{"title":"Acknowledgment of Members of <i>Health Promotion Practice</i>'s Review Panel.","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/15248399251339657","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15248399251339657","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47956,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Practice","volume":" ","pages":"15248399251339657"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144310607","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":"Acknowledgment of Members of <i>Health Promotion Practice</i>'s Review Panel.","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/15248399251339656","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15248399251339656","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47956,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Practice","volume":" ","pages":"15248399251339656"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144310606","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":"Acknowledgment of Members of <i>Health Promotion Practice</i>'s Review Panel.","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/15248399251339651","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15248399251339651","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47956,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Practice","volume":" ","pages":"15248399251339651"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144310605","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}
Tyler Prochnow, Megan S Patterson, Sara A Flores, Jeong-Hui Park, Laurel Curran, Emily Howell, Deja Jackson, Stewart G Trost
{"title":"Promoting Physical Activity and Peer Relationships in Adolescent Girls Through a Summer Program.","authors":"Tyler Prochnow, Megan S Patterson, Sara A Flores, Jeong-Hui Park, Laurel Curran, Emily Howell, Deja Jackson, Stewart G Trost","doi":"10.1177/15248399251347892","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15248399251347892","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Peer interactions and influence affect adolescent physical activity (PA) and mental health. Social emotional learning (SEL) can be key to adolescent development and well-being. This study aimed to evaluate the ripple effects and preliminary effectiveness of EmpowerHER, an integrated PA and SEL pilot intervention, on changes in adolescent girls' PA levels and friendship networks during an 8-week summer care program. Adolescents (<i>n</i>=47, ages 10-14 years) wore accelerometers to measure PA and completed surveys on psychological distress, social connectedness, and friendship nominations at the start and end of summer. EmpowerHER consisted of biweekly 90-min PA and SEL skill-building sessions over 4 weeks for 11 girls within this larger sample. Stochastic actor-oriented modeling (SIENA) analyzed selection and influence processes related to changes in PA engagement and socioemotional well-being. Girls participating in EmpowerHER significantly increased their PA levels (<i>b</i> = 1.57, <i>SE</i> = 0.73) and were more likely to send new friendship connections over time (<i>b</i> = 1.71, <i>SE</i> = 0.73). Higher social connectedness was associated with elevated PA (<i>b</i> = 0.31, <i>SE</i> = 0.12) and increased friendship connections (<i>b</i> = 0.39, <i>SE</i> = 0.18) across summer. The overall sample showed significant increases in daily MVPA (mean difference 9.04 min/day, <i>p</i> = .03) and friendship connections (<i>p</i> < .001) from start to end of summer. This exploratory study demonstrated preliminary efficacy of an integrated PA and SEL curriculum implemented through a summer care program. Participation bolstered objective PA levels and improved positive peer dynamics. The findings highlight the potential of holistic interventions addressing multiple aspects of adolescent health and development simultaneously.</p>","PeriodicalId":47956,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Practice","volume":" ","pages":"15248399251347892"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144310608","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}
Allison Maiuri, Katharine Tatum, Sarah Segerlind, Rajita Bhavaraju, Anita Khilall, Shwata Suresh Kumar, Kelly Musoke, Delphina Sanchez, Karen Simpson, Ann Raftery, Kay Wallis, Elise Caruso, Nickolas DeLuca
{"title":"Education and Training Needs of U.S. Tuberculosis Programs.","authors":"Allison Maiuri, Katharine Tatum, Sarah Segerlind, Rajita Bhavaraju, Anita Khilall, Shwata Suresh Kumar, Kelly Musoke, Delphina Sanchez, Karen Simpson, Ann Raftery, Kay Wallis, Elise Caruso, Nickolas DeLuca","doi":"10.1177/15248399251347535","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15248399251347535","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funds tuberculosis (TB) Centers of Excellence (COEs) that support TB control and prevention efforts in the United States. In 2018, the TB COEs conducted a multiphased assessment among U.S. staff involved in TB service delivery to identify needs related to TB training, resources, and medical consultation. Representatives from each TB COE and CDC's Division of TB Elimination formed a workgroup to guide the design of the needs assessment. The group used an online survey for data collection. Participants were staff working in some capacity on TB within the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Staff could be in non-public health (e.g., community health center, hospital, laboratory, private practice) or public health (state or local health department staff responsible for TB) settings and did not have to be a clinical health care provider (N = 1,482). We identified four priority areas for future TB training and education efforts. These areas include (1) focus on key topics; (2) tailor training and products to different professions, settings, and skill levels; (3) keep learners updated on the latest resources and best practices; and (4) use a mix of training methods and formats. The findings highlighted future priorities for TB training and education and were shared with health department TB programs throughout the United States.</p>","PeriodicalId":47956,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Practice","volume":" ","pages":"15248399251347535"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144295134","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}
