scholarly journals Celebrating the health literacy skills of parents: A photovoice study

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (10-11) ◽  
pp. 1522-1531
Author(s):  
Emee Vida Estacio ◽  
Lavinia Nathan ◽  
Joanne Protheroe
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Health Messages ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Healthy Behaviors ◽  
Conflicting Messages ◽  
Health And Well Being

Parents play a vital role in promoting children’s health. The parental health literacy skills are important since the decisions they make can have an impact on other family members’ health and well-being. Using an assets-based approach, this project aimed to explore the skills parents use to communicate health messages with their children and how they manage their family’s health. Six adult parents of children aged 0–16 years old took part in this photovoice study. The thematic analysis suggests that tapping into the creativity of parents through the gamification of health messages and encouraging children’s independence are effective ways to promote healthy behaviors. Trusting their instincts and developing good relationships with healthcare providers were also seen as important. However, there is still a need to improve confidence and skills, particularly on how to critically appraise information, especially in this digital age where sources of information are vast and conflicting messages could arise.

scholarly journals Uncovering Prospective Role and Applications of Existing and New Nutraceuticals from Bacterial, Fungal, Algal and Cyanobacterial, and Plant Sources

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 3671
Author(s):  
Jameel R. Al-Obaidi ◽  
Khalid H. Alobaidi ◽  
Bilal Salim Al-Taie ◽  
David Hong-Sheng Wee ◽  
Hasnain Hussain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Future Perspective ◽  
The Public ◽  
Biological Sources ◽  
Pharmaceutical Properties ◽  
Plant Sources ◽  
Health And Well Being

Nutraceuticals are a category of products more often associated with food but having pharmaceuticals property and characteristics. However, there is still no internationally accepted concept of these food-pharmaceutical properties, and their interpretation can differ from country to country. Nutraceuticals are used as part of dietary supplements in most countries. They can be phytochemicals which are biologically active and have health benefits. These can be supplied as a supplement and/or as a functional food to the customer. For human health and longevity, these materials are likely to play a vital role. Consumption of these items is typical without a therapeutic prescription and/or supervision by the vast majority of the public. The development of nutraceuticals can be achieved through many bioresources and organisms. This review article will discuss the current research on nutraceuticals from different biological sources and their potential use as an agent for improving human health and well-being, as well as the gaps and future perspective of research related to nutraceutical development.

scholarly journals ‘It’s a real fine balancing act’: directly employed care workers’ experiences of engaging with health services

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Wilcock ◽  
Jill Manthorpe ◽  
Jo Moriarty ◽  
Steve Iliffe
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Care Work ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Health And Well Being

Little is known of the experiences of directly employed care workers communicating with healthcare providers about the situations of their employers. We report findings from 30 in-depth semi-structured interviews with directly employed care workers in England undertaken in 2018–19. Findings relate to role content, communication with healthcare professionals and their own well-being. Directly employed care workers need to be flexible about the tasks they perform and the changing needs of those whom they support. Having to take on health liaison roles can be problematic, and the impact of care work on directly employed workers’ own health and well-being needs further investigation.

How Different Health Literacy Dimensions Influences Health Status and Well-being among Men and Women: The Mediating Role of Health Behaviors

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fan Zhang ◽  
Peggy Pui-Lai Or ◽  
Joanne Wai-Yee Chung
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Men And Women

Abstract Background. Health literacy, the ability to access, understand, evaluate, and apply health information, was found to contribute to positive health outcomes, possibly via promoting healthy behaviors. However, the specific pathways linking different health literacy skills to health and well-being has remained unclear. Methods. A cross-sectional survey with structural questionnaires was administered among 2236 community-based adults in Hong Kong (mean age = 46.10 ±19.05). Health literacy was measured by HLS-Asian-47. Participants' health behavior, physical conditions, and subjective well-being were reported.Results. With structural modeling path analysis, health literacy in finding and understanding information showed a direct effect on enhancing physical health. While applying information capacity had an indirect positive effect via promoting health behaviors, which was moderated by sex. Only among women, this indirect effect predicting fewer physical symptoms and better well-being was significant.Conclusions. Although similar patterns were found in physical condition and well-being, distinct direct and indirect pathways were found of different health literacy dimensions for men and women. Based on the findings, by targeting specific health literacy skills, education programs should be developed to enhance women’s health knowledge, and men's application of the knowledge in healthy lifestyle.

