Role In Health Promotion Research Articles

The critical role of health promotion for effective universal health coverage

The Political Declaration from the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage: Moving Together to Build a Healthier World (2019) provided important reaffirmation of health as a precondition for sustainable development and equity, as well as of the role for primary care as a cornerstone of universal health coverage. Health promotion, prevention and sustainable healthcare go hand in glove. Health promotion can enable more effective use of health resources by reducing demand for expensive health services and reducing hospital admissions. Promoting mental and physical health, and addressing health literacy and the social determinants of health, enables governments and departments of health to (i) empower citizens and communities to take control of their health, and (ii) better support innovative and financially sustainable healthcare. Without the bedrock underpinning of effective health promotion, treasuries and health systems will struggle to meet the rising costs and burden of ill health.

The effect of edible probiotic coating on quality of fresh fruits and vegetables: fresh strawberries as a case study

Probiotics are beneficial microorganisms and play a health-promoting role in the human body. It is necessary to maintain the viability and have the metabolic activity during the food processing, the whole way to the customer’s table and also within the digestive tract. Covering these microorganisms is an important strategy, but the issue of their release at the right time and place has not yet been fully discovered. In the case of using edible films or food coatings, there is no problem of releasing, because the film or coating is consumed with the food. On the other hand, these coatings help increasing the shelf life of delicate foods such as fresh fruits (strawberry) and vegetables. In this review study, first we discuss the strawberry issue and common methods of increasing its shelf life, and then we deal with the issue of using edible films and food coatings as a two-way strategy to increase the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables and also probiotic coatings. In the following, the effect of direct addition of probiotics on the quality of fruits and vegetables is studied, and then the effect of probiotics films and edible coatings on fruits and vegetables are reviewed for the first time. Some of these coatings are also known as prebiotics and can be considered from different dimensions. At the end, some questions about using of probiotic in edible coatings are listed to be considered in further researches.

Spatial and spatiotemporal dynamics of visceral leishmaniasis in an endemic North-eastern region of Brazil.

Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) is a neglected disease with increasing incidence in Brazil, particularly in the North-eastern. The aim of this study was to analyze the spatial and spatiotemporal dynamics of VL in an endemic region of North-eastern Brazil, between 2009 and 2017. Using spatial analysis techniques, an ecological and time series study was made regarding VL cases in Sergipe filed as notifiable disease events. With data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística, IBGE), a digital population and cartographic baseline was established. Segmented linear regression was used to examine the temporal trends. The statistical analysis methods of Global and Local Moran' I, local Bayesian empirical methodology and spatial-temporal scanning were used to produce thematic maps. High instances were found among adults, males, urban residents, non-Whites and persons with low levels of education. A decrease in the recovery rate and an increase in the proportion of urban cases and lethality was found. A heterogeneous VL distribution with spatiotemporal agglomeration on the seaside of the state was seen in Sergipe. To better manage the disease, new research is encouraged together with development of public health strategies. Further, improving health care networks, especially primary care, is suggested as this approach has a key role in health promotion, prevention and monitoring of the most prevalent diseases.

Cognitive Function, Aging, and the Community Dwelling Elderly Living Alone: Implications for Nursing Practice

The growth in the aging population in the coming years represents a significant public health policy issue as more and more older adults wish to age in place. Additionally, as more older adults live longer, more older adults are living at home alone. Cognitive function and cognitive decline in later life represent additional challenges to the vulnerable elderly. As the health care system grapples to meet the needs of a growing aging population, the nursing profession can play an important role in health promotion and prevention efforts in cognition and aging. Given the need to advance more routine screening and assessment of cognition in later life, nurses are well poised to advance science and research and support recommendations for assessing cognitive function and cognitive decline in order to support safe and autonomous living in advanced age.

The role of health promotion in the development of ear and hearing health services in the Pacific Islands : A literature review.

