scholarly journals The role of health promotion in the development of ear and hearing health services in the Pacific Islands : A literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 205031212199328
Author(s):  
Annette Kaspar ◽  
Sione Pifeleti ◽  
Carlie Driscoll
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Pacific Islands ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Parental Awareness ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Hearing Health ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

The Pacific Islands have among the highest rates of ear disease and hearing loss in the world. Ear and hearing health services are limited in this region; however, a significant proportion of avoidable hearing loss and disability may be addressed through public health promotion activities. In order to develop appropriate hearing health education campaigns and promotion initiatives, knowledge and attitude studies among target population groups are vital. This review aimed to summarize the research literature on knowledge and attitude to ear disease and hearing loss in the Pacific Islands in order to develop appropriate health promotion campaigns for our context in Samoa. PubMed and ScienceDirect databases were searched for relevant journal articles. Key search terms were ‘Pacific Islands’, ‘ear disease’, ‘hearing loss’, ‘knowledge’, ‘attitudes’, and their relevant synonyms. There was no limit on the date of publication. Only one journal article met the review criteria. Parental knowledge and attitude to childhood hearing loss and hearing services in the Solomon Islands was overwhelmingly positive (96%–99.3%). There was high parental awareness of ear disease as a cause of hearing loss among children (94%) and high parental awareness of public health initiatives aimed at reducing ear disease and hearing loss such as routine childhood immunizations (84%) and breastfeeding (76%). Knowledge and attitude studies among key stakeholders are needed to develop appropriate health promotion activities to reduce the preventable causes of hearing loss in the Pacific Islands. Health promotion activities should prioritize major public health issues of ear disease and noise-induced hearing loss.

scholarly journals The need for translation and cultural adaptation of audiology questionnaires to enable the development of hearing healthcare policies in the Pacific Islands: a Samoan perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Annette Kaspar ◽  
Sione Pifeleti ◽  
Carlie Driscoll
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Health Policy ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Pacific Islands ◽  
Health Resources ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Hearing Health ◽  
Translation And Cultural Adaptation

Abstract Background Translation and cultural adaptation of health resources is an integral part of good health-policy development and health program implementation. As part of our efforts to address ear disease and hearing loss in the Pacific Islands, we promote the translation an cultural adaptation of hearing-related questionnaires into local languages and cultural contexts. The Pacific Islands have among the highest rates of ear and hearing disorders in the world and, given the scarcity of ear/hearing health professionals in the region, a public health approach that uses appropriately translated ear/hearing health resources is highly recommended to tackle this health issue. Although formal translation and culturally adaption of hearing-related questionnaires may seem a cumbersome process, the aim of this commentary is to illustrate the potential benefits of translating two audiology questionnaires for our use in Samoa. We have carefully selected questionnaires that will serve multiple purposes (i.e., clinical, epidemiology, monitoring and evaluation, evidence-based health policy formulation and implementation), thus making the process ultimately beneficial and worthwhile. Main body The leading cause of preventable hearing loss among Samoan adolescents and young people is excessive noise exposure to recreational and environmental noise. The Youth Attitude to Noise Scale is a validated tool that assess knowledge and attitudes of adolescents towards recreational and environmental noise, and a Samoan version should provide preliminary data to guide health promotion activities for adolescents on noise-induced hearing loss. The leading cause of hearing disability among older adult Samoans is age-related hearing loss. The Revised Hearing Handicap Inventory is a tool that assess the emotional and social/situational impact of hearing difficulty among older adults, and a Samoan version should provide preliminary data to guide the development of auditory rehabilitation services. Conclusion Investment in quality translations and cultural adaptations of hearing-related questionnaires is essential for the development of audiology services that are relevant to their Pacific Island context. The use of formally translated audiology questionnaires in research studies will optimise data quality, leading to improved hearing health promotion activities, as well as provision of evidence for advocacy for public health noise policy legislation.

scholarly journals Ponkesdes Development into Community Nursing Center Based Health Promotion Model, Nursing Center and Behavioral Performance

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Miftachul Munir ◽  
Nursalam . ◽  
R.S. Triyoga
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Model Development ◽  
Model Performance ◽  
Community Nursing ◽  
Public Health Services ◽  
Health Promotion Model ◽  
And Performance

Introduction: The vision of development in East Java is to realize a prosperous society and morals. In order to improve public health, as one of the measures to achieve this vision will require proximity access and improving the quality of health services in the community. Health cottage village (Ponkesdes) is a basic health services located in the village or villages that are part of the development of village midwife (Polindes). The aim of this study was to develop into a Community Nursing Center Ponkesdes based Health Promotion Model Theory, Nursing Center, and Performance Behavior nurse.Methods: The study design was an observational analytic consisting of two phases, namely the implementation of the exploratory and descriptive exploration causa effect. The population used in this study were nurses ponkesdes Tuban district that fit inclusion criteria as much as 20, with a sample of 20 respondents were determined using simple techniques saturated. The independent variable in this study is Nursing Center, Health Promotion and Behavior Model Performance dependent variable is the commitment and the action plan ponkesdes duty nurse. Instruments used in the collection of data in the form of questionnaires and data results focused discussion. Analysis of studies using the Partial Least Square.Results: This study showed a significant effect on Nursing Center nurse commitment Ponkesdes (t = 3.197). Health Promotion Model a significant effect on the commitment of nurses Ponkesdes (t = 2.185). Commitment nurses significantly influence nurses task Ponkesdes (t = 29.546).Discussion and Conclusions: Model development of community nursing center Ponkesdes be very relevant to be applied to programs that can improve the health and can be a solution for institutions of public health services.

