Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community最新文献

{"title":"Orienteering promoting community and nature connectedness in Italian VET students. An ethnographic Study of a nature-based intervention.","authors":"Valentina Ferrari, Daniela Marzana, Chiara D'Angelo","doi":"10.1080/10852352.2025.2479999","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10852352.2025.2479999","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This ethnographic study examines the effects of a health-promotion intervention involving orienteering in urban parks for first-year Italian vocational students. Green exercise, known to enhance psychological well-being and foster a sense of kinship with nature and community, was chosen to address risk factors in vocational education and training (VET) institutions. Orienteering offers mental and physical benefits while encouraging participation. This study involved 53 students (mean age 14.51) from a VET institution in Milan, employing interviews with teachers and ethnographic observations. Findings indicate that the intervention promoted group cooperation, reduced conflicts, and helped students develop navigation skills while exploring their city. It also strengthened students' connestion with nature and community spaces, fostering a sense of belonging and engagement.</p>","PeriodicalId":46123,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community","volume":" ","pages":"1-38"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143804440","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":"Harm Reduction Perspectives of the Opioid Epidemic from Kansans, for Kansas: A Thematic Analysis.","authors":"Ngoc Vuong, Rhonda K Lewis, Dyan Dickens","doi":"10.1080/10852352.2025.2487965","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10852352.2025.2487965","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Substantial increases in drug overdose deaths, the prevailing lack of access to care for substance use disorder, and the adverse effects of stigma and criminalization underlie the need for comprehensive evidence-based strategies that improve the health, safety, and well-being of people who use drugs. Harm reduction has emerged as a promising approach in the mitigation of substance-related harms. However, many harm reduction strategies remain illegal especially in Kansas. Eleven stakeholders, including law enforcement/criminal justice officials, state legislators, and health care professionals were interviewed to explore their perspectives on harm reduction and gather their recommendations Using reflexive thematic analysis, we developed three themes for the first research question (stigma, alternatives to criminalization, and authentic conversations and relationships) and six themes for the second research question (roadmap to a more comprehensive harm reduction, barriers to harm reduction, facilitators to harm reduction, connection of harm reduction to behavioral health reform, social determinants of health, and protection of public safety).</p>","PeriodicalId":46123,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community","volume":" ","pages":"1-32"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143796626","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":"Association of outdoor artificial light at night on blood pressure and hypertension: Insights from a population-based survey.","authors":"Kwadwo Boakye, Ayodeji Iyanda, Joseph Oppong, Maxwell Tii Kumbeni, Louvis Boakye","doi":"10.1080/10852352.2025.2482457","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10852352.2025.2482457","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Artificial light at night (ALAN) is a growing environmental issue associated with negative health outcomes. Yet, there is a dearth of evidence concerning its effect on blood pressure (BP), especially in Ghana. This study examined the associations between ALAN, blood pressure, and hypertension. The study used data from 13,784 participants in the 2014 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS). VIIRS Nighttime Day/Night Band dataset within the Google Earth was used to assess ALAN. Data on BP were obtained from the 2014 GDHS. Linear and logistic mixed effects models were used to analyze the data. Findings showed that higher ALAN score was associated with higher systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and higher odds of hypertension. We observed higher percentages of SBP, DBP, and hypertension among the majority ethnic populations compared to the minority. Public health interventions should aim to reduce ALAN exposure to benefit human health.</p>","PeriodicalId":46123,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community","volume":" ","pages":"1-23"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143693858","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":"Not just window dressing: cultivating lasting policy and practice reforms toward racial equity and justice in a small nonprofit organization.","authors":"Laura Kate Corlew","doi":"10.1080/10852352.2025.2481554","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10852352.2025.2481554","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A small community-based justice organization focused on worker and food justice in central Maine has been involved in a years-long process to integrate a racial justice lens following 2020's nation-wide reckoning with white supremacy culture underpinning the deaths of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and others, as well as the hugely disproportionate health and economic impacts of COVID-19 on communities of color. This empowerment evaluation proposes a process to support small nonprofit organizations in identifying how to explicitly integrate racial justice into established programming by examining organizational identity, goals and values regarding racial justice, and identifying appropriate measures specific to the organization. Once the elements have been identified, staff will have the tools to self-evaluate their activities to hold themselves accountable to the commitment of structural change. The evaluation of this organization's experience illustrates the complexities and practicalities of meaningfully integrating racial justice and equity to organizational policy and culture.