scholarly journals Understanding the Nexus between Alcohol Consumption, Social and Emotional Wellbeing, and higher Education Outcomes among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Males in Australia

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. e28-e37
Author(s):  
Himanshu Gupta ◽  
James A. Smith ◽  
Jesse J. Fleay ◽  
Christopher P.B. Lesiter ◽  
Kootsy Canuto
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Torres Strait Islander ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Determinant ◽  
Emotional Wellbeing ◽  
Health Risk Factors ◽  
Higher Education Outcomes ◽  
Torres Strait ◽  
Being There

Education is a critical social determinant of health, particularly in the context of Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander health and well-being. There is also a broad array of other health risk factors that intersect with these social and cultural determinants of health. Overall, an in-depth examination of the complex health–education nexus is needed. This paper provides a commentary on interrelationships between health risk factors, their impact on education trajectories, and their implications for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander males.

Use of Well-Being in Identification of Members With Future Health Risk Factors and Future Diagnosed Chronic Disease

2019 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-176
Author(s):  
Brent Hamar ◽  
Ashlin Jones ◽  
Michael Rickles ◽  
Carter Coberley ◽  
Elizabeth Y. Rula
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Health Risk Factors

scholarly journals Prevalence of risk factors for health and emotional well-being of teachers in the context of distance learning

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
OYu Milushkina ◽  
OF Zhukov ◽  
OV Lukanova ◽  
SV Markelova ◽  
NA Skoblina
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Statistical Processing ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Assessment ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Health Risk Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting

Distance learning (DL) changed the work-rest balance of teachers, increased risks of deterioration of their health and emotional burnout (EB). This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of risk factors affecting health and emotional state of teachers engaged in DL, as well as subjective assessment of the significance of these factors by teachers. We have surveyed teachers during traditional, in-person learning (TL) period (n = 224) and DL (n = 619), and took anthropometric measurements of 45 teachers during TL and 72 teachers when DL ended. EB was studied in 72 teachers with the help of V.V. Boyko questionnaire. Statistical processing was enabled by the Statistica 13 PL package, Student's t-test, χ2 test; to identify the relationship between indicators, we relied on regression analysis, effect occurrence probability calculation. Less than half of teachers are aware of the health risk factors (low level of physical activity — 36.1%, poor nutrition — 29.2%, lack of knowledge on disease prevention — 6.9%). After DL ended, only 30% of teachers considered themselves healthy; 13.1% reported lack of EB symptoms. An increase in the average body mass index value was established. Teachers underestimating EB and health risk factors were 2.3 times more likely to grow obese (OR = 0.40; 95% CI = 0.22–0.70). The study highlights high hygienic value of physical activity as a controllable health risk factor. Raising teachers' awareness of health preservation practices will help prevent deterioration of their health, development of EB and increase the efficiency of their professional activity.

scholarly journals Measuring Resilience and Risk Factors for the Psychosocial Well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Boarding School Students: Pilot Baseline Study Results

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Louise Redman-MacLaren ◽  
Helen Klieve ◽  
Janya Mccalman ◽  
Sandra Russo ◽  
Katrina Rutherford ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Torres Strait Islander ◽  
Boarding School ◽  
Well Being ◽  
School Students ◽  
Baseline Study ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Torres Strait

scholarly journals Government’s Social Responsibility for Public Health: Need for Institutionalization

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (48) ◽  
pp. 236-244
Author(s):  
G. V. Oganezova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Public Health Care ◽  
Health Risk Factors ◽  
Theory Of Health

The fact that the health of Ukraine’s people is rather poor proves the importance of substantiating the need for institutionalizing the government’s social responsibility for public health (GSR for PH) as a basic component of a health-oriented economy in modern conditions. The methodological approach to forming the GSR for PH institution is developed; within this approach the essence of the GSR for PH and its structure are defined, and theoretic approaches to forming the GSR for PH are suggested, as well as case studies for the GSR for PH and its diagnostication within a state, and rationale for and mechanisms of the GSR for PH institutionalization. The methodology of institutionalizing the GSR for PH is based on the institutional approach and the theory of health risk factors. The GSR for PH is presented as the obligations of a state, which are expressed in actions that are aimed at the socio-economic well-being and lifestyle of both the population and every individual as a carrier of health capital; ensure the safety and efficiency of human capital; provide environmental parameters for the actualization of human capital; characterize the organization of providing health care to the population, ensure its quality and accessibility. The analysis of the GSR for PH in Ukraine from the standpoint of the theory of health risk factors shows the inefficiency of state institutions responsible for maintaining public health; an institutional trap has been identified in some areas of the public health care system. In order to transform inefficient institutions, a mechanism for institutionalizing the GSR for PH is proposed, which includes regulatory, business, and information instruments; they coordinate the actions of economic entities in their interaction in such a way as to offset the negative impact of health risk factors, and enhance the positive impact, which contributes to increasing the government’s, employers’ and individuals’ responsibility for health at every level.

A Study of the Effects of Exercise on Stress, Depression Levels, and Health Risk Factors

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul A. Thomas ◽  
Jen Hanley ◽  
Christy Tomczak ◽  
Jennifer Wuchteil ◽  
Nathan Underwood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Health Risk Factors

Behavioral Health Risk Factors for Nonmedical Use of Prescription Opioids in Adolescence

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junhan Cho ◽  
Lorraine I. Kelley-Quon ◽  
Jessica L. Barrington-Trimis ◽  
Afton Kechter ◽  
Sarah Axeen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Behavioral Health ◽  
Prescription Opioids ◽  
Health Risk Factors ◽  
Nonmedical Use

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of the EQ-5D-5L for aboriginal Australians: a multi-method study

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Henrique Ribeiro Santiago ◽  
Dandara Haag ◽  
Davi Manzini Macedo ◽  
Gail Garvey ◽  
Megan Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Torres Strait Islander ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Reference Group ◽  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Partial Credit Model ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Torres Strait

Abstract Introduction In Australia, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) instruments have been adopted in national population surveys to inform policy decisions that affect the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. However, Western-developed HRQoL instruments should not be assumed to capture Indigenous conceptualization of health and well-being. In our study, following recommendations for cultural adaptation, an Indigenous Reference Group indicated the EQ-5D-5L as a potentially valid instrument to measure aspects of HRQoL and endorsed further psychometric evaluation. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the construct validity and reliability of the EQ-5D-5L in an Aboriginal Australian population. Methods The EQ-5D-5L was applied in a sample of 1012 Aboriginal adults. Dimensionality was evaluated using Exploratory Graph Analysis. The Partial Credit Model was employed to evaluate item performance and adequacy of response categories. Area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) was used to investigate discriminant validity regarding chronic pain, general health and experiences of discrimination. Results The EQ-5D-5L comprised two dimensions, Physiological and Psychological, and reliability was adequate. Performance at an item level was excellent and the EQ-5D-5L individual items displayed good discriminant validity. Conclusions The EQ-5D-5L is a suitable instrument to measure five specific aspects (Mobility, Self-Care, Usual activities, Pain/Discomfort, Anxiety/Depression) of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander HRQoL. A future research agenda comprises the investigation of other domains of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander HRQoL and potential expansions to the instrument.

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