{"title":"Mapping educational needs for disaster resilience in early childhood: multi-perspective community assessment.","authors":"Aylin Kurt, Sinem Tarhan, Fatma Ünal, Burçin Gökkurt Özdemir, Ferhunde Küçükşen Öner, Ayla Çetin Dindar","doi":"10.1177/17579759261441587","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17579759261441587","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examines the pre-program knowledge levels, needs and expectations of preschool teachers and parents regarding disasters, first aid and psychological resilience, with a view to informing the development of an early childhood disaster resilience education program. The study was conducted using a qualitative case study design, with data being collected through semi-structured interviews with 17 preschool teachers and 48 parents. The collected data were analysed using both descriptive and content analysis methods, with the MAXQDA software. Both teachers and parents emphasised the importance of educating children about natural disasters in an age-appropriate and psychologically safe manner. While teachers focused on drills, safety behaviours and emotional regulation, parents highlighted disaster kit preparation and communication strategies. The use of art was seen as a critical tool for emotional expression and psychological recovery by both groups. The results indicate that preschool teachers and parents perceive a strong need and express support for the development of a developmentally appropriate and holistic disaster resilience education program for early childhood.</p>","PeriodicalId":46805,"journal":{"name":"Global Health Promotion","volume":" ","pages":"17579759261441587"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147822037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"La sistematización del proceso de acreditación de instituciones académicas como Universidades Promotoras de Salud.","authors":"Josefa Ippolito-Shepherd, Donato Vallin Gonzalez, Enrique Abeyá Gilardon, Aixa Ester Contreras Mejias, Erika Caballero Muñoz","doi":"10.1177/17579759261432657","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17579759261432657","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46805,"journal":{"name":"Global Health Promotion","volume":" ","pages":"17579759261432657"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785482","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Income inequality and mental health: divergent associations in Global North and Global South countries.","authors":"Wei Zhong","doi":"10.1177/17579759261427436","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17579759261427436","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examines the relationship between income inequality and mental well-being, conceptualized as the relative absence of psychological distress. Focusing on data from the 2021 International Social Survey Programme, the analysis explores how country-level income inequality, measured by the Gini index, is associated with individual mental well-being in both high-income (Global North) and low- to middle-income (Global South) countries. Multilevel analyses reveal a significant negative association between income inequality and mental well-being in the Global South. In contrast, this association was not statistically significant in the Global North. These findings suggest that higher income inequality is linked to poorer mental well-being, particularly in contexts of greater economic disparity. The study underscores the importance of considering macroeconomic factors like income inequality in public health strategies aimed at promoting mental well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":46805,"journal":{"name":"Global Health Promotion","volume":" ","pages":"17579759261427436"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785542","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Katerina Maximova, Julia Dabravolskaj, Camila Honorato, Paul J Veugelers
{"title":"Developing standards and indicators to guide implementation and sustainment of health promoting schools in Canada: a Delphi study with education and policy experts.","authors":"Katerina Maximova, Julia Dabravolskaj, Camila Honorato, Paul J Veugelers","doi":"10.1177/17579759261434181","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17579759261434181","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Health promoting schools (HPS) is an effective approach to promote children's health and development. Standards and indicators for HPS are essential to guide its implementation and sustainment but have not been established in Canada. We describe the methodological approach to develop standards and indicators for HPS that are up to date, achievable, acceptable, and feasible in the Canadian settings.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a rapid review of the literature to create a comprehensive inventory of statements related to existing standards and indicators for HPS. We identified and screened 490 relevant peer-reviewed and grey literature publications. From the 23 publications that were classified as 'high quality' and 4 classified as 'medium quality', in addition to 8 key reports for HPS, we extracted 1005 statements related to HPS standards and indicators. After de-duplication, 147 unique statements were retained and grouped into 42 standard components and 105 indicators. Two panels appraised, updated, split, merged, and reworded these standard components and indicators in three rounds of the Delphi survey.