scholarly journals Healthy Lifestyles for People with Disabilities

2004 ◽  
Vol 2 (SI) ◽  
pp. 42-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasreen Abdullah ◽  
Willi Horner-Johnson ◽  
Charles E. Drum ◽  
Gloria L. Krahn ◽  
Erin Staples ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Support Groups ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Healthy Lifestyles ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Secondary Conditions ◽  
Health Related

People with disabilities are more susceptible to compromised health status and preventable secondary conditions. A Healthy Lifestyles curriculum was developed as a health promotion program for people with disabilities. Using the curriculum, ten free 2½-day workshops were provided for people with various disabilities in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Workshops were conducted in collaboration with local entities such as Centers for Independent Living. The workshops took an integrated approach to health, addressing connections among physical, social, emotional, and spiritual health, and health through meaningful activities. During workshops, the participants obtained health information and experienced healthy activities such as yoga and non-impact aerobics, both tailored for people with disabilities. At the end of the workshop, each participant identified two healthy lifestyle goals to work toward. Progress and/or barriers in accomplishing those goals were shared in support groups for 6-9 months. Preliminary results indicate early and sustained improvements in health behaviors and health-related attitudes. The Healthy Lifestyles program offers a promising approach to promoting health among people with disabilities.

Promoting Healthy Lifestyle for Sustainable Development

2017 ◽  
pp. 1152-1166
Author(s):  
Filiz Bozkurt ◽  
Ahu Ergen
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Natural Food ◽  
Healthy Lifestyles ◽  
Growth Environment ◽  
Highly Educated ◽  
Environment And Health ◽  
Consumer Values ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Post Hoc

Economic growth, environment, and health are three significant aspects of sustainable development. Nowadays, lifestyle is increasingly evaluated as one of the most important factors influencing health. As increasing health expenditure is an important problem for sustainable development, it is essential to examine the society in terms of their health-related habits and promote healthy lifestyle to support sustainable development. In this chapter, healthy lifestyle of highly educated Istanbulites is researched. The respondents are classified into three distinct clusters according to their healthy lifestyles as “young and single individuals with low healthy lifestyle tendency.” “young and middle-aged individuals consuming natural food,” and “elderly, married adults leading healthy lifestyles.” Afterwards, analyzing the data by ANOVA and post-hoc tests, it is found that respondents in different clusters have significantly different green consumer values and health motivations. Finally, theoretical and managerial discussions are provided and some recommendations are made for academicians and practitioners.

scholarly journals Health Promotion for People With Disabilities: The Emerging Paradigm Shift From Disability Prevention to Prevention of Secondary Conditions

1999 ◽  
Vol 79 (5) ◽  
pp. 495-502 ◽  
Author(s):  
James H Rimmer
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Quality Health Care ◽  
Secondary Conditions ◽  
Area Of Interest

Abstract The premise of this article is that, until recently, health promotion for people with disabilities has been a neglected area of interest on the part of the general health community. Today, researchers, funding agencies, and health care providers and consumers are leading an effort to establish higher-quality health care for the millions of Americans with disabilities. The aims of a health promotion program for people with disabilities are to reduce secondary conditions (eg, obesity, hypertension, pressure sores), to maintain functional independence, to provide an opportunity for leisure and enjoyment, and to enhance the overall quality of life by reducing environmental barriers to good health. A greater emphasis must be placed on community-based health promotion initiatives for people with disabilities in order to achieve these objectives.

scholarly journals Association between healthy lifestyle practices and life purpose among a highly health-literate cohort: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nobutaka Hirooka ◽  
Takeru Kusano ◽  
Shunsuke Kinoshita ◽  
Ryutaro Aoyagi ◽  
Nakamoto Hidetomo
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
National Health ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Purpose In Life ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Life Purpose ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lifestyle Practices ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background The national health promotion program in the twenty-first century Japan (HJ21) correlates life purpose with disease prevention, facilitating the adoption of healthy lifestyles. However, the influence of clustered healthy lifestyle practices on life purpose, within the context of this national health campaign remains uninvestigated. This study assessed the association between such practices and life purpose, in line with the HJ21. Methods We performed a nationwide cross-sectional survey on certified specialists in health management. Participants’ demographic information, lifestyle, and purpose in life were measured using a validated tool. The cohort was median-split into two groups based on their clustered health-related lifestyle score. The values for health-related lifestyle and purpose were compared between the two groups and the correlation between health-related lifestyle and purpose in life was measured. Results Data from 4820 participants were analyzed. The higher-scoring health-related lifestyle group showed a significantly higher life purpose than the lower group (35.3 vs 31.4; t = 23.6, p < 0.001). There was a significant association between the scores of clustered healthy lifestyle practices and life purpose (r = 0.401, p < 0.001). The higher-scoring health-related lifestyle group achieved a higher life purpose than the lower-scoring group. This association between healthy lifestyle practices and life purpose denotes a positive and linear relationship. Conclusions Our results suggest that individuals who have a better health-related lifestyle gain a higher sense of life purpose. In other words, a healthy lifestyle predicts a purpose in life. Our findings posit that examining the causal relationship between healthy lifestyle and purpose in life may be a more efficient approach toward health promotion.

