Health Education Support Research Articles

Research on the Pathways for Cultivating Health-Oriented Applied Talents in Vocational Education through “Integration of Physical Education and Health” under the Vision of Healthy China

Under the strategic framework of “Healthy China”, cultivating health-oriented applied talents in vocational education has become increasingly significant. The concept of “Integration of Physical Education and Health” offers a novel perspective and pathway for talent cultivation by organically combining physical education with health education. This study focuses on the core concept of “Integration of Physical Education and Health”, exploring its pivotal role and practical implementation in vocational education. By analyzing its application in curriculum design, teaching models, faculty development, and evaluation systems, the research identifies key measures such as establishing a scientific curriculum system, optimizing teaching content and methods, enhancing faculty competencies, and building multidimensional evaluation mechanisms. Furthermore, this study proposes targeted strategies based on the practical demands of health education and the unique features of vocational education. These strategies include strengthening school-enterprise collaboration, promoting resource integration, advancing industry-education integration, and constructing supportive health education systems. The findings demonstrate that “Integration of Physical Education and Health” enhances students’ health literacy and vocational adaptability, ensuring high-quality development in vocational education. This research aims to provide theoretical support and practical guidance for cultivating health-oriented applied talents, contributing to the realization of the “Healthy China” vision.

Using systems thinking to leverage adolescent sexual and reproductive health in rural Latino communities

Disparities in adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes in rural areas of the USA persist as a concern in achieving health equity for youth. A growing body of literature recognises that improving adolescents’ health necessitates systems thinking to address the culture and environment in which adolescents live. This paper uses systems thinking to identify leverage points to improve adolescent SRH in rural Latino communities in California. We conducted focus group discussions with 22 young people and interviewed 10 adult stakeholders to centre the perspectives of youth and youth-serving professionals. Transcripts were coded and analysed using systems thinking. Five themes were developed: (1) community and cultural norms can be a source of both support and stigma for youth; (2) families are key to supporting health education and services; (3) rural schools provide a central hub for programme delivery; (4) community-based organisations can work to serve rural youth, but limited resources and transport are challenges; and (5) youth face considerable barriers accessing SRH services in their communities. Using systems thinking to identify leverage points and gaps in interactions between system components influencing youth can aid in the development of more holistic and culturally responsive approaches for rural youth SRH.

The Effect of Basic Life Support Health Education on Increasing Knowledge and Skills in Cardiac Arrest

Background: Cardiac arrest is an emergency in which blood circulation suddenly stops, characterized by loss of arterial blood pressure. Cardiac arrest can be sudden and cause death. Cardiac arrest is a cause of high mortality. High mortality in Cardiac Arrest cases is due to slow help due to lack of knowledge and skills regarding Basic life Support. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of Basic Life Support Health Education on increasing knowledge and skills in cardiac arrest in students. Method: This research design is Pra experimental with one group pre-post test conducted on 41 samples with simple random sampling. The instrument of thr research are used questionare for knowledge and observed for measured of the skil. Results:The results before being given health education the level of knowledge was less than 80.5% and the level of skills was less than 85.4%, while after being given health education the level of knowledge was good 53.7% and the level of skills was good 53.7%. From the analysis using the Wilcoxon Sign Rank Test, the p-value is 0.000 <0.05, there is an effect of increasing knowledge and skills before and after Basic Life Support health education for students. Conclusion: Health education with a short period of time can improve knowledge and skills but to improve high quality, training is needed for a long period.

Factors Influencing Depressive Symptoms in the Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Period.

