Pub Date : 2023-12-07DOI: 10.1080/19325037.2023.2277940
Bohee So, Ki Han Kwon
Skin symptoms (such as itching from mask use) pose public health concerns with potential repercussions, even after the pandemic.This study used an extensive literature review to explore the factors...
皮肤症状（如使用口罩引起的瘙痒）构成了公共卫生问题，甚至在大流行之后仍可能产生影响。
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Pub Date : 2023-12-06DOI: 10.1080/19325037.2023.2277939
David M. Remmert, Thomas W. O’Rourke
States are often ranked on a range of different indicators. In this study, states were ranked for each of the leading actual causes of death.This study ranks states on how hazardous they are to the...
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Pub Date : 2023-12-06DOI: 10.1080/19325037.2023.2277934
Gail Marrella
Lack of physical activity is a contributor to mental health issues. Strength training exercise has been an effective intervention that yields physical and psychological benefits.This qualitative st...
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Objective: To determine the effectiveness of core strengthening exercises and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques on functional performance and balance among patients with hemiplegic stroke.
Methods: The quasi-experimental study was conducted from March to August 2021 at Imran Idrees Hospital, Sialkot, Pakistan, and comprised stroke patients of either gender who were divided into proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation group A and core strengthening group B. In both groups, the treatment was given for 6 weeks with 5 30-minute sessions per week. Functional performance and balance were measured using Barthel Index and Berg Balance Scale. Data were collected at baseline, 3 weeks and 6 weeks. Data was analysed using SPSS 22.
Results: Of the 48 patients, 24(50%) were in each of the 2 groups. There were 39 (81.25%) male and 9(18.75%) female subjects with an overall mean age of 45±4.919 years. Mean Barthel Index score in group A was 62.50±7.22 at baseline and 74.79±7.14 after 6 weeks. Mean Berg Balance Score was 25.04±2.15 at baseline and 41.66±6.04 after 6 weeks (p<0.05). In group B, Barthel Index score was 61.45±6.33 at baseline and 80.83±7.61 after 6 weeks. Mean Berg Balance score was 25.33±3.38 at baseline and 47.08±5.99 after 6 weeks (p<0.05). There was a significant difference in group B scores compared to group A (p<0.01).
Conclusions: Core strengthening programme was more effective than the proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation programme in terms of activity of daily living and balance in patients with stroke.
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Pub Date : 2023-10-12DOI: 10.1080/19325037.2023.2254354
Hamdi S. Adam, Sharon Stein Merkin, Madison D. Anderson, Teresa Seeman, Kiarri N. Kershaw, Jared W. Magnani, Susan A. Everson-Rose, Pamela L. Lutsey
ABSTRACTBackground Personal Health literacy (PHL) is essential in cardiovascular risk management. Hindrances in PHL can lead to poor cardiovascular outcomes.Purpose To investigate whether limited PHL is associated with lower likelihoods of i) overall cardiovascular health and ii) individual cardiovascular health components as defined by the American Heart Association’s Life Simple (LS7).Methods Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis participants (N = 3719; median age[range]: 59[45–84]) completed a PHL questionnaire in 2016–2018. PHL was classified as limited (score ≥10) or adequate (score <10). LS7 components were measured in 2000–2002. Robust Poisson regression was employed to compute prevalence ratios and 95% confidence intervals (PR[95%CI]) of LS7 measures.Results 14.7% of participants had limited PHL. Limited PHL was associated with lower likelihoods of optimal LS7 (0.69[0.50, 0.95], p = .02) and average LS7 (0.95[0.88, 1.02], p = .15) after adjustment. Limited PHL was significantly associated with a 7% lower likelihood of ideal fasting blood glucose level after adjustment (0.93[0.89, 0.98], p < .01).Discussion Limited PHL was modestly associated with suboptimal cardiovascular health and elevated blood glucose, independent of income and education.Translation to Health Education Practice Health educators and providers should equitably address PHL barriers to improve cardiovascular management and quality of care for patients and communities. AcknowledgmentsThe authors thank the other investigators, the staff, and the participants of the MESA study for their valuable contributions. A full list of participating MESA investigators and institutions can be found at http://www.mesa-nhlbi.org.Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).Additional informationFundingThis research was supported by contracts 75N92020D00001, HHSN268201500003I, N01-HC-95159, 75N92020D00005, N01-HC-95160, 75N92020D00002, N01-HC-95161, 75N92020D00003, N01-HC-95162, 75N92020D00006, N01-HC-95163, 75N92020D00004, N01-HC-95164, 75N92020D00007, N01-HC-95165, N01-HC-95166, N01-HC-95167, N01-HC-95168 and N01-HC-95169 from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and by grants UL1-TR-000040, UL1-TR-001079, and UL1-TR-001420 from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS).
