%3Frss%3D1 Today chronic non-communicable diseases are the major cause of death and disability worldwide. Chronic diseases are determined by common risk factors (e.g. smoking). The purpose of this study was to develop a health-promoting behaviour index, and to evaluate the impact of the social and the demographic characteristics of the individuals, self-rated health and certain features of settlements on the score of this index. A population-based, cross-sectional health survey was conducted. Altogether 91 settlements with various sizes of population, and at various stages of social, economic and infrastructural development took part in the survey. The survey was based on interviewer-administered questionnaires, 3380 subjects filled in the questionnaires correctly, and the response rate was 82.4%. Qu... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3857136 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:02:52 +0100 3857136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3857135&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F3%2F265%3Frss%3D1 This study explores the differences among these groups, what approaches would be most effective in motivating different health consumers to seek out behavioral counseling in the primary care setting and the opportunities during the medical visit most appropriate for this counseling. To this end, a total of 32 focus groups were conducted with American adults. Participants were segmented by information-seeking orientation (independent actives, doctor-dependent actives, independent passives and doctor-dependent passives), age and gender. Findings showed that participants of the four information-seeking groups possessed distinct differences in their desire for and perceived barriers to requesting counseling from their provider. Overall, participants wanted prevention counseling to include tail... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3857135 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:02:52 +0100 3857135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3857134&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F3%2F261%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3857134 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:02:52 +0100 3857134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3580402&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F2%2F258%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3580402 Wed, 19 May 2010 15:12:15 +0100 3580402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3580401&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F2%2F248%3Frss%3D1 The term ‘culturally sensitive’ is often used to describe interventions adapted for minority ethnic communities. However, understanding of strategies for adapting behavioural interventions for such communities is limited. The questions addressed in this paper are: What are the main strategies for adapting interventions to reduce coronary heart disease (CHD) for minority ethnic communities? Why have interventions been adapted in these ways? A systematic review was carried out to investigate interventions for preventing CHD, including promoting physical activity, smoking cessation and healthier diets in Pakistani, Chinese and Indian communities in countries where these groups are minorities. International databases and key websites were searched, and 23 477 titles and abstracts w... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3580401 Wed, 19 May 2010 15:12:15 +0100 3580401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3580400&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F2%2F238%3Frss%3D1 In 2004, over 6.8 million Canadians were considered overweight, with an additional 2.4 million labeled clinically obese. Due to these escalating levels of obesity in Canada, physical activity is being championed by politicians, physicians, educators and community members as a means to address this health crisis. In doing so, many organizations are being called upon to provide essential physical activity services and programs to combat rising obesity rates. Yet, strategies for achieving these organizations’ mandates, which invariably involve stretching already scarce resources, are difficult to implement and sustain. One strategy for improving the health and physical activity levels of people in communities has been the creation of inter-organizational networks of service providers. Y... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3580400 Wed, 19 May 2010 15:12:15 +0100 3580400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3580399&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F2%2F230%3Frss%3D1 In the last 20 years, there have been many developments in health promoting hospitals and health services (HPH), particularly in Europe. In Australia, health promotion (HP) programs are being conducted in the hospital setting; however, developments related to the HPH concept have been slower. To identify the effects and benefits of a health service working under the HPH banner, and to assist HP practitioners in advocacy and planning for their health service to become an HPH, we conducted a literature review. Eight studies met the criteria of research on HPH or evaluation of HP programs within an HPH framework. Seven key themes were identified in these studies. Enablers and barriers to HPH development were analyzed and discussed within these themes. This review found a dearth of high-level ... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3580399 Wed, 19 May 2010 15:12:15 +0100 3580399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3580398&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F2%2F221%3Frss%3D1 We describe the development process and validity testing of the tool in a convenience sample of 38 hospitals from eight countries. We computed an overall compliance score, assessed internal consistency and tested associations of self-reported compliance with hospital characteristics, such as accreditation status and being member of the HPH network. The mean compliance with the tool, which assigns a possible score from 0 to 136, was 71.8 (SD 25.0). Floor effects were observed for standards 4 and 5 only (10.5 and 15.8%, respectively), but not for the overall score. Cronbach's alpha for the five scales in the tool ranged from 0.77 to 0.88. Being accredited or being a member of the HPH network was significantly associated with higher overall compliance (score 86.9 versus 64.2, p = 0.012 and 79... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3580398 Wed, 19 May 2010 15:12:15 +0100 3580398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3580397&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F2%2F210%3Frss%3D1 This study is unique in examining the impact of utilization of a variety of services for older persons, while comparing these individuals to a local group of community-dwelling older persons who are without NORC services. (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3580397 Wed, 19 May 2010 15:12:15 +0100 3580397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3580396&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F2%2F200%3Frss%3D1 The study investigated restorative experiences in relation to respondents’ everyday favorite places and analysed the associations between the use of favorite places, restorative experiences, their determinants and aspects of self-rated health. A simple random sample of 1273 inhabitants, aged between 15 and 75 years, of two major cities in Finland (Helsinki and Tampere) completed a postal questionnaire. A subsample of the answers from inhabitants with a self-reported distance from home to a favorite place of 15 km or less (n = 1089) was analysed. Restorative experiences in favorite exercise and activity outdoor areas, waterside environments and extensively managed natural settings (mainly urban woodlands) were stronger than in favorite places in built urban settings or green spaces in... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3580396 Wed, 19 May 2010 15:12:15 +0100 3580396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3580395&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F2%2F192%3Frss%3D1 Stress is a widespread phenomenon in society today, not least among children and adolescents. Stress-related ill-health has increased in this population and affects girls to a greater extent than boys. Against this background, it is important to acquire knowledge about measures that prevent stress, especially in girls. The aim of this study was therefore to illuminate adolescent girls' experiences and reflections about what makes everyday life less stressful. An explorative design, qualitative content analysis, was used. In-depth interviews were conducted with fifteen 17-year-old girls. The analysis comprised both manifest and latent content and revealed the girls' own experiences of and reflections about what makes everyday life less stressful. Three categories, ‘Enjoyment and Recov... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3580395 Wed, 19 May 2010 15:12:15 +0100 3580395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3580394&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F2%2F183%3Frss%3D1 The aim of this study was to test the impact of a simple health-promotion sign on stair use in three community settings in Flanders, Belgium. A health sign was placed at the junction between the stairs and an escalator in a shopping mall and two train stations. Observations took place on four days: baseline, first intervention, post-intervention and second intervention. In the second station, a second post-intervention phase was added. In total, 1437 choices of shoppers were registered in the mall, while 2869 and 2025 choices of commuters were recorded in the two stations, respectively. Despite the different baselines of stair use, the introduction of the health sign in the first intervention phase resulted in a significant increase in all three settings: 10.0% increase in the mall, 8.6% i... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3580394 Wed, 19 May 2010 15:12:15 +0100 3580394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3580393&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F2%2F174%3Frss%3D1 This study identifies personal characteristics and TPB constructs that are important to planning and implementing a restaurant health promotion program. (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3580393 Wed, 19 May 2010 15:12:15 +0100 3580393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3580392&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F2%2F166%3Frss%3D1 Aboriginal people in Canada suffer ill-health at much higher rates compared with the rest of the population. A key challenge is the disjuncture between the dominant biomedical approach to health in Canada and the holistic and integrative understandings of and approaches to health in many Aboriginal cultures. More fundamentally, colonization is at the root of the health challenges faced by this population. Thus, effective approaches to health promotion with Aboriginal people will require decolonizing practices. In this paper, we look at one case study of a health promotion project, the Urban Aboriginal Community Kitchen Garden Project in Vancouver, Canada, which, guided by the teachings of the Medicine Wheel, aims to provide culturally appropriate health promotion. By drawing on Aboriginal ... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3580392 Wed, 19 May 2010 15:12:15 +0100 3580392 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3580391&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F2%2F153%3Frss%3D1 We report findings from baseline and post-intervention cross-sectional telephone surveys evaluating a comprehensive social marketing campaign (SMC) specifically targeting Arabic-speakers residing in south west Sydney, NSW. The project was associated with a decline in self-reported smoking prevalence from 26% at baseline to 20.7% at post (p < 0.05) and an increase in self-reported smoke-free households from 67.1% at baseline to 74.9% at post (p < 0.05). This paper contributes evidence that comprehensive SMCs targeting CALD populations can reduce smoking prevalence and influence smoking norms in CALD populations. (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3580391 Wed, 19 May 2010 15:12:15 +0100 3580391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3580390&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F2%2F143%3Frss%3D1 Tobacco consumption in multiple forms presents an emerging, significant and growing threat to the health of Indian adolescents, especially those from low socio-economic communities. Research in two phases was undertaken among economically disadvantaged adolescents in two urban slums of Delhi. In phase I, qualitative research methods such as focus group discussions and in-depth interviews were used to explore and understand the determinants influencing tobacco use among these adolescents. Prevalence of tobacco use was higher among boys than girls. Adolescents reported using tobacco in multiple forms, chewing tobacco being the most popular. Peer pressure, easy availability and affordability were important reasons associated with tobacco initiation and continued use. Though they had some know... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3580390 Wed, 19 May 2010 15:12:15 +0100 3580390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3580389&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F2%2F141%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3580389 Wed, 19 May 2010 15:12:15 +0100 3580389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3286521&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F1%2F137%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3286521 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:31:43 +0100 3286521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3286520&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F1%2F136%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3286520 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:31:43 +0100 3286520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3286519&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F1%2F134%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3286519 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:31:43 +0100 3286519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3286518&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F1%2F123%3Frss%3D1 Policies from non-health sectors have considerable impacts on the food environment and in turn on population nutrition. Health impact assessment (HIA) methods have been developed to identify the potential health effects of non-health policies; however, they are underused both within and outside the health sector. HIA and other assessment methods and tools can be used more extensively in health promotion to assist with the identification of the best policy options to pursue to improve and protect health. A participatory process is presented in this paper which combines HIAs with feasibility and effectiveness assessments. The intention is to enable health promoters to more accurately identify which policy change options would be most likely to improve diets, considering both impact and likel... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3286518 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:31:43 +0100 3286518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3286517&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F1%2F115%3Frss%3D1 Participatory health research (PHR) has emerged as an important approach for addressing local health issues, including building capacity for health promotion. Increasingly, PHR is drawing the attention of communities, funders, decision-makers and researchers worldwide. It is time to consolidate what we know about PHR in order to secure its place as a source of knowledge and action for public health. This can be achieved through an International Collaboration on Participatory Research for Health to addresses the following issues:Set a framework in which information can be exchanged, decisions can be reached and information can be disseminated on central issues in PHR. Provide an international forum to discuss standards and quality. Produce guidelines for researchers, practitioners and com... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3286517 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:31:43 +0100 3286517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3286516&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F1%2F107%3Frss%3D1 From 2000 to 2008, the International Union for Health Promotion and Health Education transformed the Internet Journal of Health Promotion it had inherited into an innovative electronic multilingual capacity building experiment, the Reviews of Health Promotion & Education Online <http://rhpeo.net/index2.html>. Using a variety of sources (content analysis of the papers, site consultation statistics, users’ survey), this paper analyzes reflexively the strengths and weaknesses of this experiment that was replaced in October 2009 by an Internet forum: Views on Health Promotion Online <http://vhpo.net>. (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3286516 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:31:43 +0100 3286516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3286515&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F1%2F94%3Frss%3D1 This article introduces Healthy Universities; reports on a qualitative study exploring the potential for a national programme contributing to health, well-being and sustainable development; and concludes with reflections and recommendations. The study used questionnaires and interviews with key informants from English higher education institutions and national stakeholder organizations. The findings confirmed that higher education offers significant potential to impact positively on the health and well-being of students, staff and wider communities through education, research, knowledge exchange and institutional practice. There was strong support for extending the healthy settings approach beyond schools and further education, through a National Healthy Higher Education Programme that pro... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3286515 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:31:43 +0100 3286515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3286514&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F1%2F85%3Frss%3D1 Our objectives in this cross-sectional descriptive study were to analyze to what extent freshmen exhibit healthy behaviors, which socio-demographic variables predict healthy or unhealthy lifestyle, and what is the strength of the relationship. Three hundred seven Mexican University students were assessed. t-Test and adjusted multiple regression analysis were computed. Life style was measured by use of the HPLP-II questionnaire and socio-demographics data. The results showed that most students presented a non-healthy lifestyle profile. Overall, the health behavior score was predicted by sex, mother's education and socio-economic level (R2 = 0.104; p = 0.00001). When controlling for the other variables, nutrition was partially predicted by mother's education (R2 = 0.048; p = 0.001); physical... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3286514 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:31:43 +0100 3286514 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3286513&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F1%2F73%3Frss%3D1 This analysis of data from the Global School-based Student Health Survey examined the prevalence of bully victimization in middle-school students in 19 low- and middle-income countries and also explored the relationship between bullying, mental health and health behaviors. In most countries, boys were more likely than girls to report being bullied and the prevalence of bullying was lower with increasing age. Students who reported being bullied in the past month were more likely than non-bullied students to report feelings of sadness and hopelessness, loneliness, insomnia and suicidal ideation. Bullied students also reported higher rates of tobacco use, alcohol use, drug use and sexual intercourse. (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3286513 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:31:43 +0100 3286513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3286512&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F1%2F63%3Frss%3D1 The implementation of school policies to support the adoption of physical activity is one of the main strategies recommended to increase physical activity levels among this age group. However, documentation of the effect of such policies is so far limited. The purpose of this study was to explore policy-related practices to support physical activity in Norwegian secondary schools and their association with recess physical activity. Emphasis was given to examine the association between policies and physical activity, over and beyond, individual level interests and environmental factors and to examine cross-level interaction effects. This cross-sectional study was based on a nationally representative sample of Norwegian secondary schools and grade 8 students who participated in the Health Be... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3286512 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:31:43 +0100 3286512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3286511&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F1%2F54%3Frss%3D1 This study investigated cyclists' attitudes toward environmental and policy measures that would encourage them to cycle more, particularly for a trip to work. A cross-sectional analysis was undertaken using baseline data obtained from the Taupo Bicycle Study, a web-based longitudinal study. The study population comprised 2469 cyclists, aged 16 years or over, who had enrolled in the 2006 Wattyl Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge. The majority (88%) reported the provision of bicycle lanes as an important factor that would encourage them to cycle more often, followed by bicycle paths (76%), better bicycle security (64%), reduced motor vehicle speed (55%) and bike friendly public transport (38%). Of those who reported travelling to work at least once a week (N = 2223), varying proportions reported sho... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3286511 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:31:43 +0100 3286511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3286510&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F1%2F42%3Frss%3D1 Poor environmental conditions and poor child health in remote Australian Aboriginal communities are a symptom of a disjuncture in the cultures of a disadvantaged (and only relatively recently enfranchised) minority population and a proportionally large, wealthy dominant immigrant population, problematic social policies and the legacy of colonialism. Developing effective health promotion interventions in this environment is a challenge. Taking an ecological approach, the objective of this study was to identify the key social, economic, cultural and environmental factors that contribute to poor hygiene in remote Aboriginal communities, and to determine approaches that will improve hygiene and reduce the burden of infection among children. The methods included a mix of quantitative and qualit... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3286510 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:31:43 +0100 3286510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3286509&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F1%2F33%3Frss%3D1 Issues of food security are of particular importance in urban areas in Africa and government policy advises on the household growing of vegetables for nutrition. The Siyakhana project is a food garden in the centre of Johannesburg which was established by a University Health Promotion Unit with the support of other stakeholders including the City authorities and a permaculture organization. It was set up with the objective of providing food for children attending early-childhood development centres and for the beneficiaries of non-governmental organizations providing home-based care for people living with HIV/AIDS. One year after start-up, an evaluation was conducted, based on the measures of outcome identified as significant by those involved in the project. Its impact on health is not ye... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3286509 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:31:43 +0100 3286509 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3286508&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F1%2F24%3Frss%3D1 This study explored the differences between 35 child-focused and 52 adult-focused food advertisements sampled from 45 hrs of British television. More child-focused advertisements contained claims of health benefits; scientific information; were shot in ‘Leisure’ settings; with male characters; had cartoons; and were often fantasy-based. Conversely, significantly more adult-focused advertisements contained price/value information; were shot in ‘Shop’ settings; with female characters; and starring celebrities. Child-focused advertisements were mainly for convenience foods and snacks which are of considerable interest to health promotion policy makers. (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3286508 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:31:43 +0100 3286508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3286507&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F1%2F14%3Frss%3D1 The hierarchy of effects (HOE) model is often used in planning mass-reach communication campaigns to promote health, but has rarely been empirically tested. This paper examines Canada's 30 year ParticipACTION campaign to promote physical activity (PA). A cohort from the nationally representative 1981 Canada Fitness Survey was followed up in 1988 and 2002–2004. Modelling of these data tested whether the mechanisms of campaign effects followed the theoretical framework proposed in the HOE. Campaign awareness was measured in 1981. Outcome expectancy, attitudes, decision balance and future intention were asked in 1988. PA was assessed at all time points. Logistic regression was used to sequentially test mediating and moderating variables adjusting for age, sex and education. No selection... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3286507 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:31:42 +0100 3286507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3286506&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F1%2F5%3Frss%3D1 While mass media campaigns have been shown to contribute to reductions in smoking prevalence, little research has been undertaken on the effectiveness of radio advertising as a communication medium. This is despite radio being less expensive and having greater reach than television in some low and middle income countries. We aimed to explore the potential of radio as an adjunct or alternative to televised campaigns by comparing reactions to a radio anti-smoking ad with three televised anti-smoking ads, all of which communicated the serious health consequences of smoking in an emotionally evocative way. In pre-exposure interviews, 18–59-year-old daily smokers (n = 306) were asked to listen to a particular radio time slot/watch a particular television program that they usually listened... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3286506 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:31:42 +0100 3286506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3286505&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F25%2F1%2F1%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3286505 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:31:42 +0100 3286505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2987776&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F24%2F4%2F445%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2987776 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:38:19 +0100 2987776 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2987775&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F24%2F4%2F434%3Frss%3D1 This study shows that empirical examples of policy windows and policy entrepreneurs could be identified in child health promoting measures in Swedish municipalities. If policy makers could learn to predict the opening of policy windows, the planning of public health measures might be more straightforward. This also applies to policy makers’ ability to detect actors possessing policy entrepreneur resources. (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2987775 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:38:19 +0100 2987775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2987774&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F24%2F4%2F428%3Frss%3D1 The term ‘social vaccine’ is designed to encourage the biomedically orientated health sector to recognize the legitimacy of action on the distal social and economic determinants of health. It is proposed as a term to assist the health promotion movement in arguing for a social view of health which is so often counter to medical and popular conceptions of health. The idea of a social vaccine builds on a long tradition in social medicine as well as on a biomedical tradition of preventing illness through vaccines that protect against disease. Social vaccines would be promoted as a means to encourage popular mobilization and advocacy to change the social and economic structural conditions that render people and communities vulnerable to disease. They would facilitate social and pol... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2987774 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:38:19 +0100 2987774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2987773&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F24%2F4%2F416%3Frss%3D1 The aim of this systematic review was to identify the reported barriers to regular exercise among adults either at high risk or already diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D), because of the importance of exercise in the prevention of T2D. We searched the MEDLINE, Cinahl and PsycINFO databases. All potentially relevant articles were reviewed by two researchers, and 67 titles were found, of which 13 papers met inclusion criteria. Internal and external barriers to exercise were identified among adults either at high risk of T2D or already diagnosed. Internal barriers were factors which were influenced by the individual's own decision-making, and external barriers included factors which were outside of the individual's own control. It is important for counselling to identify the internal and ex... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2987773 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:38:19 +0100 2987773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2987772&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F24%2F4%2F404%3Frss%3D1 This study systematically identifies and reviews published Indigenous-specific dissemination studies targeting SNAP interventions. An electronic search of eight databases and a manual search of reference lists of previous literature reviews were undertaken. Eleven dissemination studies were identified for review: six for nutrition and physical activity as a component of diabetes care, three for alcohol and two for smoking. The majority of studies employed continuing medical education (n = 9 studies), suggesting that improving health-care providers’ knowledge and skills is a focus of current efforts to disseminate best-evidence SNAP interventions in Indigenous health-care settings. Only two studies evaluated reminder systems, despite their widespread use in Indigenous-specific health-... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2987772 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:38:19 +0100 2987772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2987771&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F24%2F4%2F394%3Frss%3D1 This ethnographic study was conducted to explore ways of healthy aging and the influence of culture on health-related behaviors in a rural community in Northern Thailand. In-depth interviews, focus group discussions, participant observations and field notes were used to understand the lives of seven healthy Thai older adults aged 75 years and over. Data were collected from March 2007 to February 2008, with ongoing ethnographic analysis involving coding, identifying patterns, generalizing and making reflective notes to elucidate the cultural patterns of behavior. All informants perceived health as interrelated with their life styles, which was, in turn, closely related to their cultural roots, suggesting that culture influences the health of all members of smaller, closely knit communities,... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2987771 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:38:19 +0100 2987771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2987770&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F24%2F4%2F383%3Frss%3D1 Alcohol-related health outcomes show strikingly high incidence in Hungary. The effects of alcohol consumption are influenced not only by the quantity, but also the quality of drinks; therefore, wine production can have an important effect on public health outcomes. Nevertheless, the Hungarian wine sector faces several vital problems and challenges influenced by the country's accession to the European Union and by the need for restructuring. A comprehensive health impact assessment (HIA) based on the evaluation of the Hungarian legislation related to the wine sector has been carried out, aiming to assess the impact of the production of quality wine versus that of table wine, using a range of public health and epidemiological research methods and data as well as HIA guidelines. The study fin... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2987770 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:38:19 +0100 2987770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2987769&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F24%2F4%2F373%3Frss%3D1 Recognizing there have been few methodologically rigorous cross-national studies of youth alcohol and drug behaviour, state student samples were compared in Australia and the USA. Sampling methods were matched to recruit two independent, state-representative, cross-sectional samples of students in Grades 5, 7 and 9 in Washington State, USA, (n = 2866) and Victoria, Australia (n = 2864) in 2002. Of Washington students in Grade 5 (age 11), 10.3% (95% CI 7.2–14.7) of boys and 5.2% (95% CI 3.4–7.9) of girls reported alcohol use in the past year. Prevalence rates were markedly higher in Victoria (34.2%, 95% CI 28.8–40.1 boys; 21.0%, 95% CI 17.1–25.5 girls). Relative to Washington, the students in Victoria demonstrated a two to three times increased likelihood of reportin... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2987769 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:38:19 +0100 2987769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2987768&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F24%2F4%2F363%3Frss%3D1 This study has shown that social capital matters for young people's health, statistically significant relationships were found between the range of social capital indicators and the health and health-related outcomes selected for study. For example, young people with a low sense of family belonging and low involvement in the neighbourhood were almost twice as likely to report poor health (OR = 1.87 and 1.96, respectively). Low involvement in the neighbourhood was also highly associated with low consumption of fruit (OR = 2.48) and vegetables (OR = 2.62). Overall, however the strength of associations found varied across health behaviours and indicators of social capital and this requires further examination. (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2987768 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:38:18 +0100 2987768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2987767&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F24%2F4%2F353%3Frss%3D1 This study investigated the extent and key influences on the use of integrated planning to promote physical activity among six metropolitan councils in Melbourne Australia, which took part in the MetroACTIVE Project funded by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation from 2005 to 2007. The evaluation entailed interviews conducted at the mid-term (N = 67) and completion (N = 50) of the project, and the review of relevant documents. Respondents included elected councillors, chief executive officers, officers from different council divisions and the project staff employed in each council. Three councils showed evidence of integrated planning for physical activity, whereas the remainder focused on the delivery of community participation programs. Leadership from senior management and an organi... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2987767 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:38:18 +0100 2987767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2987766&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F24%2F4%2F344%3Frss%3D1 This study examined changes to consumer food purchases after the introduction of traffic-light labels with the aim of assessing the impact of the labels on the ‘healthiness’ of foods purchased. The study examined sales data from a major UK retailer in 2007. We analysed products in two categories (‘ready meals’ and sandwiches), investigating the percentage change in sales 4 weeks before and after traffic-light labels were introduced, and taking into account seasonality, product promotions and product life-cycle. We investigated whether changes in sales were related to the healthiness of products. All products that were not new and not on promotion immediately before or after the introduction of traffic-light labels were selected for the analysis (n = 6 for ready meal... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2987766 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:38:18 +0100 2987766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2987765&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F24%2F4%2F334%3Frss%3D1 Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death throughout the world. In high income countries, the greatest burden of disease is seen in those from lower socio-economic groups. It is therefore likely that CVD is an important issue for prisoners in the UK, the majority of whom were either unemployed or in non-skilled employment prior to imprisonment. However, there is little research examining this issue. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of five modifiable cardiovascular risk factors (smoking, physical activity, diet, body mass index and hypertension) in women prisoners on entry to prison and then 1 month after imprisonment. This was a prospective longitudinal study involving 505 women prisoners in England. Participants completed a questionnaire containing quest... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2987765 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:38:18 +0100 2987765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2987764&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F24%2F4%2F325%3Frss%3D1 The aim of the study is to describe the implementation of the Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program (CHAP) in 20 mid-sized communities across Ontario, Canada, and identify key factors in the successful multi-site delivery of a collaborative cardiovascular risk assessment and management program. Lead organizations were identified and contracted following a request for proposals. An Implementation Guide detailed steps in community mobilization and delivery of volunteer-led pharmacy-based cardiovascular risk assessment sessions. Process data were collected through final reports; a debriefing meeting; and interviews with program staff. All 20 communities successfully implemented CHAP. Overall, 99% (338/341) of family physicians agreed to receive assessment results and 89% (129/145) of pharma... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2987764 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:38:18 +0100 2987764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2987763&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F24%2F4%2F311%3Frss%3D1 Community-based interventions are an important component of obesity prevention efforts. The literature provides little guidance on priority-setting for obesity prevention in communities, especially for socially and culturally diverse populations. This paper reports on the process of developing prioritized, community-participatory action plans for obesity prevention projects in children and adolescents using the ANGELO (Analysis Grid for Elements Linked to Obesity) Framework. We combined stakeholder engagement processes, the ANGELO Framework (scans for environmental barriers, targeted behaviours, gaps in skills and knowledge) and workshops with key stakeholders to create action plans for six diverse obesity prevention projects in Australia (n = 3), New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga from 2002 to 2... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2987763 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:38:18 +0100 2987763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2987762&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F24%2F4%2F300%3Frss%3D1 As part of an evaluation of the California Healthy Cities and Communities (CHCC) program, we evaluated resident involvement, broad representation and civic engagement beyond the local CHCC initiative. The evaluation design was a case study of 20 participating communities with cross-case analysis. Data collection methods included: coalition member surveys at two points in time, semi-structured interviews with key informants, focus groups with coalition members and document review. Participating communities were diverse in terms of population density, geography and socio-demographic characteristics. Over a 3-year period, grantees developed a broad-based coalition of residents and community sectors, produced a shared vision, conducted an asset-based community assessment, identified a priority... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2987762 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:38:18 +0100 2987762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2987761&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F24%2F4%2F297%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2987761 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:38:18 +0100 2987761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2677700&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F24%2F3%2F285%3Frss%3D1 ‘Health literacy’ refers to accessing, understanding and using information to make health decisions. However, despite its introduction into the World Health Organization's Health Promotion Glossary, the term remains a confusing concept. We consider various definitions and measurements of health literacy in the international and Australian literature, and discuss the distinction between the broader concept of ‘health literacy’ (applicable to everyday life) and ‘medical literacy’ (related to individuals as patients within health care settings). We highlight the importance of health literacy in relation to the health promotion and preventive health agenda. Because health literacy involves knowledge, motivation and activation, it is a complex thing to measur... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2677700 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2677700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2677699&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F24%2F3%2F277%3Frss%3D1 Although exposure is crucial to improve the public health impact of Internet-delivered interventions, it appears that in practice exposure to such interventions is low. Therefore, a conceptual framework, which incorporates elements of user experience of websites, is applied to Internet-delivered health behaviour change interventions aimed at adolescents and results from previous explorative research are incorporated. This framework, described from the point of view of an intervention's development team, can be used in practice to optimize user experience and therewith improving exposure rates to Internet-delivered interventions and increasing the number of revisiting users. (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2677699 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2677699 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2677698&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F24%2F3%2F269%3Frss%3D1 The present study investigates attitudes towards aspects of health promotion in mental health services, as rated by patients and staff. The aim of the study was to investigate similarities and differences in attitudes towards health promotion interventions among patients and staff in mental health services, using a newly developed questionnaire, the Health Promotion Intervention Questionnaire (HPIQ). The study has a cross-sectional design and a sample of 141 patients and 140 staff were recruited to the study. The response rate was 59% for the patients and 50% for the staff. The participants were asked to rate the attitudes of the 19 items included in the HPIQ. The result showed that patients and staff in some cases share similar attitudes regarding aspects of health promotion intervention.... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2677698 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2677698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2677697&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F24%2F3%2F262%3Frss%3D1 The Smoke Free North East Office (SFNEO) is the first dedicated tobacco control office in the UK coordinating a regional tobacco control network, Smoke Free North East (SFNE). On the basis of ethnographic research conducted between 2006 and 2008, this article examines the context for SFNEO's emergence at this time and in this region of England, and the main policy and practice challenges it has faced in its early years. SFNE formed in a favourable political and cultural climate, although regional champions were crucial in setting it up. It has worked well in branding itself and in taking advantage of the opportunity to lobby in support of comprehensive smoke-free legislation, although the success of the legislation presents a risk that people will regard SFNE's work as finished. There is a... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2677697 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2677697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2677696&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F24%2F3%2F252%3Frss%3D1 The objective of this paper is to measure health literacy in a representative sample of the Australian general population using three health literacy tools; to consider the congruency of results; and to determine whether these assessments were associated with socio-demographic characteristics. Face-to-face interviews were conducted in a stratified random sample of the adult Victorian population identified from the 2004 Australian Government Electoral Roll. Participants were invited to participate by mail and follow-up telephone call. Health literacy was measured using the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine (REALM), Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (TOFHLA) and Newest Vital Sign (NVS). Of 1680 people invited to participate, 89 (5.3%) were ineligible, 750 (44.6%) were n... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2677696 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2677696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2677695&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F24%2F3%2F243%3Frss%3D1 Models explaining the engagement of organizations in different policy sectors in health promotion policy implementation often utilize retrospective data. The current study attempted to model determinants of organizational readiness (goals, resources, obligation, opportunities) in supporting health policy implementation prospectively. Twenty qualitative interviews with representatives of organizations from different policy sectors, levels of government and organizational legal entities were conducted at the beginning of a project for the promotion of physical activity among women in difficult life situations. Organizational support in developing, implementing and disseminating the project was documented over 36 months. Results indicated that in most organizations, determinants were not favo... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2677695 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2677695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2677694&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F24%2F3%2F234%3Frss%3D1 This study demonstrated the three-fold role of micro grants as a vehicle to enable community action at an organizational level in terms of increased network activities between the local organizations, to set an agenda for the ‘health topic’ in non-traditional health agencies and to enable a number of health-promoting initiatives. Although these initiatives were attended by small groups of residents normally considered hard to reach, the actual public participation was limited. In their role as a distributing mechanism, the health panels were vital with regard to the achieved impact on the community action. However, certain limitations were also seen, which were related to the governance of the panels. This case study provides evidence to suggest that micro grants have the poten... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2677694 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2677694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2677693&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F24%2F3%2F223%3Frss%3D1 Research focusing on the relationship between organizational justice and health suggests that perceptions of fairness can make significant contributions to employee wellbeing. However, studies examining the justice–health relationship are only just emerging and there are several areas where further research is required, in particular, the uniqueness of the contributions made by justice and the extent to which the health effects can be explained by linear, non-linear and/or interaction models. The primary aim of the current study was to determine the main, curvilinear and interaction effects of work characteristics and organizational justice perceptions on employee wellbeing (as measured by psychological health and job satisfaction). Work characteristics were measured using the demand... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2677693 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2677693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2677692&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F24%2F3%2F211%3Frss%3D1 We report the evidence base that supported the decision to implement the first campus-wide hospital smoking ban in the Republic of Ireland with effect from 1 January 2009. Three separate data sources are utilized; surveillance data collected from patients and staff in 8 surveys between 1997 and 2006, a 1-week observational study to assess smoker behaviour in designated smoking shelters and an attitudinal interview with 28 smoker patients and 30 staff on the implications of the 2004 indoors workplace smoking ban, conducted in 2005. The main outcome measures were trends in prevalence of smoking over time according to age, sex and occupational groups and attitudes to the 2004 ban and a projected outright campus ban. Smoking rates among patients remained steady, 24.2% in 1997/98 and 22.7% in 2... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2677692 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2677692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2677691&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F24%2F3%2F203%3Frss%3D1 The paper compares the response of the South African Government to HIV and AIDS with the government's policy development concerning the use of tobacco. The high burden of disease from HIV and AIDS in South Africa and the morbidity and mortality from the use of tobacco are outlined. Using the framework of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, the paper reviews and critiques the Government's different stance to building public policy, creating supportive environments, engaging community participation, developing personal skills and re-orienting the health services, for HIV/AIDS and tobacco. The result of these policy choices is described. The lack of adequate implementation of the key elements of the Ottawa Charter has resulted in high morbidity and mortality due to the spread of HIV infe... Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2677691 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2677691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2677690&cid=s_30994_46_f&fid=30994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fheapro.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F24%2F3%2F199%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Health Promotion International) Health Promotion International journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2677690 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2677690