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Overall, 53 experts completed the first round of the Delphi survey, 48 completed the second round, and 46 completed the final round. Consensus was reached on all standard components and 87 (83%) of indicators. After mapping to nine standards, categorized into four distinctive domains (i.e. the health promoting schools, enablers, Canadian values, and quality improvement), the final set included 37 standard components and 100 indicators.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>We provide the rationale and methodological underpinnings for establishing Canadian standards and indicators for HPS. These will guide policy and practice to promote equity and improve children's learning, health and wellbeing.</p>","PeriodicalId":46805,"journal":{"name":"Global Health Promotion","volume":" ","pages":"17579759261434181"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Monserrat Salas, Liliana Ruiz-Arregui, Pilar Torre
{"title":"Huerto escolar integrado: el protagonismo infantil en la promoción de una alimentación adecuada y sostenible.","authors":"Monserrat Salas, Liliana Ruiz-Arregui, Pilar Torre","doi":"10.1177/17579759261429061","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17579759261429061","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46805,"journal":{"name":"Global Health Promotion","volume":" ","pages":"17579759261429061"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147663296","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ashley Chory, Celestine Ashimosi, Sheila Kirwa, Ava Boal, Thiyasha Kodituwakku, Camila Johanek, Victor Kibet, Mary Ott, Rachel Vreeman, Irene Marete, Lonnie Embleton
{"title":"The role of adolescent peer navigators in health service delivery: perspectives from Kenyan adolescents and young adults, caregivers and other knowledge users.","authors":"Ashley Chory, Celestine Ashimosi, Sheila Kirwa, Ava Boal, Thiyasha Kodituwakku, Camila Johanek, Victor Kibet, Mary Ott, Rachel Vreeman, Irene Marete, Lonnie Embleton","doi":"10.1177/17579759261419115","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17579759261419115","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adolescents and young adults (AYA) in Kenya face numerous structural and sociocultural barriers to accessing health services, including stigma, low health literacy, and lack of adolescent-friendly services. Peer navigation-where trained individuals with shared experiences provide education, psychosocial support, and system navigation-has emerged as a promising strategy to address these challenges. While widely implemented in adult HIV and maternal care programs across sub-Saharan Africa, the role of adolescent peer navigators remains under defined. This qualitative study aimed to explore perspectives on the role of adolescent peer navigators in health service delivery in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, and to develop a conceptual framework grounded in the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) model. Through convenience sampling, data were collected in 16 focus group discussions with 127 AYA aged 10-24 years and 40 in-depth interviews with healthcare providers, caregivers, community leaders, policymakers, and peer navigators. Mixed deductive and inductive thematic analysis, theme organization, and framework development was guided by the IMB model, which revealed strong support for the integration of peers into AYA health services. Participants identified three key functions for adolescent peer navigators aligned with the IMB model: (1) delivering accurate and relatable health information; (2) fostering motivation through shared identity and emotional support; and (3) facilitating behavioral skills and system navigation through accompaniment, referral, and logistical guidance. Trust, confidentiality, age appropriateness, and adequate training were highlighted as essential to program acceptability and effectiveness. Findings demonstrate the acceptability of peer navigators in health education, counseling, and service navigation and reinforce the need for clearly defined roles supported by comprehensive training and supervision. The resulting Adolescent Peer Navigator-Based Health Services Framework provides a novel model for integrating peer support into adolescent health service delivery. Grounded in the IMB model, this framework can guide the design and implementation of peer navigation programs to improve AYA engagement in care in low-income settings.'</p>","PeriodicalId":46805,"journal":{"name":"Global Health Promotion","volume":" ","pages":"17579759261419115"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147646692","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Declaración de Abu Dabi de la UIPES sobre la Promoción de la Salud y el Bienestar. Señales de la 25<sup>a</sup> Conferencia Mundial de la IUHPE 2025.","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/17579759261434858","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17579759261434858","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46805,"journal":{"name":"Global Health Promotion","volume":" ","pages":"17579759261434858"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147640141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hagit Bonny-Noach, Yenny Sinambela, Enjeline Hanafi, Chen Shina, Kristiana Siste