Background Mental health issues associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have been widely reported, with various influencing factors identified. However, factors affecting mental health in the post-pandemic period remain unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the factors influencing depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 post-pandemic period. Methods An online cross-sectional survey using convenience sampling was conducted from December 5, 2023 to December 8, 2023. Basic demographic information and social factors were evaluated using a custom-designed questionnaire. Depressive symptoms were measured with the Japanese version of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, personality traits were measured with the Japanese version of the Ten Item Personality Inventory, and stress coping strategies were measured with the Japanese version of the Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced Inventory. Logistic regression analysis was performed to examine the impact of gender, age, occupation, subjective economic status, COVID-19 history, presence of pre-pandemic depressive symptoms, personality traits, and stress coping strategies on post-pandemic depressive symptoms by calculating ORs and CIs. All statistical analyses were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 29.0 (Released 2022; IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). We set a statistical significance level of 0.05 (two-tailed). Results Among all participants (n = 838), lower subjective economic status (OR: 2.90, 95% CI: 1.99-4.24), frequent substance use (OR: 1.70, 95% CI: 1.17-2.46), higher self-blame (OR: 2.03, 95% CI: 1.39-2.95), higher levels of active coping (OR: 0.58, 95% CI: 0.38-0.88), higher acceptance (OR: 0.61, 95% CI: 0.38-0.98), and pre-pandemic depressive symptoms (OR: 16.84, 95% CI: 11.61-24.44) were significantly associated with post-pandemic depressive symptoms. Conclusions This study identified pre-pandemic depressive symptoms, lower subjective economic status, higher self-blame, and frequent substance use as risk factors for post-pandemic depressive symptoms. These findings suggest the need for social support, economic assistance, and mental health education to promote constructive stress management alternatives to substance use for the prevention of depression in the context of pandemics.

Dietary pattern and menstrual disorders among female university students.

Assessment of the relationship between dietary patterns and menstrual disorders among female medical and paramedical students at Beni-Suef University, Egypt. Beni-Suef University conducted a cross-sectional analytical questionnaire-based study. Three hundred fifty two female medical and paramedical students agreed to participate in the study. The collected data about demographics, physical activity, menstrual history, and dietary assessment were transferred to SPSS version 26 for statistical analysis. A p value≤0.05 was considered statistically significant. The prevalence of irregular cycles, heavy blood flow, severe dysmenorrhea, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) was found to be (21.9 %), (13.1 %), (35.5 %), and (68.9 %), respectively. Poor adherence to the Mediterranean diet (40.1 %) and physical activity (69.9 %) was present. Females with irregular cycles (p=0.472), heavy menstrual blood flow (p=0.007), and severe dysmenorrhea (p=0.029) reported lower adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Mothers' educational level (p=0.034), family income (p=0.005), and family size (p=0.009) were significantly associated with dietary adherence. Poor adherence to regular physical activity and the Mediterranean diet is highly prevalent in our research and is highly associated with menstruation disorders. So, it is critical to support health education programs emphasizing healthy dietary habits and regular physical activity to improve menstrual health and women's quality of life.

Innovative technologies for healthy education: a practical guide for educational institutions

The article substantiates the health-preserving components of the educational environment, which determine the content of health-preserving technologies and factors that affect the state of human health; the functions performed by innovative health-saving technologies in the educational process are highlighted. The effectiveness of introducing innovative health-preserving technologies in educational institutions is shown. The main web orientations of the technology supporting health-saving education are described. The main segments of web-based technologies for supporting health education are described. Emphasis is placed on effective Web 2.0 technologies in foreign healthcare education practices. As shown by the results of the ascertaining stage of the pedagogical experiment, students do not pay much attention to health-preserving technologies in educational institutions and have a weak readiness to implement health-preserving systems in the process of life activities and a lack of interest in physical activities. A comparative analysis of the levels of readiness to use health-preserving technologies gave the following results: according to the cognitive-intellectual criterion, 7% of respondents showed a high level at the beginning of the experiment, at the end – 36%; the average level at the beginning of the experiment – 20%, at the end – 60%; 73% of respondents had a low level at the beginning, and 4% at the end. As the results of the conducted experiment showed, there is a natural connection between the introduction of innovative health-preserving technologies in educational institutions and the readiness of students to implement health-preserving systems in the process of life and interest in motor activity.