Millawage Supun Dilara Wijesinghe, A C A Pathirana, Weerasinghe Mudiyanselage Prasad Chathuranga Weerasinghe, Balangoda Muhamdiramlage Indika Gunawardana, Nissanka Achchi Kankanamalage Ayoma Iroshanee Nissanka, Upeksha Gayani Karawita, Ranjith Batuwanthudawe, A M A A P Alagiyawanna
{"title":"Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health Promotion: A Case Study of an Experience From a Public Health Institution in Sri Lanka.","authors":"Millawage Supun Dilara Wijesinghe, A C A Pathirana, Weerasinghe Mudiyanselage Prasad Chathuranga Weerasinghe, Balangoda Muhamdiramlage Indika Gunawardana, Nissanka Achchi Kankanamalage Ayoma Iroshanee Nissanka, Upeksha Gayani Karawita, Ranjith Batuwanthudawe, A M A A P Alagiyawanna","doi":"10.1177/15248399251341845","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15248399251341845","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This case study explores the application of artificial intelligence (AI)-based technologies by the Health Promotion Bureau, one of the main preventive health institutions in Sri Lanka. Public engagement was analyzed via randomly selected posts created via AI-based and non-AI-based technologies on the basis of their reach and engagement. The use of AI-generated images for health communication on social media platforms markedly enhanced public engagement, with AI posts achieving 30%-40% greater reach and interaction than non-AI posts. AI technologies facilitate effective advocacy, mediation, and enabling strategies; support policy reforms; improve stakeholder collaboration; and empower communities. In addition to these successes, the institution has faced several challenges regarding data governance, infrastructure, workforce skills, and strategic partnerships. This study highlights the requirements for formal data governance mechanisms, advanced analytical infrastructure, and structured training programs to maximize the benefits of AI-based technology. These findings suggest that public health institutions are better at integrating AI technologies to improve health promotion efforts, and further research is needed to evaluate public engagement with AI-developed materials.</p>","PeriodicalId":47956,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Practice","volume":" ","pages":"15248399251341845"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144267679","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}
Rachel C Garthe, Melissa Iverson, Ebonie Epinger, Doug C Smith, Tara Powell, Megan Mahoney
{"title":"Strategies and Lessons Learned From Providing Training and Technical Assistance Support to Gun Violence Prevention Grantees.","authors":"Rachel C Garthe, Melissa Iverson, Ebonie Epinger, Doug C Smith, Tara Powell, Megan Mahoney","doi":"10.1177/15248399251341848","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15248399251341848","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gun violence is a critical public health issue in the United States and is a leading cause of death among youth and young adults. Firearm-related injury and death disproportionately impact racial and ethnic minoritized youth. Critical to addressing gun violence as a public health issue is researching the etiology of gun violence, as well as developing and testing violence prevention strategies. In response to the growing need for gun violence prevention efforts, the Illinois Department of Human Services established the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention in 2021. With that funding included the development of Training and Technical Assistance Services (TTAS) centers to assist organizations in developing, implementing, and evaluating gun violence prevention initiatives. This paper examines the strategies of one TTAS center in Illinois, which collaborated with 20 social service agencies and community-based organizations to provide tailored training and technical assistance and support. This TTAS center conducted needs assessments, offered training and technical assistance, and engaged in collaborations with other TTAS centers providing similar support. In this article, we highlight strategies (e.g., delivering an array of trainings, developing and utilizing needs assessments, consultation sessions) as well as barriers (e.g., difficulties engaging organizations and ensuring attendance at trainings). This article concludes with recommendations for future TTAS initiatives, emphasizing the need for better infrastructure, clearer communication, and more robust support from state agencies. This study underscores the importance of TTAS centers in supporting gun violence prevention initiatives, particularly in the context of increased demands on social services following the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>","PeriodicalId":47956,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Practice","volume":" ","pages":"15248399251341848"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144250318","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}
Sara W Heinert, Ariel Lonoff, Aamina Massimi, Joanne Ciezak, Jeremiah Clifford
