Impact evaluation of “Have Fun — Be Healthy” program: A community based health promotion intervention to prevent childhood obesity
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DOI: 10.1002/hpja.17
Abstract: ISSUE ADDRESSED Childhood obesity is rising in prevalence in Australia. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the "Have Fun-Be Healthy" (HFBH) intervention, delivered in the Playgroup setting, to generate short term changes in… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; health promotion; fun healthy; childhood obesity ... See more keywords
Empowerment evaluation: a stakeholder involvement approach
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DOI: 10.1002/hpja.243
Abstract: Program evaluation has long been recognised as a core competency for health promotion practitioners in Australia.1 Evaluation designs and frameworks, as well as the methodological and technological sophistication, have resulted in significant contributions to policy… read more here.
Keywords: health promotion; evaluation; evaluation stakeholder; approach ... See more keywords
A scoping review of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health promotion programs focused on modifying chronic disease risk factors
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DOI: 10.1002/hpja.307
Abstract: Abstract Issue addressed Noncommunicable chronic disease underlies much of the life expectancy gap experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Modifying contributing risk factors; tobacco smoking, nutrition, alcohol consumption, physical activity, social and emotional… read more here.
Keywords: torres strait; strait islander; aboriginal torres; health promotion ... See more keywords
Characterising health promotion in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages: A content analysis of COVID‐19 and maternal health resources
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DOI: 10.1002/hpja.595
Abstract: Abstract Issue addressed Health promotion resources in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Indigenous) languages are being widely translated and disseminated at the community, health service and government level. In addition to outlining the relevant Australian… read more here.
Keywords: health; language; health promotion; promotion resources ... See more keywords
Embedding experiential learning in undergraduate health promotion curriculum
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DOI: 10.1002/hpja.629
Abstract: Abstract Issue addressed The experiential teaching method draws on research‐based principles of adult education. The integration of academic learning and practice provides students opportunities to increase their knowledge while developing capabilities to meet the International… read more here.
Keywords: health; experiential learning; health promotion; embedding experiential ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of case scenario‐based teaching to transition international Master of Public Health students specialising in health promotion from memorization to critical thinking
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DOI: 10.1002/hpja.631
Abstract: Abstract Issue addressed Critical thinking is essential to health promotion to overcome increasingly complex health issues. International students from Middle East and Asia are however disadvantaged when required to demonstrate critical thinking mainly because of… read more here.
Keywords: health promotion; case scenario; health; critical thinking ... See more keywords
Waka ama: An exemplar of indigenous health promotion in Aotearoa New Zealand
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DOI: 10.1002/hpja.632
Abstract: Abstract Issue addressed The use of old‐style, top‐down health education and awareness programmes in Aotearoa New Zealand, which adopt a single issue‐based approach to health promotion, primarily ignores a broad approach to social determinants of… read more here.
Keywords: health; waka ama; health promotion; new zealand ... See more keywords
Oral health promotion and programming provided by Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations in South Australia
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DOI: 10.1002/hpja.640
Abstract: Abstract Background Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) play a critical role in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in Australia. This article aims to identify and describe oral health programming and promotion provided… read more here.
Keywords: health; oral health; health promotion; community ... See more keywords
Planetary health pedagogy: Preparing health promoters for 21st‐century environmental challenges
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DOI: 10.1002/hpja.641
Abstract: Abstract Issue addressed Multiple interconnected drivers threaten the health and wellbeing of humans and the environment, including biodiversity loss, climate change, pollution, rapid urbanisation and displacement. This requires enhanced literacy on health of the environment… read more here.
Keywords: health promoters; health; health promotion; planetary health ... See more keywords
Student reflections on an interdisciplinary pandemics course utilising systems thinking
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DOI: 10.1002/hpja.646
Abstract: Abstract Issue addressed The complexity and uncertainty of the COVID‐19 pandemic highlights the need to change training of public health professionals in higher education by shifting from siloed specialisations to interdisciplinary collaboration. At the end… read more here.
Keywords: health; public health; health promotion; course ... See more keywords
Using experiential learning and authentic assessments to support students to become competent health promotion practitioners
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DOI: 10.1002/hpja.654
Abstract: Abstract Title Using experiential learning and authentic assessments to support students to become competent health promotion practitioners. Issue Addressed The aim of this article is to describe how experiential learning, authentic assessments, community development and… read more here.
Keywords: health; experiential learning; health promotion; learning authentic ... See more keywords