{"title":"Alcohol portrayals in Korean dramas: associations with global viewer attitudes and drinking behaviors.","authors":"Hagit Bonny-Noach, Yenny Sinambela, Enjeline Hanafi, Chen Shina, Kristiana Siste","doi":"10.1177/17579759261432176","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17579759261432176","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The highest alcohol consumption in South Korea, which has a strong cultural and social meaning, is reflected in Korean dramas (K-dramas) that have gained large global audiences in recent years. Media depictions of alcohol can shape public health perceptions and influence behavior, therefore, the present study examined attitudes toward alcohol risk and harm reduction messages in K-dramas and their association with alcohol consumption in audiences from Indonesia and Israel.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A questionnaire was administered to 638 K-drama viewers aged 18+ years, including 383 (60%) from Indonesia and 255 (40%) from Israel.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Viewers had relatively strong negative attitudes toward alcohol consumption messages and strong positive attitudes toward alcohol harm reduction messages in K-dramas. Significant correlations were found, with higher negative attitudes toward alcohol consumption messages being associated with more positive attitudes toward alcohol harm reduction. Significant group differences were revealed, with Indonesians displaying higher negative attitudes toward alcohol consumption messages and higher positive attitudes toward alcohol harm reduction messages than Israelis. Three logistic regression models were found to be significant, with 23-45% of the variance being explained by alcohol consumption. Being an Israeli participant, having visited South Korea, and holding more positive attitudes toward alcohol consumption in K-dramas were related to higher odds of drinking Soju (the traditional Korean drink), drinking in the preceding three months, and binge drinking in the preceding 12 months.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>K-dramas reflect and shape societal drinking attitudes and behaviors. Findings highlight the need for responsible media representation to support alcohol harm reduction and promote public health.</p>","PeriodicalId":46805,"journal":{"name":"Global Health Promotion","volume":" ","pages":"17579759261432176"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147619026","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Caroline Bollars, Kristine Sørensen, Nanne de Vries, Ree Meertens
{"title":"Cultural adaptation and preliminary assessment of a Health Literacy Instrument in a small island developing state: a pilot study to adapt HLS-EU-Q16 for Samoa.","authors":"Caroline Bollars, Kristine Sørensen, Nanne de Vries, Ree Meertens","doi":"10.1177/17579759261424839","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17579759261424839","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Samoa faces a high burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Understanding health literacy can support more effective interventions. This pilot study aimed to culturally adapt the European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire (HLS-EU-Q16) to the Samoan context (HLS-Samoa-Q24) and conduct a preliminary assessment of its psychometric properties and user feasibility.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A non-probability purposive cluster sampling approach was used to recruit 73 adult respondents. The HLS-EU-Q16 was adapted by adding eight culturally relevant items, resulting in the 24-item HLS-Samoa-Q24. Items were scored on a 4-point Likert scale. Participants completed the instrument and provided feedback through six group interviews.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The health literacy level was defined as inadequate for 63 (84%), problematic for seven (12%) and adequate for three individuals (4%). The mean score was 3.90 (SD = 3.87; 95% CI 3.00-4.81), indicating inadequate health literacy. Internal consistency was high (Cronbach's alpha = 0.92; Omega = 0.91). Due to the small, gender-imbalanced sample, confirmatory factor analysis was not feasible, and construct validity remains to be tested. User feasibility of HLS-Samoa-Q24 detailed comprehensibility, relevance of the added items, and an average completion time of 25 minutes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The HLS-Samoa-Q24 shows promise as a culturally adapted instrument for assessing health literacy in Samoa. However, the findings are preliminary and not generalizable. Further validation with a larger, representative sample is needed to confirm its psychometric robustness.</p>","PeriodicalId":46805,"journal":{"name":"Global Health Promotion","volume":" ","pages":"17579759261424839"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147595106","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"La Déclaration d'Abu Dhabi sur la promotion de la santé et le bien-être de l'UIPES : les messages de la 25<sup>e</sup> Conférence mondiale de l'UIPES, en 2025.","authors":"Marco Akerman","doi":"10.1177/17579759261423453","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17579759261423453","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46805,"journal":{"name":"Global Health Promotion","volume":" ","pages":"17579759261423453"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147505197","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}