HEALTH PROMOTION PAMPHLETS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Resumen: El virus del papiloma humano se relaciona con varios tipos de cáncer como el de cuello de útero (CCU), orofarínge, pene o ano. Más de 4.000 mujeres mueren al año por CCU en EEUU y más de 2.000 en España a pesar de la vacunación y aunque estos cánceres son prevenibles mediante la prevención y detección precoz. Por lo tanto, el conocimiento y comprensión del VPH son vitales para su prevención y normalización. Este trabajo evalúa el conocimiento de los jóvenes sobre el VPH, su actitud hacia las revisiones o a hablar de él. Se realizó un diseño descriptivo transversal con jóvenes universitarios. Los participantes mostraron un bajo conocimiento sobre el VPH, sobre su transmisión, detección y medidas preventivas. Muchos no saben que afecta a hombres o su relación con el CCU. No creen que las revisiones sean importantes y sienten vergüenza de hablar del VPH o de que sepan que lo padecen. Los datos muestran la necesidad de complementar las campañas de vacunación con intervenciones informativas y de comunicación sexual entre jóvenes y padres, la necesidad de campañas para la concienciación sobre las revisiones y comprensión de la enfermedad que ayuden a su normalización.Palabras clave: Virus Papiloma Humano; salud pública; prevención de enfermedades; jóvenes; enfermedades de transmisión sexual.Abstract: Human Papillomavirus is related to various types of cancer such as cervical cancer, oropharyngeal, penis and anus. More than 4.000 women died per year because of cervical cancer in EEUU and over 2.000 in Spain despite vaccination and although these cancers are preventable through prevention and early detection. Therefore, knowledge and understanding of HPV are vital for its prevention and its normalization. This work evaluates young people’s knowledge about HPV, their attitude toward reviews, or discusses HPV. A transversal descriptive design was carried out with university students. Young people showed low knowledge about HPV, its transmission, detection and preventive steps. Many do not knowits affection to men or their relationship with cervical cancer. Young people do not think the check-ups are important and they feel embarrassed about talking about HPV or if others know they are affected by it. Data shows the need to complement vaccination campaigns with informative and sexual commu nication interventions among young people and parents, and the need of campaigns for the awareness of the check-ups and the understanding of the disease to help to its normalization.Keywords: Human Papillomavirus; Public health; Preventive healthcare; Health promotion; Young people; sexual transmitted diseases.

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Young People and The Aesthetics of Health Promotion: Beyond Reason, Rationality And Risk

Journal of Public Mental Health ◽

10.1108/jpmh-06-2016-0027 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 15 (3) ◽

pp. 177-177

Author(s):

Sarah Sherwin

Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

Young People

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Health promotion and health care for school-age children and young people

Health for all Children ◽

10.1093/med/9780198570844.003.0005 ◽

2006 ◽

pp. 106-126

Author(s):

David M. B. Hall ◽

David Elliman

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Health Promotion ◽

Young People ◽

Unwanted Pregnancy ◽

School Age Children ◽

School Age ◽

Children And Young People ◽

Medical Needs ◽

Healthy Schools ◽

School Preparation

Chapter 5 reviews the changing needs of health care for school-age children, a needs-based approach, the views of children and young people about their concerns and the service they want, starting school—preparation for school and reception into school, special medical needs of children in school, emotional and behavioural problems, bullying, the need for confidential advice and support, the National Healthy Schools Standard and other Government initiatives—health promotion in school, profiles, and prevention of unwanted pregnancy and support for young mothers.

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Co-designing a virtual reality game for alcohol prevention

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckz185.828 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽

Author(s):

C Stock ◽

L Vallentin-Holbech ◽

T Dietrich ◽

G Majgaard

Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

Virtual Reality ◽

Young People ◽

Drug Prevention ◽

Alcohol Prevention ◽

Film Production ◽

Learning Tool ◽

Creation Process ◽

Living Lab ◽

Game Developers

Abstract Issue/problem Health promotion programmes that train social competencies in situations adolescents commonly encounter are likely to minimise the social influence and social pressure to drink or use other substances. In the Virtual Reality (VR) TestLab project, an innovative VR learning tool is developed that shows a typical party situation for young people. The game user can navigate through the party making their own choices, which result in different outcomes. Description of the problem The Living Lab method guided the development of the VR learning tool. During the four phases of the Living Lab process three groups of 16-25-year-old students were involved, as well as two prevention practitioners, three prevention scientists, three VR game designers and one film production expert. Results At the initial exploration stage of the Living Lab framework a list of key concepts/scenes were co-created with all stakeholders. At the concept stage students were invited to co-create a film script for the VR game. The prototype stage involved students as actors for the scenes, which were then finally recorded in technical collaboration with game developers and the film production expert. Post production, the finalised scenes were integrated into a game engine to develop the interactive branching narrative. At the innovation stage the group was invited to examine, explore and test its usability and share their experiences, thoughts, and attitudes. Lessons The Living Lab framework was useful in order to structure the co-creation process into meaningful phases and to ensure that all stakeholders were consulted throughout the development of the VR game. The Living lab framework gave ‘voice’ for the end-users (young people and practitioners) to actively engage in the co-creation process. Main message This first Living Lab application in drug prevention contributes to a better understanding of the importance of involving users of health promotion products and services through co-creation.

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