scholarly journals University students’ beliefs about unit-based guidelines: A qualitative study

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (13) ◽  
pp. 1701-1711 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina A F Furtwängler ◽  
Richard O de Visser
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Young People ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
University Students ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Public Health Interventions ◽  
Individual Strategies

UK government guidance for alcohol consumption is expressed in ‘units’ of alcohol. This study employed semi-structured interviews to explore university students’ knowledge of, attitudes towards, and use of unit-based guidelines. Thematic analysis revealed that participants were not motivated to adhere to unit-based guidelines and that they lacked the skills required to apply them to reduce their own drinking. Instead, interviewees used individual strategies to monitor their drinking. The results suggest that public health interventions should include provision of information, efforts to motivate young people to change their behaviour and strategies to develop skills for managing alcohol consumption.

scholarly journals Underage drinking as a natural part of growing up: a UK study of parental beliefs

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 220-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Fulton ◽  
Darrin Baines ◽  
Naomi Bartle
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Young People ◽  
Parental Beliefs ◽  
Underage Drinking ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
Public Health Interventions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Parental beliefs about underage drinking are known to influence the drinking behaviours of their children. The purpose of this paper is to explore parental beliefs about their own child drinking alcohol and young people in general, in order to ascertain whether there is a need to target such beliefs in the design of public health interventions. Design/methodology/approach Parents of 11–18 year olds attending one of nine schools in the Midlands of England, UK were invited to take part. Participants completed a newly designed 40-item questionnaire measuring parental beliefs about the impact and causes of underage drinking; talking to their child about alcohol; and how much and how often they thought their child consumed alcohol. Findings In total, 185 parents took part in the study, reporting on their eldest child aged 18 or under. The majority of parents agreed that underage drinking is detrimental to child health and wellbeing. However, over 60 per cent believed that alcohol consumption is a “natural part of growing up”, and stronger agreement with this belief was associated with higher parental reports of alcohol consumption in their children. Social implications The majority of parents recognised the risks and negative effects of alcohol; however, many also believe it is a natural part of growing up. Parents may hold conflicting beliefs about underage drinking, which could impact on the drinking beliefs and behaviours of their children. Originality/value Public health interventions may need to counter the common parental belief that underage drinking is a normal part of growing up and therefore to be expected. Clear messages about the impact parent beliefs and behaviour have on young people drinking, to ensure parents recognise that messages are aimed at themselves, and not just “other parents” are imperative.

Healthcare and Terrorism: The Lebanese Experience

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Nooreddine Iskandar ◽  
Tatiana Rahbany ◽  
Ali Shokor
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Terrorist Attacks ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Security Issues ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Common ◽  
First Time

Abstract Background: Due to the common instability caused by political and security issues, Lebanese hospitals have experienced acts of terrorism multiple times. The most recent Beirut Explosion even forced several hospitals to cease operations for the first time in decades—but studies show the preparedness levels for such attacks in similar countries are low. Objective: The aim of this study is to explore the experience of Lebanese hospitals with terrorist attacks. Methods: This qualitative study used semi-structured interviews with various stakeholders to assess their experience with terrorist bombings. Data was analyzed using the thematic analysis method. Results: The researchers found that Lebanese hospitals vary greatly in their structures and procedures. Those differences are a function of 3 contextual factors: location, culture, and accreditation status. Hospitals found near ‘dangerous zones’ were more likely to be aware and to have better response to such events. A severe lack of communication, unity of command, and collaboration between stakeholders has made the process fragmented. Conclusion: The researchers recommend a larger role for the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) in this process, and the creation of a platform where Lebanese organizations can share their experiences to improve preparedness and resilience of the Lebanese healthcare system in the face of terrorism.

scholarly journals Podrška i pomoć obiteljima djece s teškoćama u razvoju

2017 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-34
Author(s):  
Mia Lakatoš ◽  
Lucija Vejmelka
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Young People ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Therapy Dogs ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Emotional Social Support

Therapy dogs, which play a central role in animal-assisted therapy, are trained to support daily activities and promote development of children and young people with disabilities. This qualitative study involved semi structured interviews in September 2016 with seven parents of children with disabilities who use therapy dogs. The interview, which was designed specifically for the purposes of this study, collected data on the types of social support and assistance that the therapy dogs provided, as well as the challenges that the use of such dogs presented. Thematic analysis of the interviews showed that therapy dogs provide instrumental and emotional social support as well as other types of assistance to families, and that the greatest challenges to using such dogs are taking care of them and dealing with lack of information about therapy dogs among users and the general public.

scholarly journals Sheffield-Let's Change4Life: A whole systems approach to tackling overweight and obesity in children, young people and families - a local evaluation report

