Article
Pediatrics
Aslihan Besparmak, Nese Kaya
Summary: This study aims to adapt the Food Literacy Questionnaire for school children into Turkish and evaluate its reliability and validity. The questionnaire was tested on 303 students aged 12-14 in Kayseri, Turkey. The results showed that the Turkish version of the questionnaire had good validity and reliability, making it suitable for assessing food literacy levels in Turkish children.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Meiru Jiang, Xiaojun Cao, Qinqin Huang, Siqi Wu, Xu Chen
Summary: This study aimed to examine the structure of sibling relationships among preschool children in China and develop a questionnaire. Through literature review, interviews, and expert reviews, a questionnaire covering dimensions of sibling interaction, acceptance, warmth, and rivalry was developed. The results showed that the questionnaire exhibited good reliability and validity for evaluating sibling relationships among preschool children.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Aleksandra Kolota, Dominika Glabska
Summary: This study analyzed the determinants of food preferences in a population of Polish primary school adolescents. The results showed that there were no significant differences in food preferences between genders. However, age, place of residence, body mass index (BMI), and physical activity level were significant determinants of food preferences for girls, highlighting the need for dedicated educational actions to promote healthy eating habits.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Dominika Glabska, Dominika Skolmowska, Dominika Guzek
Summary: The study analyzed the association between food preferences and food choice determinants in adolescents aged 15-20 years, identifying four clusters of respondents based on their food choice motives. Different clusters showed varied preferences for food categories, with preferences positively associated with mood, convenience, sensory appeal, natural content, and price. This allows for the definition of various needs and motives among identified segments, which may be crucial for public health purposes, particularly targeting hedonists with preferences for meat/fish, dairy, and snacks.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Shu-Chun Lee, Huei-Ling Chiu, Hsiao-Wen Lai, Jie Feng, Tzu-Ying Chen, Ming-Chin Lin, Chiou-Fen Lin
Summary: The study developed a new questionnaire called the Sarcopenia Knowledge Questionnaire (SKQ) to assess the level of awareness about sarcopenia in older adults. The reliability and validity of this tool were tested with a sample of 293 older adults. The SKQ demonstrated excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's a = 0.969) and moderate convergent validity (correlation with the Mandarin Multidimensional Health Literacy Questionnaire, r = 0.511, p < 0.001). The results suggest that the SKQ is a valid and reliable instrument for evaluating the knowledge of older adults about sarcopenia.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Zhibing Gao, Fei Wu, Gaoyaxin Lv, Xiangling Zhuang, Guojie Ma
Summary: Developing a general nutritional knowledge questionnaire for Chinese individuals, this study showed good reliability and validity through expert validation and extensive testing, indicating its effectiveness in assessing the nutrition knowledge of Chinese adults.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhe Wang, Yinyao Xie, Olivia Dozsa-Juhasz, Alexandra Makai, Melinda Jaromi
Summary: This study translated and validated the LKQ into a simplified Chinese version and evaluated the self-efficacy in low back pain among Chinese participants from China and Hungary.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lin Luo, Naiqing Song, Jin Huang, Xiaodong Zou, Junfeng Yuan, Chenli Li, Jie Yang, Ling Zhou, Liping Zhang, Shiyan Luo, Xin Gao
Summary: This study developed a College Student Physical Literacy Questionnaire (CSPLQ) for Chinese college students and collected validity evidence. The CSPLQ consisted of 38 items across 3 domains and 7 dimensions. The ICVI of the CSPLQ was 0.70-0.95, and each subscale had a Cronbach alpha coefficient > 0.9. The correlation analysis showed significant relationships between college students' physical literacy and other variables, including athletic ability, physical condition, physical attractiveness, physical fitness, frequency of physical activity, and length of physical activity.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zijun Xu, Dexing Zhang, Dong Xu, Xue Li, Yao Jie Xie, Wen Sun, Eric Kam-Pui Lee, Benjamin Hon-Kei Yip, Phoenix Kit-Han Mo, Shuiyuan Xiao, Samuel Yeung-Shan Wong
Summary: People with social contacts with COVID-19 patients are at higher risk of adverse physical and mental health outcomes, lower quality of life, and different attitudes and behaviors related to COVID-19. Further research is needed to understand the long-term impacts and develop strategies to improve health outcomes for this population.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Xin Zhang, Jingwen Liu, Xiaolu Liu, Rulan Shangguan, Xiaofen D. Hamilton, Jianmin Guan, Dwan Bridges
