Music and violence: Working with youth to prevent violence

2019 ◽  
pp. 75-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Wölfl
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Youth Violence ◽  
World Health ◽  
Developmental Tasks ◽  
The World ◽  
Key Concepts ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Emotional Level ◽  
Different Levels

The prevention of youth violence is one of the major challenges of our time. Based on important key concepts on youth violence from the report of the World Health Organization, opportunities are presented for music therapy with youth to prevent violence. As music in its various forms reaches a very large number of young people all around the world on an emotional level, it is important to note its special ability to promote aggressive emotions as well as to regulate these same emotions. Integrated with more mainstream approaches, music therapy can have preventive potential at different levels: in individual settings, group programmes, and community approaches. Different music therapy approaches for the challenges of violence prevention are presented and developmental tasks for the future are discussed.

scholarly journals 405 - Music Therapy in the management of dementia

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (S1) ◽  
pp. 121-121
Author(s):  
Catarina Pedro ◽  
Beatriz Jorge ◽  
Mariana Duarte
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms ◽  
World Health ◽  
Psychotic Symptoms ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

Introduction:Dementia has become a worldwide concern. According to the World Health Organization, there are 50 million individuals suffering from dementia across the world and approximately 20 million new cases are diagnosed each year. The efficacy of medications in controlling agitation and psychotic symptoms is modest and may cause serious adverse effects, outlining the urge for new treatment methods for patients with dementia. Music therapy (MT) is a nonpharmacologic strategy that is used in patients with early-to-late stages of dementia with promising results.Objectives:The aim of this presentation is to evaluate the benefits of music therapy in cognitive functioning and neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients diagnosed with dementia. We also summarize the current knowledge about this topic.Methods:A non-systematic review of the literature was performed on PubMed, PsycINFO and Web of science using selected keywords.Results:MT sustains its benefit because musical memory regions in the brain are relatively spared compared to cognitive function. “Musical memories” can, thus, be stored longer than non-musical memories, allowing to recall associated life events and emotions. Systematic reviews suggest that MT seem to have a positive effect on symptoms such as depression, anxiety and behavioral problems while the findings concerning agitation/aggression are inconsistent. No large differences were found between studies using live or recorded music although the latter reported more of a consistently positive impact on behavioral and psychological outcomes. The studies using live music, however, reported specific benefits to relationships and interactions.Conclusions:The majority of the studies have methodological limitations, making it difficult to offer firm conclusions. Despite this, there were positive results on aspects of quality of life, cognitive function, behavioral, psychological, physiological and communication outcomes.

scholarly journals Administration of Infrared Transillumination Method for Improving Diagnostic Outcomes of the Partial Nephrectomy

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Renal Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Young People ◽  
Kidney Cancer ◽  
Wilms Tumor ◽  
World Health ◽  
The Past ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Diagnostic Outcomes ◽  
Renal Malignancies

Over the past two decades, the incidence of the kidney cancer has increased by 2% worldwide. It will appear in the VI-VII decade of life (average age 60 years). Kidney cancer was previously considered to be an older person’s disease, however according to the world health organization 2017; the number of young people with kidney cancer has unfortunately increased. Most of renal malignancies are so called renal-cell carcinoma (RCC) [1]. As for kidney, sarcoma and Wilms tumor are much rear.

scholarly journals Development of Contextually-relevant Sexuality Education: Lessons from a Comprehensive Review of Adolescent Sexuality Education Across Cultures

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 621 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hildie Leung ◽  
Daniel Shek ◽  
Edvina Leung ◽  
Esther Shek
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Sexuality Education ◽  
The United States ◽  
World Health ◽  
Future Research ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

