{"title":"A geographic perspective of the association between physical activity and cardiovascular health: A need for community-level intervention.","authors":"Ayodeji Iyanda, Adekunle Ade-Oni, Seye Omiyefa","doi":"10.1080/10852352.2024.2415162","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10852352.2024.2415162","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a major cause of death globally, and minority communities are at higher risk of chronic health outcomes. A combination of lifestyle, including physical activity (PA), good nutrition, and reduced stress, can improve life expectancy. This study aimed to analyze the association between CVDs and PA among the adult population (N = 3,956) based on the World Health Organization (WHO) STEPwise Approach to Surveillance (STEPS) survey in Afghanistan. Descriptive statistics, logistic regression, and spatial analytical techniques were used to analyze the data. Based on the WHO STEPS data, the computed prevalence of CVDs, obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol were 7.41%, 45.57%, 34.06%, 9.51%, and 12.16%, respectively. Multivariate logistic analysis indicated that moderate work-related PA was associated with higher odds of CVDs and high cholesterol while inversely associated with obesity. Moderate leisure-related PA was positively associated with obesity. Vigorous leisure-related PA was associated with lower risks of CVDs, obesity, and high cholesterol but had a positive association with hypertension. Spatial analysis revealed a CVD hotspot in the southern region and the risk factors clustered in the northern region. These findings offer valuable insights for community and public health practitioners to design targeted interventions for reducing the burden of CVDs and risk factors in communities in developing countries.</p>","PeriodicalId":46123,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community","volume":" ","pages":"1-30"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142477384","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}
Niloufar Niakosari Hadidi, Zachary Taylor, Emily Gorzycki, Clarence Jones, Allison Pasdo, Olga V Gurvich, Susan A Everson-Rose
{"title":"Stroke prevention education in African Americans: Lessons learned from a community based participatory feasibility study.","authors":"Niloufar Niakosari Hadidi, Zachary Taylor, Emily Gorzycki, Clarence Jones, Allison Pasdo, Olga V Gurvich, Susan A Everson-Rose","doi":"10.1080/10852352.2024.2408506","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10852352.2024.2408506","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To present information on the feasibility and acceptability of a Stroke Champion \"train-the-trainer\" program, including lessons learned, for dissemination of stroke prevention knowledge and resources among African Americans (AA) residing within the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN metropolitan area.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>One arm pre-post-test design.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Twelve AA \"Stroke Champions\" were recruited to assess the feasibility and acceptability of an online stroke prevention education curriculum and peer-to-peer education.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We successfully designed, developed, and implemented a stroke prevention education website for community use. All Stroke Champions completed initial training and evaluation, and reported the usefulness and usability of the website., However, they also reported that they needed more facilitation support from our research team to deliver education in the community.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Engaging Stroke Champions is potentially beneficial in increasing stroke prevention knowledge. However, Stroke Champions need more support to effectively engage, educate, and disseminate knowledge among peers.</p>","PeriodicalId":46123,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community","volume":" ","pages":"1-24"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142356108","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}
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
{"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":"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":"379-399"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","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":"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":"494-506"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","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}
{"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":"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":"456-493"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","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":"Food sustainability and university students: An analysis of dietary changes after leaving home.","authors":"M Arcadu, C Aleffi","doi":"10.1080/10852352.2025.2461976","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10852352.2025.2461976","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The relationship between food consumption and sustainability has become increasingly relevant due to the significant environmental impacts associated with global food production and consumption systems. However, more conscious food consumption could generate economic benefits, reduce the release of toxic substances and provide direct health benefits to consumers. In recent years, there has been a change in consumption patterns and a more conscious approach to food choices and environmental impact from citizens, particularly young people. This study focuses on how moving away from home affects the eating habits of university students. Using an online questionnaire and adopting a snowball sampling technique, we collected qualitative responses regarding changes in their eating habits after moving, with the aim of exploring the factors and patterns driving these changes. The findings indicate that the nexus between food and sustainability is a pivotal lens through which to examine the social and cultural transformations currently underway.