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{"title":"Visa Status, Physical Activity and Mental Health Among Farsi/Dari Speaking Refugees, Immigrants and Asylum Seekers in Sydney, Australia","authors":"Reza Rostami, Ruth Wells, Jila Solaimani, David Berle, Derrick Silove, Simon Rosenbaum, Zachary Steel","doi":"10.1002/hpja.70032","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70032","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Asylum-seekers in Australia are subjected to restrictive access, such as to education, work, and family reunion, which can affect mental and physical health. We examined the relationship between these restrictive measures and mental health symptoms and physical activity in a sample of Iranian and Afghan asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants in Sydney.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>276 Iranian and Afghan asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants were recruited using a probability proportional to size representative, time by location sampling frame across randomly selected Iranian and Afghan grocery shops in Sydney. The interview recorded physical activity levels (Simple Physical Activity Questionnaire); posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and trauma events (Harvard Trauma Questionnaire); depression symptoms (Hopkins Symptom Checklist) and demographics (Visa, gender, age). Cross-sectional hierarchical logistic regression examined the relationship between visa status and achieving World Health Organisation physical activity guidelines. Hierarchical linear regression examined visa status and sedentary time. Path Analysis tested whether these relationships were mediated by PTSD or depression symptoms.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Forty-six percent of Iranian and Afghan respondents who had secure residency in Australia engaged in levels of moderate to vigorous activity that met the WHO recommended rates. After controlling for variables, asylum seekers (with insecure visas) were three times less likely to meet guidelines and reported an average of 30 min per day more sedentary time. Mediation analysis indicated that depression symptoms and PTSD symptoms mediated the visa status and physical activity relationship. Likewise, depression and PTSD mediated the relationship between visa status and sedentary behaviour.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Insecure visa status is associated with physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour, which are influenced by psychiatric symptoms. This could have long-term physical and mental health consequences for asylum seekers.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> So, What?</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Visa restrictions placed on people seeking asylum when they arrive in Australia could have long-term physical and mental health consequences. This could affect the quality of life for those affected, as well as placing a greater burden on the health system","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hpja.70032","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143762054","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Scoping Review and Environmental Scan of Health Literacy and Resources Related to Menstrual Health for Aboriginal Women in Australia","authors":"Talila Milroy,&nbsp;Jacqueline Frayne,&nbsp;Kate Smith,&nbsp;Dawn Bessarab","doi":"10.1002/hpja.70036","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70036","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Issues Addressed</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Menstrual health literacy is an important aspect of improved engagement, management and social participation linked to menstrual health and wellbeing. There is stark evidence surrounding culturally appropriate menstrual health literacy for Aboriginal women in Australia.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This scoping review sought to explore current menstrual health literacy programmes and resources in Australia with further interrogation of how these relate to Aboriginal women specifically. This project used the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) scoping review methodology to systematically map and explore menstrual health literacy programmes and resources in Australia and for Aboriginal women.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Seven research articles and nine grey literature reports from Australia met the inclusion criteria. The grey literature was insightful in relation to community based and culturally appropriate approaches to improving menstrual health literacy.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> So What?</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Further research is required to demonstrate how culturally safe menstrual health programmes and health literacy resources that address the psychosocial and cultural needs of Aboriginal women, can be appropriately co-designed, evaluated and adapted to the diverse geographical contexts, in partnership with and for Aboriginal women.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hpja.70036","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143762228","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Smoke-Free Home: Developing an Aboriginal Health Promotion and Social Marketing Campaign in Western Sydney, Australia","authors":"Sarah Ip,&nbsp;Candace Angelo,&nbsp;Pola Cohen,&nbsp;Elka Tinker,&nbsp;Andi Andronicos,&nbsp;Michelle Dickson","doi":"10.1002/hpja.949","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.949","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Issue Addressed</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This brief report describes the development of a social marketing campaign, ‘Aboriginal Smoke-free Home’, developed in direct response to a community-identified necessity to advocate for improved messaging concerning smoke-free homes among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families residing on Darug Country in the Mount Druitt and Blacktown regions of Western Sydney, NSW. The campaign's launch in early 2020 demanded considerable adaptability to address challenges arising from COVID-19 outbreaks.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In consultation and collaboration with Aboriginal community members and organisations, Western Sydney Local Health District co-developed a social marketing strategy including an animated video and static smoke-free advertisements. The strategy followed a five-phased iterative approach. Campaign engagement and reach data were collected from Facebook analytics and advertising agency reports. