RELATIONS BETWEEN FAMILY STRUCTURE AND STUDENTS' HEALTH-RELATED ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS

2004 ◽  
Vol 95 (7) ◽  
pp. 851 ◽  
Author(s):  
YANNIS THEODORAKIS
Keyword(s):  
Family Structure ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
And Behaviors

Relations between Family Structure and Students' Health-Related Attitudes and Behaviors

2004 ◽  
Vol 95 (3) ◽  
pp. 851-858 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yannis Theodorakis ◽  
Athanasios Papaioannou ◽  
Kaliopi Karastogianidou
Keyword(s):  
Family Structure ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Health Related Behaviors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
And Behavior

This study examined the relations between family structure and students' health-related behaviors. Participants were 6,130 Greek students, ages 11 to 16 years. They responded to questionnaires based on the Planned Behavior model assessing attitudes, perceived behavioral control, intentions and behavior regarding healthy and unhealthy habits. Students who reported growing up with one or no parent reported more unhealthy lifestyle attitudes and behaviors (smoking, drug use, violence, exercise, nutrition) than students growing up with both parents. The findings suggest that family structure is related to students' healthy or unhealthy lifestyle, indicating that in health education programs all members of the close environment within which the children live should be involved, especially for children who do not live with both parents.

Evaluation of Selected Life-Skill Modules from the Contemporary Health Series with Students in Grade 6

1997 ◽  
Vol 84 (3) ◽  
pp. 811-818 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Young ◽  
R. Mark Kelley ◽  
George Denny
Keyword(s):  
Sixth Grade ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Life Skill ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Sixth Grade Students ◽  
Health Related ◽  
And Behaviors

The purpose of the study was to assess the effects over a school term of selected life-skill modules from The Contemporary Health Series–Into Adolescence on scores for self-esteem, health (drug) attitudes, and behaviors of sixth-grade students. The 328 students were from classrooms assigned to either experimental or control conditions. Analysis indicated that students exposed to selected modules from the curriculum series reported positive changes on a number of health-related variables in the questionnaire.

scholarly journals Perceived health in the Portuguese population aged ? 35

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 406-427
Author(s):  
João Paulo de Figueiredo ◽  
Salvador Massano Cardoso
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Health Attitudes ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
And Behaviors

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the exploratory relationship between determinants of health, life satisfaction, locus of control, attitudes and behaviors and health related quality of life in an adult population. METHODS Observational study (analytical and cross-sectional) with a quantitative methodological basis. The sample was composed oy 1,214 inhabitants aged ≥ 35 in 31 civil parishes in the County of Coimbra, Portugal, 2011-2012. An anonymous and voluntary health survey was conducted, which collected the following information: demographic, clinical record, health and lifestyle behaviors; health related quality of life (Medical Outcomes Study, Short Form-36); health locus of control; survey of health attitudes and behavior, and quality of life index. Pearson’s Linear Correlation, t-Student, Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney; One-way ANOVA; Brown-Forsythe’s F; Kruskal-Wallis; Multiple Comparisons: Tukey (HSD), Games-Howell and Conover were used in the statistical analysis. RESULTS Health related quality of life was shown to be lower in females, in older age groups, in obese/overweight individuals, widows, unassisted, those living alone, living in rural/suburban areas, those who did not work and with a medium-low socioeconomic level. Respondents with poor/very poor self-perceived health (p < 0.0001), with chronic disease (p < 0.0001), who consumed < 3 meals per day (p ≤ 0.01), who were sedentary, who slept ≤ 6 h/day and had smoked for several years revealed the worst health results. Health related quality of life was positively related with a bigger internal locus, with better health attitudes and behaviors (physical exercise, health and nutritional care, length of dependence) and with different areas of life satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS Better health related quality of life was associated with certain social, psychological, family and health characteristics, a satisfactory lifestyle, better socioeconomic conditions and a good internal locus of control over health attitudes and behaviors.

HIV/AIDS Knowledge and Health-Related Attitudes and Behaviors Among Deaf and Hearing Adolescents in Southern Brazil

2008 ◽  
Vol 153 (4) ◽  
pp. 349-356 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cláudia Alquati Bisol ◽  
Tania Mara Sperb ◽  
Toye H. Brewer ◽  
Sérgio Kakuta Kato ◽  
Gail Shor-Posner
Keyword(s):  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Aids Knowledge ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals COVID-19 Misinformation on Social Media: A Study of the Understanding, Attitudes and Behaviors of Social Media Users

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 768-788
Author(s):  
Lowai G. Abed
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Saudi Arabian ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Educational Backgrounds ◽  
Health Related ◽  
And Behaviors

The dissemination of information via social media is important, particularly during a public health emergency. However, while it is undoubtedly useful in the targeting of genuine health communications, social media may also be used to spread health-related misinformation at times of disease outbreak or pandemic. The study presented here researches the spread of COVID-19 misinformation in Saudi Arabia, by exploring the relevant understanding, attitudes, and behaviors of Saudi Arabian citizens. The current study comprises a survey of 318 adults in Saudi Arabia, of all age groups and educational backgrounds, and from all Saudi Arabian provinces. This study highlights the significance of COVID-19 misinformation and concludes that, despite risks to public health and wellbeing, Saudi Arabian citizens do not consider COVID-19 misinformation to be a significant problem. Participants in this study were relatively aware of such misinformation and its dangers, but it did not greatly concern them, and generally they declined to tackle it proactively. 