scholarly journals Association between healthy lifestyle practices and life purpose among a highly health-literate cohort: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nobutaka Hirooka ◽  
Takeru Kusano ◽  
Shunsuke Kinoshita ◽  
Ryutaro Aoyagi ◽  
Hidetomo Nakamoto
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
National Health ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Purpose In Life ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Life Purpose ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lifestyle Practices ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Lower Group

Abstract Background The national health promotion program in 21st century in Japan (HJ21) correlates life purpose with disease prevention; facilitating the adoption of healthy lifestyles. However, the influence of clustered healthy lifestyle practices on life purpose, in the context of a national health campaign, remains uninvestigated. Hence, this study assessed the association between such practices and life purpose in line with the HJ21. Methods A nationwide cross-sectional survey was given to certified specialists in health management. Participants’ demographic information, lifestyle, and purpose in life using a validated tool were measured. The cohort was median-split into two groups based on their clustered health-related lifestyle score. Health-related lifestyle and purpose were compared between the two groups, and the correlation between health-related lifestyles and purpose in life was measured. Results Data from 4,820 participants were analyzed. The higher scoring health-related lifestyle group showed a significantly higher life purpose than the lower group (35.3 vs 31.4; t = 23.6, p < 0.001). The association between the scores of clustered healthy lifestyle practices and life purpose was significant (r = 0.401, p < 0.001). The better health-related lifestyle group achieved a higher life purpose than the lower group. This association between healthy lifestyle practices and life purpose denotes a positive and linear relationship. Conclusions The present study suggest that individuals who have a better health-related lifestyle gain a higher sense of life purpose. Healthy lifestyle predicted purpose in life. Examining causal relation between healthy lifestyle and purpose in life may provide more efficient approach for health promotion.

Substantiation of the Integrated Approach to Teaching the Adaptation Discipline “Psychology of Life-Resistance” for Students with Disability

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-44
Author(s):  
Ekaterina Mihal'chi
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Healthy Group ◽  
Physical Form ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Approach To Teaching

The article provides a rationale for the approach to teaching adaptation course "Psychology of vitality" for persons with disabilities. The authors conducted a survey of students with psychophysical disorders and from a conditionally healthy group to study the effect of their physical form on their ability to cope with stress and difficult life situations. Among respondents from different health groups, assessments of their own resilience were determined; differences in the perception of their physical form; values of stress levels during the year on the Holmes-Ray scale are estimated. According to the results of the study, the authors came to the conclusion that in the educational process of people with disabilities, the adaptation discipline "Psychology of viability" should teach in an integrated form, combining psychological and physical modules, as well as a block on a healthy lifestyle.

Promoting Healthy Lifestyle for Sustainable Development

2015 ◽  
pp. 110-123
Author(s):  
Filiz Bozkurt ◽  
Ahu Ergen
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Natural Food ◽  
Healthy Lifestyles ◽  
Growth Environment ◽  
Highly Educated ◽  
Environment And Health ◽  
Consumer Values ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Post Hoc

Economic growth, environment, and health are three significant aspects of sustainable development. Nowadays, lifestyle is increasingly evaluated as one of the most important factors influencing health. As increasing health expenditure is an important problem for sustainable development, it is essential to examine the society in terms of their health-related habits and promote healthy lifestyle to support sustainable development. In this chapter, healthy lifestyle of highly educated Istanbulites is researched. The respondents are classified into three distinct clusters according to their healthy lifestyles as “young and single individuals with low healthy lifestyle tendency.” “young and middle-aged individuals consuming natural food,” and “elderly, married adults leading healthy lifestyles.” Afterwards, analyzing the data by ANOVA and post-hoc tests, it is found that respondents in different clusters have significantly different green consumer values and health motivations. Finally, theoretical and managerial discussions are provided and some recommendations are made for academicians and practitioners.

scholarly journals Parental Self-Efficacy to Promote Children’s Healthy Lifestyles: A Pilot and Feasibility Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 4794
Author(s):  
Cayetana Ruiz-Zaldibar ◽  
Inmaculada Serrano-Monzó ◽  
Olga Lopez-Dicastillo ◽  
María Jesús Pumar-Méndez ◽  
Andrea Iriarte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Parenting Styles ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Parenting Practices ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Positive Parenting ◽  
Parenting Programs ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Healthy Lifestyles

