scholarly journals HEALTH PROMOTION BEHAVIOUR FOR NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Micky Oloo Olutende ◽  
Maximilla N. Wanzala ◽  
Elizabeth Mse ◽  
Edwin Kadima Wamukoya
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Lifestyle Practices ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Doctors And Nurses

Introduction: The rising burden of non-communicable diseases poses a great health system challenge in Kenya. Healthcare workers have a critical role to play in health promotion, in addressing patients’ lifestyle risk factors. However, their own lifestyle habits can influence their attitude and practices towards patient care. Opportunistic counselling of patients by health professionals signifies one of the most cost-effective medical interventions in combatting non-communicable diseases. Objective: To determine the attitudes and practice of health promotion for the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases among healthcare workers In Kakamega county. Methods: A cross-sectional mixed method study was carried out from June to July 2018 at Kakamega county referral hospital. For the quantitative method, one hundred and eighty-five doctors and nurses were recruited through stratified sampling. Data on healthcare workers; socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle practice, attitude, and practice of health promotion was collected through self- administered questionnaires. Frequency and percentage distributions tables were used to initially describe the study population while, Chi- square test of significance was used to evaluate the association between healthcare workers attitudes and practice of health promotion and their socio-demographic features. Secondly, a total of 12 doctors and nurses were purposively selected based on age, gender and profession of participants for the qualitative method. Data on healthcare workers perspective on health promotion and organizational support factors were collected through in-depth interviews. The recorded interviews were transcribed and data analysis was done using content analysis of thematic areas. A verbatim approach was used to describe study findings. Results: 69.2% of the respondents were females, mean age was 36 years and the median years in profession was 12 years. The respondents exhibited good lifestyle practices with alcohol and tobacco prevalence at 30.8 %and 3.8% respectively. 72% of the respondents demonstrated a positive attitude towards health promotion while, 31% showed good health promotion practices. Less than half of the respondents inquired about a patient’s lifestyle practices during routine visit. The study found that healthcare workers with a positive attitude were four times more likely to have good health promotion practices (OR = 3.54, p<0.001). Lastly findings from the in-depth interviews revealed that staff had no written guidelines on health promotion and that the hospital management had abolished the health promotion unit. Conclusion: The results indicated that a positive health professional attitude is a precursor to good health promotive practices. Recommendation: Efforts to build capacity and support for health promotion in health services should be encouraged. Additionally, health Promotion programs for non- communicable disease should not only target the health of general population but also the health of health care workers. <p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0720/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Instagramming our way through public health communication: why and who is using it?

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
R Vareda ◽  
T Garcia ◽  
J Rachadell
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Healthy Lifestyles ◽  
Communication Tool ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases

Abstract Background From disease prevention to health promotion, communication is key for Public Health (PH) practice and, according to the 9th Essential Public Health Operation its goal is to improve populations health literacy and capacity to access, understand and use information. Though social media is frequently presented as a potentially useful tool for PH communication, there is a lack of evidence about its effectiveness and impact on PH outcomes. This study researches Instagram® as a PH tool and aims to know who is using it, what content is shared on the platform and how much engagement there is. Methods This cross-sectional study regards information on 1000 Instagram® posts with the hashtags publichealth, publichealthpromotion, healthpromotion, publichealthmatters and publichealtheducation. Authors categorized post content and creators, and reviewed the number of likes and comments per post to determine engagement. Data analysis was performed on IBM SPSS® Statistics. Results The most common content categories were communicable diseases (n = 383), non-communicable diseases (n = 258) and healthy lifestyles (n = 143). Health professionals post more about communicable diseases (43,6%) and non-professionals about healthy lifestyles (36,1%). Non-professionals (n = 191) post about PH issues almost as much as health professionals (n = 220) and PH associations (n = 201). Most don't reference their sources (n = 821). Posts on communicable diseases have the most likes and comments per post (mean of 172 likes and 3,1 comments). Conclusions Half the Instagram® posts analysed in this study were made by health professionals or organizations. Communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases and healthy lifestyles were the most frequent content categories and had the most engagement. The majority of posts didn't reference their sources. Though Instagram® seems to be a potential PH communication tool, further research is needed to confirm its benefits for PH. Key messages Social media platforms like Instagram® are potentially powerful tools for PH communication. There is a need to understand the efficacy of social media as health promotion tools.

scholarly journals Analisis Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Minat Pemeriksaan Rutin Hipesrtensi pada Kegiatan Promosi Kesehatan UPT Puskesmas Batangan di Desa Gajah Kumpul

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
meritania ridianti putri
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Systemic Complications ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
The Government ◽  
Community Movement

Hypertension is often underestimated by some people. Though hypertension can cause complication of diseases that can cause death. The government has launched a community movement program on health promotion for non-communicable diseases, especially hypertension, by conducting routine checks. The results of the Puskesmas Batangan survey in Gajah Kumpul village showed only 36 from 436 families conducted hypertension examinations routine. Even though chronic diseases must be checked routinely to avoid dangerous systemic complications. Therefore, it is necessary to do research with Gajah Kumpul village residents who are suffering from hypertension as object.

scholarly journals Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet in the Prevention of Non-communicable Diseases as the Epidemic of the 21st century

2013 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Doina A. TODEA ◽  
Loredana Elena ROSCA ◽  
Andreea C. COMAN ◽  
Iuliu SUATEAN ◽  
Andreea C. HERESCU
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Warning Signal ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Balanced Diet ◽  
Food Pyramid ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
The Impact

Non-communicable diseases are known as the epidemic of the 21st century. In Romania, these are responsible for almost 91% of all the deaths. A balanced diet and regular physical activity (at least 30 minutes throughout the day) are the keys to a healthy and long living life. Mediterranean diet is shown to be the optimal diet for preventing non-communicable diseases and preserving good health. The concept of the Mediterranean diet is defined by the food pyramid, which is meant to provide an overall impression of healthy food choices, rather than to define recommended weights of certain foods or proportions of energy obtained from them. In Romania the concept of Mediterranean diet is unknown to most ordinary people. Even in medicine field there are few doctors who really know about this diet and its effects on patients’ health. Our purpose in writing this article was to draw a warning signal about the impact of Mediterranean diet on the health of people, in hope that through media, the importance of a healthy and active life in raising quality of life and decreasing morbidity and mortality can be fully understood.