Digital Wellness

2019 ◽  
pp. 733-747
Author(s):  
Chadwick Royal ◽  
Suzan Wasik ◽  
Robert Horne ◽  
Levette S. Dames ◽  
Gwen Newsome
Keyword(s):  
Drug Addiction ◽  
Well Being ◽  
State Of Health ◽  
Problematic Behavior ◽  
Healthy Behaviors ◽  
Health And Well Being

Are you addicted to your phone? Using the term “addiction” when discussing activities involving technologies is a metaphor. It is intended to portray behaviors that are similar to what is experienced during a drug addiction (Essig, 2012), but it is not an actual addiction. Granted, the metaphor is successful because it relates the experience of being “out of control”. It is proposed that counselors and educators approach problematic behavior from more of a perspective of “wellness” and healthy behaviors - as opposed to approaching it from an addiction model or concept. Digital Wellness is the optimum state of health and well-being that each individual using technology is capable of achieving. The purpose of this chapter is to present the Digital Wellness Model (Royal, 2014) and provide recommendations for how the model can be implemented by users of technology. Specific strategies for promoting digital wellness are shared.

A Capacity Building Approach to Health Literacy through ICTs

2011 ◽  
pp. 431-438
Author(s):  
Lyn Simpson ◽  
Melinda Stockwell ◽  
Susan Leggett ◽  
Leanne Wod ◽  
Danielle Penn
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Rural And Remote ◽  
Remote Areas ◽  
Rural And Remote Areas ◽  
Ict Training ◽  
Substantial Interest ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
And Training

There has been substantial interest in delivering ICT training options to rural and remote areas of Queensland, Australia, in order to bridge the rural-urban divide. But there is more than just education and training going on: Participants are being empowered to gain new skills and confidence, form new networks, become active in the community, and be proactive in addressing their own health and well-being needs.

scholarly journals Exploring the impact of economic and sociopolitical development on people’s health and well-being: A case study of the Karanga people in Masvingo, Zimbabwe

2016 ◽  
Vol 72 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophia Chirongoma
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Faith Healing ◽  
Sociopolitical Development ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Western Development ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Health And Well Being

Through an exploration of the collapse of the Zimbabwean health delivery systems during the period 2000–2010, this article examines the Karanga people’s indigenous responses to utano (health and well-being). The first section explores the impact of Zimbabwe’s economic and sociopolitical development on people’s health and well-being. The next section foregrounds the ‘agency’ of the Karanga community in accessing and facilitating health care, especially their utilisation of multiple healthcare providers as well as providing health care through indigenous remedies such as traditional medicine and faith-healing. In line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 which aspires to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages, the concluding section offers insights for developing an indigenous Karanga theology of utano utilising communal resources and illustrating that the concept of ‘development’ should not be confined to rigid Western development perspectives.

scholarly journals Health Literacy in Diabetes management: A priority in health care

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
D do Ó ◽  
J Raposo ◽  
A Goes ◽  
I Loureiro
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Glycemic Control ◽  
Health Information ◽  
General Health ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Positive Perception

Abstract Background Glycemic control and self-management of diabetes are influenced by a range of factors, including health literacy - the ability to access, understand, appraise, and use health information. This study explored associations between domains of health literacy (HL), glycemic control and perceived general health in people with diabetes. Methodology Cross-sectional study, with 453 people with diabetes,attending the Portuguese Diabetes Association (APDP). We collected information on HL, demographics, glycemic control and self-perception of health. HL was assessed using the Health Literacy Questionnaire. Descriptive and correlational analysis were performed. Results 85.4% consider Feeling understood and supported by healthcare providers but only 54.1% have the Ability to actively engage with healthcare providers and 27.8% feel the Ability to find good health information,66.5% consider Having sufficient information to manage my health but only 38.7% are Understanding health information well enough to know what to do and 28.5% refer the Ability to find good health information. Higher HL scores were associated with better glycemic control and more positive perception of general health(GH) across the following domains: Having sufficient information to manage my health, Appraisal of health information, Ability to find good health information, Actively managing my health and social support for health. The domains Ability to actively engage with healthcare providers and Navigating the healthcare system were also associated with more positive perception of GH. Associations achieved either p < 0.001 or p < 0.05. Considering HL levels, a statistically significant negative association was found with the levels of HbA1c and positive association with perceived general health, even for functional HL. Conclusions The results emphasize the importance of improving the level of HL of people with diabetes in order to improve glycemic control and the perceive General Health Key messages Health literacy is critical for diabetes self-management. People with diabetes need to understand and use health information to promote well-being and diabetes control.

