Moka Yoo-Jeong, Erik L Ruiz, Jerome T. Galea, Andrea N. Polonijo, Jasmine L Lopez, K. Greene, Christopher Christensen, Jeff Taylor, Brandon Brown, Annie L Nguyen
Objective: In this commentary, we present our views on the importance of catalyzing social connections for mental well-being and effective health behavior, collectively, with special emphasis on long-term survivors of HIV. Methods: We examine select literature pertinent to mental health and HIV survivorship, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: Long-term HIV survivors face a substantial burden of health disparities and intersecting risk factors for comorbid health conditions Conclusions: An ongoing commitment to social support interventions is imperative to structure an environment where people can connect and thrive.
目的：在这篇评论中，我们将就促进社会联系对心理健康和有效的健康行为的重要性发表看法，并特别强调艾滋病病毒的长期存活者。研究方法我们研究了与心理健康和 HIV 幸存者相关的部分文献，包括 COVID-19 大流行的影响。结果长期艾滋病病毒感染者面临着巨大的健康差异负担，以及合并症的交叉风险因素：必须持续致力于社会支持干预措施，以营造一个能让人们相互联系并茁壮成长的环境。
{"title":"Social Connections as a Catalyst for Improved Mental Health and Health Behavior among Long-term Survivors of HIV","authors":"Moka Yoo-Jeong, Erik L Ruiz, Jerome T. Galea, Andrea N. Polonijo, Jasmine L Lopez, K. Greene, Christopher Christensen, Jeff Taylor, Brandon Brown, Annie L Nguyen","doi":"10.14485/hbpr.11.1.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.11.1.5","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: In this commentary, we present our views on the importance of catalyzing social connections for mental well-being and effective health behavior, collectively, with special emphasis on long-term survivors of HIV. Methods: We examine select literature pertinent to mental health and HIV survivorship, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: Long-term HIV survivors face a substantial burden of health disparities and intersecting risk factors for comorbid health conditions Conclusions: An ongoing commitment to social support interventions is imperative to structure an environment where people can connect and thrive.","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140515447","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kathryn Lawler, Abigail Strauss, Allison Kaczmarek, Mary Martinasek
Objectives: In this study, we aimed to explore current physician assistant (PA) student and alumni attitudes, knowledge, and perceptions towards recreational and medical marijuana. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study with PA students and alumni (N = 62) from a mid-sized university in the southeastern United States. We used an online QualtricsTM survey of 40 questions pertaining to both medical and recreational marijuana. Results: When asked about counseling patients on medical marijuana only 50.8% felt comfortable. Even fewer were comfortable with discussing drug interactions (39%). Participants felt that edibles were the safest route of administration (46.8%). The majority felt patient counseling should be incorporated into health sciences courses (79.7%). There was a statistically significant association between their knowledge and their comfort in answering questions about marijuana (p < .001) and between their knowledge and their comfort in addressing drug interactions (p = .005). Conclusion: Our results align with previous research concluding that a greater amount of marijuana education should be incorporated into healthcare professionals’ curricula.
