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Kirsty Bourret, Cristina Mattison, Emmanuelle Hebert, Ambrocckha Kabeya, Stephano Simba, Moya Crangle, Elizabeth Darling, Jamie Robinson
Summary: Continuing education for midwives is essential to improve sexual and reproductive health services. This study aimed to develop a theoretical framework for the design of continuing education interventions for midwives that consider systemic barriers and gender inequities. The findings highlight the importance of gender transformative approaches and the role of midwifery associations in leading these interventions.
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Rosemary Purcell, Vita Pilkington, Serena Carberry, David Reid, Kate Gwyther, Kate Hall, Adam Deacon, Ranjit Manon, Courtney C. Walton, Simon Rice
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Silvia Orte, Carolina Migliorelli, Laura Sistach-Bosch, Meritxell Gomez-Martinez, Noemi Boque
Summary: Mobile health applications have shown effectiveness in improving eating habits, but they often rely on calorie and nutrient counting, which has limitations. To address this, a mHealth framework integrated into the CarpeDiem app was developed, focusing on key food groups instead of nutrients. This gamified system delivers personalized dietary missions and provides motivational recommendations based on the HAPA model and advanced AI techniques. Overall, this approach could lead to sustained improvement in eating habits and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Philipp Weber, Leonie Birkholz, Simone Kohler, Natalie Helsper, Lea Dippon, Alfred Ruetten, Klaus Pfeifer, Jana Semrau
Summary: Community-based health promotion is crucial for addressing health disparities. Scaling up such approaches requires attention to key components such as innovation characteristics, clear roles and responsibilities, capacity building, resource mobilization, regular communication, assessment and evaluation, political commitment, collaboration, participation and ownership, and strategic planning.
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(2022)
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Olav Poppe, Johan Ivar Saebo, Jorn Braa
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2021)
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Kevin M. Cummins
Summary: Persuasive arguments for using theory have been influential in health behavior and health promotion research. However, empirical evaluations have not consistently demonstrated strong effects, which can be attributed to confounding factors, unreliable measurement of theory use, confusion between models and theories, and a lack of consideration for the evidentiary status and applicability of theories. Addressing these challenges could improve research and practice.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
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Marios Prasinos, Ioannis Basdekis, Marco Anisetti, George Spanoudakis, Dimitrios Koutsouris, Ernesto Damiani
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Roisin McGrath, Rodrigo Marino, Julie Satur
Summary: The study suggests that mental health support workers with positive attitudes towards oral health promotion and higher self-rated oral health knowledge and confidence are more likely to provide oral health support. Training for community mental health professionals is crucial to enhance their skills and confidence in promoting oral health for mental health consumers.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Julianne G. Clina, Cassandra Herman, Christine C. Ferguson, James H. Rimmer
Summary: This study developed a methodology to adapt a physical activity survey for people with disabilities and successfully adapted the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) using the SAVe-IT framework. The adapted IPAQ showed good reliability in both disabled and non-disabled populations.
DISABILITY AND HEALTH JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Mohammed Kanan Alshammari, Nawaf M. Alotaibi, Suroor Nasser Al Suroor, Rami Saleh Al Saed, Aliaa Ali Al-hamoud, Mawahb Ahmed Alluwaif, Mona Awadh Alamry, Norah Mohammed Alshehri, Bashaier Eed Alfaidi, Rand Abdullah Alzahrani, Basil Bandar Almutiri, Yousef Saud Alosaimi, Amal Saeed Alosman, Abdulsalam Awadh Alharbi, Abdulrahman Meshal Alenezi
Summary: Pharmacy services for mental health vary based on patients, diseases, healthcare settings, community structures, and countries. Pharmacists play important roles in providing conventional, extended, and advanced pharmacy services. However, there is room for improvement in pharmacist training, time allocation, and public awareness.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ahmad Habboush, Abdulkarim Ekzayez, Brynne Gilmore
Summary: This study conducted a mixed-methods research in Northwest Syria to identify and assess the best implementation factors for Community Health Worker (CHW) programs in conflict settings. The resulting framework presents critical implementation factors for optimizing CHW programs in Northwest Syria and other humanitarian conflict contexts, including institutionalization, integration, and representation.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Isabella de Vere Hunt, Eleni Linos
Summary: The pervasiveness of social media is undeniable and it has an impact on health-related behaviors. Using social media for public health campaigns requires tailoring messages, involving members of the target population, addressing misinformation, leveraging information sharing, and evaluating real-world outcomes.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Melinda A. Coleman, Jason G. Bragg
Summary: Climate change is surpassing the natural adaptation ability of species and populations, requiring active interventions to enhance climate resilience. Gaitan-Espitia and Hobday present a robust decision framework to guide the implementation of climate adaptation interventions and avoid unintended evolutionary outcomes.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Lara Lorenzetti, Kate F. Plourde, Sayed Haroon Rastagar, Arzoo S. Afzali, Ahmad S. Sultani, Abdul Khaleq Khalil, Abdul Waheed Adeeb, Shafiqullah Hemat, Catherine S. Todd