The Effect of Basic Life Support Health Education to Improve Adolescent Knowledge Level

The Effect of Basic Life Support Health Education to Improve Adolescent Knowledge Level

Predictors of Delayed Antenatal Care Initiation in a Rural District of Ghana: Insights from a Cross-Sectional Study

Aim: Pregnancy complications significantly affect health, making timely antenatal care (ANC) essential for early detection and skilled delivery. Despite WHO guidelines, some pregnant women in Ghana's Offinso North District delay their first ANC visit. This study explored intrapersonal and interpersonal factors contributing to this delay. Methods: Conducted from October 2021 to March 2022, this institutional cross-sectional study collected data from 397 pregnant women through a structured questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were conducted with SPSS version 20. Results: Approximately 47% of pregnant women booked their antenatal care late. Key personal reasons hindering early ANC initiation included financial constraints, busy schedules, and insufficient knowledge about early ANC. Interpersonal barriers included pregnant women’s difficulty in initiating antenatal care (ANC) on their own, inadequate support from partners and family, and a lack of information about the importance of ANC in the media. Lower educational attainment (AOR = 1.86, 95% CI [1.13, 3.08], p = 0.016), lower income levels (AOR = 2.42, 95% CI [1.00, 5.85], p = 0.049), lack of knowledge about early ANC (AOR = 0.59, 95% CI [0.36, 0.99], p = 0.045) and busy schedules (AOR = 0.09, 95% CI [0.05, 0.17], p < 0.001) were significant predictors of late ANC initiation. Conclusion: The study identifies a high prevalence of delayed antenatal care (ANC), primarily linked to educational and income levels, with financial constraints, demanding schedules, and insufficient knowledge as major contributing factors. Recommendations: To improve early antenatal care (ANC) uptake and health outcomes, targeted interventions such as financial support and ongoing health education through outreach are crucial. Future research should evaluate the long-term effects of these interventions and explore additional support mechanisms.

Deceptive Allure: The Tobacco Industry’s Targeted Hookah Marketing to Youth and Its Public Health Impact

Abstract Teenagers are increasingly turning to hookah smoking because they believe it to be a less dangerous option than smoking cigarettes. This article examines the misleading marketing strategies used by the tobacco industry to normalize youth use of hookahs and suggests some strategies to combat this emerging threat this article covers the harmful impacts of hookah smoking on one’s health and suggests multipronged strategy to combat this misleading advertising, which includes community support, stronger laws, and public health education.

Social Media as a Virtual Public Sphere in Health Education: A Systematic Review from the Perspective of Habermas' Public Sphere Theory

Social media has become an important platform in health education. It allows individuals to connect and share information about health. However, no studies have systematically explored the role of social media as a virtual public space in health education. This systematic review aims to explore the role of social media as a virtual public sphere in health education, from the perspective of Habermas' public sphere theory. The review was conducted by searching for research articles published in reputable scientific journals between 2010 and 2023. The method used to write this article is a systematic literature review (SLR). The systematic literature review method used in this research is the PRISMA method. Article search, article extraction, and article classification using the Watase UAKE application. The article search was conducted online using two (2) database sources, namely Scopus (Q1-Q4) and Semantic Scholar. The review showed that social media has the potential to be an effective virtual public sphere in health education. This platform can be used to. Increase awareness and understanding of health Provide information and support for individuals in need, strengthen community participation in health education, However, social media also has some limitations in supporting health education. These limitations include: Disinformation and misinformation, Polarization of opinion Conflict of interest. In this review concludes that social media can be a valuable tool for health education. However, it is important to be aware of its limitations and take steps to overcome them.

Lifestyle in Breast Care and Evaluation of Health Education Effects

This paper discusses the effect evaluation of lifestyle and health education in breast care. It emphasized the importance of health education in improving patient quality of life, reducing complications, improving the ability to perform activities of daily living, and relieving patient negative emotions and improving functional exercise compliance. The implementation methods of health education are introduced in detail, including the systematic health education plan, the application of the causal real cause introduction of health education promotion activities, and the effect of continuous health education. Lifestyle adjustments were discussed, including healthy eating habits, regular exercise, wearing suitable underwear, etc. The importance of psychological and social support, including the reduction of psychological stress, improving endocrine function and the effects of peer supportive health education. Finally, the readability of the breast cancer-related health education materials was assessed. These strategies and methods help to improve individual health awareness and behavior and promote health level.