{"title":"A Pilot Study of Physician Assistant Student and Alumni Attitudes, Awareness, and Perceptions of Medical and Recreational Marijuana","authors":"Kathryn Lawler, Abigail Strauss, Allison Kaczmarek, Mary Martinasek","doi":"10.14485/hbpr.11.1.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.11.1.3","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: In this study, we aimed to explore current physician assistant (PA) student and alumni attitudes, knowledge, and perceptions towards recreational and medical marijuana. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study with PA students and alumni (N = 62) from a mid-sized university in the southeastern United States. We used an online QualtricsTM survey of 40 questions pertaining to both medical and recreational marijuana. Results: When asked about counseling patients on medical marijuana only 50.8% felt comfortable. Even fewer were comfortable with discussing drug interactions (39%). Participants felt that edibles were the safest route of administration (46.8%). The majority felt patient counseling should be incorporated into health sciences courses (79.7%). There was a statistically significant association between their knowledge and their comfort in answering questions about marijuana (p < .001) and between their knowledge and their comfort in addressing drug interactions (p = .005). Conclusion: Our results align with previous research concluding that a greater amount of marijuana education should be incorporated into healthcare professionals’ curricula.","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140515517","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kristina Tatum, Jessica LaRose, Danyel Smith, M. Stewart, Elizabeth Theriault, Melanie Bean
Objective: Our objective was to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a school-based hydration initiative in elementary schools. Methods: Hydration initiative included (1) placement of hydration stations, (2) promotional and educational activities during “Water Week,” and (3) provision of reusable water bottles. Surveys were administered at baseline and follow-up to assess student beverage intake and perceptions about the school’s environmental hydration policies and practices. Water bottle fills were assessed objectively at baseline, post-Water Week, and followup via weekly counts from hydration stations. Results: Water use increased post-Water Week (2.97±2.14), declining to 0.71±0.47 2 weeks later. At follow-up, frequency of soda consumption decreased (-.01 times/day; p < .001), self-reported water refill station use increased (p = .011), and a decrease (-.04 cups/day) in overall daily water intake (p = .043). At follow-up, there was an increase in the percentage of school personnel who reported their school promoted water as the best choice (p = .039). Students and teachers reported positive attitudes towards hydration stations, with some concerns about water bottle use in classrooms. Conclusion: The intervention reduced soda consumption and improved school hydration culture. Results can inform hydration policy and programming efforts for elementary school students.
{"title":"Improving Water Consumption in Underserved Elementary Schools: Implementation and Evaluation of a School-based Hydration Initiative","authors":"Kristina Tatum, Jessica LaRose, Danyel Smith, M. Stewart, Elizabeth Theriault, Melanie Bean","doi":"10.14485/hbpr.11.1.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.11.1.6","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Our objective was to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a school-based hydration initiative in elementary schools. Methods: Hydration initiative included (1) placement of hydration stations, (2) promotional and educational activities during “Water Week,” and (3) provision of reusable water bottles. Surveys were administered at baseline and follow-up to assess student beverage intake and perceptions about the school’s environmental hydration policies and practices. Water bottle fills were assessed objectively at baseline, post-Water Week, and followup via weekly counts from hydration stations. Results: Water use increased post-Water Week (2.97±2.14), declining to 0.71±0.47 2 weeks later. At follow-up, frequency of soda consumption decreased (-.01 times/day; p < .001), self-reported water refill station use increased (p = .011), and a decrease (-.04 cups/day) in overall daily water intake (p = .043). At follow-up, there was an increase in the percentage of school personnel who reported their school promoted water as the best choice (p = .039). Students and teachers reported positive attitudes towards hydration stations, with some concerns about water bottle use in classrooms. Conclusion: The intervention reduced soda consumption and improved school hydration culture. Results can inform hydration policy and programming efforts for elementary school students.","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140515356","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Kakarla, Noor Shabaneh, M. Britton, Anastasia Rogova, Brian J Carter, Tzuan A. Chen, I. Leal, Bryce Kyburz, T. Williams, Lorraine R. Reitzel
Objective: Tobacco-free workplace policies (TFWPs) at behavioral health treatment centers can curb clients’ tobacco use and secondhand smoke/vape exposure. However, there is little extant observational research about how total versus partial workplace tobacco use bans are associated with employees’ perceptions of best tobacco-related practices in behavioral health centers. Little is understood about the relationship between total or partial TFWPs and other factors that influence evidence-based client care including employees’ beliefs and their tobacco treatment practices. In this study, we examined these associations within Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHAs) providing behavioral healthcare throughout Texas. Methods: Employees from 30 of 39 LMHAs (> 75% of Texas’ statewide service area) responded to a 2021 survey on their TFWP characteristics. We explored associations between the TFWP (total vs partial) and variables of interest using independent proportions tests (p < .10). Results: LMHAs with total TFWPs reported clearer signage, more consistent enforcement, and greater client, contractor, and visitor awareness (ps = .013 to .078). They were also more likely to offer tobacco screening training, promote the Quitline, and believe in the benefits of concurrent treatment of behavioral health needs and tobacco use (ps = .024 to .079). Conclusions: LMHAs with partial TFWPs had weaknesses in communication, enforcement, awareness, and greater barriers to tobacco use care. There are opportunities for collaboration between LMHAs to share policies and care-facilitation practices to reduce the research-to-practice gap and resultant tobacco use inequities statewide.
