Socioeconomic Communities Research Articles

Social inequalities hamper pro-environmental mobility intentions in Europe

Promoting pro-environmental mobility, such as walking, cycling, reducing car usage, and using public transport, can improve population health and create sustainable environments. However, accessibility of resources and socioeconomic status, along with environmental awareness, can affect these behaviors. To explore the impact of socioeconomic status and resident place on awareness and active mobility, we analyzed data from the Eurobarometer 2019 survey (n = 27,498 individuals aged over 14 years) using structural equation modeling. We focused on the association between socioeconomic status (subjective social class, education, economic issues) and community size (rural, small urban, large urban areas) with pro-environmental awareness and intentions in the European Union. Pro-environmental awareness partially mediated the relationship between socioeconomic status and intentions for pro-environmental mobility, such as using car alternatives, reducing unnecessary car trips, and improving public transport. Socioeconomically disadvantaged groups (with low education, social class, and economic issues) reported lower awareness and intentions, while community size had minimal influence (0 < β < 0.1). Moreover, a social gradient in pro-environmental active mobility intentions was observed across European countries. These findings highlight the need for public health policies to address social and economic inequalities and promote environmental awareness to encourage alternative active mobility options among disadvantaged individuals.

Abstract A054: Leveraging the power of Hope Leaders for enhancing diversity in clinical trials via a bi-directional cancer health information model

Abstract Introduction: Despite increasing recognition of the need for diversity in clinical trials, participation from racial and ethnic minorities, particularly from low socioeconomic communities, remains dismally low. This underrepresentation hinders the generalizability of trial results and perpetuates health disparities. Low socioeconomic environments, characterized by economic instability, restricted healthcare access, food scarcity, and deficient educational resources, exacerbate these challenges. Residents of such communities often lean on "Hope Leaders" - trusted community figures - as a strategy to navigate through these adversities. Recognizing the pivotal role of these Hope Leaders, we advocate for a community-centered bi-directional cancer health information flow model, which positions these Leaders at the core of community engagement endeavors. This model fosters a bi-directional health information exchange that synergizes Hope Leaders with the scientific community, thereby promoting improved health equity within clinical intervention research. The implementation of this model commences with a pre-engagement phase, a respectful approach where we familiarize ourselves with the community and its dynamics, without imposing any specific demands or expectations. Approach: The University of Illinois Cancer Center has had 6 community engagement specialists that have engaged with community members through numerous pre-engagement events that encompass activities ranging from mental health, cancer prevention, survivorship events, education, health fairs and community meetings. Based on these insights, we established a dedicated working group to identify hope leaders and to create targeted engagement strategies for specific areas of our catchment region through the bi-directional cancer health information flow model. These strategies are tailored to address the unique challenges and barriers these communities face regarding enrollment in cancer clinical trials. Additionally, the community-driven health communication model was implemented to identify Hope Leaders and engage them with cancer researchers as a part of our phase I activities for this model. Conclusion: This innovative approach aims to leverage the unique position of Hope Leaders in underserved communities to amplify community voices, improve engagement, and ultimately, increase minority representation in cancer clinical trials. The model provides a promising strategy to address the persistent disparity in clinical trial participation, facilitating more equitable and inclusive research outcomes. Citation Format: Joseph Dufraine, Yamile Molina, Jeanette Gonzalez, Maria Olivero, Theresa Mobley, Saria Lofton, Dedra Reis. Leveraging the power of Hope Leaders for enhancing diversity in clinical trials via a bi-directional cancer health information model [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 16th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2023 Sep 29-Oct 2;Orlando, FL. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2023;32(12 Suppl):Abstract nr A054.