The Effect of Health Education Using Uric Acid Diary Book (URICAB) on Dietary Compliance and Uric Acid Levels in Gout Arthritis Patients

Introduction: Gout arthritis is a non-communicable disease that continues to increase. The prevalence of gout in Indonesia is 7.30% because the adherence to an unbalanced diet. Therefore, innovation is needed to overcome the problems in gout arthritis patients. The Uric Acid Diary Book (URICAB) is a modification of the booklet media in supporting health education. URICAB contains information related to uric acid, diet lists, and diet diary tables. This study aims to analyze the effect of health education on URICAB media on dietary compliance and uric acid levels in gout arthritis patients. Methods: This study used the Quasy Experiment method pretest-posttest control group design with a population of 147 people and sample of 72 people. The independent variable is health education media URICAB, while the dependent variable is dietary adherence and uric acid levels in gout arthritis sufferers. The research instrument used blood samples and dietary compliance questionnaires. The data analysis used the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test, Mann Whitney U Test, Paired Sample T Test, and Independent Sample T Test. Results: The results of the Mann-Whitney U Test obtained a value of p = 0.046 indicate that there are increasing dietary adherence. The results of the Independent Sample T Test obtained a value of p = 0.025 indicate that health education in URICAB media affected the reducing uric acid levels. Conclusion: URICAB media health education had significant effect to improve dietary adherence to the recommended diet and limiting high-purin diets and adherence to drinking as recommended by health workers and reduce uric acid levels.

Exploring trust dynamics in health information systems: the impact of patients' health conditions on information source preferences.

Health information systems (HISs) should provide accessible and high-quality information to patients. However, the challenge lies in understanding patients' trust preferences for health information. This study explores how different information sources (e.g., online platforms, interpersonal sources) are trusted under varying health conditions, focusing on symptom intensity and disease type. Using a 2 × 2 × 4 between-subject design, 243 participants from a US college were presented with vignettes of acute or chronic diseases with varying symptom intensities and information sources. Participants rated their trust levels, including both cognitive and behavioral trust, in the health information and recommendations provided by one of the information sources, which was randomly assigned. Logistic regression and ANOVA were employed for the statistical analysis. The analysis results revealed that trust is generally higher for interpersonal sources like doctors and family/friends compared to online sources like WebMD and Wikipedia when patients are making health decisions. Doctors are the most trusted source during health-related decision making. However, there are no significant differences in cognitive trust among interpersonal sources or among online sources. Furthermore, symptom intensity and disease type did not significantly alter trust levels across various information sources. These findings suggest that people prefer professional medical advice regardless of their health conditions. The study highlights the need for HIS to incorporate features that provide "doctor-verified" information and promote interactive engagement to enhance patients' trust in information source. Additionally, it distinguishes between cognitive and behavioral trust, revealing distinct trust patterns that can inform the strategic development of HIS for varied health conditions. Understanding these trust dynamics can inform the design of effective, patient-centered HIS that better support health education, information seeking, and decision-making.

MOBILE GAME: TECNOLOGIA EDUCACIONAL PARA CUIDADOS DOMICILIARES DO PACIENTE SUBMETIDO AO TRANSPLANTE HEPÁTICO

ABSTRACT Objective: to develop and validate an educational game capable of supporting health education actions for patients undergoing liver transplantation. Method: this is a study of a technological product, based on the User-Centered Design framework, carried out in a reference hospital for liver transplantation. Participants were patients undergoing liver transplantation, nurses and information technology professionals. Data collection took place through semi-structured interviews and a questionnaire, using Brazilian standards for usability assessment. Data analysis occurred through content analysis, based on the calculation model for the System Usability Scale. Results: seventeen patients participated, including seven nurses and four information technology professionals. The game is made up of five paths with the main care to be carried out at home. Each path presents steps to be followed with its rules. As for validation, the overall mean was 1.38. Usability assessment by patients had a mean of 80 points, while by professionals it was above 75%. Conclusion: it is considered that the aforementioned tool is capable of being used in practice by users. Furthermore, this was adjusted to meet the needs of patients undergoing liver transplantation to support and manage home care.