{"title":"Total vs Partial Workplace Tobacco Use Bans in Texas Behavioral Health Centers: Employees’ Perceptions Related to Best Practices Implementation","authors":"S. Kakarla, Noor Shabaneh, M. Britton, Anastasia Rogova, Brian J Carter, Tzuan A. Chen, I. Leal, Bryce Kyburz, T. Williams, Lorraine R. Reitzel","doi":"10.14485/hbpr.11.1.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.11.1.4","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Tobacco-free workplace policies (TFWPs) at behavioral health treatment centers can curb clients’ tobacco use and secondhand smoke/vape exposure. However, there is little extant observational research about how total versus partial workplace tobacco use bans are associated with employees’ perceptions of best tobacco-related practices in behavioral health centers. Little is understood about the relationship between total or partial TFWPs and other factors that influence evidence-based client care including employees’ beliefs and their tobacco treatment practices. In this study, we examined these associations within Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHAs) providing behavioral healthcare throughout Texas. Methods: Employees from 30 of 39 LMHAs (> 75% of Texas’ statewide service area) responded to a 2021 survey on their TFWP characteristics. We explored associations between the TFWP (total vs partial) and variables of interest using independent proportions tests (p < .10). Results: LMHAs with total TFWPs reported clearer signage, more consistent enforcement, and greater client, contractor, and visitor awareness (ps = .013 to .078). They were also more likely to offer tobacco screening training, promote the Quitline, and believe in the benefits of concurrent treatment of behavioral health needs and tobacco use (ps = .024 to .079). Conclusions: LMHAs with partial TFWPs had weaknesses in communication, enforcement, awareness, and greater barriers to tobacco use care. There are opportunities for collaboration between LMHAs to share policies and care-facilitation practices to reduce the research-to-practice gap and resultant tobacco use inequities statewide.","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140515347","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
William Bull, Cahit Kaya, Wajiha Akhtar, Joshua Wilke, Sarah Krechel, Randall Brown, Ryan Westergaard, David Seal
Objective: Rural communities continue to be among the most severely affected by the opioid epidemic, showing some of the highest rates of overdose deaths and increasing rates of injection drug use. Lack of resources among other barriers contribute to the needs of this population going unmet. We assessed service needs among people who inject drugs (PWID) in rural regions, barriers to the implementation of these services, and optimal strategies to intervene with people who inject drugs, as well as to better link them to needed programs and services. Methods: We carried out thematic content analysis of 46 in-depth interviews with key respondents who worked with or had knowledge of the needs of PWID. Results: Respondents saw a need for increased access to services (eg, healthcare, harm reduction, addiction treatment), different treatment options, and education related to substance use as the most needed services among this population. Conclusions: Opioid use disorder interventions and initiatives must address these core service and education needs to best serve PWID. Increasing access to services in rural communities must be a priority for policymakers, local respondents, and healthcare providers.
