Genetics education program to help public health nurses improve their knowledge and enhance communities’ genetic literacy: a pilot study

Abstract Background As human genetics knowledge develops, public genetic literacy needs to be increased, though the educational capacity for this purpose has not yet been fully developed. Under this circumstance, the daily work of public health nurses can be viewed as an opportunity to enhance public genetic literacy. However, in Japan, there is not only a lack of public knowledge of human genomics but also a lack of public health nurses’ recognition about genomic literacy. A short-term education program was implemented as a pilot study. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of the program to support public health nurses’ activity aimed at promoting health services-related genetic literacy. Methods The genetics education program was implemented in December 2019, in Kagoshima, Japan. Twenty-three public health nurses cooperated with the research. The program was composed of a case study on consultation, a lecture on hereditary diseases, and a discussion on the role of public health nurses. Familial hypercholesterolemia was used as the topic of the case study. We evaluated scores for cognition, affect, and psychomotor characteristics related to their learning goals before and after the program using Wilcoxon signed-rank tests. Answers in the consultation were qualitatively analyzed. Results The mean cognitive score, capturing provision of explanations of hereditary disease, was 6.3 before the program but increased significantly to 9.3 after the program (p < 0.001). For the affective score, the goal of which was deepening interest in human genetics, the mean score increased significantly from 8.5 before to 11.0 after (p < 0.001). For the psychomotor score, addressing the need for genetic consultation, the mean score increased significantly from 4.4 before to 8.1 after (p < 0.001). Prominent themes extracted from descriptions on the worksheet post training included, “providing advice and accurate information on genetic disorders” and “referral to a specialized organization.” Conclusions Our findings indicated that this education program helps public health nurses be positively involved in human genetic disorders. Thus, they may connect to their local community to provide accurate genetics knowledge and advice for health management and promoting genetic literacy.

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Tacit knowledge of public health nurses in identifying community health problems and need for new services: A case study

International Journal of Nursing Studies ◽

10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2005.11.001 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 43 (7) ◽

pp. 819-826 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Kyoko Yoshioka-Maeda ◽

Sachiyo Murashima ◽

Kiyomi Asahara

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Community Health ◽

Tacit Knowledge ◽

Health Problems ◽

Public Health Nurses

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A Continuing Education Program for Hospital and Public Health Nurses to Guide Families of Very Low Birth-weight Infants in Caregiving

The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing ◽

10.3928/00220124-20060201-05 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 37 (2) ◽

pp. 74-85 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Karen Pridham ◽

Rana Limbo ◽

Michele Schroeder ◽

Mary Krolikowski ◽

Jeffrey Henriques

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Birth Weight ◽

Low Birth Weight ◽

Continuing Education ◽

Education Program ◽

Very Low Birth Weight ◽

Public Health Nurses ◽

Low Birth Weight Infants

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Public Health Nurses in Israel: A Case Study on a Quality Improvement Project of Nurse's Work Life

Public Health Nursing ◽

10.1111/phn.12261 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 34 (1) ◽

pp. 78-86 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Ilya Kagan ◽

Sara Shachaf ◽

Zofia Rapaport ◽

Tzipi Livne ◽

Batya Madjar

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Quality Improvement ◽

Work Life ◽

Quality Improvement Project ◽

Public Health Nurses ◽

Improvement Project

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Psychological health in preschool children with underweight, overweight or obesity: a regional cohort study

BMJ Paediatrics Open ◽

10.1136/bmjpo-2020-000881 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. e000881

Author(s):

Hilde Mjell Donkor ◽

Helene Toxe ◽

Jørgen Hurum ◽

Robert Bjerknes ◽

Geir Egil Eide ◽

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Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Cohort Study ◽

Preschool Children ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Psychological Symptoms ◽

Health Assessment ◽

Normal Weight ◽

Public Health Nurses ◽

Local Public Health ◽

The Mean

ObjectiveTo examine if underweight (UW), overweight (OW) or obesity (OB), or body mass index (BMI) expressed as its SD score (BMI SDS), were associated with psychological difficulties in preschool children.DesignRegional cohort study.SettingOppland County, Norway.MethodsAt the routine school entry health assessment at 5–6 years of age, parents were invited to participate by local public health nurses. The parents completed questionnaires on sociodemographic, health and lifestyle factors of the child and the family, and on the child’s neurocognitive development. They assessed psychological health with the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Public health nurses measured weight and height on all eligible children and reported age, sex, height and weight anonymously for the children who declined to participate.ParticipantsWe obtained information on 1088 of 1895 (57%) eligible children. The proportion of UW, OW and OB was slightly higher among the children who declined.Main outcome measuresSDQ subscale and Total Difficulties Scores.ResultsThe mean SDQ scores and proportion of scores ≥the 90th percentile had a curvilinear pattern from UW through normal weight (NW), OW and OB with NW as nadir, but the pattern was only significant for the mean Emotional problems, Peer problems and Total SDQ Scales, and for the Total SDQ Score ≥the 90th percentile (TDS90). After adjusting for relevant social, developmental, health and behavioural characteristics, TDS90 was only significantly associated with UW in multiple logistic regression analyses, and only with the lowest quartile of BMI SDS in a linear spline regression analysis.ConclusionsThe study suggests that UW and low BMI, but not OW, OB or higher BMI, are independent risk factors for having psychological symptoms in preschool children.