{"title":"Personal Health Literacy and Life Simple 7: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis","authors":"Hamdi S. Adam, Sharon Stein Merkin, Madison D. Anderson, Teresa Seeman, Kiarri N. Kershaw, Jared W. Magnani, Susan A. Everson-Rose, Pamela L. Lutsey","doi":"10.1080/19325037.2023.2254354","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19325037.2023.2254354","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACTBackground Personal Health literacy (PHL) is essential in cardiovascular risk management. Hindrances in PHL can lead to poor cardiovascular outcomes.Purpose To investigate whether limited PHL is associated with lower likelihoods of i) overall cardiovascular health and ii) individual cardiovascular health components as defined by the American Heart Association’s Life Simple (LS7).Methods Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis participants (N = 3719; median age[range]: 59[45–84]) completed a PHL questionnaire in 2016–2018. PHL was classified as limited (score ≥10) or adequate (score <10). LS7 components were measured in 2000–2002. Robust Poisson regression was employed to compute prevalence ratios and 95% confidence intervals (PR[95%CI]) of LS7 measures.Results 14.7% of participants had limited PHL. Limited PHL was associated with lower likelihoods of optimal LS7 (0.69[0.50, 0.95], p = .02) and average LS7 (0.95[0.88, 1.02], p = .15) after adjustment. Limited PHL was significantly associated with a 7% lower likelihood of ideal fasting blood glucose level after adjustment (0.93[0.89, 0.98], p < .01).Discussion Limited PHL was modestly associated with suboptimal cardiovascular health and elevated blood glucose, independent of income and education.Translation to Health Education Practice Health educators and providers should equitably address PHL barriers to improve cardiovascular management and quality of care for patients and communities. AcknowledgmentsThe authors thank the other investigators, the staff, and the participants of the MESA study for their valuable contributions. A full list of participating MESA investigators and institutions can be found at http://www.mesa-nhlbi.org.Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).Additional informationFundingThis research was supported by contracts 75N92020D00001, HHSN268201500003I, N01-HC-95159, 75N92020D00005, N01-HC-95160, 75N92020D00002, N01-HC-95161, 75N92020D00003, N01-HC-95162, 75N92020D00006, N01-HC-95163, 75N92020D00004, N01-HC-95164, 75N92020D00007, N01-HC-95165, N01-HC-95166, N01-HC-95167, N01-HC-95168 and N01-HC-95169 from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and by grants UL1-TR-000040, UL1-TR-001079, and UL1-TR-001420 from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS).","PeriodicalId":46846,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Health Education","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136013327","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}
Pub Date : 2023-10-10DOI: 10.1080/19325037.2023.2253875
Amelia Beddoe, Rebecca Hings, Charlotte Kerner
Background Evidence suggests that adolescent males’ physical activity levels are declining more rapidly than females. Adolescent males’ motivation to be physically active needs to be better understood to ensure they stay active into adulthood.
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Pub Date : 2023-10-10DOI: 10.1080/19325037.2023.2254387
Mary Margaret Williamson, Michael Stellefson
ABSTRACTConsideration of cultural context is vital to the success of community-engaged scholarship and health educational and promotional programming (HEPP). The ¡Haz Espacio para Papi! (Make Room for Daddy!) program provides an example of incorporating a culturally competent mind-set into community-based research by applying sound theory and integrating knowledgeable native-community health specialists in developing, designing, piloting, recruiting, delivering, and evaluating Health Education/promotion programs. Building further on the example provided may provide a solid framework and standard for future health projects in Hispanic and Latino/a colonias and other culturally-rich and diverse communities. Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).