Summary: This study validated the Chinese version of PMQ-PE (PMQ-PEC) among Chinese PE teachers, finding that the modified PMQ-PEC demonstrated acceptable validity and reliability in this population.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Javier Brazo-Sayavera, Salome Aubert, Joel D. Barnes, Silvia A. Gonzalez, Mark S. Tremblay
Summary: The study found that there are gender differences in compliance with physical activity guidelines and recreational sedentary behavior among children and adolescents from Latin-American countries, with boys being more likely to meet the recommendations compared to girls.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Paul O'Halloran, Courtney Sullivan, Kiera Staley, Matthew Nicholson, Erica Randle, Adrian Bauman, Alex Donaldson, Nicola McNeil, Arthur Stukas, Annemarie Wright, Michael Kingsley
Summary: This study aimed to assess the validity of a single item measure (SIM) in detecting change in physical activity levels in adolescents. The results showed that the SIM is adequate for assessing physical activity at a single time point but not recommended for assessing change.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Dominika Guzek, Dominika Skolmowska, Dominika Glabska
Summary: This study evaluated the associations between food preferences and appetitive traits in Polish adolescents aged 15-20, identifying three clusters based on preferences and finding a significant relationship between food preferences and traits related to food approach and avoidance.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Dominika Skolmowska, Dominika Glabska, Dominika Guzek
Summary: The study shows that food preferences in adolescents can significantly influence their purchasing, preparation, and consumption habits, and there are gender-dependent differences in some of these habits.
Article
Nursing
Wen Luo, Qian Cai, Rong Chen, Yue Yin, Xin-xin Sun, Ye-peng Cai, Hui-zi Song, Yi-ran Zhang, Yuexia Liao
Summary: The Chinese version of the Child Food Neophobia Scale (CFNS) was created and its reliability and validity were tested in preschool children. The scale consists of nine items and showed good reliability and validity. The CFNS can be used as an assessment tool for food neophobia in preschool children in China. The study highlights the importance of exploring the relationship between food neophobia and food allergy.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC NURSING-NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Mina Bahrampour, Martin Downes, Paul A. Scuffham, Joshua Byrnes
Summary: The study found that CP-6D and AQoL-4D measured similar underlying constructs, and both instruments responded similarly to socio-demographic differences.
EXPERT REVIEW OF PHARMACOECONOMICS & OUTCOMES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Steven Wootten, Neil Harris, Nicola Wiseman
Summary: This research explored motivators, benefits, and barriers to physical activity among Older Residential Care Facility Residents. The results showed that positive socialization, maintaining independence, and social benefits were key factors in their engagement in physical activity, highlighting a disconnect between current physical activity programs and the motivating factors for ORCFR residents.
HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2022)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Steven Wootten, Nicola Wiseman, Neil Harris
Summary: This review aimed to examine the suitability of physical activity outcome measurement instruments among cognitively sound residents in residential aged care facilities. The findings showed that a variety of outcome measurement instruments have been used to evaluate physical activity intervention effectiveness, but most have not been validated specifically for use with older adults in residential aged care.
AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL ON AGEING
(2022)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Ernesta Sofija, Neil Harris, Beatriz Cuesta-Briand, Tim Spratling, Shelley Burich
Summary: Cancer is a leading cause of premature death and disability in Samoa. The Samoa Cancer Society developed the 'Vave' campaign to raise awareness and promote early detection through mass media, printed resources, and community outreach. The campaign was effective in increasing awareness of cancer and importance of early detection.
HEALTH PROMOTION INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lyza Norton, Joy Parkinson, Neil Harris, Morgan Darcy, Laura Hart
Summary: The review examines the current evidence on parental food communication practices and their impact on child eating behaviors. Out of 11,063 articles, 23 were eligible for synthesis. The majority of studies used observational cross-sectional designs, with some studies employing interventions. Findings suggest that how parents communicate about food can influence child eating behaviors, with child-centered communication showing positive outcomes and parental diet communication associated with poorer dietary outcomes in children.
HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2023)
Article
Ophthalmology
Neil Harris, Elisha Roche, Patricia Lee, Lisa Asper, Nicola Wiseman, Rachel Keel, Shelley Duffy, Ernesta Sofija
Summary: This research presents the outcomes of a vision screening program for 4- to 5-year-olds in Queensland, Australia. The results showed that 6.8% of the children required further vision assessment, with a higher proportion of children from disadvantaged areas needing additional treatment. Therefore, vision screening programs should focus on disadvantaged populations and provide assistance and support.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL OPTOMETRY
(2023)
Review
Pathology
Tianjiao Wang, Debra Kiss, Kathleen McFadden, Joshua Byrnes, Paul Scuffham, Martin B. Delatycki, Martin Downes
Summary: This systematic review evaluates the clinical utility of reproductive carrier screening (RCS) and synthesizes the outcomes in a meta-analysis. The review includes eleven studies, screening a varying number of conditions and identifying high-risk couples per 1,000 screened individuals. The results suggest that the number and severity of screened conditions significantly impact reproductive decisions, with a decrease in the rates of prenatal diagnosis and termination as the number of screened conditions increases.
EXPERT REVIEW OF MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Gigil Marme, Shannon Rutherford, Neil Harris
Summary: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health challenge, with low-income countries being the most affected. This review examined the evidence on tuberculosis infection control (TBIC) measures in low-resource primary healthcare settings and identified effective measures such as cough officer screening, patient isolation, and modification of consultation rooms. Barriers to TBIC practices included lack of patient education and inadequate facilities, while facilitators included triaging TB patients and training healthcare workers on TBIC.
RURAL AND REMOTE HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Gigil Marme, Jerzy Kuzma, Peta-Anne Zimmerman, Neil Harris, Shannon Rutherford
Summary: The implementation of tuberculosis infection prevention and control (TB-IPC) guidelines in district hospitals in Papua New Guinea was assessed. The study found inadequate implementation of IPC and TB-IPC guidelines, including a lack of clearly defined objectives, budget allocation, and training. Improvements in disseminating guidelines, monitoring practices, and healthcare worker training are essential to reduce TB prevalence in Papua New Guinea.
ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND INFECTION CONTROL
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Elijah Bankole, Neil Harris, Shannon Rutherford, Nicola Wiseman
Summary: Fast food consumption is a major contributor to childhood obesity. However, there is a lack of data on the marketing strategies used by fast food companies to promote their products to adolescents in low and middle-income countries. This systematic review identified that incentives or premium offers, product appeals, promotional characters, and brand familiarity are the most commonly used strategies. These strategies were mostly observed on social media, highlighting concerns about adolescent exposure to unhealthy food promotion in developing settings.
OBESITY SCIENCE & PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Lyza Norton, Joy Parkinson, Margaret MacGuinness, Neil Harris, Laura Hart
Summary: This study aimed to test an intervention that focuses on promoting positive food communication for parents of infants to prevent disordered eating. The acceptability of the intervention content and resources was assessed through questionnaires and interviews, and the results showed that they were highly acceptable to parents and child health nurses. However, further modifications and testing are needed for this intervention.
PILOT AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Robert Dent, Neil Harris, Carl van Walraven
Summary: Predicting individual body weights over time in weight loss programs helps clarify patient expectations. It is unclear how accurate two commonly used weight prediction models are for community living individuals. A study analyzed data from weight management program participants between 1992 and 2015 and found that both models predicted expected weights that were close to observed values, with the NIH-BWP model being more accurate.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Communication
Natalie Reyes Bernard, Lucy Tudehope, Hai Phung, Neil Harris, Ernesta Sofija
Summary: During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, Queensland, Australia had relative success in containing viral transmission, providing a unique case for effective crisis management. Limited research exists on the communication style and effectiveness of Chief Health Officers (CHOs) in pandemic scenarios. Through a content analysis of press conferences, it was found that most communication aligned with the Crisis Emergency and Risk Communication (CERC) framework, suggesting its importance in the state's success. However, there were areas lacking and a modified framework was developed for a more succinct coding model.
JOURNAL OF HEALTH COMMUNICATION
(2023)
Article
Management
Kate Hutchings, Katrina Radford, Nancy Spencer, Neil Harris, Sara McMillan, Maddy Slattery, Amanda Wheeler, Elisha Roche
Summary: Despite the increasing push for diversity agendas and equal opportunity experiences, this study found that young carers' work opportunities are often disrupted by their caring role. Organizations need to provide more workplace flexibility and support to attract and retain young carers, harnessing their skills for successful careers.
EQUALITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
(2023)
