{"title":"Sense of coherence and coping in adolescents directly affected by the 1991--5 war in Croatia.","authors":"Ryoko Ebina, Yoshihiko Yamazaki","doi":"10.1177/1025382308097692","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1025382308097692","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study was guided by the salutogenic model, and aimed to: 1. describe the social contexts of stronger and weaker SOC (sense of coherence) participants who were adolescents or entering adulthood in the war-affected regions in Croatia, and 2. identify how the levels of SOC related to their responses to the stressors in their social context. Qualitative longitudinal study design and methods were used for the analysis. In-depth semi-structured interviews, participant observations and SOC scale were carried out, and data were collected from 17 female participants twice during two years. The general social context of the participants was summarized with published materials on the similar subjects and analysis of the field-notes and the participants' narratives. In the analysis of the qualitative data, comparisons were made between the three SOC levels (low, middle, high levels categorized with SOC scores), relating to the participants' self-described social contexts. Childhood stability, acceptance of own ethnic identity, management of uncertainty, and the meanings of work emerged as the responses and resources that may influence SOC. How Ottawa Charter health promotion strategies can be adapted in the post-conflict regions is discussed and priorities of addressing strategies are suggested. The discussion points include: 1. the importance of re-orienting health services and creating supportive environments from the aspects of building the secure base of children and promoting health of the next generation; 2. the required personal skills that enabled adolescents to exercise control and make choices conducive to health in a social context of the a war-related turbulent society; 3. the needs for building healthy public policies to tackle unemployment and strengthening community action to rebuild social capital through work revenues.</p>","PeriodicalId":79366,"journal":{"name":"Promotion & education","volume":"15 4","pages":"5-10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1025382308097692","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"27885960","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":"Capacity building for the future of health promotion.","authors":"Margaret Barry","doi":"10.1177/1025382308097700","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1025382308097700","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This commentary outlines the work plan of the Global Vice President for Capacity Building, Education and Training over the period 2007-10. Two key areas are prioritised for action: workforce development in countries with identified capacity needs; and the development of international collaboration on core competencies for health promotion practice, education and training. Building a competent health promotion workforce is key to delivering on the vision, core values, principles and commitments of international directives and agreements on the promotion of health. There is a need for a trained and competent workforce who have the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities in translating policy objectives and current research knowledge into effective action. This work plan calls for investment in the human and technical resources needed for the sustainable development and implementation of effective practice and policy for the future. The development of mechanisms for the delivery of accessible culturally appropriate training and professional education is targeted for action.</p>","PeriodicalId":79366,"journal":{"name":"Promotion & education","volume":"15 4","pages":"56-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1025382308097700","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"27887059","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":"Publication ethics: a collective responsibility.","authors":"Martha W Perry, Maurice B Mittelmark","doi":"10.1177/1025382308095647","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1025382308095647","url":null,"abstract":"advice on the steps to take in the case of some general ethical questions (e.g. redundant publication, plagiarism). COPE’s initial emphasis was on authors’ and peer reviewers’ transgressions, but in 2004 they introduced a Code Publishing is becoming increasingly important for the development of the field of health promotion. In large part, the definition of a field can be found in what it publishes (1). A key task is to ensure that publications meet the highest international ethical standards. To contribute to Promotion & Education’s best practice in this regard, the journal, with support from SAGE Publications, recently joined the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). COPE is a registered charity of editors that aims to find practical ways to prevent breaches of research publications ethics (2). Since 1997, COPE works with editors of peer-reviewed journals to encourage discussion of ethical issues in publishing and action to ensure that ethical standards are adhered to. To assist editors, editorial board members, authors, readers and publishers in their consideration of publishing ethics, in 1999 COPE published a set of advisory Guidelines on Good Publication Practice. The over 3,500 COPE members are mainly biomedical and related journals, as well as science and academic. Nonetheless, the ethical issues faced by these types of journals are relevant to a wide range of disciplines, especially with regards to raising awareness about potential misconduct and finding solutions that do not discredit editors, authors, journals or reviewers. In the past decade, COPE has put together a vast list of searchable resources on a wide range of issues including duplicate publication in submitted or published articles, ghost authorship, conference presentations, data fabrication, reviewer competing interest, and publication without consent. In addition to cases and suggested solutions, COPE also provides flowcharts that offer","PeriodicalId":79366,"journal":{"name":"Promotion & education","volume":"15 3","pages":"3-4, 44-5, 