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Pub Date : 2023-10-09DOI: 10.1080/19325037.2023.2253880
Bernardo Loiacono, Dana Mansfield, Dylan Sagan, Alex J. O’Donnell, Margaret H. Clark Withington, Molly Cory, Joanna Buscemi
ABSTRACTBackground Federal nutrition education initiatives (“MyPlate”) intend to facilitate healthful eating behaviors in families; however, little is known about how minoritized students and caregivers perceive adherence to MyPlate guidelines or perceptions of importance of eating in alignment with guidelines.Purpose Study aims included: 1) determine how students and caregivers perceive their dietary intake as it relates to MyPlate in both home and community environments and 2) assess motivations to adhere to MyPlate guidelines.Methods In-person focus groups with 47 high school students and 24 caregiver interviews were conducted and coded using qualitative thematic analysis.Results Meals at home differed from restaurants regarding food group portions. Caregivers highlighted food cost as a major factor when purchasing for specific food groups. Reasons for eating in accordance with MyPlate included: 1) health status/disease prevention, 2) weight status, 3) nutritional balance, 4) increased energy.Discussion Nutrition campaigns may benefit from images that do not put food categories into narrow boxes. Work is needed to address systemic, environmental, and individual factors in food accessibility across settings that affect guideline adherence.Translation to Health Education Practice Findings can support local and federal funding initiatives addressing barriers to healthful eating and provide targeted educational tools beyond MyPlate. Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).Additional informationFundingThis study was partially funded by DePaul’s University Research Council’s Summer Research Grant, DePaul University’s College of Science and Health’s Faculty Summer Research Grant, and the National Dairy Council [#501384]. We’d like to also thank our partner schools and participating students and caregivers.
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Pub Date : 2023-10-09DOI: 10.1080/19325037.2023.2254353
Alyssa Mae Carlos, Kathleen Doll
ABSTRACTBackground Obesity continues to be a public health concern in the United States, yet limited research exists on the impact of obesity and weight gain among Asian Americans.Purpose The purpose of this study was to illuminate the lived realities and physical, mental, and social impacts of obesity on overweight and obese Asian Americans in Southern California.Methods A basic qualitative exploratory approach was used. Twenty-five participants were interviewed, leveraging a protocol derived from the health belief model (HBM).Results Six themes highlight obesity’s impact among Asian Americans in Southern California: physical and mental health disadvantages, motivation and consistency, taboo nature of being overweight or obese, model minority misnomer, cultural incongruence, and perception of BMI as an outdated measure.Discussion Findings reveal obesity’s impact among Asian Americans to be complex, linked to both internal and external factors, and suggest that this population is as important as others when discussing obesity prevention.Translation to Health Education Practice Health Educators and health professions need to improve their understanding of the complexities and impact obesity has among Asian Americans and increase cultural competence to develop more responsive obesity and weight interventions and Health Education content.A AJHE Self-Study quiz is online for this article via the SHAPE America Online Institute (SAOI) http://portal.shapeamerica.org/trn-Webinars Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).Additional informationFundingNo funding was received to assist with the preparation of this manuscript and the authors have no conflicts of interest to declare relevant to its content. This manuscript is an original manuscript, not published or submitted for publication in whole or in part to any other publishing source. All authors have approved the manuscript and agree with its submission.
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Pub Date : 2023-10-05DOI: 10.1080/19325037.2023.2253866
Sarah Benes, Seungbin Oh, Jessica Peacock, Zi Yan
ABSTRACTBackground As health coaching is becoming more popular as a health promotion intervention tool, there is a lack of empirical evidence to understand the clients’ experience in the peer health coaching program among college students.Purpose This qualitative study explored the experiences and perceptions of the health coaching clients following an 8-week peer health coaching intervention in college.Method A total of 14 student clients (female, n = 9, 57% White) from the health coaching program participated in the focus group, following an 8-week peer health coaching program. The semi-structured focus group guide was developed to understand their experience.Results Clients’ positive experience in the health coaching program contributed to transformative outcomes, including behavioral outcomes and goal achievement, well-being and personal growth, and self-empowerment, with the coaching relationship mediating the relationship and the coaching modality moderating the relationship.Discussion The health coaching experience facilitated lifestyle changes, helped clients gain self-efficacy and confidence to manage their health and wellbeing and provided an overall caring, enjoyable, supportive experience. The bonding with the peer health coaches provided important social support for the student clients.Translation to Health Education Practice A peer health coaching program can be a cost-effective option for health promotion on college campuses.A AJHE Self-Study quiz is online for this article via the SHAPE America Online Institute (SAOI) http://portal.shapeamerica.org/trn-Webinars Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).Additional informationFundingThis work was supported by the Catalyst Fund at Merrimack College under Grant Number [10-1428-D011].
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