As reported by the World Health Organization in 2017, there are 2 million+ young people living with HIV worldwide. The World Health Organization also reported that a third of all new HIV infections around the world are estimated to occur among youths (aged 15–25). and teen pregnancy rates are on the rise in many places. These worrying trends suggest that existing sexuality education programs and interventions may be inadequate and/or ineffective. Although the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development’s (ICPD) Programme of Action highlighted the roles of Governments to offer sex education to young people to promote teenage reproductive health, yet inconsistency exists in the related initiatives in the global context. The present article aims to provide a comprehensive literature review of the existing sexuality programs in selected places in both English-speaking (i.e., the United States of America, the United Kingdom) and Chinese-speaking contexts (i.e., Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Taiwan). Based on the review, observations and implications for sexuality education policy and practice, as well as recommendations for future research for youths are outlined.

scholarly journals Introduction to Special Issue. Distancing, Disease and Distress: The Young and COVID-19: Exploring Young People’s Experience of Inequalities and Their Resourcefulness During the Pandemic

Young ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 325-330
Author(s):  
Tea Torbenfeldt Bengtsson ◽  
Shane Blackman ◽  
Hannah King ◽  
Jeanette Østergaard
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Well Being ◽  
World Health ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Everyday Lives ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

The COVID-19 global pandemic has impacted everyone’s lives—young and old. When the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic on 11 March 2020 and one country after another went into lockdown, we as editors of YOUNG and youth researchers living in five different countries naturally started to think about and reflect on what impact the pandemic would have on young people’s everyday lives, their well-being and futures across different national settings. In response to this uncertainty and in the interest of capturing young people’s experiences, we as editors called for this special issue to focus on young people and COVID-19, exploring their changed everyday lives and how they adapted to the global pandemic. To accommodate the immense interest and the high quality of many of the submissions, this special issue of YOUNG is a double issue with 11 articles.

Ways to solve issues related to adolescent motherhood (scientific review)

2021 ◽  
pp. 49-59
Author(s):  
Pavel P. Shcherbinin ◽  
Nelli Yu. Bolshakova ◽  
Daria L. Simonova ◽  
Valeriia S. Malchikova
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Adolescent Health ◽  
World Health ◽  
Young Mothers ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Important Place ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

The World Health Organization, arguing for the need to invest in the health and development of adolescents, notes that its work helps to improve the health and well-being of millions of adolescents who experience problems such as depression, anemia, HIV infection, promotes the introduction of a healthy lifestyle, prevention of health problems that may occur in adulthood (for example, cardiovascular diseases and lung cancer caused by low levels of physical activity and smoking, problems originating in adolescence). Investments in adolescent health will also prevent problems in the next generations, in particular, such as prematurity and low body weight in children born to very young mothers. Among the significant factors contributing to the achievement of low childbearing activity in adolescence, the low level of abortions and HIV infection among young people, the fact was especially emphasized that it is in these countries that parents and the public positively perceive the sexuality of young people, and sexual relations are considered a logical and natural continuation of a long-term relationship between a young man and a girl, a serious component of emotionally healthy adulthood. The sexual behavior of adolescents in developed European countries is primarily a matter of harmonious development and public health. Most adults do not consider adolescent sex an issue as long as the “rules of protected sex” are maintained. Experts of the World Health Organization, in cooperation with UNICEF headquarters, have developed an orientation program “Adolescent Health”. The presence of the phenomena of adolescent pregnancy and fertility, the negative consequences that may accompany these phenomena and the possibility of reducing their level indicate the need to develop appropriate programs, among which early pregnancy prevention programs should take an important place. Social readaptation of young mothers should take into account the following aspects: social, psycho-correctional, medical, career guidance, legal.

Establishing a clinic for young people in a rural setting: a community initiative to meet the needs of rural adolescents

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaye Ervin ◽  
Jacqueline Phillips ◽  
Jane Tomnay
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Community Support ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Rural Setting ◽  
World Health ◽  
Conceptual Approach ◽  
Rural Clinic ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

This paper describes the establishment and evaluation of a rural clinic for young people. A conceptual approach to community development was used to establish the clinic in a small north Victorian rural health service, with qualitative methods used to evaluate services. Study participants were members of an operational committee and advisory committee for the establishment of the rural clinic for young people. The clinic was evaluated against the World Health Organization framework for the development of youth-friendly services. With robust community support, the clinic was established and is operational. Most consultations have been for sexual and mental health. Qualitative evaluation identifies that not all the World Health Organization benchmarks have been met, but this is hampered predominantly by financial constraints. In conclusion, establishing clinic for young people in a small rural setting can be achieved with community support and the development of referral pathways.