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic demanded flexibility in the campaign launch, prompting a shift towards a more prominent social media presence and the integration of COVID-19 messaging.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Social media and localised multimedia approaches for campaign dissemination were undertaken from community members' input and feedback. Paid advertising has a greater potential for increasing audience reach.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the Aboriginal Smoke-free Home campaign reached an extensive audience. The study findings demonstrate the strength of working in partnership and the benefit of working in response to community-identified needs in health promotion.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> So What?</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Limited research exists on social marketing approaches for Aboriginal health promotion programs. This study focuses on the successes and challenges in design and implementation and unveils preliminary numerical reach findings, highlighting diverse approaches. Further investigation is needed, and a campaign evaluation is in progress.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143749600","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":"From Engagement to Concerns: Social Media Use Among a Sample of Australian Public Health Professionals","authors":"Kahlia McCausland,&nbsp;Zannatul Tazrin,&nbsp;Justine E. Leavy,&nbsp;Becky Freeman,&nbsp;Katharina Wolf,&nbsp;Tama Leaver,&nbsp;Hui Jun Chih,&nbsp;Barbara A. Mullan,&nbsp;Sonya Girdler,&nbsp;Jonine Jancey","doi":"10.1002/hpja.70035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70035","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Issue Addressed</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Social media plays a crucial and diverse role in health promotion and public health. However, professionals often cite various concerns and a lack of knowledge of how to use it effectively. This study aimed to explore the use of social media by Australian health promotion and public health professionals.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A cross-sectional online survey was conducted between July and August 2023 with people aged 18 years or older currently working in a public health or health promotion role in Australia.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>One hundred and fifty eligible responses were obtained. Participants were predominantly female (85%) and aged between 18 and 39 years (50%). Most participants (40%) rated themselves as having an intermediate social media competency level, and 60% had never undertaken social media training. The majority used social media in their professional role (77%) for dissemination (68%), education (62%) and advocacy (54%) purposes. However, several concerns were highlighted, including the validity of information on social media (43%) and inappropriate online behaviour (40%).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Despite high levels of social media use for education and advocacy purposes, participants had concerns about using social media in a professional context and about the reliability and quality of information acquired through social media. Training on effectively navigating social media and verifying the accuracy of available information is worthy of future attention.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> So What?</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>These findings will inform the development of a massive open online course that aims to equip health promotion and public health professionals with the skills to use social media for public health education and advocacy.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hpja.70035","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143698763","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"I've Grown a Human, but I Don't Feel Like ‘Me’ Anymore: Body Image Narratives in Early Motherhood in Australia","authors":"Megan F. Lee,&nbsp;Jodie Muldoon,&nbsp;Riven Grant,&nbsp;Sofia McAuley,&nbsp;Kathryn Bolton,&nbsp;Michayla Allan,&nbsp;Karena J. Burke","doi":"10.1002/hpja.70034","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70034","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The postpartum period can be a wonderful time for women as they embark on motherhood. However, this time is not without its surprises and challenges as new mothers support the life of another and navigate the physical and psychological changes they experience. This transformation period can often negatively impact body image and self-esteem, which can lead to further adverse health outcomes for mothers and children.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This research employs a qualitative design of semi-structured interviews with 20 Australian mothers with at least one child under four.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Using reflexive thematic analysis, our study identified three key themes: (i) <i>navigating expectation</i> vs <i>experience: Physical and psychological transformations in the postpartum,</i> (ii) <i>navigating body image in a socially influenced world</i>, and (iii) <i>navigating well-being in a busy world: Balancing self-care and external demands</i>.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The results highlight the influence of societal thin ideals on mothers' eating attitudes, the crucial role of support networks serving as protective factors against body image concerns, and the need for enhanced education and preparation to guide women through this transformative period.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> So What?</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The findings shed light on the lived experiences of postpartum women, providing valuable insights into the complex interplay of body image, eating attitudes, and self-care practices, sharing information for healthcare and support interventions, aiming to improve overall health and well-being for mothers.