Health promotion interventions and policies addressing excessive alcohol use: a systematic review of national and global evidence as a guide to health-care reform in China

ABSTRACTIn 2002, the World Health Organization emphasised the concept of active ageing to manage and increase the last third of life. Although many efforts have been made to optimise treatment management, less attention has been paid to health promotion initiatives. To date, few shared guidelines exist that promote an active life in healthy older targets. To fill this gap, we conducted a systematic review to map health promotion interventions that targeted an active and healthy ageing among older citizens. Articles containing the key term active ageing and seven synonyms were searched for in the electronic databases. Because we were interested in actions aimed to promote healthier lifestyles, we connected the string with the term health. A total of 3,918 titles were retrieved and 20 articles were extracted. Twelve of the 20 studies used group interventions, five interventions targeted the individual level and three interventions targeted the community level. Interventions differed for the health focus of the programmes, which ranged from physical activity interventions to social participation or cognitive functioning. Most of the studies aimed to act on psychological components. The review suggests that different interventions promoted for active ageing are effective in improving specific healthy and active lifestyles; however, no studies were concerned directly with a holistic process of citizen health engagement to improve long-term outcomes.

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P49 Modifying health promotion interventions for ethnic minority groups: systematic review of empirical evidence

Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health ◽

10.1136/jech.2010.120477.49 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 64 (Suppl 1) ◽

pp. A52-A53

Author(s):

J. J. Liu ◽

E. Davidson ◽

R. Bhopal ◽

M. Johnson ◽

M. White ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Health Promotion ◽

Ethnic Minority ◽

Empirical Evidence ◽

Minority Groups ◽

Ethnic Minority Groups ◽

Health Promotion Interventions

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Quantitative methods used to evaluate impact of health promotion interventions to prevent HIV infections: a methodological systematic review protocol

10.21203/rs.3.rs-572293/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Andrainolo Ravalihasy ◽

Lidia Kardas-Sloma ◽

Yazdan Yazdanpanah ◽

Valéry Ridde

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Health Promotion ◽

Impact Evaluation ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Evaluation Studies ◽

Complex Interventions ◽

Hiv Infections ◽

Combination Prevention ◽

Health Promotion Interventions ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background Combination prevention is currently considered the best approach to combat HIV epidemic. It is based upon the combination of structural, behavioral and biomedical interventions. Such interventions are frequently implemented in a health promoting manner due to their aims, the approach that was adopted and their complexity. The impact evaluation of these interventions often relies on methods inherited from the biomedical field. However, these methods have limitations and should be adapted to be relevant for these complex interventions. This systematic review aims to map the evidence-based methods used to quantify the impact of these interventions and analyze how these methods are implemented. Methods Three databases (Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed) will be used to identify impact evaluation studies of health promotion interventions that aimed at reducing the incidence or prevalence of HIV infection. Only studies based on quantitative design assessing intervention impact on HIV prevalence or incidence will be included. Two reviewers will independently screen studies based on titles and abstracts and then on the full text. The information about study characteristics will be extracted to understand the context in which the interventions are implemented. The information specific to quantitative methods of impact evaluation will be extracted using items from the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT), the guidelines for reporting Statistical Analyses and Methods in the Published Literature (SAMPL) and the guidelines for Strengthening The Reporting of Empirical Simulation Studies (STRESS). This review will be conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. Discussion The impact evaluation of HIV prevention interventions is a matter of substantial importance given the growing need for evidence of the effectiveness of these interventions whereas they are increasingly complex. These evaluations allow to identify the most effective strategies to be implemented to fight the epidemic. It is therefore relevant to map the methods to better implement them and adapt them according to the type of intervention to be evaluated. Systematic review registration: PROSPERO CRD42020210825

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Women‐centred workplace health promotion interventions: a systematic review

International Nursing Review ◽

10.1111/inr.12637 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

M. R. Jiménez‐Mérida ◽

M. Romero‐Saldaña ◽

R. Molina‐Luque ◽

G. Molina‐Recio ◽

A. Meneses‐Monroy ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Health Promotion ◽

Workplace Health Promotion ◽

Workplace Health ◽

Health Promotion Interventions

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Should We Use Carbohydrate-deficient Transferrin instead of γ-Glutamyltransferase for Detecting Problem Drinkers? A Systematic Review and Metaanalysis