scholarly journals Pemberian Massage Effleurage Pada Pasien Hipertensi di Desa Sribawono Lampung Timur

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 1561-1565
Author(s):  
Eka Yudha Chrisanto ◽  
Susi Anisia Laila ◽  
Rahma Elliya
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Classical Music ◽  
The Body ◽  
World Health ◽  
Deep Breathing ◽  
Breathing Techniques ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

ABSTRAK Badan Kesehatan Dunia (WHO) menyebutkan jumlah penderita hipertensi akan terus meningkat seiring dengan jumlah penduduk yang bertambah pada 2025 mendatang diperkirakan sekitar 29% warga dunia terkena hipertensi. Untuk membuat tubuh menjadi rileks dapat dilakukan dengan beberapa cara seperti terapi musik klasik, yoga, tehnik nafas dalam, dan terapi massage untuk menurunan hipertensi. Tujuan setelah penyuluhan dan demonstrasi, diharapkan pemberian massage effleurage dapat untuk tekanan darah pada klien hipertensi. Adapun kegiatan yang dilakukan berupa penyuluhan menggunakan leaflet dan demonstrasi massage effleurage. Terdapat penurunan tekanan darah pada klien hipertensi setelah pemberian massage effleurage selama 7 hari di Sribawono, Lampung Timur. Dengan demikian, pemberian massage effleurage pada klien hipertensi sangat efektif dalam menurunkan tekanan darah.Kata Kunci: Massage effleurage, Hipertensi  ABSTRACT The World Health Organization (WHO) said the number of people with hypertension will continue to increase along with the population increasing in the next 2025 estimated that around 29% of world citizens affected by hypertension. To make the body relaxed can be done in several ways such as classical music therapy, yoga, deep breathing techniques, and massage therapy to reduce hypertension. The purppose after counseling and demonstration, is expected to give effleurage massage for blood pressure in hypertensive's client. The activities carried out in the form of counseling using leaflets and demonstration massage effleurage. There was a decrease in blood pressure in hypertensive clients after giving effleurage massage for 7 days at Sribawono, East Lampung. Thus, giving effleurage massage to hypertensive clients is very effective in lowering blood pressure. Keywords: Massage effleurage, hypertension

scholarly journals Comparison of Road Noise Policies across Australia, Europe, and North America

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 173
Author(s):  
Maxime Perna ◽  
Thomas Padois ◽  
Christopher Trudeau ◽  
Edda Bild ◽  
Josée Laplace ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Road Traffic ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Road Noise ◽  
Common Basis ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Different Sources ◽  
Different Levels

Developing innovative noise policies that build on international best practices is difficult when policies around the world differ along many dimensions, ranging from different sources covered to different levels of governance involved. This is particularly critical in the context of road traffic, identified as one of the main culprits leading to noise-associated complaints and health issues. In this article, we document the wide range of specifications observed in road traffic policies and propose a methodology to compare noise limits across noise policies. First, we present the responsibilities of administrative governments according to the scope (e.g., emission vs. exposure). Second, we compare noise limits by scope and geographic areas by separating acoustic indicators (overall and event indicators). Third, we convert overall outdoor noise limits into a common basis using the method described by Brink and his associates (2018) and compare them with the World Health Organization (WHO)’s recommendations (2018). Finally, measurement protocols are also compared across outdoor noise policies. This paper shows that road noise is managed at several administrative levels using approaches that are either centralized or decentralized. We also observed disparities in the associated noise limits across geographic areas. The converted outdoor noise limits generally exceeded the WHO’s recommendations (2018). Finally, this paper outlines how outdoor measurement protocols vary across geographic areas. However, similarities were identified between state and provincial noise policies within the same country.

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