Healthy Decisions Research Articles

The Identity of Motherhood Transformed by Social Media: A Phenomenological Study

Objective: This qualitative study was conducted to examine the effect of social media use on women's mothering roler and childcare attitudes. Methods: The study group for this research was determined using the criterion sampling method, which is a purposeful sampling method. The sample consisted of 27 women who actively use social media and have children between the ages of 0-6. Data were collected using an “Introductory Information Form” and a “Semi-structured Interview Form”. Data analysis was conducted using Colaizzi's phenomenological interpretation method. Results: The mean age of the women who participated in the study was 32.03+4.89 years. It was determined that 96.3% of the women used Instagram, 63% used Youtube, and 40.7% used Twitter, and they spent an average of 1-3 hours daily on these sites. It was determined that the mothers who participated in the study mostly sought help from their own mothers and close environment (70.4%), web browsers (22.2%), social media (14.8%) and health personnel (7.4%), respectively, as a solution approach when they encountered a situation or problem they did not know about child care. It was determined that the working mothers (59.3%) who participated in the study had a sense of guilt and inadequacy due to the perception of super motherhood created by the social media accounts they followed, and therefore, they were more lenient, soft and ignored the error in the care approach of their own children. Conclusion: Guidance for parents on accessing reliable health information and proactive use of social media by health care providers to promote healthy decisions is an important requirement of our age.

Evaluation of a Workplace Diabetes Prevention Program Delivered via Distance Learning: A Qualitative Study.

Little is known about how distance learning impacts delivery of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) despite a rapid shift to this platform during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency. We explored how a workplace DPP, delivered via distance learning, impacted knowledge, motivation, and behavioral skills of participants throughout the program. We conducted repeated qualitative interviews with distance learning participants at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months from September 2020 to July 2022. Three study team members coded interview data using individual responses as the unit of analysis. We used a thematic approach, using the information-motivation-behavioral skills framework, to analyze responses and generate understanding of the program's impact. The 27 individuals who participated in the interviews (89% women, mean age 56 years) reported the distance learning platform was effective in changing their behavior. The program's focus on food logging and setting limits on specific types of caloric intake was perceived as essential. Education on ideal levels of fat and sugar consumption, lessons on how to read food labels, and dissemination of recipes with healthy food substitutions allowed participants to initiate and sustain healthy decision-making. Strategies to increase physical activity, including breaking up exercise throughout the day, made reaching their goals more feasible. Participants reported food logging and weight reporting, as well as group support during sessions, either sustained or increased their motivation to adhere to the program over time. A workplace DPP delivered via distance learning successfully prompted improvements in the knowledge, motivation, and behavioral skills necessary to increase healthy eating and physical activity among participants.

Portable X‐ray fluorescence spectrometry accurately measures metal concentrations in aqueous Mehlich III soil extraction solutions

AbstractAccurate measurement of metal concentrations in soil and water is vital for healthy crop production and decision making for environmental surveys. While there are a multitude of laboratory‐based soil analysis methods, such as inductively coupled plasma‐optical emission spectroscopy (ICP‐OES), flame emission spectrometry, and atomic absorption spectroscopy, most are time and resource intensive. Additionally, there is a lack of information for rapid analysis of elements for aqueous soil extractions. The goal of this research is to establish elemental correlations between portable X‐ray fluorescence (pXRF) measurements of Mehlich III soil extractions and traditional elemental measurements via ICP‐OES. We hypothesize that certain metals can be accurately measured in aqueous soil extraction solutions by pXRF to the same degree as they are measured by ICP‐OES. To test this hypothesis, Mehlich III and 2% nitric acid solutions with known elemental concentrations were analyzed via ICP‐OES and pXRF. Soil samples extracted using Mehlich III were compared between ICP‐OES and pXRF to verify correlations. High correlations were found for As, Ca, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Se, V, and Zn in both the Mehlich III and 2% nitric acid solutions at concentrations between 5 and 85 mg L−1. P, S, and Si did not show high correlations at concentrations <100 mg L−1. These results indicate that between 5 and 85 mg L−1, pXRF analysis of aqueous solutions and soil extractions is a reliable technique; however, at low concentrations (i.e., <5 mg L−1 for metals and <100 mg L−1 for P and S), pXRF is not well suited.