P138: Articulating Agitation: Towards Culturally Competent Care

Objective:In 2014, IPA advanced the field of Alzheimer’s care by offering a definition of agitation. Yet, as the definition rightly notes, agitation “can bear very different meanings to different people.” This becomes more complex as we consider how different cultural and socioeconomic communities talk about agitation – both within their communities and outside them.“Articulating Agitation: Towards Culturally Competent Care” seeks to better understand how people living with dementia (PLWD) and care partners talk about agitation from a multi-cultural perspective. This project focuses on discussions of agitation within Black, LGBTQ+, and white American populations.Methods:This project prioritizes the first-hand testimony of people with lived experience, both PLWD and care partners. We conducted a series of interviews with members from Black, LGBTQ+, and white communities in 2021 and 2022 to gain authentic testimony. Interviews were led by members of the respective communities, with our research team on “listen only” mode.Results:There are notable differences in how each community talks about agitation – including identifying early symptoms; conversations with families, communities, and HCPs; and determining pathways for care and treatment. From our conversations with members of the Black community we heard statements like, “what goes on in the house stays in the house, we don’t discuss [dementia] with other people” and “our people don’t trust a lot of stuff being put out there by doctors and scientists”. From the LGBTQ+ community we heard statements like “I definitely felt that we weren’t taken as seriously or heard because we were two women”. All underscore the sweeping implications of history, stigma, bias, and culture on how diverse communities experience and respond to agitation and care.Conclusion:Culturally competent care for agitation among PLWD and care partners requires HCPs and other supporters to balance two things at once: the standard diagnostic definition of agitation, but also the cultural humility and openness to listen and seek to understand how PLWD and care partners express their experiences and observations with agitation.

DIGITAL MOBILITY OF THE FUTURE SPECIALIST: CURRENT TRENDS

The article raises the issue of the mobility of social relations and individuals throughout the digital transformation period. The study aims to investigate the content and essence of the mobility phenomenon, the specifics of the expert’s professional mobility, the causes and consequences of changes in the interpretation of mobility in the context of digitalization and digital transformation of modern society; features, advantages and challenges arising in light of the expansion of digital mobility in professional and social life. The following methods were used in the research: philosophical, sociological, psychological and pedagogical analysis, synthesis of interdisciplinary approaches to the study of the content, essence and directions of development of the “mobility” category, a professiographic approach to the specification of the professional mobility concept, methods of adaptation and conceptualization to identify challenges and dangers, related to the spread of digital mobility. It has been determined that mobility is a complex interdisciplinary category that can be characterized in broad socio-economic and narrow personal contexts. It has been found out that the theory of mobility has evolved significantly in its development, expanding from the primary focus on movement between social groups to a deeper analysis of social space and various aspects of the individuals’ living. The individual’s professional mobility as a type of social mobility and such a relevant component of it as digital mobility has been emphasized. Spatial, temporal and contextual dimensions of digital mobility have been analysed. In a broad sense, digital mobility is defined as the process of digitization and integration of mobility management systems to achieve strategic goals, as well as the creation of optimized networks for more efficient information transmission. A specialist’s digital mobility is defined as the ability to work effectively and develop in a rapidly changing digital landscape including flexibility, technological competence, and openness to learning and adapting to the digital environment. The phenomenon of digital nomadism has been pointed out and briefly described as a promising model of digital mobility for the labour market in the near future. The most critical challenges associated with the widespread digital mobility to all spheres of current professional life have been identified, including digital inequality, the digital gap between generations and social groups, manipulative management of digital data, digital parkourism, digital stupidity, digital addiction, etc. To solve these and related problems, some strategies have been proposed. These are ensuring data protection and confidentiality of information in the organization and outside it; increasing the level of digital literacy among employees, forming digital competence and digital culture; establishing a balance between real and digital professional life; reducing workers’ reliance on technology by encouraging activities that do not require the use of digital devices and supporting digital awareness initiatives; developing an organization’s policies that govern the use of digital technologies, with particular attention to ethics and security. It has been concluded that there is a need to develop several measures, both at the level of the global socio-economic community and at the individual organization, which will ensure the availability of digital mobility services for those employees who experience digital alienation and/or digital divide, as well as the formation and development of a digital competence in citizens.

