scholarly journals A Review of Health Promotion Practices Among Physiotherapists In Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-19
Author(s):  
Nepha Musonda ◽  
◽  
Micah Mutuna Simpamba ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Health Promoting

Background:Physiotherapists are better placed to spearhead health promoting activities by encouraging health enhancing lifestyles as part of their practice. This study reviews health promotion practices of Physiotherapists in African countries in order to identify gaps and make recommendations to improve the health promotion practices. Methods:This narrative review was developed from a literature review of previous studies on health promotion practices among physiotherapists in Africa, which were published in English from the years 2010-2020, retrieved from Google Scholar and PubMed. Only articles that focused on health promotion, physical activity, practices, Physiotherapy and Africa were included.Results:Nine (9) studies met the inclusion criteria for this review. Five (5) studies were from Nigeria while one study each from Rwanda, South Africa, Ghana and Ethiopia. Most studies reviewed used quantitative cross-sectional surveys. The focus of these studies were mainly exploring Physiotherapists’ knowledge, attitude and practices towards health promotion and physical activity promotion. Others looked at Physiotherapy practices with regards to counseling, risk factor assessment and interventions as well as perceived barriers and educational needs. Conclusion: It is evident that there is little research done on health promotion practices among Physiotherapists in African countries. There is need to conduct more studies in this area in order to identify the challenges and improve the health promotion practices among Physiotherapy practitioners in the region.

Physical Activity and Its Relationship With Perceived Environment Among Adults Living in a Region of Low Socioeconomic Level

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 563-571 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Antonio Florindo ◽  
Emanuel Péricles Salvador ◽  
Rodrigo Siqueira Reis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Environmental Pollution ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Environment ◽  
Environment Variables ◽  
Activity Promotion

Background:The environment has a great influence on people’s lifestyles and their capacity to choose healthy habits. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between perceived environment and physical activity among adults living in the city of São Paulo, Brazil.Methods:This was a cross-sectional population-based study conducted with 890 people age 18 years or over. Physical activity was measured through the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ; long version) and perceived environment was evaluated using the Neighborhood Walkability Scale (NEWS) adapted. Poisson’s regression was used for statistical analyses and prevalence ratios were calculated. The outcome variable was the attainment of at least 150 minutes per week of physical activities. The independent variables consisted of perceived environment variables and control variables (sex, age, schooling, time living in the home, and number of cars per household).Results:The perceived environment variables that explained physical activity were: receiving invitations from friends for activities (P = .012), low environmental pollution scores (p trend = 0.030) and high general safety scores (P-trend = 0.039).Conclusions:These results suggest that physical activity promotion in regions like this should be envisaged as a complex phenomenon and investments in public safety, prevention and combating of environmental pollution and social support networks are needed.

Physical Activity Promotion for Persons Experiencing Disability: The Importance of Interdisciplinary Research and Practice

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 437-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stamatis Agiovlasitis ◽  
Joonkoo Yun ◽  
Jooyeon Jin ◽  
Jeffrey A. McCubbin ◽  
Robert W. Motl
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Interdisciplinary Research ◽  
Belief Systems ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Sociopolitical Environment ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Interdisciplinary Knowledge ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
The Relationship

This paper examines the need for interdisciplinary knowledge in the formation of public health models for health-promoting physical activity (PA) for people experiencing disability. PA promotion for people experiencing disability is a multifaceted endeavor and requires navigating a multitude of complicated and interactive factors. Both disability and health are multifaceted constructs and the relationship between PA and health is embedded within a complicated web of interactive influences. PA promotion must consider interacting biological and psychosocial factors within the person and in the sociopolitical environment. Models for research and practice need to evolve from value and belief systems that center on people experiencing disability without stigmatizing them. We argue that interdisciplinary research and practice is needed in navigating the intricacies of PA promotion toward improving the health of people experiencing disability and facilitating inclusion, empowerment, and dignity.

scholarly journals Communicating Prevention Messages to Policy Makers: The Role of Stories in Promoting Physical Activity

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (s1) ◽  
pp. S99-S107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine A. Stamatakis ◽  
Timothy D. McBride ◽  
Ross C. Brownson
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Prevention Messages ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
State And Local ◽  
Public Health Practitioners ◽  
Research To Policy

Background:While effective interventions to promote physical activity have been identified, efforts to translate these interventions into policy have lagged behind. To improve the translation of evidence into policy, researchers and public health practitioners need to consider new ways for communicating health promoting messages to state and local policymakers.Methods:In this article, we describe issues related to the translation of evidence supporting physical activity promotion, and offer some communication approaches and tools that are likely to be beneficial in translating research to policy.Results:We discuss the use of narrative (ie, stories) and describe its potential role in improving communication of research in policy-making settings. In addition, we provide an outline for the development and design of policy briefs on physical activity, and for how to target these briefs effectively to policy-oriented audiences.Conclusions:Improvements in researchers' and practitioners' abilities to translate the evidence they generate into high-quality materials for policy makers can greatly enhance efforts to enact policies that promote physical activity.

“Advertise in the Chippy”

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 277-283
Author(s):  
Naomi Ellis ◽  
Christopher Gidlow ◽  
Rachel Davey
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Population Group ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Activity Groups

Background. To maximize often limited resources for health promotion interventions, it is critical to identify and consult with the target population to inform program design and implementation. Objective. To highlight the value of scoping (identifying any barriers or limitations within a target population group) in the initial social marketing phase of targeting physical activity interventions for positive mental health. Method. Semistructured focus groups were undertaken in 2 segmented population groups: Study 1—adults (aged between 20 and 50 years) from a deprived community; Study 2—older adults (50+ years of age) attending physical activity groups. Discussions centered on health, mental health, physical activity, and methods of promotion. Results. Five focus groups were conducted, 2 in study 1 (n = 17; age 38.1 ± 10.8 years) and 3 in study 2 (n = 25; age 68.1 ± 5.6 years). Themes and perspectives were consistent within each case study, but differed between them, indicating that basic segmentation during recruitment (by age, area of residence, and physical activity participation) had identified 2 distinct audience segments. Differences between groups in perceived benefits of physical activity, preferred intervention type, and appropriate terminology provided valuable insight to inform physical activity promotion. Conclusion. Focus groups offer a simple and feasible means of scoping to begin to identify and understand population segments for targeting of health promotion efforts.

scholarly journals The prevalence and determinants of physical activity promotion by Australian chiropractors: A cross sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
pp. 172-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Fernandez ◽  
Craig Moore ◽  
Andreas Eklund ◽  
Michael Swain ◽  
Katie de Luca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Activity Promotion

Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Health in Aging Women: A Health-Promotion Perspective

2002 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 396-412 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jo-Ann V. Sawatzky ◽  
Barbara J. Naimark
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Aging Women ◽  
Physical Measures ◽  
Cardiovascular Health Promotion

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between physical activity and other determinants of cardiovascular health in aging women from a health-promotion perspective. Participants (N= 206) completed a cardiovascular health-promotion profile, and various physical measures were recorded. The findings suggest that physically active aging women, especially those who exercise regularly or vigorously, have healthier cardiovascular profiles than do their less active counterparts. They were more likely to be members of a health and fitness facility, to be younger, and have higher socioeconomic status. Their diets were healthier, and their perception of their health status was more positive. Physical measures of cardiovascular health also decreased with increased levels of activity (p< .05). These findings validate physical activity promotion as an effective strategy to ameliorate the cardiovascular health profile of aging women. The study also lends support for population-based cardiovascular health-promotion strategies.

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