{"title":"Health and Social Service Needs of People who Inject Drugs Living in Rural Settings in the United States: A Qualitative Study","authors":"William Bull, Cahit Kaya, Wajiha Akhtar, Joshua Wilke, Sarah Krechel, Randall Brown, Ryan Westergaard, David Seal","doi":"10.14485/hbpr.11.1.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.11.1.1","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Rural communities continue to be among the most severely affected by the opioid epidemic, showing some of the highest rates of overdose deaths and increasing rates of injection drug use. Lack of resources among other barriers contribute to the needs of this population going unmet. We assessed service needs among people who inject drugs (PWID) in rural regions, barriers to the implementation of these services, and optimal strategies to intervene with people who inject drugs, as well as to better link them to needed programs and services. Methods: We carried out thematic content analysis of 46 in-depth interviews with key respondents who worked with or had knowledge of the needs of PWID. Results: Respondents saw a need for increased access to services (eg, healthcare, harm reduction, addiction treatment), different treatment options, and education related to substance use as the most needed services among this population. Conclusions: Opioid use disorder interventions and initiatives must address these core service and education needs to best serve PWID. Increasing access to services in rural communities must be a priority for policymakers, local respondents, and healthcare providers.","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140515313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sahrir Sillehu, Tri Utami, Ilyas Ibrahim, Zulfikar Peluw, Zulfikar Lating
Objective: Fishermen are a group of workers who play a major role in the development of a country’s economy but are susceptible to health challenges due to the high-risk nature of their profession. Therefore, in this study, we determined the health risk factors among fishermen in West Seram Regency, Indonesia. Methods: We used a cross-sectional design to develop a predictive model for fishermen’s health. We collected data through a survey using validated and reliable questionnaires, followed by analysis with multiple logistic regression. The sample population consisted of 114 participants. Results: Smoking, exercise, and diving habits influenced the health of the participants with p-values of .016, .005, and .001, respectively. Parents’ health history also had a significant impact, with a p-value of .021. Furthermore, it was considered to be the dominant factor, possessing an Exp(B) value of 6.7. Conclusion: Based on the findings, these groups of workers were advised to maintain health through smoking cessation, engaging in regular physical activity, and undergoing regular check-ups at primary healthcare facilities.
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Objective: In this historical brief about the journal, we examine the original and future intentions of Health Behavior and Policy Review as a contributor to the scholarly literature and look back at some of the challenges faced by academic journals. Methods: We review the purpose and principles upon which the journal was founded and offer some of the journal’s highlights of the past decade. Results: We report some specific benchmarks of achievement – notably major coverage of historically relevant and emerging public health issues, linkage with World Health Organization and Healthy People 2030 objectives, articulation of health behavior and policy, and recognition of the journal’s impact factor and rank among peer journals in social sciences and humanities. Conclusion: The journal has evolved into an outlet for reporting the results of scientific research and learned opinion that is international in scope
{"title":"A Reflection on 10 Years of Health Behavior and Policy Review","authors":"Robert McDermott, Annie Nguyen","doi":"10.14485/hbpr.11.1.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.11.1.7","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: In this historical brief about the journal, we examine the original and future intentions of Health Behavior and Policy Review as a contributor to the scholarly literature and look back at some of the challenges faced by academic journals. Methods: We review the purpose and principles upon which the journal was founded and offer some of the journal’s highlights of the past decade. Results: We report some specific benchmarks of achievement – notably major coverage of historically relevant and emerging public health issues, linkage with World Health Organization and Healthy People 2030 objectives, articulation of health behavior and policy, and recognition of the journal’s impact factor and rank among peer journals in social sciences and humanities. Conclusion: The journal has evolved into an outlet for reporting the results of scientific research and learned opinion that is international in scope","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140515126","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the associations of socioeconomic factors, movement behavior context, and self-reported physical and mental health in adults living in New York City. Methods: Participants were adults from the Physical Activity and Transit Survey (N = 3811; 53.2% female). The dependent variables were items asking about the number of days the participant experienced poor physical and mental health. Independent variables were socioeconomic factors and items asking about the frequency of physical activity (PA) within certain contexts and rest/sleep behaviors. Weighted multivariable negative binomial regression models examined the associations. Results: More days of bicycling transit (IRR = 0.79, p = .001) and higher levels of household income (IRR range = 0.44-0.66, p < .025) were associated with lower rates of poor physical health. More days of poor rest/sleep (IRR = 1.05, p < .001) and labor PA (IRR = 1.10, p < .001) were associated with higher rates of poor mental health, and higher household income (IRR range = 0.58-0.65, p < .01) were associated with a lower rate of poor mental health. Conclusions: The strength and direction of associations with self-reported health varied according to PA context. Poor rest/sleep and low household income were strongly associated with both poor physical and mental health.