Introduction

This Edition of the Journal comprise eleven papers, of which six are related to the COVID- 19 pandemic. The papers are balanced between those mainly concerned with media or online pedagogies (four), staff development and experiences (three) and strategic university wide policy or institutional change (four). The papers continue to reflect a varied range of participant countries both in terms of the authors, but perhaps more importantly the study sites, (Colombia, Italy, Indonesia, Iran, Lebanon, South Africa, Spain, and Turkey). Universities from both the state and private sector are represented, either through individual case studies or via multi-site studies in subject areas, departments, or institutions. What is fascinating, and perhaps unsurprising, is that common themes emerge from different countries. From the papers in this edition, several issues emerge. First, we can conclude that with distance learning there was/is a particular challenge of dealing with cheating and plagiarism- and exhibited during the pandemic. Second, responses, or readiness to change, with respect to new initiatives and pedagogies can vary by discipline within the same institution, between institutions and within a country. Third, it was noted that when change is made, either planned or in an emergency, the extent of the impact is related to the prior experience and expertise of both teachers and students and the available infrastructure with respect to the new situation. Several papers raised concerns about the pedagogical competences of the teaching staff and how, when this is limited in relation to a required change in pedagogy, stress and workload problems are encountered by both teachers and students. Furthermore, the learning experience is hindered and, where technology changes are involved, students can become isolated and demotivated. Accessibility and equality e.g. (gender, age, income, access to resources) issues were also raised, most evident during the pandemic and emergency remote teaching. The conclusion is perhaps that universities need to plan more carefully for emergency situations taking account of their demographic and socio-economic community – whether teachers, students or other stakeholders.

Low birthweight and maternal smoking as predictors of infant lung function from a South African birth cohort within low socioeconomic communities

&#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; Background. Early assessment of infant lung function (ILF) is necessary to improve our understanding of factors that determine long- term respiratory health.&#x0D; Objective. To identify predictors of lung function among infants aged 6 weeks, 6, 12 and 24 months, from low socioeconomic settings, enrolled within the Mother and Child in the Environment (MACE) study.&#x0D; Methods. ILF tests were performed assessing multiple breath washout and tidal breathing during spontaneous sleep. Several risk factors, relating to infant growth, maternal and environmental exposures, were assessed cross-sectionally against the lung function parameters in multivariable models for each age group.&#x0D; Results. Maternal smoking during pregnancy affected the ratio of time to peak expiratory flow, showing a decline across the age groups, while being statistically significant (β (95% confidence interval (CI)) at 6 weeks (–24.6% (–43.92 - –4.59)) and 12 months (−12.68 (−25.25 - −0.11)). Low birthweight was associated with a lower tidal volume at 6 weeks (−5.99 mL (–9.59 - –2.39)), 6 months (−15.02 mL (−22.48 - −7.57)) and 12 months (−23.7 mL (−35.55 - −11.85)), compared with those with normal birthweight. This was further observed for minute ventilation at 6 weeks (−157.78 mL/min (−338.95 - 23.38)), 6 months (−325.57 mL/min (–619.06 - −32.08)) and 12 months (−527.58 mL/min (−947.85 - −107.32)), though less evident at 24 months.&#x0D; Conclusion. Low birthweight was the main predictor for low tidal volumes and minute ventilation at 6 weeks, with smaller differences observed at 12 and 24 months. Lung function development early in life is primarily driven by infant size and postnatal growth factors, consistent with other studies.&#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D;

Analysis and Optimal Control Measures of a Typhoid Fever Mathematical Model for Two Socio-Economic Populations

Typhoid fever is an infectious disease that affects humanity worldwide; it is particularly dangerous in areas with communities of a lower socio-economic status, where many individuals are exposed to a dirty environment and unclean food. A mathematical model is formulated to analyze the impact of control measures such as vaccination of susceptible humans, treatment of infected humans and sanitation in different socio-economic communities. The model assumed that the population comprises of two socio-economic classes. The essential dynamical system analysis of our model was appropriately carried out. The impact of the control measures was analyzed, and the optimal control theory was applied on the control model to explore the impact of the different control measures. Numerical simulation of the models and the optimal controls were carried out and the obtained results indicate that the overall combination of the control measures eradicates typhoid fever in the population, but the controls are more optimal in higher socio-economic status communities.