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Opportunities and challenges of integrating genetics education about human diversity into public health nurses’ responsibilities in Japan

BMC Nursing ◽

10.1186/s12912-019-0391-6 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Hiromi Goda ◽

Hiromi Kawasaki ◽

Yuko Masuoka ◽

Natsu Kohama ◽

Md Moshiur Rahman

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Professional Education ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Semantic Content ◽

Genome Project ◽

Professional Organizations ◽

Public Health Nurses ◽

Accurate Information ◽

Genetics Education ◽

Community Healthcare

Abstract Background Many genetic tests are now available due to evolution by the Human Genome Project. However, the growing use of genetic testing and screening may not only lead to improvements in public health and health promotion, but also trigger grave ethical, legal, and societal concerns. The involvement of community healthcare providers is expected in the future because they have direct contact with the residents through their health programs. The aims of the current study were to clarify how public health nurses perceive the relationship between genetics and professional duties and to identify opportunities and challenges of integrating genetics education into their professional duties. Methods In 2017, data were collected through a focus group interview. Content related to the ‘presence or absence of health consultation related to genetic issues as part of actual job duties’ and ‘training for handling genetic-related health consultations’ was extracted. Entire sentences were coded and categorized based on similar semantic content. Results Public health nurses had difficulties in recognizing genetic issues in public health activities. In some cases, genetic contents were included in conversation and consultation with the general public. Through the professional education and experiences, public health nurses needed specialized education, post-graduation studies and mentoring about genetics. Conclusions Public health nurses whose professional duties do not directly relate to genetics were exposed to genetics-related episodes on a regular basis without their awareness. The provision of accurate information and knowledge related to genetics by public health nurses would also provide an opportunity for clients to be informed about their latent genetic risks. Hence, there is a need for practical resources, the establishment of collaboration networks, and the development of professional organizations for public health nurses.

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Community Health Nursing Competency and Psychological and Organizational Empowerment of Public Health Nurses in Taiwan: A Cross-Sectional Survey

10.21203/rs.3.rs-45292/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Ching-Pyng Kuo ◽

Yu-Ling Hsiao ◽

Hsiao-Mei Chen ◽

Shang-Yu Yang ◽

Pei-Lun Hsieh

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Community Care ◽

Communication Competence ◽

Community Empowerment ◽

Public Health Nurses ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Organizational Empowerment ◽

The Mean ◽

Care Nursing

Abstract Background: This study explored the effect of public health nurses’ current community care nursing competency on the psychological and organizational empowerment of public health services in Taiwan.Method: A cross-sectional survey design and a self-developed structured questionnaire were administered to Taiwanese public health nurses, recruited using a purposive sampling technique, who participated in community health care workshops offered by Ministry of Health and Welfare in 2019.Results: The majority of subjects were aged between 40 and 49 years and reported working in public health for over 10 years. Furthermore, 89.30% of the subjects worked in a Public Health Center. The mean score of Community Care Nursing Competence (CCNC) was 3.92 ± 0.83 (measured using a five-point Likert scale). The mean score in Community Empowerment (CE) was 3.66 ± 0.90, between “Neutral” and “Agree.” The CCNC was positively correlated with the workplace. The CE was positively correlated with age. The CCNC was positively correlated with psychological and organizational empowerment. The stepwise regression revealed that age (B = 0.18, p = .021) and communication competence (B = 0.17, p = .002) positively predicted community empowerment. Conclusions: The study revealed that age and communication competence were crucial factors in public health nurses working in the community. With age and through the accumulation of practical experience, Taiwanese public health nurses’ communication competence may also improve, which can further enhance their psychological and organizational empowerment in the nursing workplace.

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A CASE STUDY OF DEMANDS FOR THE CASE SERVICE FOR THE SENILE DEMENTIA AGED AT HOME : In the estimation of public health nurses

Journal of Architecture Planning and Environmental Engineering (Transactions of AIJ) ◽

10.3130/aijax.431.0_69 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 431 (0) ◽

pp. 69-78

Author(s):

Minoru KANNO ◽

Toshiyuki HONMA ◽

Yoshirou YUDA

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Senile Dementia ◽

Public Health Nurses ◽

At Home

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Effects of an empowerment-based education program for public health nurses in Taiwan

Journal of Clinical Nursing ◽

10.1111/j.1365-2702.2008.02387.x ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 17 (20) ◽

pp. 2782-2790 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Li-Chun Chang ◽

Chieh-Hsing Liu ◽

Edwin Han-Wen Yen

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Education Program ◽

Public Health Nurses

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Community Health Nursing Competency and Psychological and Organizational Empowerment of Public Health Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Healthcare ◽

10.3390/healthcare9080993 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (8) ◽

pp. 993

Author(s):

Ching-Pyng Kuo ◽

Pei-Lun Hsieh ◽

Hsiao-Mei Chen ◽

Shang-Yu Yang ◽

Yu-Ling Hsiao ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Community Care ◽

Communication Competence ◽

Community Empowerment ◽

Public Health Nurses ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Organizational Empowerment ◽

The Mean ◽

Care Nursing

Aim: This study explored the effect of public health nurses’ current community care nursing competency on the psychological and organizational empowerment of public health services in Taiwan. Design: A cross-sectional nationwide survey design was used. Methods: A self-developed structured questionnaire was administered to public health nurses. They were recruited using a purposive sampling technique, and they participated in community healthcare workshops. Results: The mean score of Community Care Nursing Competence (CCNC) was 3.92 ± 0.83. The mean score in Community Empowerment (CE) was 3.66 ± 0.90. The study revealed that age and communication competence were crucial factors in public health nurses working in the community. With age and through the accumulation of practical experience, public health nurses’ communication competence may also improve, which can further enhance their psychological and organizational empowerment in the nursing workplace.

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