James Stewart-Evans, J. Leonardi-Bee, T. Langley, E. Wilson
{"title":"Editorial viewpoint: promoting health through spatial planning for ‘health net gain’","authors":"James Stewart-Evans, J. Leonardi-Bee, T. Langley, E. Wilson","doi":"10.1080/14635240.2023.2175932","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14635240.2023.2175932","url":null,"abstract":"The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion recognised that health is created within the settings of everyday life, from homes and workplaces to our wider natural and built environments. The planning, design, and management of these environments significantly influences health and wellbeing (Chang, Petrokofsky, and Green 2022), and environmental changes present opportunities to create health-promoting settings, address health-damaging risks and reduce health inequalities. Environmental and health policies share principle-based approaches and objectives of protection and improvement. An ‘environmental net gain’ principle has been introduced in English spatial planning policy that requires new developments to deliver gains in biodiversity, using a metric based on characteristics of place. A mitigation hierarchy prioritises avoidance and minimisation of damage, which has obvious parallels with health protection hierarchies addressing threats such as air pollution and flooding. Gains necessitate measurable improvements, extending the comparison from specific risks, exposures and harms to broader concepts of health and opportunities to improve it. Realising sought-for gains requires long-term local commitments as well as strategic coordination. Planning obligations and covenants aim to secure biodiversity gains; here there are parallels with the provision of healthier environments and health promotion. The idea of a net gain principle for health in spatial planning raises many considerations, not least its role in addressing inequity and health inequalities and the place of health promotion integral to the realisation of health gains forecast by developers. This is an area of emerging interest and research (Stewart-Evans, Koksal, and Chang 2022; Koksal 2022) requiring the integrated multi-disciplinary approaches that underpin health promotion. Whilst reform of the planning system presents opportunities and challenges, considered input from public health practitioners remains fundamental to creating and realising opportunities to create health through our built and natural environments, places and settings.","PeriodicalId":45149,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health Promotion and Education","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48339793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Barriers and facilitators to breast self-examination in women under 50 in an international context: A qualitative systematic review","authors":"Lucy Francks, Annabel Murray, E. Wilson","doi":"10.1080/14635240.2023.2185804","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14635240.2023.2185804","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45149,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health Promotion and Education","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49082962","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E. Tarkang, Matilda Adu-Gyamfi, Ernest Sackey, Dillys Adomakoa Duodu
{"title":"Application of the theory of planned behaviour to HIV management and prevention in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review","authors":"E. Tarkang, Matilda Adu-Gyamfi, Ernest Sackey, Dillys Adomakoa Duodu","doi":"10.1080/14635240.2023.2175324","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14635240.2023.2175324","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45149,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health Promotion and Education","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47333284","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of Birth Companions perinatal support in prisons during the COVID-19 pandemic","authors":"G. Thomson","doi":"10.1080/14635240.2022.2161322","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14635240.2022.2161322","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45149,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health Promotion and Education","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49238079","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The certainty of uncertainty - health promotion and taking the long view","authors":"Patricia Owen","doi":"10.1080/14635240.2022.2160416","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14635240.2022.2160416","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45149,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health Promotion and Education","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"59852008","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Editorial","authors":"Michelle Baybutt","doi":"10.1080/14635240.2023.2172872","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14635240.2023.2172872","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45149,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health Promotion and Education","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41566882","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Simegnew Handebo, Asmamaw Adugna, Adane Nigusie, K. Shitu, Ayenew Kassie, M. Wolde
{"title":"Health communication materials use in providing health education among health professionals working at health-care institutions in Gondar City: a cross-sectional study","authors":"Simegnew Handebo, Asmamaw Adugna, Adane Nigusie, K. Shitu, Ayenew Kassie, M. Wolde","doi":"10.1080/14635240.2022.2154130","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14635240.2022.2154130","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45149,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health Promotion and Education","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43427920","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"What should the role of doctors be in the provision of nutrition advice - a qualitative study","authors":"L. Keaver, N. O’Callaghan, C. Mchugh","doi":"10.1080/14635240.2022.2153230","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14635240.2022.2153230","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45149,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health Promotion and Education","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44729365","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Somaia Khamess, L. B. Bateman, I. Scarinci, A. Nawwar, W. Arafat, S. Bae, B. Hansen, S. Abdelmoneim, K. Ostergren Clark, M. Fouad
{"title":"Training medical students to promote preventive colorectal cancer screening in Egypt","authors":"Somaia Khamess, L. B. Bateman, I. Scarinci, A. Nawwar, W. Arafat, S. Bae, B. Hansen, S. Abdelmoneim, K. Ostergren Clark, M. Fouad","doi":"10.1080/14635240.2022.2142833","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14635240.2022.2142833","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Colorectal cancer screening identifies pre-cancerous lesions and polyps earlier, affording more treatment options and higher survivability. Screening is especially important in Egypt, where there are no national colorectal cancer screening guidelines; physicians typically order colonoscopy only after patients are symptomatic, and younger-age CRC rates (ages 30–49 years) are higher. We designed and implemented a pilot training program for a colorectal cancer screening intervention wherein we recruited and trained medical students as ‘Health Champions’ to provide one-on-one education to patients about the disease and distribute no-cost vouchers for fecal occult blood test kits. Health Champions then reported results to patients and encouraged those with abnormal results to follow-up for a no-cost colonoscopy and subsequent cancer treatment, if indicated. Pre- and post-intervention surveys assessed the Health Champions’ colorectal cancer awareness, confidence levels, and abilities regarding patient communication and promotion of behavior change. Participants received three days of training before implementation in Alexandria, Egypt. Thirteen participants completed Health Champion training, half of whom were second-year medical students. Between December 2019 and March 2020, Health Champions demonstrated what they learned by recruiting 117 asymptomatic patients and providing them with education and screening kit vouchers. There were increases of 46.1% in Health Champions’ knowledge of colorectal cancer risks, 35.7% in knowledge of screening options, and 57.1% in awareness of treatment options for colorectal cancer post-training. This feasibility training pilot successfully increased Health Champions’ knowledge and skills associated with initiating and supporting health behavior changes while familiarizing them with initiating preventive screenings for patients.","PeriodicalId":45149,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health Promotion and Education","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48369585","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Energy and health","authors":"Patricia Owen","doi":"10.1080/14635240.2022.2144888","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14635240.2022.2144888","url":null,"abstract":"As we approach winter in the northern hemisphere, our attention turns to heating our homes. With the current global problems affecting energy supply and increases in costs of living due to a range of issues, it appears clear that for the foreseeable future, there are real challenges with assuring an affordable and sustainable energy supply. We know that this is an issue that currently has the world’s attention. However, energy affects many aspects of a population’s health. For example, the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) (World Health Organisation 2022) identify that energy is critical for progressing many of the other SDGs including the provision of quality education (SDG4), eradication of poverty (SDG1) and job security and economic growth (SDG 8). Therefore, SDG 7 arguably is one of the most critical goals of the 17. Its aim is to ‘ensure access to affordable, reliable sustainable and modern energy for all’ (World Health Organisation 2022, p) and it has 3 specific targets:","PeriodicalId":45149,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health Promotion and Education","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45478716","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}