THE IMPACT OF ICT IN EMPOWERING SARAWAK WOMEN IN HOME-BASED BUSINESS COMMUNITIES

In alignment with the sustainability strategy focusing on good governance, sustainable development, and racial harmony, this study investigates the access, use, and effects of ICT training on women in Sarawak. Its primary objective is to assess how ICT training benefits women in managing small home-based businesses. Data was gathered through questionnaires from 62 participants who attended training sessions in various Sarawak locations: Kota Samarahan, Sri Aman, Sarikei, Kuching, and Bako. This research holds significant importance for the state government, as it strives to increase the number of individuals with ICT skills and narrow the digital divide between urban and rural areas. The study reveals a strong consensus among respondents regarding the positive impact of ICT on empowering women, boosting their self-esteem, enriching their knowledge and skills, benefiting the socio-economic community, and fostering efficient management practices. The findings offer valuable insights into the effectiveness of ICT training for Sarawakian women engaged in home-based businesses. The mean scores for all variables indicate high agreement among respondents, with values exceeding four for each variable. This study underscores the substantial role of ICT in knowledge dissemination and empowering individuals, particularly in advancing gender equality. It suggests that ICT is an invaluable tool for successful training in rural areas and underscores the need for a systematic strategy to enhance ICT literacy.

Early readmission of exclusively breastmilk-fed infants born by means of normal birth or cesarean is multifactorial and associated with perinatal maternal mental health concerns.

Late preterm and full-term infants comprise the majority of births in our hospital which serves a multicultural lower socioeconomic community. Patients give birth vaginally (normal birth, NB) or by cesarean birth (CB), and the majority of neonates are exclusively breastmilk fed until discharge. In this study we examined what factors within these two birth modes and feeding regimes of exclusive breast milk were associated with early postnatal readmission. Ideally, findings will aid initiatives to decrease readmission rates. A retrospective cohort study was performed on maternal-infant pairs. All neonates from 2016 to 2018, exclusively breastmilk fed at discharge, born by NB (n = 4245) or CB (n = 1691), were grouped as non-Readmitted (Reference) or Readmitted within 30 days of discharge. Readmission reason was determined, and potential associations were identified using univariate analysis and multivariable logistic regression. Rates of readmission were similar for both NB and CB infants (6.8% vs. 7.3%). In order, NB concerns were jaundice, infection, and feeding-this was reversed for the CB Group. NB readmission bilirubin levels were higher (293 ± 75 vs. 236 ± 112, μmol/L, NB:CB, p < 0.001). Factors associated with readmission for both groups were similar to previously published studies. Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Score (EPDS) was higher for Readmitted infant mothers. Importantly, for non-jaundice readmission EDPS categories indicated that both CB and NB mothers were more likely to have depression. Early readmission of exclusively breastmilk-fed infants born by means of NB or CB is multifactorial. Early pregnancy mental health issues are associated with readmission, highlighting the potential effects of perinatal depression on neonatal health.

FRI060 Real World Experience Of Weight Management In Low Socioeconomic Community Clinic

Abstract Disclosure: B.A. West: None. S. Mon: None. Pilot Study: Real-world experience of weight management in low socioeconomic community clinic Introduction: Management of obesity and unhealthy behaviors is an essential step in patients with Prediabetes and T2DM, particularly those with socioeconomic status (SES) in whom obesity is more prevalent. While several behavior interventions targeting obesity exist, a successful adaptation of interventions in routine care is challenging especially in those with low SES. We examined the real word experience of weight loss management in our community clinic. Method: Retrospective chart review of consecutive patients seen in an endocrinology clinic at a hospital-based community clinic. Result: A total of 23 female patients, average age 48.4 ± 10.8 years, with average BMI 37.4 ± 6.9 kg/m2, were provided comprehensive lifestyle counseling focusing on nutrition, exercise, sleep health at each visits along with semaglutide at the highest tolerable dose of 2.4 mg/dl weekly. Within 6 months from the initiation of semaglutide and the weight loss intervention, 11/23 (48%) patients lost weight by &amp;gt;5% from their baseline visit, and 17/20 (85%) patients at the end of 1 year. 12/20 (60%) and 6/20 (30%) lost weight at least by 10% and 15% respectively at the end of 1 year. Compared to the baseline data, weight ( 101.2±18.4) kg, SBP 127.6 ± 13.4 mmHg, HbA1C 6.0 ± 1.1 mg/dL, Total Cholesterol 182.1 ± 40.4 mg/dL, LDL 102.4 ± 35.8 mg/dL, most parameters were improved at the end of 6 and 12 months respectively: weight 91.0± 18.6 vs 88.4± 16.2 kg, SBP 125.2± 16.8 vs. 126.9± 15.6 mmHg, HbA1C 5.8 ± 1.2 vs 6.3 ± 1.4 mg/dl, Total cholesterol 178.9± 33.1 vs 175.0 ± 50.7mg/dl, LDL 100.4± 27.7 vs 101.8± 47.7 mg/dL. Conclusion: This real-world implementation study reported the benefits of weight loss and other clinical parameters after the intervention consisting of a combined health behavior counseling and use of semaglutide at the low-SES community clinic. Presentation: Friday, June 16, 2023