</p>","PeriodicalId":46123,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community","volume":" ","pages":"1-21"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143693860","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":"Strengthening prevention infrastructure: Results from an Asynchronous Certified Substance Misuse Prevention Specialist Training Course.","authors":"Dane Minnick, Daejun Park, Danica Fultz","doi":"10.1080/10852352.2025.2473235","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10852352.2025.2473235","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article discusses the findings of a pilot study that assessed the capacity of a digital, self-paced, asynchronous Prevention Specialist Certification Course to prepare an academically diverse group of ten participants to engage in substance misuse prevention activities and to pass the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium's Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) Examination. Conducted in Muncie, Indiana between March and June of 2023, the study expands on previous research exploring the efficacy of curriculum-based prevention training. Results of the study suggest that with an 80% exam pass rate and an 18% improvement between student pre and post test scores, the course successfully achieved its identified goals and should be tested with a larger and more diverse audience to strengthen the findings.</p>","PeriodicalId":46123,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143693863","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":"Hyperlipidemia risk factors among middle-aged population in the United States.","authors":"Ayodeji Iyanda, Richard Adeleke, Kwadwo Boakye, Adeleye Adaralegbe","doi":"10.1080/10852352.2025.2480455","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10852352.2025.2480455","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hyperlipidemia, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, disproportionately affects racial and ethnic minority populations. This cross-sectional study examined the prevalence and risk factors for hyperlipidemia among middle-aged adults in the United States using data from the fifth wave of the Adolescent to Adult Health Study (Add Health). The study analyzed merged sociodemographic and biomarker data (N = 4,196) using descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression. The mean age was 37.14 years (SD = ±1.99), with a slightly higher proportion of males (50.38%). The overall prevalence of hyperlipidemia was 16.26%, with higher rates observed in males (20.1%) compared to females. Notably, Asian individuals had significantly higher odds of hyperlipidemia (OR = 2.70, 95% CI: 1.28-5.65), whereas Black/African Americans had a significantly lower risk (OR = 0.57, 95% CI: 0.34-0.94) compared to Whites. Chronic health conditions, including hypertension (OR = 2.46, 95% CI: 1.72-3.52) and diabetes (OR = 4.95, 95% CI: 3.08-7.97), were strong predictors of hyperlipidemia. Additionally, individuals with higher income levels had increased odds of hyperlipidemia (OR = 1.10, 95% CI: 1.01-1.19). Contrary to prior research, obesity was not significantly associated with hyperlipidemia risk. Physical activity was marginally protective, though the effect lost significance in the adjusted model. These findings highlight the importance of targeted cardiovascular health interventions, particularly for Asian populations and those with chronic conditions, to reduce disparities in hyperlipidemia and improve public health outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":46123,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community","volume":" ","pages":"1-24"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143664812","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":"A systematic review of nature connectedness in adolescents and young adults: Fostering environmental responsibility and sustainable practices.","authors":"Francesco Madera, Martina Olcese, Laura Migliorini","doi":"10.1080/10852352.2025.2474909","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10852352.2025.2474909","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Investigating the connection with nature is essential for understanding how young people perceive and engage with their environment. This systematic review aimed to assess the psychological and social science literature on the connection with nature in adolescents and young adults, with the objective of exploring how this connection might impact their development. Following PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive search across multiple databases identified 352 articles in total, with 38 meeting the inclusion criteria. Each article was evaluated for characteristics such as population type, study design, aims, and key findings. Thematic analysis revealed three key areas: pro-environmental behavior, sustainability and connection with nature, the role of technology, and gender differences in connection with nature. The findings suggest that fostering a connection with nature may be a powerful strategy for enhancing youth well-being, while also supporting social integration in diverse and evolving urban settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":46123,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community","volume":" ","pages":"1-35"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143574320","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":"Examining Harm Reduction in a Housing First for Youth