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Kerry Ann Brown, Nikhil Srinivasapura Venkateshmurthy, Gopi Potubariki, Piyu Sharma, Jacqueline M. Cardwell, Dorairaj Prabhakaran, Cecile Knai, Sailesh Mohan
Summary: This study used the Photovoice method to explore the experiences and perceptions of communities in India on the role of dairy products in local sustainable and healthy food systems. Through discussion workshops and analysis of photographs and captions, it was found that quality and value are important to both producers and consumers, adaptation is needed in water scarce areas to sustain dairy farmer livelihoods, and the importance of milk is not just about health.
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Angeles Arjona Garrido, Montserrat Monserrat Hernandez, Juan Carlos Checa Olmos
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Judy Graham, Erika Scott, Pam Tinc, Liane Hirabayashi
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Lawrence D. Frank, Alexander Bigazzi, Andy Hong, Leia Minaker, Pat Fisher, Kim D. Raine
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Irene Molina-de la Fuente, Andrea Pastor, Paloma Conde, Maria Sandin Vazquez, Carmen Ramos, Marina Bosque-Prous, Manuel Franco, Xisca Sureda
Summary: This study used the Photovoice participatory methodology to explore the perceived alcohol environment among residents in two districts of Madrid, comparing results based on their socio-economic status. Participants took and discussed photographs related to alcohol environment, eventually categorizing them into different groups. The study results offer insights into alcohol urban environment, potentially informing the development of more effective policies to prevent hazardous alcohol consumption.
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Leyre Gravina, Amets Jauregi, Irrintzi Fernandez-Aedo, Julia Diez, Joel Gittelsohn, Uriyoan Colon-Ramos, Manuel Franco
Summary: Despite sharing similar cultural and socioeconomic contexts, perceptions of local food environments and participatory research abilities may vary among participants in Madrid and Bilbao, Spain. Common themes emerged in both cities' narratives about local food environments, but citizens in Bilbao perceived sufficient availability of healthy foods compared to those living in impoverished communities. Photovoice proved to be a useful tool for engaging citizens in improving their local food environments in both cities, allowing for a cross-city comparison to better understand residents' diverse perceptions.
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Xiu Yun Wu, Arto Ohinmaa, Katerina Maximova, Paul J. Veugelers
Summary: Unhealthy eating habits can lead to poor physical and mental health in children. This study identified three distinct eating patterns among Canadian children and found that the healthy eating pattern was associated with higher HRQoL, while unhealthy and less healthy patterns were associated with lower HRQoL.
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Annika Molenaar, Pieta Bucello, Sue Kleve
Summary: This study examined community member perspectives regarding food access in the local food environment and provided recommendations for improvement. The findings highlight the significant impact of the local food environment on food access and choice, emphasizing the importance of a supportive local food system for food security.
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C. Veeckman, S. Claes, L. Van Audenhove, S. van der Graaf
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Maria Sandin Vazquez, Andrea Pastor, Irene Molina de la Fuente, Paloma Conde Espejo, Francisca Sureda Llul
Summary: This study used participatory action research method, with photo voice and nominal group techniques, to identify themes related to alcohol environment and translate them into urban policy recommendations. Participants produced a total of 61 policy recommendations, highlighting the importance of researcher-community collaborations in designing public health interventions.
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Brittney C. C. Sly, Tiffany L. L. Weir, Leslie Cunningham-Sabo, Stephen J. J. Leisz, Valerie J. J. Stull, Christopher L. L. Melby
Summary: Malnutrition and food insecurity are still major concerns in rural Rwanda, where people rely on subsistence farming and consume a limited variety of food. This study aimed to develop and implement a kitchen garden and nutrition education intervention using a community-engaged approach and evaluate its impact on household diet diversity and food security. The results showed that the intervention effectively increased household diet diversity, but did not significantly improve household hunger scores. Further research is needed to explore sustained changes and nutritional adequacy.