Clinical Chemistry ◽

10.1093/clinchem/46.12.1894 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 46 (12) ◽

pp. 1894-1902 ◽

Cited By ~ 62

Author(s):

Kay Scouller ◽

Katherine M Conigrave ◽

Petra Macaskill ◽

Les Irwig ◽

John B Whitfield

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Liquid Chromatography ◽

Alcohol Use ◽

Roc Analysis ◽

Problem Drinkers ◽

Excessive Alcohol Consumption ◽

Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin ◽

Excessive Alcohol ◽

Assay Methods ◽

Better Than

Abstract Background: Carbohydrate-deficient transferrin (CDT) has been used as a test for excessive alcohol consumption in research, clinical, and medico-legal settings, but there remain conflicting data on its accuracy, with sensitivities ranging from <20% to 100%. We examined evidence of its benefit over a conventional and less expensive test, γ-glutamyltransferase (GGT), and compared the accuracy of different CDT assay methods. Methods: We performed a systematic review using summary ROC analysis of 110 studies prior to June 1998 on the use of CDT in the detection of alcohol dependence or hazardous/harmful alcohol use. Results: We identified several potential sources of bias in studies. In studies examining CDT and GGT in the same subjects, subject characteristics were less likely to influence the comparison. In such paired studies, the original Pharmacia CDT assay was significantly more accurate than GGT, but the modified CDTect assay did not perform as well as the original and was not significantly better than GGT. The accuracy of the AXIS %CDT assay was statistically indistinguishable from modified CDTect. Several CDT assay methods appeared promising, in particular, liquid chromatography (chromatofocusing, HPLC, fast protein liquid chromatography) and isoelectric focusing, but there were insufficient paired studies from which to draw firm conclusions. Conclusions: In studies published before June 1998, the results obtained with commercially available CDT assays were not significantly better than GGT as markers of excessive alcohol use in paired studies. Further high-quality studies comparing CDTect (modified) and other CDT assays with GGT in the same subjects are needed.

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Protocol for a systematic review of health promotion interventions for African Americans delivered in US barbershops and hair salons

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2019-035940 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. e035940

Author(s):

Kelly Palmer ◽

Patrick Rivers ◽

Forest Melton ◽

Jean McClelland ◽

Jennifer Hatcher ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Cardiovascular Disease ◽

Health Promotion ◽

African Americans ◽

Chronic Diseases ◽

Citation Index ◽

Health Inequities ◽

Health Promotion Interventions

IntroductionAfrican American adults are disproportionately burdened by chronic diseases, particularly at younger ages. Developing culturally appropriate interventions is paramount to closing the gap in these health inequities. The purpose of this systematic review is to critically evaluate health promotion interventions for African Americans delivered in two environments that are frequented by this population: barbershops and hair salons. Characteristics of effective interventions will be identified and evidence for the effectiveness of these interventions will be provided. Results of this review will inform future health promotion efforts for African Americans particularly focused on the leading health inequities in obesity-related chronic diseases: cardiovascular disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes.Methods and analysisSubject headings and keywords will be used to search for synonyms of ‘barbershops,’ ‘hair salons’ and ‘African Americans’ to identify all relevant articles (from inception onwards) in the following databases: Academic Search Ultimate, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Embase, PsycINFO, PubMed, Web of Science (Science Citation Index and Social Sciences Citation Index) and ProQuest Dissertations. Experimental and quasi-experimental studies for adult (>18 years) African Americans delivered in barbershops and hair salons will be included. Eligible interventions will include risk reduction/management of obesity-related chronic disease: cardiovascular disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes. Two reviewers will independently screen, select and extract data and a third will mediate disagreements. The methodological quality (or risk of bias) of individual studies will be appraised using the Effective Public Health Practice Project Quality Assessment Tool. Quality and content of the evidence will be narratively synthesised.Ethics and disseminationSince this is a protocol for a systematic review, ethical approval is not required. Findings from the review will be widely disseminated through conference presentations, peer-reviewed publications and traditional and social media outlets.

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