{"title":"Engaging Adolescents to Increase Hypertension Awareness and Knowledge in a Predominantly Hispanic Community.","authors":"Sara W Heinert, Ariel Lonoff, Aamina Massimi, Joanne Ciezak, Jeremiah Clifford","doi":"10.1177/15248399251345445","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15248399251345445","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hispanic people in the United States are less likely to be aware of their hypertension than other racial/ethnic groups. As part of an in-school public health course at a predominately Hispanic high school in New Jersey, students created bilingual hypertension education videos and implemented blood pressure screening and education with adults in their community. Here, we evaluate the project's reach and characteristics of adults, hypertension knowledge change in youth and adults, and confidence in managing high blood pressure in youth. We analyzed the data using descriptive statistics for adult characteristics and student outcomes, and paired t-tests for adult hypertension knowledge change. Eleven 11th graders reached 65 adults. Most students were female (55%), Hispanic (91%), and spoke Spanish at home (82%). Among adults, 59% were male, 88% were Hispanic, 40% spoke Spanish, and 52% had no insurance. Twenty adults (31%) screened in the hypertension range but had not been diagnosed with hypertension. After blood pressure screening and education by the youths, adult hypertension knowledge increased significantly (p < .001). Schools and communities should consider similar projects to engage students and reach populations that face health disparities, such as those with limited English proficiency, for health promotion activities.</p>","PeriodicalId":47956,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Practice","volume":" ","pages":"15248399251345445"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144192336","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}
Marissa J Spear, Tanvangi Tiwari, Jenni A Vaughan, Chelsea Barker, Bonnie Faitak, Krista Langston, Pearl A McElfish, Christopher R Long
{"title":"Facilitators and Barriers to Utilization of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants, and Children Identified by Community Health Workers Serving Hispanic and Marshallese Households.","authors":"Marissa J Spear, Tanvangi Tiwari, Jenni A Vaughan, Chelsea Barker, Bonnie Faitak, Krista Langston, Pearl A McElfish, Christopher R Long","doi":"10.1177/15248399251341292","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15248399251341292","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Arkansas has the highest maternal mortality rate and food insecurity rate in the United States with low participation in federal assistance programs. This qualitative study explores facilitators and barriers to Special Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) utilization from a focus group with Hispanic and Marshallese community health workers (CHWs). A sample of nine bilingual CHWs participated in the focus group as a part of a food insecurity community of practice. Content analysis of participant discussion was conducted. Four themes emerged: (1) experiences with the WIC enrollment process, (2) less perceived stigma around WIC in comparison with other federal benefits, (3) challenges obtaining WIC-eligible items, and (4) infant feeding-related challenges. Findings are informing interventions that reduce WIC utilization barriers for Hispanic and Marshallese women in high need of assistance.</p>","PeriodicalId":47956,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Practice","volume":" ","pages":"15248399251341292"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144175296","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}
Joseph S Lightner, Kelsey Gardiner, Amanda Grimes, Robin P Shook, Sarah Hampl, Tyler Prochnow, Vicki Collie-Akers
{"title":"Communities Leading Change: Using Implementation Science to Improve Physical Activity and Nutrition Among Racially Minoritized Communities in Kansas City.","authors":"Joseph S Lightner, Kelsey Gardiner, Amanda Grimes, Robin P Shook, Sarah Hampl, Tyler Prochnow, Vicki Collie-Akers","doi":"10.1177/15248399251343048","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15248399251343048","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is the fifth most economically and racially segregated city in the United States. Black and Latino individuals in Kansas City die up to 18 years earlier than non-Hispanic White individuals. The historical divestment has led to communities on Kansas City's east side having deleterious environments for physical activity and lack of access to healthy food. As a result, these residents, primarily Black and Latino community members, are disproportionately burdened by chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. The purpose of this project is to reduce health disparities in chronic disease by increasing physical activity, improving nutrition, and increasing participation in family healthy weight programs for Black and Latino families in Kansas City. This implementation and research protocol describes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-funded collaborative agreement \"Communities Leading Change\" to improve long-term health among Black and Latino families in Kansas City. In the short term, we will improve policies, plans, and community design that increases access to physical activity, improve access to fruit and vegetables, and increase support for an evidence-based family healthy weight program. This initiative may inform future practice, policy, and research by providing an example of a long-term funded project that is community-driven and uses partnerships to create policy, systems, and environmental change.</p>","PeriodicalId":47956,"journal":{"name":"Health Promotion Practice","volume":" ","pages":"15248399251343048"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144136495","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}