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{"title":"Bridging the gap between technology and nursing education: Assessing student perspectives on Blackboard integration.","authors":"Petelyne P Pangket, Evalynn M Rondilla, Jerold C Alcantara, Dolores I Cabansag, Hamdan Mohammad Albaqawi, Sarah Nawasreh, Lea L Dando, Jonalee M Valdez, Jane Rachelle D Baroquillo, Laila Lafi Alharbi, Latifa Awad Alshammari","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_310_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_310_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The use of Blackboard as a learning management system (LMS) has transformed nursing education globally by providing flexibility, increasing student involvement, and improving learning outcomes. This study aimed to assess nursing students' perceptions of Blackboard in Saudi Arabia.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The study used the descriptive correlational method as its research design, which involved 264 nursing students in their second, third, and fourth years, taken as a sample through convenience sampling.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study showed that in nursing education, Blackboard is seen as a valuable resource because it can always be reached and is user-friendly. This indicated that 80.3% of the students were between the ages of 35 and 50 years, while 87.9% were female. Most participants (57.1%) used tablets or iPads to access Blackboard. The median for \"Technology Acceptance\" was 4, with a standard deviation of 0.86, which means that there were quite different answers to this question. \"Instruction Method in Nursing Courses\" had a median score of 5 without any standard deviation, meaning all participants found it effective unanimously. On average, people rated facilities, accessibility, and time spent at 4 points, with very little response variation (0.05). Chi-square tests supported a significant relationship between technology acceptance and age, gender, and device used to access Blackboard, but not location.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study demonstrates the significance of digital justice in e-learning and emphasizes the need for continuous feedback mechanisms that can pinpoint areas of improvement to guarantee and foster students' optimal learning experiences.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"173"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094463/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119854","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Knowledge gaps among healthcare professionals regarding infertility: Exploring educational needs in primary healthcare setting-Morocco.","authors":"Meriem Ouadrhiri, Chaymae Rochdi, Rachida Archou, Driss Touil, Mustapha Boucetta, Kamelia Amazian, Nisrine Mamouni","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_421_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_421_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The role of healthcare professionals (HCPs) is paramount in improving fertility awareness and practices. This study aimed to explore the level of infertility knowledge among primary care providers in Fez-Meknes, Morocco.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was carried out in July-September 2023 concerning HCPs practicing in primary care establishments employing a snowball sampling technique. The questionnaire was designed and validated by an expert panel of sexual and reproductive health (SRH). It was consisted of 14 items concerning infertility knowledge and gives a score between 0 and 14. The basic infertility knowledge score (BIKS) was obtained to assess HCPs knowledge level.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>641 HCPs were included; they had low level about basic knowledge of infertility. The total BIKS average of HCPs was found to be \"05.08 ± 01.99\". The mean nurses' score was \"5.11 ± 2.02\" and midwives' score was \"5.03±;1.93\". Three-quarters (75.4%) of respondents scored <7 to the 14 questions. Almost 60% did not know neither the meaning of primary infertility nor secondary infertility; just 27.9% reported that infertility is considered a disease by the WHO, and only 9% recognized the prevalence of infertility in Morocco. Education level and practicing setting were significantly associated with correct responses, 10^-3 and 0,02, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The finding of our survey asserts that nurses and midwives in primary healthcare lack basic knowledge about infertility. It is essential to provide them an appropriate education to assist Moroccan couple who are seeking their parental project as part of the promotion of SHR for all.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"145"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094433/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119862","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluating the impact of tooth carving training on the knowledge, attitude, and practice of general dental practitioners in clinical practice.","authors":"Vidya G Doddawad, K P Poornima, Suhani Jain, S Shivananda, C J Sanjay, B C Sulochanadevi","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1036_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1036_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Tooth carving exercises using wax blocks are integral in Indian dental education, aiding in the understanding of dental anatomy and enhancing manual dexterity. This study evaluates the impact of tooth carving training on the knowledge, attitude, and practice of dental practitioners in clinical settings.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A questionnaire-based, descriptive study was conducted among dental practitioners in Karnataka, India, who had completed preclinical tooth carving exercises in their BDS curriculum. Data collection included demographic information and a self-administered questionnaire with 38 multiple-choice questions assessing knowledge, attitude, and practice. A total of 349 responses were collected out of 400 distributed, yielding a 70% response rate. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 23, employing descriptive and inferential statistics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The majority of respondents were in the 41-50 age group, with a balanced gender distribution. Most held a Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) degree, and the majority had over 15 years of clinical practice. The study revealed a positive perception of tooth carving exercises, with respondents recognizing their value in dental education as well as in their clinical practice.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Tooth carving exercises remain effective for learning tooth anatomy, as indicated by positive responses from dental practitioners. The study advocates for the continued inclusion of tooth carving in the undergraduate dental syllabus while recognizing the potential for incorporating innovative teaching methods for enhanced learning experiences.