Does B2B salespeople’s love of money attitude mediate the relationships between a growth mindset, a fixed mindset, grit, and job performance?

Purpose To most people, money is a motivator, which is robustly true for salespeople. A high love of money attitude predicts university students’ poor academic performance in a business course and cheating in laboratory experiments and multiple panel studies, but money (income) itself does not predict dishonesty. Extrinsic reward undermines intrinsic motivation. Very little research has incorporated the grit construct in the sales literature and explored the relationship between grit and the love of money. Further, a growth mindset and a fixed mindset may also impact salespeople’s job performance. This study aims to explore a brand-new theoretical structural equation model (SEM) and investigate the relationships between individual characteristics (growth and fixed mindsets and grit orientation) and job performance directly and indirectly through a mediator – salespeople’s love of money attitude. Design/methodology/approach This study uses Qualtrics and collects data from 330 business-to-business (B2B) salespeople across several industries in the USA. This study uses a formative SEM model to test this study’s hypotheses. Findings First, there are significant correlations among grit, a growth mindset and a fixed mindset, revealing no construct duplication or redundancy. Second, both a growth mindset and grit indirectly enhance job performance through the love of money attitude – a mediator, offering a brand-new discovery. Third, counter-intuitively, a growth mindset and grit do not directly improve job performance. Fourth, grit is significantly and negatively related to the love of money attitude, adding a new twist to this study’s theoretical model. Fifth, a fixed mindset undermines job performance directly but is unrelated to the love of money. Overall, B2B salespeople’s love of money attitude (employee demand) undermines sales personnel’s self-reported job performance (organization demand) in the organization and employee’s supply and demand exchange relationship. Originality/value The findings reveal that a growth mindset, a fixed mindset and grit contribute differently to sales personnel’s love of money attitude and job performance in this study’s theoretical model. The love of money serves as a mediator. A commonly accepted belief is that money is a motivator. Money (income) itself and the love of money attitude are two separate constructs. This study’s novel discoveries provide the essential missing monetary-aspirations-to-job-performance link in the literature – ardent monetary aspiration undermines self-reported job performance. This study offers inspiration to help decision-makers make happy, healthy and wealthy decisions and improve performance.

Religious freedom and welfare in Africa

AbstractObjectiveRegions with multi‐ethnicity like Africa benefit from religiosity and freedom for improved mental and physical well‐being. Although religious freedom in its original sense advocates for peace, there are questions about whether it results in making healthy decisions that are beneficial to one's well‐being. This argument is made in light of the crimes carried out globally in the name of religious freedom, even though it is considered to be wrongly expressed if the expression does not improve well‐being. As a symbol of democracy, religious freedom is expected to boost sentiments of personal authenticity and belonging, and enhance support networks. This study explores the impact of freedom of religion on basic welfare in 49 African countries from 2000 to 2020.MethodologyTo control for potential endogeneity, the authors adopted the smoothed instrumental‐variables quantile regression strategy. The outcome variable of basic welfare is measured using an index that includes life expectancy, literacy rate, and calorie supply while religious freedom is proxied on a 4‐point scale that indicates the extent to which individuals could freely express their religious beliefs.ResultsThe findings reveal a statistically significant positive impact of freedom of religion on basic welfare in Africa. It manifests itself in protecting the rights of individuals, especially the most vulnerable, and promotes social belonging and cohesion. In addition, the results reveal that freedom of religion enhances basic welfare in both former British and French African colonies when the differences in the legal systems are considered.ConclusionsThe study's findings support the religious freedom‐welfare enhancing relationship and are consistent after considering life expectancy and literacy rate as indicators of basic welfare. Policymakers are encouraged to promote democracy and healthy religious behaviors that enhance basic well‐being.