The Pacific Islands have among the highest rates of ear disease and hearing loss in the world. Ear and hearing health services are limited in this region; however, a significant proportion of avoidable hearing loss and disability may be addressed through public health promotion activities. In order to develop appropriate hearing health education campaigns and promotion initiatives, knowledge and attitude studies among target population groups are vital. This review aimed to summarize the research literature on knowledge and attitude to ear disease and hearing loss in the Pacific Islands in order to develop appropriate health promotion campaigns for our context in Samoa. PubMed and ScienceDirect databases were searched for relevant journal articles. Key search terms were ‘Pacific Islands’, ‘ear disease’, ‘hearing loss’, ‘knowledge’, ‘attitudes’, and their relevant synonyms. There was no limit on the date of publication. Only one journal article met the review criteria. Parental knowledge and attitude to childhood hearing loss and hearing services in the Solomon Islands was overwhelmingly positive (96%–99.3%). There was high parental awareness of ear disease as a cause of hearing loss among children (94%) and high parental awareness of public health initiatives aimed at reducing ear disease and hearing loss such as routine childhood immunizations (84%) and breastfeeding (76%). Knowledge and attitude studies among key stakeholders are needed to develop appropriate health promotion activities to reduce the preventable causes of hearing loss in the Pacific Islands. Health promotion activities should prioritize major public health issues of ear disease and noise-induced hearing loss.

The Role of Health Promotion in Management Development. A Systematic Review of Training Concepts in an Organizational Context

Economic success often depends on the health of managers and employees in the company. In this context, health promotion programs are becoming increasingly important to ensure the quality of work and for reducing absenteeism. Although academic interest in the study of individual health in organizations is growing, there is still a need for research to fully understand its potential in the area of management development as well. Under this premise, this article summarizes the arguments and counter-arguments within the scientific discussion on health-promoting aspects in the context of management development. The purpose of this work is to systematically deepen the understanding of corporate health promotion by reviewing the relevance of health-related aspects in management training concepts. Given this evidence, this work contains a systematic literature review about management training programs and empirical contributions. The review took place between November 2020 and February 2021 by using different scientometric databases such as Econbiz, Scopus and Web of Science. Among 56 identified publications, 20 studies address such management training concepts in the context of health issues. The paper provides initial evidence of differing understandings of health promotion in management development and identifies difficulties in implementing and prioritizing health promotion in training programs on the management level. Even though health-promoting topics are becoming increasingly important, self-leadership aspects still play a subordinate role in development programs. The study proved that despite the economic importance of the individual health of employees and managers, health promotion is still seen as a self-reflective task. Practitioners are therefore invited to test the potential of health-promoting elements in management training and to implement them in organizational reality.

“Do something with them!”: developing “comfortable” engagement with Elders participating in an arts-based sexual health promotion and STBBI prevention workshop for Indigenous Youth in Labrador, Canada

ABSTRACT Although Indigenous Elders were traditionally involved in cross-generational health promotion and education, colonisation disrupted this role. Little research examines the role of Elders in contemporary health promotion for Indigenous youth and few strategies have been identified to engage Elders in health promotion or sexual health education. We explored engagement of Elders through participatory filmmaking in a sexual health and HIV education workshop for youth. Eleven youth and five Elders participated in this 3.5-day workshop. During the workshop, Elders indicated they wanted to make a film and attend a sexual health and HIV education session. Four Elders were interviewed about their experiences. Interview transcripts and the Elders’ film were analysed using content analysis. Although Elders initially felt hesitant to engage, the process of participatory filmmaking allowed Elders to co-create an environment for their “comfortable” workshop engagement. Elders’ feelings of comfort were created by having control and sense of ownership over their engagement; the presence of youth; peer-based dialogue; inclusion of traditional items; and an Indigenous sexual health educator. Findings suggest participatory filmmaking is a promising approach for engaging and empowering Elders to reclaim traditional roles in sexual health education and health promotion with Indigenous youth.

Assessing the status and recognizing the performance of various nongovernmental organizations in providing health-oriented services as opportunities in promoting community health.