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"174"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094460/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119672","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of an online program based on the transtheoretical model to promote physical activity and healthy eating habits in adolescents.","authors":"Teresa Gutiérrez-Higuera, Martín Ochoa-Ávalos, Oswaldo Ceballos-Gurrola, Jorge Zamarripa","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_948_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_948_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Promoting health at early ages favors long-term healthy habits and the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for educational purposes, and theoretical models of behavioral change such as the transtheoretical model (TTM) seem to improve behaviors related to physical activity (PA) and eating. The aim was to analyze the effect of an educational program implemented through ICTs on the PA level and food consumption frequency of Mexican adolescents considering the stages of change of adolescents and in general.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A 22-week randomized controlled trial was conducted in 175 adolescents of both sexes. Two groups received an educational intervention with different approaches: (1) according to the stage of change (EGC) and (2) in a general way (EGG). PA level, food consumption frequency, and stage of change were evaluated before, during, and after the intervention. A three-factor analysis of variance test was performed to know the differences of all variables, between groups and measurements. The effect size was determined using partial Eta squared.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>EGC increased the frequency of food recommended for daily consumption toward the middle of the intervention and decreased the intake of boxed cereals, sweet food, and pastries at the end of the intervention. Although not significantly, EGC showed an upward trend in the level of PA and a downward trend on the intake of food not recommended for daily consumption.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>An online program based on TTM to promote PA and healthy eating habits on adolescents is effective when the stage of current behavior change is considered.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"172"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094462/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigation of the status of virtual education from the perspective of school-age children and its relationship with the health-related quality of life and life satisfaction.","authors":"Zahra Mirzapour, Soheila Jafari-Mianaei, Mohammad J Tarrahi, Fariba Haghani","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1832_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1832_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Children are the future makers and the main assets of any country. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to childhood health. One of the important indicators related to health is the health-related quality of life and life satisfaction, which are particularly affected by education in school-age children. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the status of virtual education from the perspective of school-age children with the health-related quality of life and life satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This research was a descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional study that was conducted from April to September 2021. The statistical population of the research was made up of all students under virtual education in the fourth to sixth grades of Isfahan elementary school. Sampling in this study was done in clusters and within the clusters as available. Accordingly, 300 second-grade elementary students who were selected from all schools in the three educational districts of Isfahan-Iran formed the research samples. The research data collection tools included the Landgraph Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire, multidimensional life satisfaction questionnaire, and a virtual education researcher-made questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used for descriptive data (mean and standard deviation for quantitative variables and frequency distribution table for qualitative variables), and the Pearson correlation coefficient was used for inferential data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>As shown, 50% of the students were girls and 50% boys, with an average age of 11 years. Most respondents (64%) reported the status of e-learning as appropriate and health-related quality of life (60.7%) as good, and most of the people (65%) reported their life satisfaction as satisfactory. In addition, there was a positive and significant correlation between health-related quality of life and e-learning status (r = 0.23; <i>P</i> < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The internet and virtual space can cause problems in public health while providing a suitable platform for development and progress; this is particularly true for children. However, this study showed that virtual education has a positive relationship with the health-related quality of life in students, and the health-related quality of life is also good from their perspective.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"166"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094454/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119861","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Lifestyle risk factors of metabolic diseases among adult women in selected community settings - A community based cross sectional survey.","authors":"D Madhurima, J C Helen Shaji, M Hemamalini","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_936_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_936_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Metabolic diseases are a group of disorders characterized by abnormalities in the body's metabolism. Sedentary lifestyles and lack of regular exercise are key risk factors for metabolic diseases, as they lead to decreased insulin sensitivity and increased obesity. The study aimed to find the prevalence of lifestyle risk factors for metabolic diseases among adult women and to find the association of risk factors with the selected demographic variable at <i>P</i> < 0.001.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A community-based cross-sectional descriptive design was used. A total of 1200 adult women between 20 and 59 years were selected using a nonprobability convenient sampling method. A Standardized WHO STEPS survey tool was used to survey the participants.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The present study survey revealed that about 1.08% and 0.42% have habits of tobacco usage and alcohol usage, respectively. A total of 86.08% and 95.25% of the adult women had inadequate fruit and vegetable intake per day in the study. 72.75% of the participants had not followed the recommended physical activity per week. Age and family income are found associated with inadequate fruit intake and occupational and family income is found associated with inadequate vegetable intake of the participants at the 0.001 level of significance. Similarly, age and family income are found associated with decreased physical activity.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study has shown the presence of lifestyle risk factors for metabolic diseases among women in the community. The rising burden of chronic diseases can be curtailed with the appropriate health promotional interventions among women.