Sosialisasi dan Edukasi Kesehatan Reproduksi bagi Remaja di SMA Yapim Biru-Biru

Adolescence is a critical period in a person's life, marked by significant physical, emotional, and social changes. Adequate knowledge about reproductive health is essential to help adolescents face these changes in a healthy and positive way. However, the spread of formal education and the stigma surrounding this topic often results in low understanding and risky behavior among teenagers. The "Reproductive Health Socialization and Education for Adolescents at SMA Yapim Biru Biru" program aims to increase students' knowledge and awareness regarding reproductive health, prevent health problems that may arise, and equip them with the correct information and skills needed to make healthy decisions . This program includes outreach activities, discussion groups, use of interactive media, and counseling sessions. Program results showed a significant increase in students' understanding of reproductive health, with 90% of students successfully answering more than 80% of the post-test questions correctly, compared to 65% who had low understanding on the pre-test. In addition, there have been positive changes in attitudes and behavior towards reproductive health, as well as a decrease in mitosis and misinformation among students. Feedback from students and teachers also shows that this program is effective and relevant to their needs. It has not only succeeded in achieving its goals but also provides recommendations for further, more in-depth programs, as well as involving parents to support adolescent reproductive health education. It is hoped that the results of this program can become a model that can be applied in other schools to improve the quality of reproductive health education among adolescents.

Stakeholder’s Perceptions on the Implementation of Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Secondary Schools of Muchinga Province of Zambia

The study was focused on exploring stakeholder’s perceptions on the implemention Comprehensive Sexuality Education secondary schools of Muchinga Province of Zambia. The main objectives was to determine the perception of stakeholders concerning Comprehensive Sexuality Education implementation. The research employed Qualitative method and interpretivism paradigm. It used descriptive design which described the state of affairs of Comprehensive Sexuality Education as it existed at the time when the research was conducted. The study sample comprised of headteachers, teachers, parents and learners with the total number of 384. It employed three instruments namely; semi structured interviews for headteachers, teachers, parents and learners, the close ended questionnaires administered on teachers, parents and learners whereas observation checklist was on used to teachers and learners. The research determined the perception of stakeholders and the responses were as follows; headteachers stated that, Comprehensive Sexuality Education should be implemented in all schools, while teachers echoed that it should be taught as a standalone subject but some felt that, the curriculum raised some sensitive issues that were previously taboo in African society. Most parents supported the implementation because learners were guided and regulated properly and their character and academic performance have improved while others’ opinion was that it should be taught by ifimbusa. Learners felt that they were being equipped with healthy sexuality lifestyle and decision making skills. The recommendation for this research are that; Comprehensive Sexuality Education should be implemented in all schools, school leadership in association with parents should champion the implementation of it, Parents should take responsibility of their children sexual life and behaviour, learners should take responsibility of acquiring sexuality skills, knowledge, values, right altitude and of making informed decisions appropriately. It is highly recommended that, the government should develop a deliberate policy of engaging parents while implementing Comprehensive Sexuality Education and closely supervise its implementation in school should be devised and be reinforced in schools. The future recommendation from this study was that, A research on exploring the potential reasons for implementing Comprehensive Sexuality Education in selected rural public secondary schools from stakeholder’s perceptions would be worthwise in order to establish the expected outcomes on learners. The same research should be conducted in other rural settings in Muchinga Province other than Nakonde District.

