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Direct linkShah, Smita; Rizzo Liu, Kym; Lockett, Catriona; Sainsbury, Emma – Health Education Journal, 2023
Objective: The objectives of this study were to (1) measure the acceptability of Students As LifeStyle Activists (SALSA) Youth Voices (SYV) programme, (2) determine the skills gained by peer leaders from their participation in SYV and (3) determine whether peer leaders were able to design and implement an action to promote healthy eating and…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Health Behavior, Eating Habits, Physical Activity Level
Nathan, N.; Wiggers, J.; Wyse, R.; Williams, C. M.; Sutherland, R.; Yoong, S. L.; Lecathelinais, C.; Wolfenden, L. – Health Education Research, 2017
Implementation of vegetable and fruit programs in schools is less than optimal. This study aimed to identify, using a theoretical framework, factors associated with implementation of a school vegetable and fruit program; that provides a time in class for children to consume a piece of vegetable or fruit they have brought from home. Three hundred…
Descriptors: Food, Telephone Surveys, Health Behavior, Foreign Countries
Browne, Geoffrey R.; Davern, Melanie; Giles-Corti, Billie – Evidence & Policy: A Journal of Research, Debate and Practice, 2017
Victorian local governments (LGs) are required to develop evidence-based Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plans (MPHWPs) that improve health and wellbeing. This study evaluated the implementation of this requirement across 79 LGs. Evidence in 116 documents was categorised by source, issue, and policy specificity. Over 11,000…
Descriptors: Strategic Planning, Municipalities, Health Programs, Health Promotion
White, Katherine M.; Starfelt, Louise C.; Jimmieson, Nerina L.; Campbell, Megan; Graves, Nicholas; Barnett, Adrian G.; Cockshaw, Wendell; Gee, Phillip; Page, Katie; Martin, Elizabeth; Brain, David; Paterson, David – Health Education Research, 2015
Hand hygiene is the primary measure in hospitals to reduce the spread of infections, with nurses experiencing the greatest frequency of patient contact. The "5 critical moments" of hand hygiene initiative has been implemented in hospitals across Australia, accompanied by awareness-raising, staff training and auditing. The aim of this…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Nurses, Hospitality Occupations, Hygiene
Edwards, C. A.; Britton, M. L.; Jenkins, L.; Rickwood, D. J.; Gillham, K. E. – Health Education Research, 2014
Young people have higher rates of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) than the general population. Research has shown that there is a clear link between emotional distress, depression, substance abuse and sexual risk taking behaviours in young people. "headspace" is a youth mental health early intervention service operating in more…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Correlation, Emotional Problems
Anderson, Jenny O.; Mullins, Robyn M.; Siahpush, Mohammad; Spittal, Matthew J.; Wakefield, Melanie – Health Education Research, 2009
Low socio-economic status (SES) has been associated with lower cervical screening rates. Mass media is one known strategy that can increase cervical screening participation. This study sought to determine whether a mass media campaign conducted in Victoria, Australia, in 2005 was effective in encouraging women across all SES groups to screen. Data…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Socioeconomic Status, Females, Access to Information