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Marleen C. Onwezen, Emily P. Bouwman, Hans C. M. van Trijp
Summary: There is a growing trend of incorporating participant engagement in food literature, such as citizen science and community-based participatory research. This trend will impact the scientific field of food behavior research, bringing both advantages and disadvantages. The article contributes to the literature by providing a structured overview of participatory methods and developing a framework indicating the pros and cons of participatory methods in food behavior research.
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Siyuan Liu, Paul J. Veugelers, Katerina Maximova, Arto Ohinmaa
Summary: Implementing a sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax in Canada is a potential cost-effective policy option for reducing obesity and related chronic diseases. The model built in this study provides a more accurate estimate of the health and economic impact of SSB tax and could be used to estimate other sugar tax options.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Milkah N. Wanjohi, Rebecca Pradeilles, Gershim Asiki, Michelle Holdsworth, Elizabeth W. Kimani-Murage, Stella K. Muthuri, Ana Irache, Amos Laar, Francis Zotor, Akua Tandoh, Senam Klomegah, Fiona Graham, Hibbah Araba Osei-Kwasi, Mark A. Green, Nathaniel Coleman, Kobby Mensah, Robert Akparibo, Richmond Aryeteey, Emily K. Rousham, Nicolas Bricas, Marco Bohr, Paula Griffiths
Summary: This study explores the factors in the social food environment that influence dietary behaviors in African cities from the perspectives of communities. The findings suggest that family members, friends, health workers, and food vendors play significant roles in influencing food purchase, preparation, and consumption. Promoting healthy dietary behaviors among family members, utilizing peer groups, and empowering food vendors are important strategies to enhance healthier food sourcing, purchasing, and consumption in African low-income urban communities.
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James H. Oliver, James H. Hollis
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L. M. Nieuwendyk, A. P. Belon, H. Vallianatos, K. D. Raine, D. Schopflocher, J. C. Spence, R. C. Plotnikoff, C. I. Nykiforuk
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Ana Paula Belon, Margareth G. Lima, Marilisa B. A. Barros
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(2020)
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Nicole M. Glenn, Aryati Yashadhana, Karla Jaques, Ana Belon, Evelyne de Leeuw, Candace I. J. Nykiforuk, Patrick Harris
Summary: The study explores the effectiveness of government and community initiatives in promoting personal and household financial well-being in high-income economies. It identifies two generative mechanisms, neoliberal ideology and social equity ideology, and highlights the importance of social location in determining the success of these initiatives.
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Candace I. J. Nykiforuk, Ana Paula Belon, Evelyne de Leeuw, Patrick Harris, Lisa Allen-Scott, Kayla Atkey, Nicole M. Glenn, Elaine Hyshka, Karla Jaques, Krystyna Kongats, Stephanie Montesanti, Laura M. Nieuwendyk, Roman Pabayo, Jane Springett, Aryati Yashadhana
Summary: This study aimed to create a public health guidebook for decision makers in high-income countries to address issues related to financial well-being and strain. Through the integration of rapid review, theoretical research, and practical experience, we provided 62 targets, 140 evidence-informed strategies, and a sample of process and outcome indicators. The guidebook fills a gap in the academic literature on relevant public health strategies.
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Candace I. J. Nykiforuk, Ana Paula Belon, Evelyne de Leeuw, Patrick Harris, Lisa Allen-Scott, Kayla Atkey, Nicole M. Glenn, Elaine Hyshka, Karla Jaques, Krystyna Kongats, Stephanie Montesanti, Laura M. Nieuwendyk, Roman Pabayo, Jane Springett, Aryati Yashadhana
Summary: This study fills a gap in public health by providing an action-oriented framework for interventions targeting financial strain and wellbeing. The validated framework offers guidance for designing, implementing, and assessing various initiatives related to financial wellbeing and strain. It emphasizes the importance of tailored actions to promote socioeconomic and health equity for all people.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR EQUITY IN HEALTH
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Aryati Yashadhana, Nicole M. Glenn, Karla Jaques, Ana Paula Belon, Patrick Harris, Evelyne de Leeuw, Candace I. J. Nykiforuk
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened financial strain globally, requiring evidence-based action in the public health sector. This study examined initiatives in high-income countries and found that holistic approaches aligning with basic needs fulfillment before building financial skills resulted in positive and equitable financial wellbeing outcomes. However, there are significant gaps in the literature regarding equity and the impact of initiatives on socially excluded populations.