Customer Perceptions of a Restaurant-Based Healthy Eating Program and Factors Associated with Healthy Food Selection in Restaurants

ABSTRACT Background Restaurant-based interventions are a promising strategy to improve community food environments and customer food choices. Purpose Describe the extent to which a restaurant-based program, Ochsner Eat Fit (EF), may influence healthier food choices, and identify factors associated with EF food item selection. Methods Cross-sectional intercept surveys with 608 customers in 34 EF restaurants. Results Of 608 respondents, 17.3% ordered an EF item. Of 307 respondents familiar with EF, 89.6% believed EF can help them make healthier food choices. Respondents who agreed the restaurant environment supported healthy choices were 3.4 times more likely to order EF than those who did not agree (95%CI:1.5–7.7, p = .003); African American respondents were 2.1 times more likely than White respondents (95%CI:1.1–3.7, p = .017); and customers trying to make dietary changes were 4 times more likely than those who were not (95%CI:1.2–13.1, p = .024). Discussion Customers believed EF can positively influence food choices. Race, desire to make dietary changes, beliefs about healthy foods, and perceptions of the restaurant environment were associated with food choices. Future programming efforts should consider increasing the number and promotion of healthy options to support healthy decision-making. Translation to Health Education Practice Findings can be used to inform the development of restaurant-based healthy eating programs.

The impact of packaging attributes on portion decisions: Consumer values are important.

Research shows that features of food packaging can help to promote healthy food choices. Laboratory-based studies demonstrate that smart design of packaging facilitates portion control. However, the extent to which consumers notice packaging features for portion control is not known. Therefore, this study investigated how individuals interact with food packaging, how they utilise the on-pack serving-size guidelines and how they make portion decisions. To do this, 25 adult participants were recruited to participate in an online semi-structured interview. Data were analysed using thematic analysis until saturation was achieved. Participants reported that they rarely attend to on-pack serving recommendations and indicated some resistance to them. Some structural features (small/single serving, pre-portioned and resealable packaging) were identified as facilitators of portion control. In contrast, the healthiness evaluation of the product from packaging cues was described as a permissive cue to eat more of the product. Participants in this study value their autonomy and control, preferring convenient behavioural choices over recommended portion servings. They also reported future concerns about the effects of their diet on health, but that current context (hunger, convenience) sometimes presented a barrier to healthy eating. Packaging does more than protect its contents, packaging can affect eating decisions to support portion control, and for some, offers permission to overconsume. This study identified ways that participants use packaging to make portion decisions, revealing the role of habits, current context and future health considerations. The interviews revealed the importance of consumer values on food choice in general and portion control in particular. In conclusion, smart food packaging design could use these findings to nudge healthy portion decisions by incorporating consumer values and by recognising consumer needs for habitual, current and future concerns.

Adolescent Premarital Sexual Behavior: A Narrative Review of Challenges, and the Vital Role of Comprehensive Sex Education in Promoting Health and Well-being in Islamic Countries

Introduction: Adolescents, comprising 1.2 billion globally, face unique challenges during the transformative phase of sexual maturation. This review emphasizes the prevalence of premarital sexual behavior among adolescents, with a focus on Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and Arab nations. The vulnerable nature of this age group is underscored, considering the risks of unsafe abortions, unintended pregnancies, and sexually transmitted diseases. Objective: The primary objective is to offer a comprehensive understanding of premarital sexual behavior in adolescents. By synthesizing recent developments and key findings, this review aims to inform specialists and non-specialists, foster societal dialogue, and serve as a resource for scholars and practitioners interested in adolescent sexual health. Methods: Utilizing PubMed and Google Scholar, an extensive literature search spanning 2018 to 2023 focused on keywords such as “adolescent AND sex” The inclusion criteria involved articles directly aligned with the review’s scope, leading to the identification of 20 relevant articles. Results: Factors influencing adolescent sexual behavior, and the impact of cultural, religious, and societal norms were explored. The importance of sex education, particularly comprehensive sexuality education, in addressing premarital sexual behavior emerged as a critical theme. The impact on adolescent health, both physical and mental, was also highlighted. Conclusions: Premarital sexual behavior among adolescents is a complex issue influenced by various internal and external factors. Comprehensive sexuality education, incorporating cultural and religious teachings, is crucial in promoting healthy decision-making and preventing negative consequences. The review emphasizes the need for ongoing discussions, further research, and improved sexual health education globally.