Construção e validação de conteúdo para vídeos educativos ancorado na mudança de comportamento para pessoas com diabetes

Abstract Objective: to build and validate the content of educational video scripts, focusing on behavioral changes for the self-care of people with diabetes. Method: this work was a methodological study, anchored in the transtheoretical model of behavioral change, developed between September 2021 and November 2022, involving two stages: theoretical procedures and empirical and analytical procedures. Validation was carried out by nine judges in the first round and six in the second. In data collection, a Likert-type scale was used, divided into nine criteria and subsequently analyzed based on the content validation index (above 80%) and binomial test. Results: four scripts were constructed based on the topics: self-assessment of behavior, stages of the motivation for change stage, reflections on daily behaviors, adoption of healthy habits, and relapses in the change process. The content achieved an average Validation Index of 0.93 and 1.0 in the first and second round, respectively. Conclusion: the scripts constructed constitute tools with the potential to support health education actions used with people with diabetes in an attempt to change behaviors.

A study on the prevalence of smoking habits among the student community in Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia.

A cross-sectional study was aimed to assess the prevalence of smoking habits among students at King Khalid University (KKU), Abha, KSA. This was a cross-sectional study using a Modified Fagerstrom Tolerance Questionnaire (mFTQ), online survey was carried out among the students of KKU. This tool uses a five-point Likert scale for all seven questions, except one question on smoking during the first 2 h of the day. The prevalence of smoking among male students was 67% (n = 243) and females 33% (n = 122). Of the current cigarette smokers, 19% had a nicotine dependence score of ≥6 (high), 48% scored 4-6 (moderate) and 33% scored <4 (minimal). Association between mFTQ and the number of cigarettes per day (p < 0.001), first smoke of your cigarettes (p < 0.018), smoking in the morning (p < 0.007), and difficulty refraining from smoking in public areas (p < 0.000). The results of the current study recommend that cigarette smoking habits are a significant risk behavior among young students. The strength of this study signifies that most participants (62%) intend to quit if appropriately supported. According to the findings of the current investigation, smoking was quite common among males. It raises the alarm about the critical need for adequate education to support health education initiatives, discourage teen smoking, and enhance health outcomes for the community.

Supporting health education policies: translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of a health literacy instrument, in French.

Oral health is a fundamental human right and is inseparable and indivisible from overall health and well-being. Oral Health Literacy (OHL) has been proved to be fundamental to promoting oral health and reducing oral health inequalities. To our knowledge, no OHL instrument to evaluate OHL level is currently validated in French language despite the fact it is the fifth most widely spoken languages on the planet. The Oral health literacy Instrument (OHLI) appears to be the most interesting OHL instrument to adapt into French because it is already available in English, Spanish, Russian, Malaysian, and it contains both reading comprehension and numeracy sections. Its psychometric properties have been rated as adequate. The aim of this study was to translate and adapt cross-culturally the OHLI into French, to evaluate its psychometric properties and to compare its results to oral health knowledge. This study followed and applied well-established processes of translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation, based on the recommendations of the World Health Organization guidelines and on the Consensus-Based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) study design checklist for patient-reported outcomes. Two psychometric assessments were planned, the comparison of OHLI-F scores according to education level and frequency of dental visits, and the test-retest reliability of the OHLI-F. A total of 284 participants answered the OHLI-F. The OHLI-F scores were significantly different between participants with different levels of education and frequency of dental visits (p < 0.001). Participants with an education level lower than the baccalaureate, and those who never visit the dentist or only in case of pain, had significantly lower OHLI-F scores. Internal consistency was excellent (Cronbach's alpha = 0.881-0.914). Test-retest reliability was very high (intraclass correlation = 0.985 to 0.996). The OHLI-F has demonstrated adequate psychometric properties and can therefore be used to measure oral health literacy in French-speaking populations.

