Implementing community-based health promotion in socio-economically disadvantaged areas: a qualitative study.
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DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/fdz167
Abstract: BACKGROUND There is a gradient relationship between socio-economic status and health. We investigated the views and perceptions of health promotion service providers regarding factors that affect lack of engagement in public health initiatives by residents… read more here.
Keywords: community; health; health promotion; economically disadvantaged ... See more keywords
Promoting physical activity among community groups of older women in socio-economically disadvantaged areas: randomised feasibility study
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DOI: 10.1186/s13063-019-3312-9
Abstract: BackgroundInsufficient physical activity (PA) is a major public health issue. Whilst PA is an important contributor to disease prevention, engagement in PA decreases with age, particularly among women in socio-economically disadvantaged areas. Research using existing… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; community; disadvantaged areas; economically disadvantaged ... See more keywords
Vertical Gardens: Sustainability, Youth Participation, and the Promotion of Change in a Socio-Economically Vulnerable Community in Brazil
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DOI: 10.3390/educsci9030161
Abstract: This article is situated within the intersection of education for social transformation (EST) and ecojustice education (EJE). We have described the benefits of youth participation in an after-school science program offered to socio-economically vulnerable populations… read more here.
Keywords: economically vulnerable; socio economically; youth participation; education ... See more keywords