What do States Recommend We Teach Adolescents about Sexual Consent? A Content Analysis of K-12 Health Education Standards in the US

ABSTRACT Although universities in the US commonly implement sexual consent education programs for students that focus on understanding how to communicate sexual consent, it remains unclear to what extent sexual consent education is taking place in grades K-12. The goal of this study was to assess K-12 health education standards recommendations for sexual consent education. We conducted a content analysis of health education standards from 43 states in the US to evaluate the guidelines provided to health educators across different grade levels. Using inductive and deductive coding, we identified six themes related to sexual consent. These themes were: 1) defining sexual consent, 2) explaining the legal standard of sexual consent, 3) defining personal space, 4) promoting healthy decision-making, 5) emphasizing good communication skills, and 6) defining healthy relationships. Fewer states directly focused on sexual consent education; instead, they provided information that could indirectly relate to consent, such as discussions on relationships and personal space. Across grade levels, topics related to sexual consent became more prevalent as adolescents progressed through school. While many states’ health standards do not explicitly discuss sexual consent, they may implicitly address consent through other topics. Educators and policymakers should advocate for more explicit and detailed education on sexual consent in the K-12 school system. This could help increase the number of students educated on sexual consent before entering higher education, potentially reducing rates of sexual violence, and promoting healthier sexual behaviors and attitudes.

A System for Recommending Food Based on User’s Health Preferences

Making healthy decisions might feel like an uphill fight in a world where there are countless food alternatives and contradicting dietary recommendations. This is particularly true for people dealing with particular health issues, such pregnancy or long-term illnesses, where dietary choices can significantly affect overall health. However, what if there was a method to make the procedure simpler? Imagine having a personal nutritionist always with you, someone who understands your needs intimately and can help you make better decisions with a few smartphone clicks. That's the idea behind our most recent invention, an app meant to completely change the way we think about nutrition. With the use of state-of-the-art technology and the most recent findings in nutritional science, we have developed a tool that gives you access to the power of individualized nutrition. This is how it operates: you begin by providing the app with some personal information, such as your age, height, weight, and any particular health issues you may be aware of. The software uses this data to estimate your daily caloric needs and compute your Body Mass Index (BMI). We don't stop there, though. Based on your individual profile, the app creates a customized list of food suggestions by utilizing a large library of foods and nutritional data

Healthier Food Choices: From Consumer Information to Consumer Empowerment in EU Law

This article evaluates the European Union’s efforts to regulate consumer food information with the aim of improving consumer nutrition as part of its broader consumer protection agenda. With nearly a million deaths attributed to unhealthy diets annually, the EU’s New Consumer Agenda, its Farm to Fork Strategy, and Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan all highlight the objective of empowering consumers to make informed, healthy food choices. This underscores the EU’s longstanding emphasis on regulating information to protect consumers, an approach which is even stronger with nutrition more specifically. This article shows that the EU food information law is based on two beliefs. First, consumers are given food information that is sufficient, accurate, non-misleading, clear and easy to understand and they are, therefore, well-informed. Second, well-informed consumers are empowered. This article argues that both of these beliefs are misguided. The current food information rules do not truly inform consumers well and do not, on their own, empower consumers to make healthy dietary decisions. Consequently, this article expresses scepticism about the ability of the current rules to promote improved nutrition. In light of the critiques of the current rules, this article offers suggestions for an improved food information paradigm. In addition to rules that would more effectively inform consumers, such a paradigm would acknowledge the limitations of information to empower healthier food choices and, therefore, give greater weight to more substantive interventions. This would align food law with broader trends in consumer protection law and thereby genuinely promote healthier nutrition.