BACKGROUND:nongovernmental organizations (NGOs( are the hidden system of promoting public health and the symbol and mediator of people's participation. The aim of the present research was to assess the status and recognize the performance of various NGOs in providing health-oriented services as opportunities in promoting community health.MATERIALS AND METHODS:The present study was a descriptive–analytical (cross-sectional) study, which was conducted on the position and function of all NGOs in Kerman from February 2014 to the end of January 2015. A researcher-made checklist was used to collect the data, which was designed based on the statutes of NGOs. The information was collected from a total of 150 NGOs. To analyze the data, in addition to descriptive statistical tests (frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation), other tests were also used (Chi-square test and Fisher's exact test). Moreover, all data analysis was done using SPSS (ver. 16).RESULTS:There was a significant relationship between the levels of prevention and field of activity and the objectives and methods of implementation of these objectives (P < 0.001). There was a significant relationship between health prevention levels in the target community of the NGO and initial assets (P = 0.02), licensing organization (P < 0.001), management type in terms of the board of trustees or membership availability (P < 0.001), relevance of members' major with organizational goals (P = 0.02), and activeness or inactiveness of the organization (P = 0.007).CONCLUSION:The results showed that there was a relationship between NGO's target population in terms of levels of prevention and the studied factors. The relationship between the services of these organizations and the levels of prevention is a very important and effective role in community health promotion.

The need for a balanced hospital-based care (HBC) and home- and community-based care (HCBC) approach for mitigating COVID-19 pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa.

The onslaught of COVID-19 pandemic has greatly overwhelmed some of the best healthcare systems in the world. Medical practitioners working in hospitals at the epicenters of COVID-19 pandemic have emphasized on the need to manage mildly ill and convalescent COVID-19 patients at home or community facilities rather than at hospitals during a pandemic. In this article, we highlight that a standardized home- and community-based (HCBC) approach for management of COVID-19 patients will be a key component for preparing hospitals in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) for a potential surge in COVID-19 cases. So far, based on the trajectory of infection, we think that SSA seems to have a window of opportunity, albeit narrowing, for implementing HCBC. However, there are challenges that will need to be addressed in order to implement and maintain HCBC. Successful implementation and maintenance of HCBC in SSA will require international agencies and key donors to work closely with the national governments; providing them with policy, technical, and financial assistance. Home- and community-based care (HCBC) is also important because it can play a role in advocacy, education, training, and health promotion during COVID-19 pandemic. We further underscore the need for a delicate balance between HCBC and hospital-based care (HBC) approach as well as with COVID-19 mitigation and suppression measures in order to reduce the risk of SARS-CoV-2 community transmission and allow optimal continuity of the HBC. We conclude by emphasizing once again that, for countries in SSA to adequately prepare for the worst-case scenario of COVID-19 pandemic in the absence of a cure, policy makers of member states need to act collectively and fast.

"Importance of effective communication during COVID-19 Infodemic"Are we prepared enough? A reality check!

"Importance of effective communication during COVID-19 Infodemic"Are we prepared enough? A reality check!

A Case Study: Low-carb, High-fat (LCHF) Diet Combined with Fried Food in Patient with Type 2 Diabetes and Central Obesity Reduces Need for Exogenous Insulin Injection

Eating is not a simple act of feeding our body. Diet plays a pivotal role in health promotion and chronic disease prevention. According to DGA [1] more than 117 million of American adults have one or more preventable chronic diseases, many of which are related to poor quality eating patterns and physical inactivity. These include cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, some cancers, and poor bone health. The importance of diet mostly as prevention for all the disorders correlated with metabolism should be strongly highlighted in this day: in fact, this clinical case shows how it’s possible to decrease glycemia with diet in type 2 diabetes (T2D). Fat foods and fried foods play an unsuspected important role in Diabesity.

Impact of Early Nutrition, Physical Activity and Sleep on the Fetal Programming of Disease in the Pregnancy: A Narrative Review.

Early programming is the adaptation process by which nutrition and environmental factors alter development pathways during prenatal growth, inducing changes in postnatal metabolism and diseases. The aim of this narrative review, is evaluating the current knowledge in the scientific literature on the effects of nutrition, environmental factors, physical activity and sleep on development pathways. If in utero adaptations were incorrect, this would cause a mismatch between prenatal programming and adulthood. Adequate caloric intake, protein, mineral, vitamin, and long-chain fatty acids, have been noted for their relevance in the offspring brain functions and behavior. Fetus undernutrition/malnutrition causes a delay in growth and have detrimental effects on the development and subsequent functioning of the organs. Pregnancy is a particularly vulnerable period for the development of food preferences and for modifications in the emotional response. Maternal obesity increases the risk of developing perinatal complications and delivery by cesarean section and has long-term implications in the development of metabolic diseases. Physical exercise during pregnancy contributes to overall improved health post-partum. It is also interesting to highlight the relevance of sleep problems during pregnancy, which influence adequate growth and fetal development. Taking into account these considerations, we conclude that nutrition and metabolic factors during early life play a key role of health promotion and public health nutrition programs worldwide to improve the health of the offspring and the health costs of hospitalization.