Positive parenting programs are a key strategy to promote the development of parental competence. We designed a pilot study based on parental self-efficacy to promote healthy lifestyles in their children aged between 2 to 5 years old. In this pilot study, we aimed to assess the effects of a parenting program on parental self-efficacy and parenting styles. Twenty-five parents were allocated into intervention (N = 15) and control group (N = 10). Parents from the intervention group received four group sessions (120 mi per session) to develop a positive parenting, parenting styles and parenting skills regarding to children’s diet, exercise, and screen time, and two additional sessions about child development and family games. Parents from the control group received these two latter sessions. Parental self-efficacy, parenting styles, and meal-related parenting practices were measured before and after the intervention and at 3-month follow-up. Acceptability and feasibility of the program was also measured. Quantitative data were analyzed using the repeat measures ANOVA and ANCOVA tests and the effect size calculation. Content analysis was used to analyse open questions. Positive trends were found regarding parental self-efficacy and the use of authoritative parenting style. Parents also reported a great acceptability of the program getting high satisfaction. According to the feasibility barriers and facilitators aspects were identified. The positive trends founded in this study support the development of parenting programs to promote healthy lifestyle in children.

Food intake, physical activity and quality of life among children and youth

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Emília Martins ◽  
Rosina Fernandes ◽  
Francisco Mendes ◽  
Cátia Magalhães ◽  
Patrícia Araújo
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Life Habits ◽  
Definition Of

BACKGROUND: The health-related quality of life construct (QoL) implies a relationship with eating habits (EA) and physical activity (PA). Sociodemographic and anthropometric variables (gender, age and Body Mass Index - BMI) are highlighted in the definition of healthy lifestyle habits promotion strategies. OBJECTIVE: We aim to characterize and relate PA, EA and QoL in children/youth and explore gender, age and BMI influences. METHODS: It is a non-experimental study, with 337 children/youth, ages between 8 and 17 years (12.61±2.96), mostly from the rural inland of Portugal. In data collection we used a sociodemographic and anthropometric questionnaire, a weekly register table of EA and Kid-Kindl (QoL). Statistical analysis (p <  0.05) were performed in SPSS-IBM 25. RESULTS: Lower BMI was associated with better EA (p <  0.001), PA (p <  0.05) and self-esteem (p <  0.01) and worse scores on family subscale of QoL. Female showed higher fruit intake (p <  0.05). The older has shown better results. PA is positively correlated with QoL (p <  0.01) and EA (p <  0.05). CONCLUSIONS: It is important to explore other relevant social and family dimensions, to promote intervention programs with parents, school and community, as well as healthy practices policies. The intervention in these age groups is critical for a longer-term impact in improving healthy life habits.

MOBILE PHONE DEPENDENCE AND HEALTH-RELATED LIFESTYLE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

2006 ◽  
Vol 34 (10) ◽  
pp. 1277-1284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masahiro Toda ◽  
Kazuyuki Monden ◽  
Kazuki Kubo ◽  
Kanehisa Morimoto
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Smoking Habits ◽  
Health Practice ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Self Rating ◽  
Health Related

This study investigated the associations between the intensity of mobile phone use and health-related lifestyle. For 275 university students, we evaluated health-related lifestyle using the Health Practice Index (HPI; Hagihara & Morimoto, 1991; Kusaka, Kondou, & Morimoto, 1992) and analyzed responses to a questionnaire (MPDQ; Toda, Monden, Kubo, & Morimoto, 2004) designed, with a self-rating scale, to gauge mobile phone dependence. For males, there was a significant relationship between smoking habits and mobile phone dependence. We also found that male respondents with low HPI scores were significantly higher for mobile phone dependence. These findings suggest that, particularly for males, the intensity of mobile phone use may be related to healthy lifestyle.

scholarly journals Lifestyle Behaviors and Mental Health of American Adults

2007 ◽  
Vol 100 (1) ◽  
pp. 294-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth H. Chaney ◽  
J. Don Chaney ◽  
Min Qi Wang ◽  
James M. Eddy
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Behavioral Risk ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Health Related

The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that individuals reporting healthy lifestyle behaviors would also report better self-rated mental health. Logistic regression analyses were conducted utilizing SUDAAN on the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey data set. This descriptive analysis suggests that persons reporting poor mental health were more likely to report unhealthy lifestyle behaviors. This set of findings encourages careful design of experimental studies of empirically based associations of mental health and life style, using psychometrically sound measures. Then public health programs focused on change of health-related behaviors might be more suitably devised.

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