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hpja.70034","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143689863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Breastfeeding and Early Infant Feeding Practices Among Women in the Hunter New England Region of New South Wales, Australia: A Cross Sectional Study","authors":"Tessa Delaney,&nbsp;Jacklyn Jackson,&nbsp;Nayerra Hudson,&nbsp;Christophe Lecathelinais,&nbsp;Alison L. Brown,&nbsp;Sarah Young,&nbsp;Luke Wolfenden,&nbsp;Paul Craven,&nbsp;Margaret Hayes,&nbsp;Sinead Redman,&nbsp;John Wiggers,&nbsp;Jessica Pinfold,&nbsp;Rebecca Liackman,&nbsp;Daniel Groombridge,&nbsp;Nicole Nathan,&nbsp;Rachel Sutherland","doi":"10.1002/hpja.70028","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70028","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Issue Addressed</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Exclusive breastfeeding to 6 months of age is recommended. Currently, there is a lack of Australian data exploring infant feeding behaviours and the sources of information women use to guide infant feeding decisions. This study aimed to describe (i) infant feeding practices (breastfeeding, infant formula/other fluids, introduction of solids) of women with infants aged 6–8 months; and (ii) the information sources women use most frequently and find most helpful to make decisions regarding infant feeding practices.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Between August and October 2021, 356 mother-infant dyads in the Hunter New England region of New South Wales, Australia, were surveyed. Descriptive statistics and Kaplan-Meier survival analyses were used to describe infant feeding practices and their timing (age in months).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>While breastfeeding was initiated in 97% of infants, only 1% were exclusively breastfed to 6 months of age. In the first month of life, 21% of infants received formula, increasing to 51% by 6 months. The mean age of introducing solids was 5.3 months. The most frequently used and helpful sources of information for infant feeding included friends and family, child and family health nurses, and digital sources (e.g., websites).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Infant feeding practices reported by Australian mothers remain inconsistent with the recommendations and should remain a key focus of public health nutrition efforts.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> So What?</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Opportunity exists to provide consistent, credible, and evidence-based information via various modalities for both families and their support networks to promote best practice infant feeding.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hpja.70028","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143638672","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Towards Regional Food Security and Food System Sustainability: Findings From a Stakeholder Cognitive Mapping Study","authors":"Ashleigh Kearns-Steed,&nbsp;Rachael Glassey,&nbsp;Renee Railton,&nbsp;David Tipene-Leach,&nbsp;Boyd Swinburn,&nbsp;David Rees","doi":"10.1002/hpja.70031","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70031","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Issue Addressed</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Food system sustainability is a broad goal, contributing to resilience, positive health, equity, cultural, environmental and economic outcomes. This study aims to understand the essential components on the journey towards “sustainable food systems” in New Zealand's, Hawke's Bay (HB) region.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Seventeen qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted to identify barriers, facilitators and potential interventions for improving a sustainable food system. Cognitive mapping (CM) was utilised, generating causal links between themes to answer the question: “What would it take to enhance the HB region to sustain a resilient food ecosystem to supply local people with local food?”</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Three key themes were revealed: community engagement, the establishment of a local distribution system and fostering trust between growers and consumers. Community engagement was the most critical factor, highlighting the need for partnerships with local Iwi (tribe) and hapū (subtribe), support for local and community-based business models, economic sustainability and whakapapa of kai (genealogy of food) education. Establishing a local distribution system was identified as crucial to enhance the efficiency of food distribution and ensure repurposing of surplus food. Fostering trust between growers and consumers is needed to achieve this goal.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>These findings underscore the role of community-centric solutions in cultivating a sustainable food system. Rooted in the specific needs and aspirations of the community, the results offer valuable insights into the development of a sustainable food system in HB.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> So, What</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Through leveraging cognitive mapping, this study provides a novel framework for enhancing community engagement and establishing a local distribution system.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hpja.70031","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143632942","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Raising the Topic: Clinical Needs Assessment and Co-Design of Targeted Clinical Resources for Primary Healthcare Practitioners to Prevent and Manage Childhood Obesity","authors":"Oliver J. Canfell,&nbsp;Jacqueline Cotugno,&nbsp;Joanna Munro,&nbsp;Leanna Woods,&nbsp;Robyn Littlewood,&nbsp;Jacqueline L. Walker","doi":"10.1002/hpja.70033","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70033","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study aimed to (a) determine the unmet clinical resource needs of multidisciplinary primary healthcare practitioners (PHPs) to overcome evidence-based barriers to preventing and managing childhood obesity in practice; and (b) co-design precision solutions to the identified needs of PHPs.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This qualitative study was conducted across three phases: (1) clinical needs assessment with 18 multidisciplinary PHPs over five virtual focus groups, (2) participatory, user-centred co-design via an online design workshop with five PHPs and four caregivers, and (3) clinical resource prototype development and qualitative user feedback. Data was thematically analysed using the Framework Method.