From 9 to 91: health promotion through the life-course-illuminating the inner child.

A life-course perspective is according to the World Health Organization about increasing the effectiveness of health promotion interventions at all ages. This targets the needs of human beings throughout their life. Descriptions of the phenomenon of the inner child invite the possibility that it may be of help when promoting health throughout the life-course. The aim was to describe and understand schoolchildren's, adults and older person's experiences of childhood in connection to health and well-being in the present and through the life-course, illuminating the inner child. The research strategy used was a secondary analysis of the original transcribed data from three Swedish studies investigating new questions. In total, 53 individuals aged 9-91, 20 school children, 20 adults and 13 older persons were interviewed about childhood experiences. The schoolchildren were invited to create a drawing, and to narrate about it during the interview. The main question in the secondary analysis was 'How do the participants' narrations about childhood experiences illuminate the inner child, useful for health promotion through the life-course?' The findings showed the importance of a secure atmosphere and trusting relationships, indicating that experiences during childhood can help us to adapt and pass along life lessons across generations. There were narratives about play as an activity where they learned to promote a healthy childhood, struggle for independence and learning how to be responsible when growing up. Dimensions of mental, social and existential well-being can be seen as examples of the inner child's role in health promotion through the life-course.

Does gender matter to promote mental health through community engagement among older adults?

Objectives: Community engagement is critical for healthy aging. However, how gender plays a role in mental health promotion of late life is less understood. The study objectives were to examine the association between community engagement and mental health and the effect of gender on this association in older adults. Methods: A door-to-door interviewer-administered survey was conducted with 497 older adults in a public housing town in Singapore. The survey used measures of General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), Community Integration Measure (CIM), FRAIL Index, Lubben Social Network, and community participation. Multiple regressions were conducted for psychological distress and social dysfunction, assessed by GHQ-12. After testing the main effects, the moderating effects of gender were explored in the regression models. Results: None of the demographic characteristics, except gender, was associated with psychological distress; men reported poorer mental health than women. In regressions, female, community attachment (assessed by CIM), and participation were associated with decreased psychological distress; social networks and community participation were associated with decreased social dysfunction. Interaction effects of gender and community participation were found in psychological distress, not social dysfunction. The reduction of psychological distress by community engagement was higher among males than females. Conclusions: The findings suggest that, besides the importance of community engagement on mental health among older adults, greater efforts should be placed on the development of gender-tailored community interventions for older adults to maximize its benefits.

Lesson learned from student-led one hundred days awareness on antimicrobial resistance in Nigeria

Background: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a global public health threat. The role of health promotion to increase awareness among the key population cannot be deemphasized. Education and awareness raising are the primary tools of global health policy to change public behavior and tackle AMR. Our project aimed at increasing the awareness of AMR for a period of 100 days in Nigeria. Methods and materials: From February 2nd to May 13th, 2019, we carried out an awareness-based project using community outreaches and social media to raise awareness on AMR. The key targets of the awareness are to correct misconceptions regarding antimicrobial use, informed populace on the threat of AMR, to increase people's commitment to fighting AMR, to engage healthcare professionals in the fight against AMR, and to influence healthcare leaders to prioritize AMR in their political agenda. However, to monitor impacts and reach of the AMR messages, hashtag enabled tracker was used to monitor to reach of the #100DaysAwarenessOnAMR. In addition, a self-administered web-based questionnaire was completed and data gotten were analysed using descriptive statistics. Results: Over 200,000 social media reaches were achieved with the highest reach from Facebook (65.7%). Exactly 380 respondents filled the web-based questionnaire with 60% (n = 228) not aware that AMR is a global public threat and 90% (n = 342) perceived AMR to be fueled by poverty and believed that to address AMR, poverty must be reduced drastically. The misconception regarding AMR among healthcare professionals is not uncommon with 25% (n = 95) believed that antimicrobial resistance occurs where human being is resistant to antimicrobials. Commitment to fighting AMR increases with increase in awareness about the threats of AMR. This is evident in that 300 respondents signed up for to become frontline fighters for AMR through peer education and community awareness initiatives. Conclusion: Student-led efforts should be encouraged in the fight against AMR because of their capability to disseminate the information to hard-to-reach people and wider communities. Healthcare professionals should be actively involved in providing information regarding AMR. Social media should be leverage on to raise public awareness on AMR.

