The impact of urban regeneration programmes on health and health-related behaviour: Evaluation of the Dutch District Approach 6.5 years from the start

OBJECTIVE: to analyse the differences between genders in the description in the professional, domestic and total work hours and assess its association with health-related behaviour among nurses. METHODS: this is a transversal study carried out in 18 different public hospitals in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro. The data collection procedure was based on questionnaires. All nurses working with assistance were considered eligible (n=2,279). RESULTS: men and women showed significant differences in relation to working hours. The female group showed longer domestic and total work hours when compared to the group of men. In contrast, the number of hours spent on professional work was higher among men. For the women, both the professional hours and total work hours were often associated with excessive consumption of fried food and also coffee, lack of physical exercise and also the greater occurrence of overweight and obesity. CONCLUSION: both the professional hours and the domestic work hours need to be taken into account in studies about health, self-care and also the care provided within the context of nursing workers, particularly among women. The results add weight to the need for actions for health promotion in this occupational group and the importance of assessing the impact of long working hours on the health of workers.

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Results of Pregnancy Control before and during the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Comparison of Two Cohorts

10.20944/preprints202106.0538.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Javier Llorca ◽

Carolina Lechosa-Muñiz ◽

Pelayo Frank de Zulueta ◽

Sonia Lopez-Gomez ◽

Victoria Orallo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Preterm Birth ◽

Caesarean Section ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Medical Records ◽

Preterm Births ◽

Joint Analysis ◽

Health Related ◽

Health Related Behaviour ◽

The Impact

COVID-19 pandemic put pregnant women in high risk, but behavioural changes has also led to lower rates of preterm births in high-income countries. The main goal in this article is to study the impact that COVID-19 pandemic is having on pregnancy control and outcomes. This is a joint analysis of two cohorts. A pre-pandemic one includes 969 pregnant women recruited in 2018. The pandemic cohort comprises 1168 pregnant women recruited in 2020. Information on demographic and socio-economic characteristics, reproductive history, characteristics of the current pregnancy and its outcome were obtained from medical records. Caesarean section was more frequent in the pre-pandemic cohort (24% vs. 18%, p = 0.004). Birth with less than 37 weeks of gestational age was more frequent in the pre-pandemic cohort (6% vs. 5%, p = 0.04). Weight at birth lower than 2500 grams occurred more frequently in the pre-pandemic cohort (9% vs. 6%, p = 0.001). Exclusive breastfeeding at hospital discharge was more frequent in the pandemic cohort than in the pre-pandemic one (60% vs. 54%, p = 0.005). We are reporting reductions in Caesarean section and preterm birth during the pandemic in a hospital located Northern of Spain. Further analysis would clarify if these lessening are related to changes in health-related behaviour or health-care functioning.

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The impact of stress on health-related behaviour: The moderating role of perceived social support

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e573012012-248 ◽

2008 ◽

Author(s):

C. L. ter Hoeven ◽

M. L. Fransen

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Perceived Social Support ◽

Health Related ◽

Health Related Behaviour ◽

The Impact ◽

Moderating Role

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Evaluating the Impact of Primary Care Consultations on Teenage Lifestyle: A Pilot Study

Methods of Information in Medicine ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1634339 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 39 (03) ◽

pp. 260-266 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

L. L. Oakley ◽

J. L. Townsend ◽

Z. A. K. Walker

Keyword(s):

Practice Nurse ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Postal Survey ◽

Control Group ◽

Health Consultation ◽

Follow Up Care ◽

Health Related ◽

Health Related Behaviour ◽

The Impact

AbstractThis study piloted an evaluation of the effectiveness of inviting teenagers to UK general practice consultations with health behaviour advice and appropriate follow-up care. 132 teenagers aged 14/15 years were randomised: intervention teenagers were invited to attend a health consultation with a practice nurse, the control group received usual care. Teenagers in two practices were consulted by postal survey and in focus groups to ensure the intervention met their needs. 56% of the teenagers invited attended for a consultation. 55% of the intervention group and 45% of the controls reported some positive change in health related behaviour at one month.

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Impact of Displaced Cultural Traditions and Social Integration on Health-Related Behaviour among Migrant Women Living in Slovenia

Filosofija Sociologija ◽

10.6001/fil-soc.v30i2.4021 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 30 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Mirko Prosen ◽

Urška Bogataj ◽

Igor Karnjuš ◽

Doroteja Rebec ◽

Sabina Ličen

Keyword(s):

Social Integration ◽

Cultural Values ◽

Cultural Influences ◽

Male Dominance ◽

Gender Inequalities ◽

Migrant Women ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Health Related ◽

Health Related Behaviour ◽

The Impact

Today’s male dominance means migrant women are often overlooked in studies on migration. Cultural influences, socio-economic status and gender inequalities are strong predictors of health and health-related behaviour among migrant women; however, the existing models of women’s health and care often overlook these predictors. The purpose of this study was to explore migrant women’s experiences and perceptions about the impact of culture and social integration on their health and health-related behaviour in the host country. A descriptive qualitative study was conducted among ten hospital-admitted migrant women in Slovenia. The data were collected using semi-structured, one-to-one interviews. Two themes emerged from the analysis: (1) cultural values, beliefs and practices; and (2) social integration. For the majority of women in the study, migration has had a positive effect on their perceived physical and mental health. Some women have clearly become more empowered, moving them away from traditional norms and roles defined by patriarchy. Language barriers and social isolation increase the likelihood of health disparities, requiring these issues to be addressed in the future.

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Evaluating the impact of a mobile conservation game on players' support for nature conservation

10.31219/osf.io/xuvd4 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Matilda Dunn ◽

Diogo Veríssimo

Keyword(s):

Behaviour Change ◽

Species Conservation ◽

Evidence Base ◽

Mobile App ◽

Mobile Games ◽

Experimental Learning ◽

Health Related ◽

Health Related Behaviour ◽

The Impact ◽

Diverse Audience

Mobile app games are an increasingly appealing method of public engagement, boasting a vast and diverse audience. This technology has also been found to be an important force for behaviour change as it is built upon experimental learning, repetitive play and motivated working, and has already been shown to be successful in health-related behaviour interventions. This research will test the hypothesis that mobile games focussed on species conservation can promote pro-conservation behaviours amongst players, adding to the growing evidence base for the use of this evolving medium in behaviour change interventions.

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