Traditional and Integrative Medical Practices in Public Health Services in the Downtown-West Region of the City of São Paulo, Brazil, and Their Relation to Health Promotion

2008 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 1071-1072 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheila Busato ◽  
Emília C. Mansoldo Tanaka ◽  
Álvaro da Silva Santos ◽  
Thais Eiko Higuchi ◽  
José Roberto Leite ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Public Health Services ◽  
Medical Practices ◽  
West Region ◽  
The City

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Changes in Knowledge and Attitude towards Public Health Concepts among Chiropractic College Students Enrolled in a Community Health Class

2008 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin A. Rose ◽  
Samir Ayad
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chiropractic College ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Health Concepts ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Purpose: This survey was conducted to identify factors thatmay be associated with changes in knowledge and attitudes towards basic health promotion and public health concepts among chiropractic students enrolled in a course in community health. Methods: Anonymous surveys were conducted of students before and after a second-year chiropractic college course in community health. Results were analyzed using percentages and Chi Square statistics as appropriate. Results: Students' knowledge of health promotion and public health concepts improved significantly by the end of the course. Students' attitudes towards these also improved, although to a lesser degree. Students indicated that they had a favorable impression of the importance of utilizing health promotion in practice and working with other public health professionals. However, vaccinations were still looked upon unfavorably by half of the students by the end of the course. Pre-class, a positive attitude towards public health concepts was associated with being female, older, Latino, having children, having a poorer perceived health status, conservative politically and religious. These differences tended to lessen by the end of the course. Conclusions: A course in community health was successful in adding to students' knowledge and positive attitudes towards health promotion and public health. However, additional educational strategies are needed to ensure changes in future practice behavior, particularly in the area of vaccinations.

scholarly journals Knowledge and attitudes of university health students in the Pacific Islands towards childhood hearing loss and hearing services: a Samoan survey study protocol

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. e000998
Author(s):  
Annette Kaspar ◽  
Sione Pifeleti ◽  
Carlie Driscoll
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Pacific Islands ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Childhood Hearing Loss

IntroductionThe Pacific Islands have among the highest rates of ear disease and hearing loss in the world, especially among children. Given that Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)/audiology specialists are limited in the region, the successful implementation of ear and hearing health services will depend on the participation and support of the wider community of health professionals. There are currently no studies from the Pacific Islands investigating the knowledge and attitudes of either health students or health professionals towards childhood hearing loss and hearing services.Methods and analysisSurvey of medical and nursing students (n=370) currently enrolled at the National University of Samoa. Students will independently and anonymously complete a 10-item questionnaire. The questions assess attitudes to childhood hearing loss (two questions), knowledge of aetiology of childhood hearing loss (three questions), and knowledge of identification and interventions for children with hearing loss (five questions). Responses are based on a 5-point Likert scale (Strongly agree/Agree/Neutral/Disagree/Strongly disagree).Discussion/conclusionWe publish these protocols to facilitate similar studies in other low-income and middle-income countries, and especially among our Pacific Island neighbours.

Strengthening health promotion practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Van Den Broucke
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Health System ◽  
Workforce Development ◽  
Health Workforce ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Public Health Workforce

Abstract Health services in most developed countries were developed to meet the needs of a demand-led health care, and focus mostly on treatment, cure and care. This system is challenged by the growing burden of non-communicable diseases, increased multi-morbidity, newly emerging communicable diseases, and increasing anti-microbial resistance. At the same time, widening health inequalities pose an additional threat to health systems that do not give enough attention to the factors that produce health. To address these challenges, it is necessary to reorient health services towards more preventive, people-centred and community-based approaches, with a more prominent role for health promotion, integrated within the wider health system. This shift of focus requires the strengthening of health workforce capacities to effectively implement health promotion. Whereas a competent health workforce has always been considered a key condition for the delivery of effective health services, the nature of the necessary 'competencies' is being redefined in the light of the current changes of the health system. Within the diversifying primary care and public health workforce, new skills and tasks must be added to existing professional roles, new professional profiles emerge, and collaborations between professions become more important. This presentation will consider the place of health promotion workforce development within the broader context of public health and health promotion capacity building systems targeting a diversifying primary care and public health workforce. Drawing on recent reviews it will provide an overview of existing capacity development systems in primary and secondary prevention and health promotion, and consider possibilities for integration and implementation of capacity systems within and across disciplinary boundaries.

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