Assistência de enfermagem na Atenção Primária à pacientes com hipertensão arterial

Este estudo teve como objetivo compreender a prevalência do controle da hipertensão arterial e analisar as estratégias e ações educacionais desenvolvidas pelos profissionais da Atenção Primária à saúde. Trata-se, de um estudo de revisão integrativa de literatura, com abordagem qualitativa, realizado por meio da busca de artigos indexados nas seguintes bases de dados: Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), National Center for Biotechnology Information (PUBMED), Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS). Os critérios de inclusão compreendem pesquisas de revisão da literatura compreendendo os anos de 2010 a 2020. Os critérios de exclusão, foram artigos duplicados, incompletos, resumos, resenhas, debates, relato de experiência e indisponíveis na íntegra. Foram analisados 15 artigos e 04 estudos referentes à entidades de saúde. Os resultados do estudo constataram que, diversos fatores influenciam no processo de prevalência à hipertensão arterial. Frente a isso, a UBS desenvolve um importante papel na promoção e prevenção da saúde, proporcionando assim, orientações em saúde visando mudanças de hábitos, autocuidado e qualidade de vida aos pacientes crônicos. Concluímos então, a necessidade de novas implementações no âmbito educacional, orientações em saúde e estratégias que condizem com a realidade deste público alvo, proporcionando a criação de vínculo com o usuário, contribuindo, desta forma, para o desenvolvimento de ações em saúde. Além de identificar aspectos de risco que podem apoiar para o desenvolvimento desta patologia, prestando assistência de qualidade e resolutiva com atendimento de equipe multiprofissional articulada para resolução das necessidades de saúde na Atenção Primária à Saúde.

Facilitators and Challenges to Health Promotion in Black and Latino Churches.

Churches are important assets for the African American and Latino communities. They can play a critical role in health promotion, especially in areas that are under-resourced and in which residents have limited access to health care. A better understanding of health promotion in churches is needed to support and maintain church collaborations and health initiatives that are integrated, data-driven, and culturally appropriate. The purpose of this study is to identify churches' facilitators and challenges to health promotion and to contrast and compare Black and Latino churches of different sizes (< 200 members versus > 200 members). We interviewed leaders of 100 Black and 42 Latino churches in South Los Angeles to assess their history of wellness activities, resources, facilitators, and challenges to conduct health promotion activities. Eighty-three percent of African American and 86% of Latino church leaders reported at least one health activity in the last 12months. Black and Latino churches of different sizes have similar interests in implementing specific health promotion strategies and face similar challenges. However, we found significant differences in the composition of their congregations, number of paid staff, and the proportions of churches that have a health or wellness ministry and that implement specific wellness strategies. Fifty-seven percent of African American and 43% of Latino church leaders stated that they needed both financial support and professional expertise for health promotion. Our findings highlight the importance of conducting a readiness assessment for identifying intervention content and strategies that fit the intervention context of a church.

The Role of Health Promotion during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Physical Therapy Role In Health And Wellness Promotion In People With Musculoskeletal Pain And Disability: A Cross- Sectional Study

Physical Therapy Role In Health And Wellness Promotion In People With Musculoskeletal Pain And Disability: A Cross- Sectional Study

Physical Therapists’ Role in Health and Wellness Promotion for People with Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Qualitative Study

Physical Therapists’ Role in Health and Wellness Promotion for People with Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Qualitative Study