Pengaruh Keberadaan Agrowisata Taman Air Percut Terhadap Sosial Ekonomi Masyarakat (Studi Kasus: Desa Tanjung Selamat, Kec. Percut Sei Tuan, Sumatera Utara)

This study aims to determine the effect of the existence of Percut Air Park agrotourism on the socio-economic community in Tanjung Selamat Village, Percut Sei Tuan District, Kab. Deli Serdang, North Sumatra. The sample in this study was the community of Tanjung Selamat Village with a total sample of 75 respondents. The data collected are primary data and secondary data. The analytical method used is simple linear regression. The results showed that the existence of Percut Air Park agro-tourism had a positive effect on the socio-economic community of Tanjung Selamat Village. The development of the Percut Air Park agro-tourism area improves the socio-economic conditions of the surrounding community. This can be seen from the emergence of business opportunities, employment, and increased income of the surrounding community. However, the existence of Percut Air Park Agrotourism does not affect the Socio-Cultural of the local community. The community still carried out social and religious activities before and after the Percut Air Park agro-tourism.

The Impact Of The Waste Bank Program On The Income Level Of Waste Bank Customers (Case Study at the Eka Jaya Waste Bank, Sememi Village, Benowo District, Surabaya City)

One of the major breakthroughs in waste management in Indonesia is the waste bank program. Through this program, it is formed in people's minds that waste is something that is useless and is simply thrown away, converted into something that also has value and price. Through the waste bank, people can save waste, which can then generate money within a certain period of time. Research using descriptive research methods with quantitative analysis. This study aims to find out how the impact of the waste bank program on the socio-economic community in Sememi Village, Benowo District, Surabaya City. Impact is defined as an influence that brings both positive and negative consequences. In this case the impact is aimed at the socio-economic life of the community at the Eka Jaya Garbage Bank, Sememi Village, Benowo District, Surabaya City. Based on the results of data analysis, it was concluded that there was a positive impact on the socio-economic life of the people in Sememi Village, Benowo District after the construction of the Garbage Bank. This is indicated by an increase in people's income, although it is small, it provides significant benefits for the community. Not only income has increased, but health and better social interaction among people, most importantly, a cleaner environment has also increased from time to time

Extracurricular activity participation, school belonging, and depressed mood: a test of the compensation hypothesis during adolescence

Feelings of acceptance within school communities can promote positive psychological outcomes. Despite occurring outside of the classroom, youth who engage in extracurricular activities typically report greater school belonging. Accordingly, we examined the longitudinal effect of extracurricular activities on school belonging and depressed mood in a nationally representative, Australian sample of adolescents (N = 3,850, Mage = 12.41) followed for four years. A random-intercept cross-lagged panel model revealed extracurricular activity participation at Time 1 predicted higher school belonging two years later. In turn, higher school belonging reinforced positive mental health outcomes, by predicting within-person decreases in depressed mood. Further, the direct and indirect effect of extracurricular activities were moderated by community-level socioeconomic status. Participants residing in low socioeconomic status communities garnered the greatest benefit from participating in activities, despite having the lowest levels of participation. Our data highlight how structured leisure time pursuits can promote wellbeing, especially within more disadvantaged communities.

Spatial disparity of utility-scale solar energy and the role of solar policy in the U.S.