</p>","PeriodicalId":46123,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community","volume":" ","pages":"507-526"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143257013","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":"Promoting individual and collective pro-environmental behaviors: The role of Sense of Responsible Togetherness and Sense of Community.","authors":"Fortuna Procentese, Flora Gatti, Giovanna Sgammato, Biagio Marano","doi":"10.1080/10852352.2025.2484875","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10852352.2025.2484875","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Climate crisis represents a challenge for modern communities to be addressed through both individual and collective pro-environmental behaviors (PEB). Therefore, the present study proposes a theoretical model of community-related assets that may promote citizens' engagement in pro-environmental collective and individual PEB. 427 Italian citizens answered an online questionnaire detecting their Sense of Responsible Togetherness (SoRT), Sense of Community (SoC), pro-environmental Civic Engagement Behaviors (CEB), individual PEB, and interest in collective initiatives about the use of renewable energy sources. A multiple sequential mediation model was run using Structural Equation Modeling. The results suggest that SoRT fosters active engagement in pro-environmental collective actions, up to supporting individual PEB. Conversely, a paradoxical effect emerges as to SoC as a disengagement trigger for both individual and collective PEB. Therefore, promoting feelings of responsibility toward one's community may represent a more effective resource than enhancing individuals' affective bond to it to address the climate crisis.</p>","PeriodicalId":46123,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community","volume":"52 3-4","pages":"435-455"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144055817","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":"Sustainable communities, climate change and well-being.","authors":"Laura Migliorini, Joseph R Ferrari","doi":"10.1080/10852352.2025.2491868","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10852352.2025.2491868","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The world is facing a growing climate crisis, with severe impacts on biodiversity, health, migration, and overall well-being. This issue of <i>JPIC</i> presents empirical contributions from the 2024 Summer Institute for Doctoral Students, affiliated with the <i>Italian Community Psychology</i> Association and held in Pinzolo, Italy. It fosters interdisciplinary dialogue on the complex environmental and social challenges affecting communities. Community psychology offers a unique perspective on climate change, focusing on the psychological and relational dimensions of individual and collective well-being. The featured studies examine the mental health impacts of climate change across micro, community, and macro levels, and propose community-based strategies for sustainable development and resilience. Our aim is to contribute to a shared vision of the future, where sustainability and well-being are central to thriving, resilient communities.</p>","PeriodicalId":46123,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community","volume":"52 3-4","pages":"375-378"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144051437","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}
Francesco Madera, Martina Olcese, Laura Migliorini
{"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":"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":"400-434"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","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}
Serena Shah, Julia Shenkman, Thalia Chicojay, Janet Kamiri-Ong, Marisa DiPaolo, Tarrah DeClemente, Emily Fishman, Penelope Phillips-Howard, Leah C Neubauer
{"title":"Building a Future for School-Based Menstruation Health and Hygiene (MHH): Evaluating Implementation of a Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Policy in Chicago Public Schools.","authors":"Serena Shah, Julia Shenkman, Thalia Chicojay, Janet Kamiri-Ong, Marisa DiPaolo, Tarrah DeClemente, Emily Fishman, Penelope Phillips-Howard, Leah C Neubauer","doi":"10.1080/10852352.2024.2379082","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10852352.2024.2379082","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) inequities disproportionately impact communities who are marginalized. In 2018, Illinois passed the Learn with Dignity Act (LWDA) requiring schools to provide menstrual products in bathrooms, yet little is known about its impacts. This evaluation examined LWDA implementation across Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and identified barriers, facilitators, and lessons to inform future MHH policy implementations. A qualitative study was conducted by thematically analyzing interviews with CPS staff (n = 36) from October 2020 - September 2021 in partnership with CPS Office of Student Health and Wellness (OSHW). Staff reported inadequate LWDA and MHH education and inconsistent menstrual product availability. Structural, systemic, and cultural implementation barriers hindered student access to products and created inequities based on age, gender, and income. Staff investment and student education were implementation facilitators. Staff awareness of policy implementation protocol, student MHH education, and addressing access inequities are key factors for consideration in future policy implementations. Through the WSCC model, these findings demonstrated the importance of strengthening MHH policies and policy implementation to promote student health, well-being, and educational opportunities.</p>","PeriodicalId":46123,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community","volume":" ","pages":"353-374"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141735268","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}