Patient delay in chronic kidney disease: A qualitative study.

This study aimed to investigate the reasons for patient delay in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and provide a scientific basis for implementing effective interventions. With the adoption of the phenomenological method in qualitative research, semi-structured, face-to-face interviews were conducted with 14 cases, and the Colaizzi seven-step analysis method was used to analyze the interview data and refine the themes. A total of 4 themes were obtained, namely, a cognitive explanation of illness, negative psychological emotions, socioeconomic levels, and limited medical resources. The current status of patient delay in chronic kidney disease is serious, and there are various reasons for it. Health management departments and healthcare providers at all levels should pay attention to this situation and provide targeted supportive interventions and health education to help patients establish the correct awareness of medical consultation and effectively improve their quality of survival.

User Evaluation of a Chat-Based Instant Messaging Support Health Education Program for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: Preliminary Findings of a Formative Study.

Artificial intelligence-driven chatbots are increasingly being used in health care, but few chat-based instant messaging support health education programs are designed for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) to evaluate their effectiveness. In addition, limited research exists on the usage of chat-based programs among patients with CKD, particularly those that integrate a chatbot aimed at enhancing the communication ability and disease-specific knowledge of patients. The objective of this formative study is to gather the data necessary to develop an intervention program of chat-based instant messaging support health education for patients with CKD. Participants' user experiences will form the basis for program design improvements. Data were collected from April to November 2020 using a structured questionnaire. A pre-post design was used, and a total of 60 patients consented to join the 3-month program. Among them, 55 successfully completed the study measurements. The System Usability Scale was used for participant evaluations of the usability of the chat-based program. Paired t tests revealed significant differences before and after intervention for communicative literacy (t54=3.99; P<.001) and CKD-specific disease knowledge (t54=7.54; P<.001). Within disease knowledge, significant differences were observed in the aspects of CKD basic knowledge (t54=3.46; P=.001), lifestyle (t54=3.83; P=.001), dietary intake (t54=5.51; P<.001), and medication (t54=4.17; P=.001). However, no significant difference was found in the aspect of disease prevention. Subgroup analysis revealed that while the findings among male participants were similar to those of the main sample, this was not the case among female participants. The findings reveal that a chat-based instant messaging support health education program may be effective for middle-aged and older patients with CKD. The use of a chat-based program with multiple promoting approaches is promising, and users' evaluation is satisfactory. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05665517; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05665517.

Menstrual Hygiene Management- Practices, Perceptions and Prevalence of Myths among College Girls in Alappuzha, Kerala: A Cross-Sectional Study

Menstruation, a crucial indicator of women's health, is accompanied by myths and misconceptions in India, leading to several restrictions. Menstrual hygiene faces social and cultural barriers, resulting in complications such as reproductive tract infections and toxic shock syndrome. Issues such as lack of awareness, availability, privacy, disposal challenges, inadequate support, and reproductive health education require attention.&#x0D; This community-based cross-sectional study was conducted at the Arts and Science College in Alappuzha, Kerala, with 485 female students aged 18-25. Sociodemographic data, knowledge about menstruation, and practices were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. Menarche occurred at 12 years or later, with 79% feeling unprepared. Mothers were the primary sources of information on menstruation. Positive perceptions and good knowledge of menstruation were observed. Most pads were disposed of in incinerators (54.6%) at college and burned at home (84%). Socially, participants felt discomfort in being seen by a colleague during the disposal of pads and conversing about menstruation. Several cultural practices related to menstruation were prevalent, with beliefs varying among respondents.&#x0D; It also emphasizes the importance of family support, privacy, and the stigma associated with menstruation. Understanding the challenges faced by girls during menstruation and their coping strategies is essential. The findings contribute to the existing knowledge of menstrual hygiene practices and perceptions among college-going girls, aiding the development of targeted interventions for better menstrual health management highlighting the need for increased awareness of menstruation, addressing cultural barriers, and providing reproductive health education.