Abstract 4818: Cancer disparities in Chile: Unveiling the impact of educational disparities and regional variances on mortality rates

Abstract Differences in education not only influence our access to good-quality and timely healthcare but also impact our ability to make healthy decisions, access nutritious food, and inhabit healthy and safe physical and psychological environments. Consequently, these factors have contributed to an increase in cancer incidence and mortality among individuals with lower levels of education. To assess the mortality rate based on education, we utilized census data and the national mortality register, comparing the cancer mortality rate between those with more than 12 years of education and those with less than 8 years. We employed a Poisson regression model, with the number of deceased individuals as the dependent variable and age, along with gender, region of residence, and education level as covariates. The natural logarithm of the population served as an offset. The exponential of the estimated betas in this regression represents the Relative Index of Inequality (RII), comparing individuals with a low educational level to those with a high educational level. We conducted the analysis using SPSS version 17.0 and SAS version 9.4, considering values with p-values less than or equal to 0.05 as significant, with a confidence interval of 95%. Our findings indicate that two cancer sites are particularly affected by these educational differences, gallbladder (RII(95%CI): 5.43 (4.0-7.5)) and gastric (RII(95%CI): 4.09 (3.5-4.8)) with additional disparities when comparing by gender (RII gallbladder in women (95%CI): 7.06 (5.0-10.9)). Interestingly, even though Chile is a relatively small country, there are significant variations of mortality by geographical region (RII(95%CI): 1.3 (1.1-1.5) to 3.1 (2.3-4.0)), in terms of magnitude and cancer sites, suggesting the influence of environmental factors. The results of this study should serve as a basis for decentralization and the development of a cancer policy that considers territorial differences in resource allocation and plans specific screening and early detection strategies tailored to the epidemiologic and sociodemographic profile. We also conducted a mortality analysis comparing education levels across age intervals. Our findings reveal that, up to the age of 60, mortality is significantly higher among individuals with less than 8 years of schooling. However, beyond the age of 60, the group with higher mortality comprises individuals with 9-12 years of education. This suggests that they may be more capable of affording health services and accessing screening and diagnosis compared to the less educated group but are still diagnosed at later stages when curative treatment is not feasible. In addition, this group has the highest tobacco consumption in the country. Citation Format: Paz Cook, Fabio Paredes, Jorge Jimenez de la Jara. Cancer disparities in Chile: Unveiling the impact of educational disparities and regional variances on mortality rates [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2024; Part 1 (Regular Abstracts); 2024 Apr 5-10; San Diego, CA. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2024;84(6_Suppl):Abstract nr 4818.

The Effect of Sociodemographic and Anthropometric Variables on Nutritional Knowledge and Nutrition Literacy.

Nutrition literacy, which is one of the important components of health literacy, includes basic nutritional information and understanding, interpreting and having the ability to make healthy decisions on nutrition-related issues. This study aims to dwell upon the relationship between sociodemographic and anthropometric variables and nutritional knowledge and nutrition literacy. A total of 1600 people aged 19-64 years, 934 women and 666 men, voluntarily participated in the research in the capital city of Turkey. The mean age is 28.2 ± 10.9 years. More than half of the participants (57.4%) have a university graduate/postgraduate education level, and 66.2% are unemployed. This cross-sectional study evaluated demographic information, anthropometric measurements, nutritional information and nutrition literacy. Nearly all the respondents (94.6%) were determined to have sufficient nutrition literacy. Body mass index (BMI) and age were negatively associated with nutrition literacy, whilst nutrition knowledge was positively associated. Respondents with nutrition education at school had the highest nutrition knowledge and nutrition literacy scores, and primary school graduates had the lowest. Participants who received nutrition education scored higher in all the subgroups of the GNKQ. Age, gender, marital status, education status, employment status, BMI and nutrition education were significantly associated with nutrition literacy. The results will be useful in developing food and nutrition policies that will pave the way for making decisions on the most useful themes of health and nutrition campaigns.