Summary: Digital health technologies have been beneficial in promoting reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health behaviors. A study in Afghanistan found that SMS blast promotions and radio broadcasts were the most effective promotional approaches, while social media and interpersonal communication had little impact. The use of digital health interventions increased among younger users over time.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Harriet Unsworth, Bernice Dillon, Lucie Collinson, Helen Powell, Mark Salmon, Tosin Oladapo, Lynda Ayiku, Gary Shield, Joanne Holden, Neelam Patel, Mark Campbell, Felix Greaves, Indra Joshi, John Powell, Alexia Tonnel
Summary: The ESF is a standardized framework developed in 2018 by NICE in partnership with various UK health organizations to guide developers and commissioners on the evidence levels required for evaluating DHTs. The framework has been well-received and has had a significant impact globally, with ongoing efforts to maintain and improve it in a rapidly evolving field.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Peggy A. Hannon, Jeffrey R. Harris, Carrie J. Sopher, Alan Kuniyuki, Donetta L. Ghosh, Shelly Henderson, Diane P. Martin, Marcia R. Weaver, Barbara Williams, Denise L. Albano, Hendrika Meischke, Paula Diehr, Patricia Lichiello, Kristen E. Hammerback, Malcolm R. Parks, Mark Forehand
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2012)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jeffrey R. Harris, Peggy A. Hannon, Shirley A. A. Beresford, Laura A. Linnan, Deborah L. McLellan
ANNUAL REVIEW OF PUBLIC HEALTH, VOL 35
(2014)
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Claire L. Allen, Jeffrey R. Harris, Peggy A. Hannon, Amanda T. Parrish, Kristen Hammerback, John Craft, Bruce Gray
JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION
(2014)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Peggy A. Hannon, Gayle Garson, Jeffrey R. Harris, Kristen Hammerback, Carrie J. Sopher, Catherine Clegg-Thorp
JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2012)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Meredith A. Graves, Jeffrey R. Harris, Peggy A. Hannon, Kristen Hammerback, Faruque Ahmed, Chuan Zhou
JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2014)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hendrika Meischke, Brooke R. Ike, Carol Fahrenbruch, Alan Kuniyuki, Peggy Hannon, Malcolm R. Parks, Mark Forehand, Marcia Weaver, Jeffrey R. Harris
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2013)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jeffrey R. Harris, Robert B. Wallace
PREVENTING CHRONIC DISEASE
(2012)
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Substance Abuse
Sarah Beth L. Barnett, Norma B. Coe, Jeffrey R. Harris, Anirban Basu
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jeffrey R. Harris, Christine M. Kava, Kwun C. Gary Chan, Marlana J. Kohn, Kristen Hammerback, Amanda T. Parrish, Christian D. Helfrich, Peggy A. Hannon
Summary: This study examined the relationship between employer implementation of evidence-based interventions (EBIs) and employee outcomes. The results showed significant associations between EBI implementation and employee health-related behaviors, perceived stress, depression risk, and presenteeism. However, no significant positive associations were found for cancer screening and tobacco cessation. These findings highlight the importance of promoting EBIs for physical activity and healthy eating and the need for better interventions for cancer screening and tobacco cessation.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH PROMOTION
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kristen Hammerback, Michelle Strait, Marlana J. Kohn, Cinthya Garcia, Jeffrey R. Harris, Peggy A. Hannon
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant changes in the workplace and an increase in stress, missed preventive care, and other health concerns. This survey aims to explore employees' current health priorities and their willingness to engage with workplace health promotion programs during this stage of the pandemic.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH PROMOTION
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Michele Thornton, Kristen Hammerback, Jean M. Abraham, Lisa Brosseau, Jeffrey R. Harris, Laura A. Linnan
Summary: The study found that insurance brokers generally have a moderate to high familiarity with wellness programs and have advised small business clients on the availability and features of these programs. Brokers can help eliminate barriers to resources and serve as connectors to wellness opportunities within their professional network.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH PROMOTION
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Christine M. Kava, Debbie Passey, Jeffrey R. Harris, Kwun C. Gary Chan, Peggy A. Hannon
Summary: The study examined the reliability and validity of the Workplace Support for Health scale in assessing employees' perceived support for a healthy lifestyle. The scale showed good reliability and validity, with positive associations found between employer evidence-based interventions, self-rated health, and job satisfaction. Employers can use the scale to identify areas for improvement in supporting employee health.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH PROMOTION
(2021)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Alex A. Bohl, David K. Blough, Paul A. Fishman, Jeffery R. Harris, Elizabeth A. Phelan
HEALTH SERVICES AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
(2013)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Peggy A. Hannon, Kristen Hammerback, Gayle Garson, Jeffrey R. Harris, Carrie J. Sopher
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH PROMOTION
(2012)
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Gerontology
Alex A. Bohl, Elizabeth A. Phelan, Paul A. Fishman, Jeffrey R. Harris