Interactive Communication Tools for Health Education

2011 ◽  
pp. 827-837
Author(s):  
Machi Suka ◽  
Katsumi Yoshida
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Communication Tool ◽  
Interactive Communication ◽  
Leading Mode ◽  
Provide Health Education

This chapter introduces an interactive communication tool, the ‘HRA System’. The recent rapid penetration of the Internet has made it a leading mode for gathering and sharing health information. People who access information on the Internet differ considerably in their ‘health literacy’, or the ability to understand and act on health information. The HRA System was developed in an effort to promote health education among people with inadequate health literacy. The system was designed in accordance with the clients’ health literacy skills, as well as the clients’ computer skills. A number of healthcare providers have registered with our research group to provide health education using the HRA System to the general public. The authors provide some ideas regarding how to apply interactive communication technology to health education successfully.

Multimorbidity and health literacy: A population-based survey among 28,627 Danish adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 140349482110459
Author(s):  
Sofie Emilie Pedersen ◽  
Anna Aaby ◽  
Karina Friis ◽  
Helle Terkildsen Maindal
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Physical Conditions ◽  
Healthcare Needs ◽  
Population Based Survey

Aim: Individuals with multimorbidity often have complex healthcare needs challenging their health literacy skills. This study aimed to investigate the association between the number of physical conditions and health literacy and to examine the difference in health literacy levels between individuals with multimorbidity based on physical conditions and individuals with additional mental disorders. Methods: Respondents aged 25 years or older from a Danish population-based survey were included ( N = 28,627). Multimorbidity was assessed based on 18 self-reported chronic conditions; health literacy was measured using two scales from the Health Literacy Questionnaire focusing on understanding health information and engaging with healthcare providers. Associations were examined using multiple logistic regression analysis. Results: We found a positive association between number of physical conditions and the odds of having difficulties in understanding health information and engaging with healthcare providers. For example, the adjusted odds ratio (OR) of having difficulties in understanding health information was 1.45 (95% confidence interval (CI): 1.09–1.94) for individuals with two physical conditions compared with individuals without multimorbidity. The associations formed a positive exposure–response pattern. Furthermore, respondents with both mental and physical conditions had more than twice the odds of having health literacy difficulties compared to respondents with only physical conditions (adjusted OR 2.53 (95% CI 2.02–3.18) and 2.28 (95% CI 1.92–2.72) for the scales, respectively). Conclusions: Our results suggest that responding to patients’ health literacy needs is crucial for individuals with multimorbidity – especially those with combined mental and physical conditions.

scholarly journals Percepción de riesgos a la salud frente al cambio climático en México

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-82
Author(s):  
Juan Alberto Gran Castro ◽  
Silvia Lizette Ramos de Robles
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Local Knowledge ◽  
Urban Poverty ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Methodological Framework ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Adaptation Measures ◽  
Changement Climatique ◽  
Health And Well Being

English Abstract: The objective of this article is to analyze the perceptions of those who live in a context of marginalization and urban poverty as to their awareness of any risks to health and well-being associated with climate change. The methodological framework for this study was qualitative and ethnographic. The main sources of information were semi-structured interviews with residents of El Colli, located in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico who are parents. We conclude that there are climate change-induced environmental regional particularities that result in unequal conditions of vulnerability and a greater occurrence of risk events for populations in marginalized and poor areas. Thus, we argue that the theoretical and methodological references that consider local knowledge are key to enabling adaptation measures aimed at social welfare.Spanish Abstract: El objetivo de este artículo es analizar la percepción sobre riesgos a la salud y el bienestar asociados al cambio climático, a partir de las experiencias cotidianas de vivir en un contexto de marginación y pobreza urbana. La perspectiva metodológica fue de carácter cualitativo y de cohorte etnográfi co, cuya principal fuente de información fueron entrevistas semiestructuradas a los padres y madres de familia, habitantes de El Colli, ubicado en Zapopan, Jalisco, México. Concluimos que las particularidades regionales a escala local enfrentan impactos específicos asociados al cambio climático según las condiciones desiguales de vulnerabilidad entre la población y la ocurrencia de eventos riesgosos. Así, sostenemos que los referentes teórico-metodológicos que consideren el conocimiento local son clave para propiciar medidas de adaptación encaminadas al bienestar social.French Abstract: L’objectif de cet article est d’analyser la perception des risques pour la santé et le bien-être liés au changement climatique à partir des expériences quotidiennes de vie dans un contexte de marginalisation et de pauvreté urbaine. La méthodologie adoptée s’appuie sur une cohorte qualitative et ethnographique, dont la principale source sont des entretiens semi-structurés avec des parents résidant à El Colli, situé à Zapopan, au Jalisco, Mexique. Nous concluons que le changement climatique a des répercussions spécifiques en fonction des particularités régionales à l’échelle locale, notamment des conditions inégales de vulnérabilité de la population et de la survenue d’événements à risque. Ainsi, nous soutenons que les références théoriques et méthodologiques qui prennent en compte les connaissances locales sont essentielles pour promouvoir des mesures d’adaptation visant le bien-être social.

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