Utility-scale solar energy (USSE) and rooftop solar PV generate about 70% and 30% of all solar electricity. While the adoption of rooftop solar in the United States (U.S.) has been explored in depth, how USSE is spatially distributed has yet to be discussed. This study examines the spatial distribution of solar power plants of 1 MW and above across regions of different socio-demographic characteristics in the U.S. and the impact of solar policy on the spatial distribution using the Geographical Detector Model (GDM) and Kernel Density analysis. The results show that: 1) the distribution of USSE has significant spatial disparity across different socio-economic communities and is not entirely following solar irradiance abundancy; 2) contrary to rooftop solar, USSE is more distributed in more ethnically diverse regions and regions with higher renter percent, which can mitigate the energy inequity issue in rooftop solar PV's tilt toward white communities and house owners; 3) similar to rooftop solar, USSE is also more adopted by groups of higher income levels; 4) The solar policy is an effective tool in promoting USSE but is also exacerbating the spatial disparity of USSE. The findings of this study help to understand better how to mitigate potential inequity during the energy transition toward a renewable and sustainable future.

Indoor particulate matter heavy metals and their potential health risks in low socio-economic communities

Indoor particulate matter heavy metals and their potential health risks in low socio-economic communities

Leptospirosis and the Environment: A Review and Future Directions.

Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease of global importance with significant morbidity and mortality. However, the disease is frequently overlooked and underdiagnosed, leading to uncertainty of the true scale and severity of the disease. A neglected tropical disease, leptospirosis disproportionately impacts disadvantaged socioeconomic communities most vulnerable to outbreaks of zoonotic disease, due to contact with infectious animals and contaminated soils and waters. With growing evidence that Leptospira survives, persists, and reproduces in the environment, this paper reviews the current understanding of the pathogen in the environment and highlights the unknowns that are most important for future study. Through a systematic Boolean review of the literature, our study finds that detailed field-based study of Leptospira prevalence, survival, and transmission in natural waters and soils is lacking from the current literature. This review identified a strong need for assessment of physical characteristics and biogeochemical processes that support long-term viability of Leptospira in the environment followed by epidemiological assessment of the transmission and movement of the same strains of Leptospira in the present wildlife and livestock as the first steps in improving our understanding of the environmental stage of the leptospirosis transmission cycle.

Cloth sharing with a scabies case considerably explains human scabies among children in a low socioeconomic rural community of Ethiopia

BackgroundIn 2020, scabies were integrated into the WHO roadmap for neglected tropical diseases, aimed at ending the negligence to realize the SDGs. Ethiopia has also introduced scabies as a notifiable disease in drought-prone localities since 2015. Many of the previous studies employed study designs that might be subject to bias. Moreover, there is no scientific evidence about scabies in this area. Hence, this study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of scabies among children aged below 15 years in rural Ethiopia.MethodsA community-based cross-sectional study was carried out among 942 children in rural kebeles of Lay Gayent District from March through May 15, 2021. A two-stage sampling technique was applied. Data on sociodemographics, housing, water supply and sanitation, children’s personal hygiene, and caregivers’ knowledge about scabies were collected by a structured questionnaire. Data quality was maintained through pretesting, training of data collectors and supervisors, and supervision. An adjusted binary logistic regression was modelled to identify factors associated with scabies. The Hosmer–Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test was run to check the model fitness.ResultsThe prevalence of scabies was 21.5% (95% CI 19.0–24.3). Maternal illiteracy (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 1.61; 95% CI 1.07–2.43); low household wealth (AOR = 2.04; 95% CI 1.25–3.33); unimproved water source (AOR = 1.58; 95% CI 1.05–2.40); not cleaning a house daily (AOR = 2.43; 95% CI 1.63–3.62); not trimming nails (AOR = 2.21; 95% CI 1.50–3.25); cloth sharing with a scabies case (AOR = 11.77; 95% CI 6.94–19.97); and low caregiver knowledge about scabies (AOR = 2.44; 95% CI 1.64–3.63) were factors associated with scabies.ConclusionsScabies remains a significant public health issue among children aged below 15 years in the district. Maternal illiteracy, low household wealth, unimproved water source, not cleaning a house daily, not trimming nails, cloth sharing with a scabies case, and low caregiver knowledge about scabies were factors associated with scabies. Community-wide interventions with prime emphasis on improving maternal education and caregivers’ knowledge about scabies, upgrading household wealth, ensuring a safe water supply, providing healthy housing, and ensuring adequate personal hygiene are warranted.

