scholarly journals Social and behavior change programming landscape for out-of-school adolescent and youth reproductive health programs in the Philippines: A scoping review

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Health Programs ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Out Of School

scholarly journals Listen Up! How can social and behavior change programming improve reproductive health and family planning behaviors of out-of-school youth in the Philippines?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Development Research ◽  
Quezon City ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Out Of School Youth ◽  
School Youth ◽  
Out Of School

The Breakthrough RESEARCH project, in collaboration with De La Salle University’s Social Development Research Center in Manila, conducted a targeted study to better understand which social and behavior change programming approaches are most effective for encouraging out-of-school youth (OSY) ages 15 to 19 to adopt priority reproductive health (RH) and family planning (FP) behaviors. The study was conducted among OSY in four urban regions of the Philippines: Manila, Quezon City, Cebu City, and Davao City.

scholarly journals Extended Reality Technologies in Nutrition Education and Behavior: Comprehensive Scoping Review and Future Directions

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 2899
Author(s):  
Jared T. McGuirt ◽  
Natalie K. Cooke ◽  
Marissa Burgermaster ◽  
Basheerah Enahora ◽  
Grace Huebner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Change ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Food Selection ◽  
Methodological Rigor ◽  
Virtual And Augmented Reality ◽  
Collection Form ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Published Research

The use of Extended Reality (XR) (i.e. Virtual and Augmented Reality) for nutrition education and behavior change has not been comprehensively reviewed. This paper presents findings from a scoping review of current published research. Articles (n = 92) were extracted from PubMed and Scopus using a structured search strategy and selection approach. Pertinent study information was extracted using a standardized data collection form. Each article was independently reviewed and coded by two members of the research team, who then met to resolve any coding discrepancies. There is an increasing trend in publication in this area, mostly regarding Virtual Reality. Most studies used developmental testing in a lab setting, employed descriptive or observational methods, and focused on momentary behavior change like food selection rather than education. The growth and diversity of XR studies suggest the potential of this approach. There is a need and opportunity for more XR technology focused on children and other foundational theoretical determinants of behavior change to be addressed within nutrition education. Our findings suggest that XR technology is a burgeoning approach in the field of nutrition, but important gaps remain, including inadequate methodological rigor, community application, and assessment of the impact on dietary behaviors.

scholarly journals Knowledge, (mis-)conceptions, risk perception, and behavior change during pandemics: A scoping review of 149 studies

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (8) ◽  
pp. 777-799
Author(s):  
Umair Majid ◽  
Aghna Wasim ◽  
Simran Bakshi ◽  
Judy Truong
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Risk Perceptions ◽  
Influenza A ◽  
Ebola Virus ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Influenza A H1n1 ◽  
And Behavior

The severe acute respiratory syndrome–coronavirus-2 pandemic has spread rapidly and has a growing impact on individuals, communities, and healthcare systems worldwide. At the core of any pandemic response is the ability of authorities and other stakeholders to react appropriately by promoting hygiene and social distancing behaviors. Successfully reaching this goal requires both individual and collective efforts to drastically modify daily routines and activities. There is a need to clarify how knowledge and awareness of disease influence risk perception, and subsequent behavior in the context of pandemics and global outbreaks. We conducted a scoping review of 149 studies spanning different regions and populations to examine the relationships between knowledge, risk perceptions, and behavior change. We analyzed studies on five major pandemics or outbreaks in the twenty-first century: severe acute respiratory syndrome, influenza A/H1N1, Middle East respiratory syndrome, Ebola virus disease, and coronavirus disease 2019.

scholarly journals Identification of Reproductive Health Monitoring Indicators in Iran

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Efat Mohamadi ◽  
Mahshid Taheri ◽  
Mahdieh Yazdanpanah ◽  
Sayyed Hamed Barakati ◽  
Foroozan Salehi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Fertility Rate ◽  
Health Programs ◽  
Textual Data ◽  
Policies And Programs ◽  
Iranian Context

Abstract Introduction As a result of recent demographic changes, Iran has revised its reproductive health programs. To respond to the essential need for monitoring the new programs and policies, this study aimed to identify tailored, appropriate, and measurable RH indicators in the Iranian context, using available evidence and international indicators.Method This is an applied mixed-methods research, which was conducted in four phases: Identification of goals of RH policies and programs, scoping review of the RH indicators in the literature, developing and ranking the identified indicators, and finalization of indicators. Qualitative content analysis was used to analyze the textual data of the documents and policies. We analyzed the studies in the scoping review by narrative synthesis. The final indicators were selected through the consensus of experts, with a cut-off point of 75%. Result We identified 689 indicators through document analysis and scoping review. After three round of screening, a total of 37 RH indicators were finalized. The first five indicators with the highest score were: total fertility rate, population under 15 years, total population, population aged 65 years and older, and age-specific fertility rate.Conclusion: The nature and number of indicators for monitoring and evaluation of reproductive health programs might vary at different organizational levels; hence the need to develop specific indicators for each level is pivotal. In addition, the need for collection, processing and dissemination of reliable data for evaluation of these programs is essential.

