scholarly journals Evaluation of the Physical Activity and Public Health Course for Researchers

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 1052-1060 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly R. Evenson ◽  
Joan M. Dorn ◽  
Ricky Camplain ◽  
Russell R. Pate ◽  
David R. Brown
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
The United States ◽  
Associate Editor ◽  
Editorial Board Member ◽  
Or Practice ◽  
Health Course ◽  
Conducting Research

Background:From 1995–2013, an 8-day Physical Activity and Public Health Course for Researchers has been offered yearly in the United States.Methods:In 2013, an evaluation quantified time that fellows spent in different course offerings, surveyed fellows on course impact, documented grant funding, and identified fellow participation on leading physical activity-related journals.Results:The number of fellows that attended the course ranged from 20 per year to 35 per year. Fellows who participated in the web survey (n = 322) agreed that the course: met their expectations (99%), had a positive impact on the physical activity research or practice work they did (98%), and helped increase their professional networking in the field (93%). Following the course, 73% of fellows had further contact with course faculty and 71% had further contact with other fellows. From the National Institutes of Health, 117 grants were awarded to 82 fellows (21% of eligible fellows). Out of 14 journals reviewed, 11 had at least 1 fellow on their staff as editor, associate editor, or editorial board member.Conclusion:The Physical Activity and Public Health Course for Researchers helps address a training need by providing instruction and building capacity in the US and abroad for conducting research on physical activity and public health.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Physical Activity and Public Health Course for Practitioners

2016 ◽  
Vol 87 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly R. Evenson ◽  
David R. Brown ◽  
Emily Pearce ◽  
Ricky Camplain ◽  
Jan Jernigan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Course

Post-Graduation Impact of a Program Planning Service-Learning Project

2020 ◽  
pp. 237337992090764
Author(s):  
Deb Risisky ◽  
Tess Goldson ◽  
Robert DeMezzo
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
New England ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Program Planning ◽  
Public Health Workforce ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Group Settings ◽  
Health Course ◽  
The Impact

Research has shown that service-learning can increase student-learning outcomes across various disciplines. Service-learning opportunities have been steadily increasing in college settings, especially in health-related fields. This evaluation of an undergraduate public health course at a mid-size, public university in New England sought to understand the impact of service-learning on material retention, internships, and post-graduation public health careers. A 25-item questionnaire was emailed to students who took the course between the Fall 2010 and Spring 2016 semesters with 75 completed (33.3% completion rate). More than half of the respondents noted that their participation in a service-learning project positively affected their internship experience, their first post-graduation job, and their overall career, while also helping them retain the course material after graduation. Open-ended responses provided insight to the qualitative responses. Respondents noted that in addition to having the understanding and ability to put on programs in their community, they also had more confidence in their abilities. The opportunity to practice public speaking skills as well as work collaboratively in group settings, were both noted as essential skills needed to succeed in the public health workforce. It was concluded the project had a positive impact on student’s learning and retention in planning, implementing, and evaluating an actual health promotion program as well as how they were able to use those skills in their careers.

scholarly journals SMOKING BEHAVIORS AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE SMOKE-FREE CAMPUS POLICY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 124-135
Author(s):  
Shazwani Mohmad ◽  
Aniza Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
The United States ◽  
Second Hand Smoke ◽  
Quit Smoking ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Campus Policy ◽  
Or Practice ◽  
Smoking Behaviors

We conducted this systematic review to document the published literature related to smoking behaviors and attitudes towards the smoke-free campus policy. Studies on universities that had implemented the smoke-free campus policy were included in this review. The search for published articles from January 2010 to December 2020 involved three main electronic databases: Ovid MEDLINE, ScienceDirect, and Scopus. We searched the databases with the following Boolean string: [(smoke-free OR tobacco-free) AND (campus OR university OR college) AND (knowledge* OR attitude* OR practice*)]. Seventeen studies were included in this review. The majority (n = 8) were from the United States, followed by Saudi Arabia (n = 2) and one each from Israel, Lebanon, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, and China. Eight studies reported a positive impact of the policy on smoking behavior (plan to quit smoking, attempt to quit smoking, reduce smoking). However, 11 studies reported that respondents were still exposed to second-hand smoke and that cigarette butts were still scattered around the university area. Nine studies reported negative attitudes towards smoking, and seven of 12 studies reported positive attitudes towards the policy. Overall, the smoke-free campus policy had mixed impacts. Nevertheless, we found that attitude towards a smoke-free campus and smoking behavior has a good impact.

Physical Activity and Public Health Course for Researchers Survey

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly R. Evenson ◽  
Joan M. Dorn ◽  
Ricky Camplain ◽  
Russell R. Pate ◽  
David R. Brown
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Course

scholarly journals AHP/ANP Community Transitions

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Enrique Mu
Keyword(s):  
Board Member ◽  
Associate Editor ◽  
Editorial Board Member ◽  
The Past

Our beloved IJAHP editorial board member and associate editor Dr. Birsen Karpak has announced her retirement from the institution where she has worked for the past 36 years...