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"175"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094464/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119865","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nurses at the forefront in cervical cancer: HPV vaccine promotion to combat the deadly disease in India.","authors":"Sanjana Agrawal, Srikanta Padhan, Suganya Panneerselvam, Senthilkumar Ramasamy","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1588_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1588_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cervical cancer is preventable and curable if detected early and treated at the right time. Most of these deaths (94%) occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) due to limited access to screening, vaccination, and treatment services. The death from cervical cancer is nearly 100% preventable if the precancerous lesion is detected early and treated at the right time. Nurses and community health workers play a key role in increasing public awareness, early identification, and screening of cervical cancer, as well as implementing vaccination against Human Papillomavirus (HPV). In India, alarmingly, the screening rates are meager, especially in rural and remote areas, leading to delays in diagnosis and inadequate treatment, and contributing to loss of life. World Health Organization (WHO) has set ambitious goals to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem through its Global Strategy for Cervical Cancer Elimination, aiming to achieve them by 2030. The community health officers conduct both population-based screening and health facility-based screening for all individuals covered by their Ayushman Arogya Mandir. This integrated approach ensures women receive timely and appropriate care, reducing the burden of cervical cancer on families and the healthcare system. Nurses play a critical role in actively promoting HPV vaccination to combat the deadly disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"153"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094438/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119884","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The impact of technology use on cognitive development and lexical attrition in L1 and L2 among younger students with ADHD: Opportunities and challenges.","authors":"Abdullah Al Fraidan, Thamer Alharthi","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_100_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_100_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The widespread integration of technology in education offers both exciting opportunities and significant challenges, particularly for learners with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While digital tools can provide interactive and personalized learning experiences, ADHD students face cognitive difficulties that may impair their ability to retain vocabulary in both first (L1) and second (L2) languages.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study examines the complex relationship between ADHD, technology use, and lexical attrition, focusing on how working memory deficits, fragmented attention, and cognitive overload contribute to vocabulary loss. It introduces the Cognitive-Behavioral Technology Interaction (CBTI) Framework to explain these interactions and explore how technology can be optimized to mitigate its negative effects.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A conceptual analysis was conducted, integrating cognitive theories such as Cognitive Load Theory (CLT), Monitor Theory, and the Working Memory Model (WMM). The study synthesizes existing research on ADHD and lexical attrition, particularly within digital learning environments, to develop structured recommendations for improving vocabulary retention.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Findings suggest that digital environments characterized by multitasking and rapid stimuli exacerbate vocabulary loss in ADHD learners. However, when used strategically, technological interventions such as spaced repetition systems (SRS) can enhance vocabulary retention by reintroducing words at optimal intervals. Structured, distraction-free learning environments were identified as essential for supporting ADHD students' cognitive needs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study underscores the need for collaboration between educators and healthcare providers to design effective, structured technological interventions for ADHD learners. By implementing targeted strategies, technology can shift from a challenge to a supportive tool for language retention and improved educational outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"180"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094466/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119894","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Examining the role of psychological flexibility and unconditional self-acceptance as mediators in the relationship between new media literacy and psychological wellbeing among Gen Z.","authors":"Jia Hang Lim, Mahadir B Ahmad, Kususanto D Prihadi","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1077_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1077_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study explores the relationship between new media literacy (NML), psychological flexibility (PF), and unconditional self-acceptance (USA) in shaping the psychological wellbeing (PWB) of Generation Z.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>With a focus on university students aged 18 to 25, this research employed a purposive sampling method to gather data from 233 participants through online surveys. The online survey consists of four sections: New media literacy scale, Acceptance and action questionnaire (AAQ-II), The Psychological Wellbeing Scale (PWBS), and Unconditional Self-Acceptance Questionnaire (USAQ).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Statistical analysis using the Bootstrap method revealed that NML significantly impacts PWB both directly and indirectly through serial mediation by PF and USA. The results revealed a significant indirect effect of NML on PWB through PF and USA (b = -0.013, t = 1.800). Furthermore, the direct effect of NML on PWB in the presence of the mediators was also found to be significant (b = 0.156, <i>P</i> = 0.002).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>There is partial serial mediation of PF and USA on the relationship between NML and PWB. This study revealed the crucial role of MML in enhancing PWB through the serial mediation of PF and USA among Generation Z. These findings suggest the potential of targeted digital literacy programs as effective tools for improving mental health in this digitally immersed generation.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"155"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094439/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119674","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Erratum: Innovative approaches to health promotion for older adults.","authors":"","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_770_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_770_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[This corrects the article on p. 132 in vol. 14, PMID: 40271243.].</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"182"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094465/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119433","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}