scholarly journals A Mobile Phone–Based Sexual and Reproductive Health Intervention for Female Sex Workers in Kenya: Development and Qualitative Study

10.2196/15096 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. e15096 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frances H Ampt ◽  
Kelly L'Engle ◽  
Megan S C Lim ◽  
Kate F Plourde ◽  
Emily Mangone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Intervention ◽  
Message Content ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Health Promotion Interventions

Background Female sex workers (FSWs) have high rates of both unintended pregnancy and HIV, but few health promotion interventions address their contraceptive needs or other sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) concerns. A broader approach integrates contraceptive promotion with HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention and management, alcohol awareness, gender-based violence and rights, and health care utilization. The Women’s Health Intervention using SMS for Preventing Pregnancy (WHISPER) mobile phone intervention uses a participatory development approach and behavior change theory to address these high-priority concerns of FSWs in Mombasa, Kenya. Objective This paper aimed to (1) describe the process of development of the WHISPER intervention, its theoretical framework, key content domains and strategies and (2) explore workshop participants’ responses to the proposed intervention, particularly with regard to message content, behavior change constructs, and feasibility and acceptability. Methods The research team worked closely with FSWs in two phases of intervention development. First, we drafted content for three different types of messages based on a review of the literature and behavior change theories. Second, we piloted the intervention by conducting six workshops with 42 FSWs to test and refine message content and 12 interviews to assess the technical performance of the intervention. Workshop data were thematically analyzed using a mixed deductive and inductive approach. Results The intervention framework specified six SRHR domains that were viewed as highly relevant by FSWs. Reactions to intervention content revealed that social cognitive strategies to improve knowledge, outcome expectations, skills, and self-efficacy resonated well with workshop participants. Participants found the content empowering, and most said they would share the messages with others. The refined intervention was a 12-month SMS program consisting of informational and motivational messages, role model stories portraying behavior change among FSWs, and on-demand contraceptive information. Conclusions Our results highlight the need for health promotion interventions that incorporate broader components of SRHR, not only HIV prevention. Using a theory-based, participatory approach, we developed a digital health intervention that reflects the complex reality of FSWs’ lives and provides a feasible, acceptable approach for addressing SRHR concerns and needs. FSWs may benefit from health promotion interventions that provide relevant, actionable, and engaging content to support behavior change.

scholarly journals A Mobile Phone–Based Sexual and Reproductive Health Intervention for Female Sex Workers in Kenya: Development and Qualitative Study (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frances H Ampt ◽  
Kelly L'Engle ◽  
Megan S C Lim ◽  
Kate F Plourde ◽  
Emily Mangone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Intervention ◽  
Message Content ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Health Promotion Interventions

BACKGROUND Female sex workers (FSWs) have high rates of both unintended pregnancy and HIV, but few health promotion interventions address their contraceptive needs or other sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) concerns. A broader approach integrates contraceptive promotion with HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention and management, alcohol awareness, gender-based violence and rights, and health care utilization. The Women’s Health Intervention using SMS for Preventing Pregnancy (WHISPER) mobile phone intervention uses a participatory development approach and behavior change theory to address these high-priority concerns of FSWs in Mombasa, Kenya. OBJECTIVE This paper aimed to (1) describe the process of development of the WHISPER intervention, its theoretical framework, key content domains and strategies and (2) explore workshop participants’ responses to the proposed intervention, particularly with regard to message content, behavior change constructs, and feasibility and acceptability. METHODS The research team worked closely with FSWs in two phases of intervention development. First, we drafted content for three different types of messages based on a review of the literature and behavior change theories. Second, we piloted the intervention by conducting six workshops with 42 FSWs to test and refine message content and 12 interviews to assess the technical performance of the intervention. Workshop data were thematically analyzed using a mixed deductive and inductive approach. RESULTS The intervention framework specified six SRHR domains that were viewed as highly relevant by FSWs. Reactions to intervention content revealed that social cognitive strategies to improve knowledge, outcome expectations, skills, and self-efficacy resonated well with workshop participants. Participants found the content empowering, and most said they would share the messages with others. The refined intervention was a 12-month SMS program consisting of informational and motivational messages, role model stories portraying behavior change among FSWs, and on-demand contraceptive information. CONCLUSIONS Our results highlight the need for health promotion interventions that incorporate broader components of SRHR, not only HIV prevention. Using a theory-based, participatory approach, we developed a digital health intervention that reflects the complex reality of FSWs’ lives and provides a feasible, acceptable approach for addressing SRHR concerns and needs. FSWs may benefit from health promotion interventions that provide relevant, actionable, and engaging content to support behavior change.

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