The perceived feasibility and acceptability of integrating depression management in non-communicable diseases clinics in Malawi

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Udedi ◽  
Brian W. Pence ◽  
Robert C. Stewart ◽  
Adamson S. Muula
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Depression Screening ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Depression Management

Abstract Background Integration of mental health into other health care services is one way of reducing the treatment gap and increasing access to mental health care. Aim This study was conducted to explore the perceptions of health workers about the perceived feasibility and acceptability of integrating depression management into diabetes clinics. Methods This qualitative study used a descriptive exploratory design; it is the second phase of a mixed methods study aimed at evaluating the effect of integrating depression management into non-communicable diseases (NCD) routine care on patient and service outcomes in Malawi. We conducted in-depth interviews with 8 healthcare workers who provide diabetes care within NCD clinics in three districts in the central region of Malawi. Informed consent was obtained from all participants. An interview guide was used to guide enquiry about perceptions of feasibility and acceptability of integrating depression screening and management. Interviews were transcribed and analysed using deductive and inductive coding in NVivo 12 software. Results Depression was acknowledged as a common mental health problem that affects many patients attending NCD clinics. The chronic nature of the diseases seen in the NCD clinics was identified as the cause of depression. All study participants acknowledged the need to screen for and manage depression at the NCD clinics. Additionally, they viewed training and expanding the healthcare workforce involved in NCD care as crucial to effectively integrating depression screening and management in NCD care. Conclusion This study demonstrated the acceptability to health workers of integrating depression screening and management in NCD clinics in Malawi. It also highlights the importance of building capacity of NCD healthcare workers in depression screening and management through training and workforce expansion.

Effect of Arogya Raksha Panchatantra (five lifestyle principles) on hematological parameters and anthropometric measures among healthy volunteers: a pilot study

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Naresh Kumar Panneerselvam ◽  
Preethi K. Suresh ◽  
Dhilip Ravindran ◽  
Ezhil Ratnakumari Manoharan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Behavioral Risk ◽  
Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Lifestyle Practices

Abstract Objectives A healthy lifestyle is one, where the individual adapts it aiming at prevention from ailments. Unhealthy lifestyle is a behavioral risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Arogya Raksha Panchatantra (five principles of healthy living), is a Naturopathy and Yoga lifestyle practice proposed by an eminent Indian Naturopath Dr. B. Venkat Rao, observed to modify the behavioral risk factors. The main objective of this study is to observe the changes in Hematological parameters and Anthropometric measures by practicing this Naturopathic lifestyle. Methods The study adapted one group Pretest – Posttest quasi experimental design, with a total of nine healthy student volunteers between age group 18–20 years. Hematological parameters such as total blood cells count, hemoglobin concentration, MCV, MCH, PCV, and anthropometric measurements such as weight, body circumferences (waist, hip) and changes in blood pressure were measured at baseline and after practice at 25th day. Results There was a statistically significant difference observed in weight, waist and hip circumference, hematological indices except with MCV and MCH, and blood pressure (p<0.05), with no significant changes in waist-hip ratio and blood counts. Conclusions The findings of the study indicate that adapting Naturopathy and Yoga lifestyle based on proposed lifestyle practices may be beneficial in reducing the risk factors for non-communicable diseases. The study does not attribute the effects observed to any particular lifestyle practiced in this study; rather it is combination of healthy practices as observed in the study and it needs further longitudinal observations whether the beneficial effect of Naturopathy lifestyle practices is sustained for longer period of time.

scholarly journals Lifestyle, genomic types and non-communicable diseases in Korea: a protocol for the Korean Medicine Daejeon Citizen Cohort study (KDCC)

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. e034499 ◽  
Author(s):  
Younghwa Baek ◽  
Bok-Nam Seo ◽  
Kyoungsik Jeong ◽  
Horyong Yoo ◽  
Siwoo Lee
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Baseline Survey ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Korean Medicine ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases

IntroductionNon-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide, including in Korea; thus, customised techniques for chronic disease management for the prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of NCDs are crucial. The Korean Medicine Daejeon Citizen Cohort (KDCC) study has been tasked with developing precise health promotion model for preventing and managing chronic diseases that considers individual traits, lifestyle factors and clinical data based on traditional Korean medicine.Methods and analysisThe KDCC study is a prospective cohort study of the community-based population in Korea. This study will sample 2000 adults aged 30–55 years in Daejeon area using stratified cluster sampling. The baseline survey began in 2017 and was completed in 2019, and follow-up surveys will be conducted three times every 2 years until 2025. In follow-ups, factors related to cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome and relevant diseases, as well as respondents’ health status information, will be examined via questionnaire surveys and health examinations.DiscussionThe KDCC study will investigate the effects of an interaction of Korean medicine type with genome based, lifestyle and various clinical information on chronic diseases and individuals’ health status using longitudinal epidemiological data. These findings are expected to inform the development of tailored health promotion programmes based on precision Korean medicine.Trial registration numberKCT0004297.

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