{"title":"Socioeconomic Factors, Movement Behavior Context, and Self-reported Physical and Mental Health in Adults Living in New York City","authors":"Ryan Burns, Christopher D. Pfledderer, You Fu","doi":"10.14485/hbpr.10.5.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.10.5.2","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the associations of socioeconomic factors, movement behavior context, and self-reported physical and mental health in adults living in New York City. Methods: Participants were adults from the Physical Activity and Transit Survey (N = 3811; 53.2% female). The dependent variables were items asking about the number of days the participant experienced poor physical and mental health. Independent variables were socioeconomic factors and items asking about the frequency of physical activity (PA) within certain contexts and rest/sleep behaviors. Weighted multivariable negative binomial regression models examined the associations. Results: More days of bicycling transit (IRR = 0.79, p = .001) and higher levels of household income (IRR range = 0.44-0.66, p < .025) were associated with lower rates of poor physical health. More days of poor rest/sleep (IRR = 1.05, p < .001) and labor PA (IRR = 1.10, p < .001) were associated with higher rates of poor mental health, and higher household income (IRR range = 0.58-0.65, p < .01) were associated with a lower rate of poor mental health. Conclusions: The strength and direction of associations with self-reported health varied according to PA context. Poor rest/sleep and low household income were strongly associated with both poor physical and mental health.","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139330046","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ann Amuta-Jimenez, Itunu O. Sokale, Lorraine Reitzel
Objective: Cervical cancer screening can prevent women across all age groups from developing cervical cancer (CC). However, Sub-Saharan African immigrant women (SAIW) sparsely engage in routine CC screening. Thus, developing prevention strategies to improve SAIW’s adherence to recommended CC screening guidelines is critical. To ensure that such strategies are successful, they must meet the needs of the target population. By conducting qualitative interviews with SAIW (N = 15), we aimed to get a deeper understanding of barriers to CC screening receipt. Methods: We asked SAIW about barriers to CC screening and possible ideas to facilitate their future screening behavior. Results: Our findings revealed that SAIW are especially affected by several major barriers: lack of awareness of CC guidelines, fear/fatalism, lack of resources (eg, a lack of time due to job and family commitment), other resource-related barriers (eg, unreliable mode of transport, and no health insurance), modesty, and overt bias. Participants indicated a preference for female healthcare providers for CC screening and suggested spousal involvement in CC intervention development to foster support. Conclusion: The identification of multi-level barriers indicates that multiple strategies are needed to improve the uptake of CC screening among SAIW.