The Role of Food Labels in Consumer’s Food Choices

One of the most important pillars of a healthy lifestyle is healthy nutritional value, in which FOP nutrition labels can support consumers in making the right decision. Nutrition-related diseases of civilization are a worldwide problem. A healthy diet is essential for overall well-being and the prevention of many chronic diseases. Special attention must be paid to the use of FOP nutrition values in order to prevention and healthy decision-making. It is important that people can interpret the nutritional quality of foods as simply as possible. The packaging has to provide realistic and accurate infromation about the product. This study describes four types of FOP nutrition labels used in the European Union: Nordic Keyhole, Nutri-Score, Traffic-Lights, NutrInform Battery. JEL-Code: M31

The Role of Food Labels in Consumer’s Food Choices

One of the most important pillars of a healthy lifestyle is healthy nutritional value, in which FOP nutrition labels can support consumers in making the right decision. Nutrition-related diseases of civilization are a worldwide problem. A healthy diet is essential for overall well-being and the prevention of many chronic diseases. Special attention must be paid to the use of FOP nutrition values in order to prevention and healthy decision-making. It is important that people can interpret the nutritional quality of foods as simply as possible. The packaging has to provide realistic and accurate infromation about the product. This study describes four types of FOP nutrition labels used in the European Union: Nordic Keyhole, Nutri-Score, Traffic-Lights, NutrInform Battery. JEL-Code: M31

Focusing on Future Consequences Enhances Self-Controlled Dietary Choices.

Self-controlled dietary decisions, i.e., choosing a healthier food over a tastier one, are a major challenge for many people. Despite the potential profound consequences of frequent poor choices, maintaining a healthy diet proves challenging. This raises the question of how to facilitate self-controlled food decisions to promote healthier choices. The present study compared the influence of implicit and explicit information on food choices and their underlying decision processes. Participants watched two video clips as an implicit manipulation to induce different mindsets. Instructions to focus on either the short-term or long-term consequences of choices served as an explicit manipulation. Participants performed a binary food choice task, including foods with different health and taste values. The choice was made using a computer mouse, whose trajectories we used to calculate the influence of the food properties. Instruction to focus on long-term consequences compared to short-term consequences increased the number of healthy choices, reduced response times for healthy decisions, and increased the influence of health aspects during the decision-making process. The effect of video manipulation showed greater variability. While focusing on long-term consequences facilitated healthy food choices and reduced the underlying decision conflict, the current mindset appeared to have a minor influence.

Online Food Delivery Services sector transformation in The Pandemic Scene

Pandemic conditions together with technological developments has increased the interest and expectations of consumers and businesses for online food delivery services. With the pandemic, identifying the factors that affect the consumer's OFD purchasing decision will allow both to allocate a sustainable relationship with existing consumers and to acquire new customers. The present study aims to determine these factors that influence a consumer's OFD purchase decision. The data of the online research conducted on 419 people were analyzed using SEM. According to the results of the study; the comfort zone and information factor have positive effect on the consumer's purchasing decision with the Covid-19 Pandemic. A negative relation was found between healthy menus and OFD services decision contrary to expectations. Contrary to previous literature support, the positive relationship assumptions between hygiene of OFD service & contactless delivery and purchasing decision of OFD services could not be supported statistically.

A Systematic Approach to Evidence-Based Design for Measurable Health and Wellness Outcomes: Curating and Translating Evidence to Practice.

Evaluating evidence from peer-review literature for use in evidence-based design is often challenging for the design disciplines, requiring access to the peer-reviewed literature, expertise in evaluating methods and findings, and translating the results into actionable design and operational recommendations. The purpose of this methods paper is to elucidate the process for systematic evaluation of research to translate evidence into practical application to improve design for occupant health and wellness. Researchers have found strong connections in environmental design influence on health and wellness that have proven to be substantiative in the effort to improve health and well-being. Design has the capacity to encourage healthy choices and decisions within the built environment. Translation of evidence into applied design solutions may improve public health. A protocol is presented that culminates in the translation of evidence into design recommendations focused on improving occupant health. The protocol includes preparation for the literature search and review, search strategy, study selection, data analysis, and development of the literature review. After evaluation of the evidence is completed, there were several positive findings in the example that stakeholders could utilize to improve the health of building occupants with programs and design to support nutrition, physical activity, and circadian entrainment. There are a variety of software tools and processes to utilize in the curation of evidence to improve the built environment with relevant design recommendations and operational considerations affecting the personal, social, and economic health of our society.