50-1"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1025382308095647","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"27667423","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":"La ética de las publicaciones: una responsabilidad colectiva","authors":"Martha W. Perry, M. B. Mittelmark","doi":"10.1177/1025382308095663","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1025382308095663","url":null,"abstract":"• esforzarse por satisfacer las • solicitar activamente la opinion de necesidades de lectores y autores autores, lectores, revisores y del consejo • mejorar constantemente la revista; de redaccion para mejorar su proceso • cerciorarse de la calidad del material de elaboracion de la revista; que publican; • fomentar y conocer los estudios sobre • defender la libertad de expresion; la revision por pares y la “revistologia” y • mantener la integridad del historial reevaluar el proceso de elaboracion de academico; la revista a la luz de nuevos descubrimientos; • impedir que las necesidades del • trabajar para convencer a su editor de negocio comprometan los estandares que aporte los recursos adecuados, y la intelectuales; orientacion por parte de expertos (p.ej.: • Estar siempre dispuestos a publicar disenadores, abogados) y formacion correcciones, aclaraciones, adecuada para que desempenen su rectificaciones y disculpas en funcion con profesionalidad y eleven caso necesario. la calidad de su revista; • apoyar iniciativas para educar a los investigadores en cuanto a la etica de las publicaciones; • evaluar los efectos de las politicas de su revista en los comportamientos de autores y revisores y revisarlas, si es preciso, para fomentar conductas responsables y desalentar las faltas de etica profesional; • garantizar que todas las notas de prensa que emite su revista reflejen el mensaje del articulo al que se refieren y lo situen en su contexto.","PeriodicalId":79366,"journal":{"name":"Promotion & education","volume":"15 1","pages":"50 - 51"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1025382308095663","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"65753621","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}
Ray M Merrill, Hala Madanat, A Taylor Kelley, James B Layton
{"title":"Nurse and physician patient counseling about tobacco smoking in Jordan.","authors":"Ray M Merrill, Hala Madanat, A Taylor Kelley, James B Layton","doi":"10.1177/1025382308095649","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1025382308095649","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The objective of this study was to identify whether nurses are as likely as physicians to feel prepared to assist patients to quit smoking, to have smoked in front of patients, or to have received training on counseling patients about smoking cessation. The sample consisted of 262 nurses and 251 physicians, ages 18 years and older, from public and private hospitals in Jordan. It was found that nurses were more likely than physicians to receive training on counseling patients about smoking cessation (41% vs. 18%); more likely to currently smoke (30% vs. 19%); and less likely to feel prepared to assist patients to quit smoking (78% vs. 95%). Smoking status and training were associated with counseling patients about smoking. Approximately 19% of nurses and 81% of physicians who currently or formerly smoked had previously smoked in front of patients. Nurses compared with physicians have lower agreement with statements involving smoking-related responsibilities and views on smoking policy, but higher agreement that second-hand smoke is related to selected diseases. Physicians felt more strongly than nurses that they should serve as role models for the public, routinely advise their smoking patients to quit, and speak to lay groups about smoking. In conclusion, a greater level of smoking cessation training among physicians and nurses in Jordan is warranted.</p>","PeriodicalId":79366,"journal":{"name":"Promotion & education","volume":"15 3","pages":"9-14"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1025382308095649","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"27667425","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":"Hunting happiness or promoting health? Why positive psychology deserves a place in health promotion.","authors":"Torill Bull","doi":"10.1177/1025382308095656","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1025382308095656","url":null,"abstract":"This commentary asks the question of whether positive psychology represents an egoistic pursuit of happiness, which is in conflict with basic values within health promotion. A look at key concepts and research findings within positive psychology reveals common ground with health promotion. Similarities are evident in conceptualization of health, resource focus, value focus and consequences for policy. Some influences of happiness on health and functioning are described. (Promot Educ 2008;15(3): 34-35)","PeriodicalId":79366,"journal":{"name":"Promotion & education","volume":"15 3","pages":"34-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1025382308095656","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"27667430","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}
Jose García-Vázquez, Mercedes García Ruiz, Silvia Fernández Rodríguez, María Garcimartin Carrera, Laura Rodríguez Vigil, Carmen Mosquera Tenreiro
{"title":"[Fresh air, a participatory and equitable program to reduce tobacco consumption in a school setting].","authors":"Jose García-Vázquez, Mercedes García Ruiz, Silvia Fernández Rodríguez, María Garcimartin Carrera, Laura Rodríguez Vigil, Carmen Mosquera Tenreiro","doi":"10.1177/1025382308095664","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1025382308095664","url":null,"abstract":"Fundamento: En 2000, se puso en marcha el programa Aire fresco en los centros de secundaria de Asturias (España) para reducir o eliminar el tabaco en el ámbito educativo. Este estudio recoge la evaluación del proceso de esta intervención, que concluyó en 2005, en 23 centros de secundaria. Métodos: El programa duraba un curso escolar y ponía en marcha un proceso con seis acciones, con el objetivo final de implicar a alumnado, personal y madres/padres en el establecimiento y cumplimiento de nuevas normas. Estas seis acciones eran: información, propuestas del personal, propuestas del alumnado, establecimiento de nuevas normas, difusión y actividades de refuerzo. Entre otras