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert J. Copeland ◽  
Max Moullin ◽  
Lindsey Reece ◽  
Debra Gibson ◽  
David Barrett
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Young People ◽  
Systems Approach ◽  
Evaluation Research ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Public Health Interventions ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Whole Systems ◽  
Obesity In Children

This report presents an independent critical appraisal of ‘Sheffield - Let’s change4life’ (SLC4L) – a whole systems approach to tackling obesity. The report intends to provide commissioners, providers, practitioners, researchers and evaluators of public health interventions with an informed and empirically sound platform upon which to consider the future prevention of obesity in young people, particularly in Sheffield.The report provides the following: A background to the SLC4L Programme. This includes consideration of the national and local political, fiscal and health contexts in which the programme was delivered. A brief outline of the SLC4L Programme and the Healthy Communities Challenge Fund application. An overview of the methods used and the theoretical underpinning of the evaluation. Research findings are presented beginning with the headline outcomes and finishing with the capacity and leadership elements. A comprehensive strand by strand review of interventions and findings is also provided. Recommendations for commissioners, providers and evaluators of public health interventions regarding the determinants of success using whole system approaches in the prevention of overweight and obesity in children, young people and families are made.

scholarly journals Promoting Intersectoral Collaboration Through the Evaluations of Public Health Interventions: Insights From Key Informants in 6 European Countries

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabrina Kriegner ◽  
Trygve Ottersen ◽  
John-Arne Røttingen ◽  
Unni Gopinathan
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Full Range ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Intersectoral Collaboration ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Public Health Interventions

Background: Intersectoral collaboration is critical to the successful implementation of many public health interventions (PHIs). Little attention has been paid to whether and how processes at the stage of evaluation can promote intersectoral collaboration. The objective of this study was to examine European experiences and views on whether and how the evaluation of PHIs promote intersectoral collaboration. Methods: A qualitative study design was used. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 15 individuals centrally involved in the evaluation of PHIs in 6 European countries (Austria, Denmark, England, Germany, Norway, and Switzerland). Questions pertained to current processes for evaluating PHIs in the country and current and potential strategies for promoting intersectoral collaboration. Transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify key themes responding to our primary objective. Results: Experiences with promoting intersectoral collaboration through the evaluation of PHIs could be summarized in 4 themes: (1) Early involvement of non-health sectors in the evaluative process and inclusion of non-health benefits can promote intersectoral collaboration, but should be combined with greater influence of these sectors in shaping PHIs; (2) Harmonization of methodological approaches may enable comparison of results and facilitate intersectoral collaboration, but should not be an overriding goal; (3) Involvement in health impact assessments (HIAs) can promote intersectoral collaboration, but needs to be incentivized and be conducted without putting overwhelming demands on non-health sectors; (4) A designated body for evaluating PHIs may promote intersectoral collaboration, but its design needs to take account of realities of policy-making. Conclusion: The full potential for promoting intersectoral collaboration through the evaluation of PHIs appears currently unrealized in the settings we studied. To further promote intersectoral collaboration, evaluators and decisionmakers may consider the full range of strategies characterized in this study. This may be most effective if the strategies are deployed so that they reinforce each other, value outcomes beyond health, and are tailored to maximize political priority for PHIs across sectors.

scholarly journals Use of Economic Evidence When Prioritising Public Health Interventions in Schools: A Qualitative Study with School Staff

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (23) ◽  
pp. 9077
Author(s):  
Katie Breheny ◽  
Emma Frew ◽  
Iestyn Williams ◽  
Sandra Passmore ◽  
Joanna Coast
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Economic Evidence ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Public Health Interventions ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Comparison Approach ◽  
Health Initiatives ◽  
Pastoral Staff

Schools are an ideal setting to deliver public health interventions, yet there are competing obligations that could limit their implementation. This study aimed to examine the decision making process and explore what evidence informs prioritisation of public health interventions in this setting. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 staff in seven UK schools between November 2017 and March 2018. Participants were recruited from schools participating in The Birmingham Daily Mile trial and comprised leadership staff, teachers, and pastoral staff. Analyses used a constant comparison approach to explore the prioritisation process and schools’ use of economic evidence. Teachers felt that they had little decision making influence in regard to public health interventions, with this falling on leadership staff. Participants perceived tension between delivering academic subjects and public health initiatives and thought proven impact was important to justify the opportunity cost. Evidence did not appear to be routinely used, and participants were unaware of cost-effectiveness analyses, but thought it could be a useful tool. This study shows that schools face challenges in balancing the academic, health, and wellbeing needs of children. There is a need for targeted evidence that includes appropriate costs and outcomes and meets school decision makers’ needs.

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