Program for Youth Experiencing Homelessness and Concurrent Disorders in a Small Canadian City.","authors":"Victoria Rozycki, Cal Bryce, Margaret Douglin, Maritt Kirst","doi":"10.1080/10852352.2025.2474908","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10852352.2025.2474908","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Housing First for Youth (HF4Y) is a youth-focused adaptation of the well-established Housing First (HF) approach to housing and service provision for individuals experiencing homelessness. Given that youth homelessness is associated with an increased likelihood of substance use issues, a central tenet of the HF4Y framework is the use of a harm reduction approach to substance use. However, research on HF4Y has yet to examine how harm reduction is specifically being implemented in these settings. This study addresses this gap by examining how the principles and philosophies of harm reduction were operationalized and implemented in an HF4Y program for youth experiencing homelessness and concurrent disorders. This study was part of a larger evaluation of a 5-year HF4Y research demonstration project - the Restart Project in Kelowna, British Columbia, and Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Eight program leaders and service providers at the Kelowna site were interviewed to gather their perspectives on harm reduction delivery within the HF4Y program. Additionally, program documents and case management materials were analyzed to examine how harm reduction was operationalized and implemented through the guiding tools and resources available to staff for program delivery. Findings highlighted several ways in which harm reduction was being delivered within the HF4Y program, including working with youth to ensure safe substance use; connecting youth to services in the community; providing youth with individualized support; reducing stigma around substance use; and empowering youth who use substances. Barriers to harm reduction delivery were also identified, including a lack of low-barrier housing for youth who actively use substances and the expectations of some landlords. These findings emphasize the need for increased advocacy for housing options for youth experiencing homelessness and substance use issues and further research to address other contextual factors promoting and limiting harm reduction delivery in HF programming.</p>","PeriodicalId":46123,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community","volume":" ","pages":"1-37"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143568496","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":"Rural territories in socio-environmental crisis: Challenges and opportunities for building sustainable schools and communities in Chile.","authors":"María Isabel Reyes-Espejo, Carmen Gloria Núñez Muñoz, Raúl Antonio Bustos González, Juan de Dios Oyarzún, Víctor Salinas Silva, Rukmini Becerra, Sara Joiko, Juan David Millán, Marjorie Tovar-Correal, Natalia Chiwaikura Bart, Javiera Núñez Tobar","doi":"10.1080/10852352.2025.2463749","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10852352.2025.2463749","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Chilean model of economic development, based on the extraction of natural resources, has had significant environmental and social impacts on the country, especially in rural areas. The research project \"Towards the construction of sustainable schools and communities in rural areas in socio-environmental crises\" studies the interaction between the unregulated exploitation of natural resources, the resulting socio-environmental crises and the responses of schools and communities in the affected rural areas. Based on a documentary and socio-bibliometric approach, identifying the main issues and research gaps related to the socio-environmental crises in the selected territories. The research showed that there are few studies on the role of rural schools and community organizations in the addressing of the socio-environmental crises of the territories and the fostering of long-term educational and community resilience. This reflects the low visibility that these communities are receiving, despite their significant potential on the matter.</p>","PeriodicalId":46123,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community","volume":" ","pages":"1-21"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143484219","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":"Protecting the planet: Predicting recycling of e-waste products.","authors":"Devki A Patel, Joseph R Ferrari","doi":"10.1080/10852352.2025.2463738","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10852352.2025.2463738","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The amount of discarded electronic products (called <i>e-waste</i>) such as printers, monitors, laptops, and their accessories and cables, grows internationally every year. Encouraging and instructing people how to recycle e-waste is necessary for decelerating climate change. Applying the theory of planned behavior, individuals' intent to recycle may vary because of their values, norms, and perceived control. In the present study, 839 adults (430 men, 409 women) completed survey items online through crowdsourcing, offering a representative American sample. Most participants were young and middle-aged (62%) with a bachelor's degree (51%). Hierarchical regression results suggest intent to recycle is predicted partially by our values, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control. In the face of a climate crisis, we highlight the importance of fostering positive attitudes toward the environment, normalizing pro-environmental behavior, and offering information on how to engage in pro-environmental behavior like recycling.</p>","PeriodicalId":46123,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143442416","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}