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Daniele Flaviane Mendes Camargo, Ana Paula Belon, Leticia Marin-Leon, Bruna Fernanda do Nascimento Jacinto de Souza, Rafael Perez-Escamilla, Ana Maria Segall-Correa
CADERNOS DE SAUDE PUBLICA
(2019)
Correction
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Douglas C. Dover, Ana Paula Belon
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR EQUITY IN HEALTH
(2019)
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(2019)
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Samantha Horn, Yana Litovsky, George Loewenstein
Summary: This study suggests that curiosity can be a useful tool in increasing demand for and engagement with aversive health information. By manipulating curiosity through various methods, researchers found that participants were more likely to view and engage with information about their drinking habits, cancer risk, and the sugar content in drinks. Overall, curiosity prompts provide a simple and effective way to increase engagement with aversive health information.
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Sandra Gillner
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Fabian Duartea, Alvaro Jimenez-Molina
Summary: This study found that violence related to social protest has a significant impact on depressive symptoms, leading to an increase in depression among the population in Chile. The effect varies by gender and age, with a stronger influence on men and young adults.
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Nick Graetz, Carl Gershenson, Sonya R. Porter, Danielle H. Sandler, Emily Lemmerman, Matthew Desmond
Summary: Investments in stable, affordable housing may be an important tool for improving population health. This study, using administrative data, found that high rent burden, increases in rent burden during midlife, and evictions were associated with increased mortality.
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Wan Wei
Summary: This study explores the phenomenon of other patient participation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), uncovering the various roles that third parties can assume during medical interactions. The findings contribute to existing research on patient resistance and triadic medical interactions, providing insights into the dynamics and implications of third-party involvement in medical consultations.
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Harry Scarbrough, Katie Rose M. Sanfilippo, Alexandra Ziemann, Charitini Stavropoulou
Summary: This paper examines the contribution of pilot implementation studies to the wider spread and sustainability of innovation in healthcare systems. Through an empirical examination of an innovation intermediary organization in the English NHS, the study finds that their work in mobilizing pilot-based evidence involves configuring to context, transitioning evidence, and managing the transition. The findings contribute to theory by showing how intermediary roles can support the effective transitioning of pilot-based evidence, leading to more widespread adoption and sustainability of innovation.
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Marta Seiz, Leire Salazar, Tatiana Eremenko
Summary: This study examines the impact of maternal educational selection on birth outcomes during an economic recession, and finds that more educated mothers are more likely to give birth during high unemployment periods. Additionally, maternal education mitigates the adverse effects of unemployment on birth outcomes and is consistently associated with better perinatal health.
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Summary: This study examines the influence of individual and collective norms on COVID-19 vaccination intention across eight Asian countries. The findings reveal nuanced patterns of how individual and collective social norms influence health behavioral decisions, depending on the degree of cultural tightness-looseness.
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Elliot Friedman, Melissa Franks, Elizabeth Teas, Patricia A. Thomas
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Zhuolin Pan, Yuqi Liu, Ye Liu, Ziwen Huo, Wenchao Han
Summary: This study examines the effects of age-friendly neighbourhood environment and functional abilities on life satisfaction among older adults in urban China. The findings highlight the importance of transportation, housing, and social and physical environment factors in influencing functional abilities and life satisfaction. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers in enhancing older adults' life satisfaction in the Chinese urban context.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)