S12-4 Feasibility evaluation of the Move Well, Feel Good movement behaviours intervention

Abstract Purpose Improving children’s motor competence through school-based physical activity interventions may be a mechanism for promoting positive mental health through psychosocial factors. Move Well, Feel Good (MWFG) is a such an intervention that was co-designed with children, class teachers, physical education (PE) teachers, and school leaders. This presentation describes the feasibility evaluation of MWFG. Methods Five primary schools were recruited from a low socioeconomic status community in northwest England. A 10-week intervention was co-designed which aimed to enhance children’s mental health through motor competence and psychosocial development. The core delivery of the programme involved one PE lesson per week devoted to development of locomotor, object control, and stability skills. This was supplemented by optional recess and home activities, and by non-PE curricular activities. Teachers were asked to record details of each MWFG session taught, and feasibility was evaluated against pre-defined criteria using surveys, interviews (teachers), and participatory focus groups (children). Pre- and post-intervention assessments of motor competence, mental health, wellbeing, psychosocial factors, and 24-hour movement behaviours were also completed. Results The 5 schools represented 83% of the target number of schools and 108 children consented (43% of target). PE and class teachers were recruited in all schools (100% of target). Intervention dose was reflected by 76% of scheduled PE lessons being delivered. Adherence was strong with &amp;gt;85% of children attending ≥75% of lessons. Positive indicators of acceptability were provided by 86% of children, 83% of PE teachers, and 90% of class teachers. Teachers commented on the children’s positive engagement irrespective of ability, the quality of resources provided, and the challenges of competing demands for curriculum time and spaces to deliver MWFG. The data collection methods were deemed acceptable by 91% of children and 80% of class teachers, and children spoke positively about participating in the data collection. Secondary outcome data collection was completed by 87%-100% of children, with a 0%-6% attrition rate at post-intervention. Descriptive analysis revealed favourable changes in motor competence and mental health. Conclusions MWFG was deemed to be feasible to develop further into a pilot trial, with improved school and child recruitment strategies warranted.

Innovative approaches to the development of territorial communities in the Zakarpattia region

The existing strategic guidelines for development may need to be more practical in the changing socio-economic environment and internal challenges. The research is aimed at determining the peculiarities of the development of territorial communities of the Transcarpathian region and highlighting innovative approaches that will contribute to sustainable economic growth, increase the quality of life of the population, and strengthen the economic security of the region. The purpose of the article is to research innovative approaches to the development of territorial communities in Zakarpattia region. The article is devoted to the characteristics of innovative approaches to developing territorial communities of the Zakarpattia region. The main signs of innovativeness in the system of development of territorial communities are substantiated. The peculiarities, advantages, and challenges of decentralization reforms for the communities of the Transcarpathian region are defined and characterized. The Smart approach to the development of territorial communities is characterized. The strategic opportunities for developing territorial communities of the Transcarpathian region are outlined based on a harmonious combination of natural, cultural, economic, and social aspects that contribute to the sustainable and progressive development of the region and ensure a better standard of living for its residents. Introducing innovative methods and technologies is a crucial factor in solving the socio-economic and cultural challenges territorial communities face by analyzing various aspects of innovative development. One of the main conclusions is that innovation can become an engine of growth in the region's economy. By implementing modern technologies in various fields, such as education, medicine, agriculture, and tourism, territorial communities can improve the quality of life of their residents and ensure sustainable economic growth. The need to consider the needs and aspirations of the local population in the process of implementing innovations has been determined. Active participation of citizens in the development and implementation of innovative projects can ensure their success and acceptance by the community. It has been proven that it is essential to emphasize the need to promote interaction between communities and the business environment to create favorable conditions for innovation. Partnerships with the private sector can significantly improve resource provision and support for innovative initiatives. Reasonably, innovative approaches to developing territorial communities are an essential strategy for ensuring the sustainable development of regions. These approaches make it possible to solve existing problems and open new opportunities for further growth and prosperity of communities and their residents. Keywords: territorial communities, innovative approaches, Smart approach, sustainable development.

Evaluating the Science to Inform the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Midcourse Report

Evaluating the Science to Inform the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Midcourse Report