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors on Soft Drinks and Energy Drinks Taxation Among Adults in Al-Madinah Al-Munawara

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 653-661
Author(s):  
Rola Adnan Jalloun
Keyword(s):  
Soft Drink ◽  
Energy Drink ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Food Markets ◽  
Adverse Health Effects ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Harmful Effects

Background: Over the last few decades, most governments have implemented taxation on foods and beverages associated with adverse health effects to decrease the risk of health-related problems and to support the quality of life of people. The objective of the study is to assess participants’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors on soft drink (SD) and energy drink (ED) taxation in Al Madinah Al-Munawara. Methods: A total of 384 adults aged 18-45 years were randomly interviewed in different food markets. The interview lasted for 20 minutes, and it included questions to assess demographics and knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding health-related problems and taxation of SDs and EDs. Results: The results showed that a high percentage of the participants did not drink SDs and EDs (52% and 65%, respectively). Although age was significantly associated only with EDs, not consuming SDs and EDs was significantly associated with education and body mass index (BMI). After adjusting for demographic characteristics, 56% of SD consumers supported taxation, with the greatest support among those aged 40-45 years old, who had graduated from college and who were classified as overweight or obese. ED consumers supported taxation by 60%, with the greatest support among females who aged 25-39 and those who were classified as overweight or obese. Conclusions: The findings suggest that high SD and ED taxation is likely to reduce the harmful effects of SD and ED consumption on health by reducing the amount purchased.

scholarly journals The COVID States Project #27: Trajectory of COVID-19-related behaviors in Illinois

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Druckman ◽  
Jennifer Lin ◽  
Roy H. Perlis ◽  
Mauricio Santillana ◽  
David Lazer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Health Related Behaviors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
And Behaviors

The number of COVID-19 cases in Illinois has risen sharply over the last two months, from about 2,000 new cases a day in late September to 10,000 or so currently. In this report we evaluate whether there have been significant changes in the behaviors that facilitate the spread of the disease. The COVID States Project has been conducting a 50-state survey roughly once a month since April about attitudes and behaviors around COVID-19. Here we focus on public-health related behaviors that facilitate/inhibit the spread of the disease. It has become apparent that behaviors of particular importance are (1) those which bring people into indoor proximity; and (2) mask wearing.

Media Literacy as a Consideration in Health and Risk Message Design

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yvonnes Chen ◽  
Joseph Erba
Keyword(s):  
Media Literacy ◽  
Media Effects ◽  
Media Analysis ◽  
Literacy Programs ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Literacy Interventions ◽  
Media Messages ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
And Behaviors

Media literacy describes the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and produce media messages. As media messages can influence audiences’ attitudes and behaviors toward various topics, such as attitudes toward others and risky behaviors, media literacy can counter potential negative media effects, a crucial task in today’s oversaturated media environment. Media literacy in the context of health promotion is addressed by analyzing the characteristics of 54 media literacy programs conducted in the United States and abroad that have successfully influenced audiences’ attitudes and behaviors toward six health topics: prevention of alcohol use, prevention of tobacco use, eating disorders and body image, sex education, nutrition education, and violent behavior. Because media literacy can change how audiences perceive the media industry and critique media messages, it could also reduce the potential harmful effects media can have on audiences’ health decision-making process. The majority of the interventions have focused on youth, likely because children’s and adolescents’ lack of cognitive sophistication may make them more vulnerable to potentially harmful media effects. The design of these health-related media literacy programs varied. Many studies’ interventions consisted of a one-course lesson, while others were multi-month, multi-lesson interventions. The majority of these programs’ content was developed and administered by a team of researchers affiliated with local universities and schools, and was focused on three main areas: reduction of media consumption, media analysis and evaluations, and media production and activism. Media literacy study designs almost always included a control group that did not take part in the intervention to confirm that potential changes in health and risk attitudes and behaviors among participants could be attributed to the intervention. Most programs were also designed to include at least one pre-intervention test and one post-intervention test, with the latter usually administered immediately following the intervention. Demographic variables, such as gender, age or grade level, and prior behavior pertaining to the health topic under study, were found to affect participants’ responses to media literacy interventions. In these 54 studies, a number of key media literacy components were clearly absent from the field. First, adults—especially those from historically underserved communities—were noticeably missing from these interventions. Second, media literacy interventions were often designed with a top-down approach, with little to no involvement from or collaboration with members of the target population. Third, the creation of counter media messages tailored to individuals’ needs and circumstances was rarely the focus of these interventions. Finally, these studies paid little attention to evaluating the development, process, and outcomes of media literacy interventions with participants’ sociodemographic characteristics in mind. Based on these findings, it is recommended that health-related media literacy programs fully engage community members at all steps, including in the critical analysis of current media messages and the production and dissemination of counter media messages. Health-related media literacy programs should also impart participants and community members with tools to advocate for their own causes and health behaviors.

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