Barriers to Physical Activity in a Mass Transit Population: A Qualitative Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhibha M. Das ◽  
Steven J. Petruzzello
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Public Health Practice ◽  
Mass Transit ◽  
The United States ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Group Technique ◽  
Barriers To Physical Activity

Background:The physical inactivity epidemic continues be one of the greatest public health challenges in contemporary society in the United States. The transportation industry is at greater risk of physical inactivity, compared with individuals in other sectors of the workforce. The aim of this study was to use the Nominal Group Technique, a focus group technique, to examine mass transit employees’ perceptions of the barriers to physical activity at their worksite.Methods:Three focus groups (n = 31) were conducted to examine mass transit employees’ perceptions of barriers to physical activity at the worksite.Results:Salient barriers included (1) changing work schedules, (2) poor weather conditions, and (3) lack of scheduled and timely breaks.Conclusions:Findings were consistent with previous research demonstrating shift work, poor weather, and lack of breaks can negatively impact mass transit employees’ ability to be physically active. Although physical activity barriers for this population have been consistent for the last 20 years, public health practice and policy have not changed to address these barriers. Future studies should include conducing focus groups stratified by job classification (eg, operators, maintenance, and clerical) along with implementing and evaluating worksite-based physical activity interventions and policy changes.

Changes in Policy Maker Attitudes Toward Active Living Communities Issues in Hawaii, 2007–2013

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 1056-1062 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meghan McGurk ◽  
Jay Maddock
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
United States ◽  
Policy Maker ◽  
The United States ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
The Other ◽  
Active Living ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Active Lifestyles

Background:Obesity and lack of physical activity are major public health problems in the United States. Well-designed, active living communities (ALCs) can help support physically active lifestyles. This study assessed attitudes of Hawaii decision makers in 2007 and 2013 to determine if priorities toward ALCs changed. Methods:Elected and appointed state and county officials were mailed surveys both years. Respondents rated the importance of 23 specified problems, which included 1 obesity variable and 5 ALC variables.Results:The survey was completed by 126 (70.4%) respondents in 2007 and 117 (60.9%) in 2013. Among the specific problems, only obesity increased in rank from 14th to ninth place. Three variables fell more than 2 places: increasing traffic (fifth to seventh place), poorly planned development and sprawl (seventh to 11th place) and pedestrian safety (12th to 17th place). The other 2 stayed relatively the same: lack of pedestrian walkways, sidewalks, and crosswalks (16th to 15th place) and lack of recreational activities (22nd to 23rd place).Conclusions:Across years, obesity concerns have increased but do not appear to be tied to increases in concern for ALC variables. More education for policymakers on the link between obesity, physical activity, and the built environment is necessary.

Physical activity of Aboriginal people in CanadaThis article is part of a supplement entitled Advancing physical activity measurement and guidelines in Canada: a scientific review and evidence-based foundation for the future of Canadian physical activity guidelines co-published by Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism and the Canadian Journal of Public Health. It may be cited as Appl. Physiol. Nutr. Metab. 32(Suppl. 2E) or as Can. J. Public Health 98(Suppl. 2).

2007 ◽  
Vol 32 (S2E) ◽  
pp. S148-S160 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Kue Young ◽  
Peter T. Katzmarzyk
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
First Nations ◽  
Aboriginal People ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
The United States ◽  
Aboriginal Peoples ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Activity Measurement ◽  
Scientific Review

This paper summarizes available information on patterns of physical activity, their determinants and consequences, and the results of various interventions designed to increase the physical activity of Aboriginal peoples in Canada and the United States. There is a paucity of national data on this issue for Aboriginal peoples. The most recent data, from the First Nations Regional Longitudinal Health Survey of 2002–2003, indicate that 21% of adults (27% of men, 15% of women) were engaging in at least 30 min of moderate to vigorous physical activity on 4 d/week or more. The present paper highlights the unique challenges this group faces, underlining the need to integrate collective knowledge regarding how much physical activity is required for Aboriginal Canadians, and how this activity should be accomplished, to promote and maintain health. Efforts are currently underway to tailor Canada’s physical activity guide for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. Future research among Aboriginal groups should examine the minimal and optimal levels of physical activity required to achieve health benefits.

scholarly journals PaLS Study: How Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Influenced Physical Activity and Nutrition? Observations a Year after the Outbreak of the Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (18) ◽  
pp. 9632
Author(s):  
Alicja Monika Jodczyk ◽  
Grzegorz Gruba ◽  
Zuzanna Sikora ◽  
Przemysław Seweryn Kasiak ◽  
Joanna Gębarowska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Life Domains ◽  
Personal Opinion ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Times ◽  
The Impact

The restrictions implemented to prevent the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus have impacted the majority of life domains. To evaluate their potential consequences on physical activity (PA) and dietary habits among Polish undergraduates, a survey consisting of the IPAQ-SF, authors’ questions based on the Polish National Institute of Public Health recommendations, and authors’ questions scaled −5/0/5 on personal opinion was created and administered between 22 February and 3 April 2021. A total of 1323 students met the study conditions (1021 females, 297 males, 5 did not specify gender, mean age: 22 years old (SD = 4), mean BMI = 22.27 kg/m2 (SD = 3.87)). A total of 27.21% of students were in the low, 48.53% in the moderate, and 24.26% in the high PA group. A total of 71.94% estimated that the pandemic had a negative impact on their PA, 8.16% no impact, and 19.9% a positive impact. A total of 35.5% had an insufficient intake of vegetables, 34.3% declared adding salt to meals, and 31.6% ate animal-based products the majority of days in a week or every day. A total of 51.02% assessed the impact of the pandemic on their nutrition as negative, 20.11% did not notice changes, and 28.87% reported a positive impact on their dietary habits. Most of the students saw harmful pandemic effects on their diet and PA compared to the times before restrictions. This can lead to a higher prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the future.

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