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Clinical needs assessment (phase 1) identified unmet resource needs across four themes: (a) visual and simple clinically integrated media; (b) positive, health-focused language and countering shame; (c) referral opportunities and clinical upskilling in priority areas; (d) practical family-based, culturally appropriate and early years focus. Co-design (phase 2) developed nine clinical resource solutions. A prototype was developed for clinical piloting that targets the pervasive barrier of initiating a conversation about weight and healthy growth—the <i>BRAVE</i> (<i>Build relationships, Raise respectfully, Ask about attitudes, Validate values, Engage &amp; enable</i>) framework. The purpose of <i>BRAVE</i> is to improve PHP self-efficacy to raise the topic of weight and to provide a safe, trusted and empowering environment for children and families.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study uncovered unmet clinical resource needs for PHPs to confidently address childhood obesity and co-designed a new clinical resource to help PHPs raise the topic of weight with families that is ready for clinical piloting.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hpja.70033","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143622397","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Volunteer Experiences of a School-Based Volunteer Program","authors":"Sharyn Burns,&nbsp;Hanna Saltis,&nbsp;Jacqueline Hendriks,&nbsp;Jenny Tohotoa,&nbsp;Christina Pollard","doi":"10.1002/hpja.956","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.956","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Issue Addressed</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Individuals engage in volunteer activities due to a range of intrinsic, extrinsic, and altruistic factors; and this can have a positive impact on their subjective wellbeing. Within a school context, mentoring programs can connect adult volunteers with students, to provide social and/or academic support; however, evaluation data related to these programs is limited and often focused on student perspectives. This paper explores EdConnect volunteers' perspective on volunteering in primary and secondary schools in Western Australia and Victoria.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A mixed methods evaluation framework utilised surveys (<i>n</i> = 380) and telephone interviews (<i>n</i> = 22) with Edconnect Mentor and/or Learning Support volunteers.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Most survey respondents reported that volunteering enhanced their sense of community, mental wellbeing, physical health, had helped them to develop new skills. Recurrent themes related to (a) Structural impacts of motivations; and (b) Motivations and inter-and intrapersonal impacts of volunteering were identified. Various factors impacted the volunteer experience, including volunteer roles and responsibilities, volunteer qualities, school support and training opportunities. Key motivating factors for volunteering were a desire to give back to society, helping students and staff, and contributing to student social, emotional, and academic outcomes.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Volunteers identified a range of academic, social, emotional, and behavioural gains for the students they supported; as well as range of personal benefits for themselves. Despite the positive impact that a school-based mentoring program can have for key stakeholders, challenges to program implementation do exist and require careful management.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> So What?</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>School-based mentoring programs are an efficacious way to strengthen partnerships between schools and their local community, with positive benefits for the school, the students, and the adult volunteers. They also contribute to the notion of a ‘school as a community hub’.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hpja.956","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143595580","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"‘I'm glad my baby has weaned so I don't need to make that decision.’ Understanding breastfeeding-related COVID-19 vaccine narratives on social media","authors":"Becky K. White,&nbsp;Sharyn K. Burns,&nbsp;Jennie Carson,&nbsp;Jane A. Scott","doi":"10.1002/hpja.946","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.946","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Issue Addressed</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the infodemic has been highly visible. Vaccine-related advice and evidence-based guidelines for breastfeeding women have lagged, and, at times have been contradictory and confusing. Breastfeeding is an important public health issue with long-lasting health benefits for infants and mothers. This online social listening study aimed to understand breastfeeding-related narratives on social media during the early stages of the Australian COVID-19 vaccine roll-out.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Public content about breastfeeding and COVID-19 vaccines from Facebook pages with Australian-based administrators were accessed via the CrowdTangle platform. All related content posted between 1 December 2020–31 December 2021 was included. Content (<i>n</i> = 29 567) was coded to an adapted vaccine narrative typology, and emergent themes were inductively identified.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Most posts were promoting, sharing or discussing reliable information. However, the comments responding to these posts varied more widely. Several consistent questions, concerns, and information voids were evident, and misinformation and conflicting information contributed to confusion and challenges with decision-making.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>These findings highlight the complexities associated with decision-making. Pregnant and breastfeeding women continue to be a priority group for vaccination, yet there were gaps in data, evidence and information. Incorporating social listening and infodemic management into public health work is important.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> So What?</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Information voids, when identified early, can help inform public health messaging. Increasing social listening and infodemic training and skills in the health promotion workforce can help build future capacity and give insight into optimising public health communication and addressing misinformation.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47379,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Journal of Australia","volume":"36 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hpja.946","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143595578","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}