actividades, se ofertaban un taller entre iguales para el alumnado y un taller para dejar de fumar para personal y madres/padres. El programa lo llevaron a cabo 23 centros que constituyeron, con su alumnado y profesorado, la población de estudio. Mediante cuestionarios, se recogieron datos de acciones realizadas, participación en las actividades y opinión de alumnado y profesorado. También se realizaron grupos focales para conocer las dificultades, logros y propuestas de mejora. Resultados: El 100% de los centros realizó actividades informativas, el 83% recogió propuestas del personal para limitar su consumo, el 91% las del alumnado, y el 70% estableció nuevas normas. Las opiniones de alumnado y profesorado sobre el programa, materiales y metodología fueron positivas. El taller para dejar de fumar se realizó en 18 centros y participaron 176 personas. Entre las que lo concluyeron, el 20% permanecía sin fumar a los seis meses. Conclusiones: Aire Fresco fue una intervención novedosa, satisfactoria y útil para regular el consumo de tabaco en los centros educativos. La filosofía del programa, que buscaba la participación de la comunidad educativa y lo convertía en un proyecto educativo de centro, fue una de las claves para lograr estos resultados. (Promot Educ 2008; 15(3): 52-57)","PeriodicalId":79366,"journal":{"name":"Promotion & education","volume":"15 3","pages":"52-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1025382308095664","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"27668426","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":"The ethics of Community Empowerment: tensions in health promotion theory and practice.","authors":"Annette Braunack-Mayer, Jennie Louise","doi":"10.1177/1025382308095648","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1025382308095648","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The concepts of community participation, empowerment and capacity building are central tenets of contemporary health promotion theory. They reflect the view that health and well-being are shaped by a wide range of social, economic, political and organisational forces that are outside the control of individuals.Despite its theoretical appeal, the practice of Community Empowerment is ethically contentious and can produce ethical dilemmas for health promotion practitioners. In this paper we relate these dilemmas to theoretical considerations, and argue that the empowerment of communities should be understood as a means rather than an end . This leads us to argue for the adoption of what we call a Reflective Equilibrium Community Empowerment approach, which draws on both \"top-down\" and \"bottom-up\" methods to help resolve the ethical tensions in health promotion programmes.</p>","PeriodicalId":79366,"journal":{"name":"Promotion & education","volume":"15 3","pages":"5-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1025382308095648","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"27667424","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":"The role of surveillance and data use in the development of public health policies.","authors":"Sylvie Stachenko","doi":"10.1177/1025382308095654","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1025382308095654","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Decision makers consider numerous factors besides surveillance data in establishing public health policies and programmes. In an evidence-informed system, it is important to collect, interpret, and present information that has maximum impact on the broader policy agenda.Successful policies and programmes are rational, feasible, and practical, with wide public support. Surveillance systems must align and interact with the other parts of the policy infrastructure. There must be continuous links between data providers, collectors, and users. Data must be representative of population variations.For chronic diseases, the major challenge is multiple risks. Surveillance systems must capture many factors from many sources. Data must be presented in plain language and tailored to the needs of various users - politicians, policy makers, health providers, researchers, and the public. Data must be linked to other policy areas such as taxation. Economic arguments, including modelling, strongly influence decisions. Broad data ownership through alliances also has significant impact.</p>","PeriodicalId":79366,"journal":{"name":"Promotion & education","volume":"15 3","pages":"27-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1025382308095654","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"27667428","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}
Didier Jourdan, Oddrun Samdal, Fatou Diagne, Graça S Carvalho
{"title":"The future of health promotion in schools goes through the strengthening of teacher training at a global level.","authors":"Didier Jourdan, Oddrun Samdal, Fatou Diagne, Graça S Carvalho","doi":"10.1177/1025382308095657","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1025382308095657","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Schools are considered to be settings for both health education and health promotion. But the core business of schools is actually focused on educational outcomes, not reducing health problems. In most countries, schools give low priority to health promotion, and school staffs, mainly teachers, are not aware of their role in health promotion. Studies show that teachers who have received health promotion training tend to be involved more frequently in health promotion projects and have a more comprehensive approach to health education. Pre-service and in-service staff training is then a main challenge. This is the reason why we have launched an initiative to join international forces to strengthen and advocate for teacher training in health promotion. The main goals are to develop research, affirm and reinforce the work done in teacher training in health promotion, support the institutes/colleges/universities in the provision of pre-service and in-service teacher training and stimulate international partnership work.</p>","PeriodicalId":79366,"journal":{"name":"Promotion & education","volume":"15 3","pages":"36-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1025382308095657","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"27668423","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}