目的：宫颈癌筛查可以预防各年龄段妇女患上宫颈癌（CC）。然而，撒哈拉以南非洲移民妇女（SAIW）很少进行常规宫颈癌筛查。因此，制定预防策略以提高撒哈拉以南非洲移民妇女对推荐的宫颈癌筛查指南的依从性至关重要。为确保此类策略取得成功，它们必须满足目标人群的需求。通过对 SAIW（N = 15）进行定性访谈，我们旨在深入了解接受 CC 筛查的障碍。方法：我们向 SAIW 询问了接受 CC 筛查的障碍以及促进其今后筛查行为的可能想法。结果：我们的研究结果表明，高收入妇女尤其受到以下几大障碍的影响：缺乏对CC指南的了解、恐惧/宿命论、缺乏资源（例如，由于工作和家庭负担而缺乏时间）、其他与资源相关的障碍（例如，不可靠的交通方式和没有医疗保险）、谦虚和明显的偏见。参与者表示更倾向于由女性医疗保健提供者进行 CC 筛查，并建议配偶参与 CC 干预措施的制定以促进支持。结论多层次障碍的识别表明，需要采取多种策略来提高SAIW对CC筛查的接受度。
{"title":"Barriers to Cervical Cancer Screening among Sub-Saharan African Immigrant Women in the United States: A Qualitative Report","authors":"Ann Amuta-Jimenez, Itunu O. Sokale, Lorraine Reitzel","doi":"10.14485/hbpr.10.5.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.10.5.1","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Cervical cancer screening can prevent women across all age groups from developing cervical cancer (CC). However, Sub-Saharan African immigrant women (SAIW) sparsely engage in routine CC screening. Thus, developing prevention strategies to improve SAIW’s adherence to recommended CC screening guidelines is critical. To ensure that such strategies are successful, they must meet the needs of the target population. By conducting qualitative interviews with SAIW (N = 15), we aimed to get a deeper understanding of barriers to CC screening receipt. Methods: We asked SAIW about barriers to CC screening and possible ideas to facilitate their future screening behavior. Results: Our findings revealed that SAIW are especially affected by several major barriers: lack of awareness of CC guidelines, fear/fatalism, lack of resources (eg, a lack of time due to job and family commitment), other resource-related barriers (eg, unreliable mode of transport, and no health insurance), modesty, and overt bias. Participants indicated a preference for female healthcare providers for CC screening and suggested spousal involvement in CC intervention development to foster support. Conclusion: The identification of multi-level barriers indicates that multiple strategies are needed to improve the uptake of CC screening among SAIW.","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139329669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Objective: The objective of this study was to identify the common factors that impact physical activity (PA), academic self-efficacy, and depression in junior high school students. A systematic electronic search for studies on the factors of PA, academic self-efficacy, and depression in junior high school students was performed through July 10, 2023. Methods: The search was conducted using the PsycINFO, ERIC, Cochrane Library, PubMed, SPORT Discus, and Web of Science databases. Results: Mindfulness, social support, self-esteem, family structure, emotional intelligence, and school PA program engagement were identified as the common factors that enhance junior high school students’ PA, academic self-efficacy, and depression. Conclusions: At the practical level, the findings of this study will contribute to the development of a framework for improving junior high school students’ PA, academic self-efficacy, and depression.
研究目的本研究旨在确定影响初中生体育锻炼（PA）、学习自我效能感和抑郁的共同因素。在 2023 年 7 月 10 日之前，对初中生体育锻炼、学业自我效能感和抑郁因素的相关研究进行了系统的电子检索。研究方法：使用 PsycINFO、ERIC、Cochrane Library、PubMed、SPORT Discus 和 Web of Science 数据库进行检索。研究结果发现正念、社会支持、自尊、家庭结构、情商和学校体育锻炼计划的参与是提高初中生体育锻炼、学业自我效能感和抑郁的共同因素。结论：在实践层面上，本研究的结果将有助于制定一个框架，以改善初中生的课余活动、学业自我效能感和抑郁状况。
{"title":"Exploring the Common Factors that Influence Physical Activity, Academic Self-efficacy, and Depression among Junior High School Students: A Literature Review","authors":"Dan Bai, Asha Hashim","doi":"10.14485/hbpr.10.5.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.10.5.4","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: The objective of this study was to identify the common factors that impact physical activity (PA), academic self-efficacy, and depression in junior high school students. A systematic electronic search for studies on the factors of PA, academic self-efficacy, and depression in junior high school students was performed through July 10, 2023. Methods: The search was conducted using the PsycINFO, ERIC, Cochrane Library, PubMed, SPORT Discus, and Web of Science databases. Results: Mindfulness, social support, self-esteem, family structure, emotional intelligence, and school PA program engagement were identified as the common factors that enhance junior high school students’ PA, academic self-efficacy, and depression. Conclusions: At the practical level, the findings of this study will contribute to the development of a framework for improving junior high school students’ PA, academic self-efficacy, and depression.","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139330921","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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