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Flinders University
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Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 08-2022
Abstract: In the Northern Territory, people who commit drink driving offences are required to undertake an approved course or treatment to be eligible for a driver's licence, however, course uptake is low. We investigated barriers to program uptake. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 24 program attendees, course providers and government stakeholders. We used a framework analysis. Program coverage in remote areas was limited, leading to inequitable access. The course cost affected uptake and exacerbated existing financial hardship. There were mixed views among government stakeholders on the program. While some held a view that offenders should 'pay the price', some also saw the user-pays model and high program cost as a clear barrier to accessibility. The data from this study demonstrate how the current delivery model for drink and drug driving education increases inequities for those in regional and remote areas, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Moving away from the current user-pays model to a subsidised or free model may facilitate greater access. Online delivery may increase accessibility however, consultation is required to ensure the program is delivered equitably with consideration of language, literacy, cultural factors and access to technology.
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 2009
DOI: 10.1007/BF03395648
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 29-10-2020
DOI: 10.1186/S12889-020-09730-1
Abstract: Multiple culturally-oriented programs, services, and frameworks have emerged in recent decades to support the social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people in Australia. Although there are some common elements, principles, and methods, few attempts have been made to integrate them into a set of guidelines for policy and practice settings. This review aims to identify key practices adopted by programs and services that align with the principles of the National Strategic Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Mental Health and Social and Emotional Wellbeing 2017–2023 . A comprehensive review of electronic databases and organisational websites was conducted to retrieve studies of relevance. Twenty-seven publications were included in the review. Next, we identified promising practices through a collaborative review process. We then used the principles articulated in the above-mentioned framework as the basis to complete a framework analysis. This enabled us to explore the alignment between current scholarship about SEWB programs and services with respect to the principles of the framework. We found there was a strong alignment, with selected principles being effectively incorporated into most SEWB program and service delivery contexts. However, only one study incorporated all nine principles, using them as conceptual framework. Additionally, ‘capacity building’, ‘in idual skill development’, and ‘development of maladaptive coping mechanisms’ were identified as common factors in SEWB program planning and delivery for Aboriginal people. We argue the selective application of nationally agreed principles in SEWB programs and services, alongside a paucity of scholarship relating to promising practices in young people-oriented SEWB programs and services, are two areas that need the urgent attention of commissioners and service providers tasked with funding, planning, and implementing SEWB programs and services for Aboriginal people. Embedding robust participatory action research and evaluation approaches into the design of such services and programs will help to build the necessary evidence-base to achieve improved SEWB health outcomes among Aboriginal people, particularly young people with severe and complex mental health needs.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 04-2006
Publisher: Akademiai Kiado Zrt.
Date: 06-2007
DOI: 10.1556/MPSZLE.62.2007.2.4
Abstract: A serdülőkori egészségmagatartást befolyásoló tényezők között a megküzdési mechanizmusok jelentős mértékben kihatnak az egészségmagatartással kapcsolatos döntésekre. A megküzdési mechanizmusok sorában a racionális módok többnyire kedvező, míg az érzelemközpontúak kedvezőtlen egészségmagatartással járnak együtt. A társas megküzdési stratégiák pedig közismerten elősegítik az egészségtudatos viselkedést. Vizsgálatunkban két szociális megküzdési mechanizmus, a Spielberger által kifejlesztett racionális, érzelmekkel szemben védekező (R/ED) skála, valamint a harmóniára törekvő, altruista (NH/A) skála tükrében elemeztük a serdülők egészségmagatartását. Az adatgyűjtés Békés és Csongrád megyei középiskolások körében (14-21 évesek) történt önkitöltéses kérdőív segítségével (N = 548). Kutatási eredményeink megerősítik a megküzdési módszerek fontosságát a serdülők egészségmagatartásával összefüggésben a racionális megoldások elősegítik a káros szenvedélyek megelőzését, a harmóniára törekvés pedig a dohányzás, alkohol- és drogfogyasztás megelőzése mellett az egészségvédő magatartásra is kedvezően hat.
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 25-11-2008
DOI: 10.1007/S00038-008-7119-9
Abstract: The main goal of the present study is to detect the relationship between youth's leisure time physical activity and a set of sociodemographic (age, gender, family stucture) and socioeconomic variables (SES and parental schooling). Data were collected among Hungarian youth (middle and high school students, N = 1662) aged between 10-20 years using a self-administered questionnaire. Our findings did not indicate gender differences during the years of middle school, whereas gender differences became significant during the years of high school. In multivariate analyses, parental schooling played a decisive role in youth's physical activity, wheres SES self-assessment did not remain significant. These findings provide some useful information on characteristics of the target groups for health education programs.
Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
Date: 22-09-2010
DOI: 10.1093/HER/CYQ055
Abstract: As adolescent overweight has become a widespread problem in the developed world, it is timely to understand commonalities underlying dietary practices across countries. This study examines whether consumption of fruits and vegetables and fatty foods among adolescents in different countries is related to the same in idual difference and social influence factors-in particular, adolescents' self-control, diet concerns and perceptions of typical (un)healthy eating peers (prototypes). We included 511 normal weight and overweight adolescents (14-19 years) from the United States, the Netherlands and Hungary, who completed a survey during class hours. After controlling for country and demographics, an additional 8% of the variance in the consumption of fatty foods was explained by self-control, diet concerns and prototypes of unhealthy eaters. Only 3% of fruit and vegetable consumption was explained by these factors, and only the association with self-control was significant. This study demonstrates that the same in idual difference and social influence factors may influence adolescents' dietary practices in different countries. In addition to highlighting country differences in dietary practices and the prevalence of overweight, exploring common factors that may shape dietary practices across countries is important for future research. These commonalities may advance conceptual understanding and inform prevention across developed countries.
Publisher: Semmelweis Egyetem (EKK Mentalhigiene Intezet)
Date: 30-06-2015
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 10-03-2014
DOI: 10.3109/10826084.2014.891623
Abstract: The interacting protective role of diet control and physical activity was examined in understanding adolescents' substance use and psychological health. Questionnaire survey was conducted in Hungary in 2008 (N = 881). Diet control, physical activity, prevalence of substance use, and psychological health variables were measured. Logistic regression analyses showed that the interaction term of diet control and physical activity significantly increased the odds of self-perceived health, decreased substance use, and influenced the level of optimism, satisfaction with life, and the presence of depressive symptoms. Results indicated that the interaction of diet control and physical activity plays important role in adolescents' health behavior.
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 11-01-2006
DOI: 10.1007/S10900-005-9004-2
Abstract: The main goal of the present study is to investigate the relationship between youth's physical activity, their psychosocial health and well-being, and their life goals. Data were collected among students (n = 1109, age range between 14 and 21 years of age, mean: 16.5 years, SD = 1.3 years) enrolled in the secondary schools of the Southern Plain Region (three counties), Hungary. Our findings support previous results that more active students have a better self-perceived health and fitness, lower levels of depressive symptoms and higher levels of life satisfaction. In addition, students who are regularly active prefer less extrinsic values as life goals for their future. However, there are no significant differences by physical activity status in terms of intrinsic values (except for physical health). These findings suggest that physical activity is not per se a beneficial health behavior only through its functions. In community health programs, a health-related physical education approach should be addressed to improve the psychosocial benefits of physical activity.
Publisher: MDPI AG
Date: 14-04-2023
Abstract: While there has been a reduction in alcohol consumption among Australians aged 18 years and above, about 25% of people still drink above the recommended limit. The use of alcohol and other drugs is a substantial issue in the Northern Territory however, there have been significant investments in alcohol reforms over the past few years. This paper reports on a pilot study that involved co-designing, implementing, and evaluating the Circles of Support consumer-led recovery and empowerment program for families and friends of in iduals with alcohol and other drugs use issues. The evaluation comprised a mixed-methods approach however, this article only presents the qualitative component (n = 7). Interview data were thematically analysed, and four main themes were identified: (1) the value of a peer-to-peer approach (2) facing challenges and distress (3) adopting self-care strategies and (4) the development of valuable skills. Participants enjoyed the program content and learning. This involved self-care and communication strategies, boundary setting, service navigation, the concept of post-traumatic growth, the circles of control, and the stages of change model for families. Our findings strongly support the scaling up of the program in Darwin and other locations across the Northern Territory and future program adaptation for different vulnerable target audiences.
Publisher: Akademiai Kiado Zrt.
Date: 06-2008
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 10-2007
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 2008
Abstract: Aims: Habits of leisure time sports activity, similar to other health behaviours, are established during late childhood and early adolescence. While regular leisure time sports activity is a natural part of children's lifestyle, it starts to decrease during adolescence, particularly among girls. Among the factors influencing children's sports activity, the role of parents, peers, and other members of children's social networks seem to be crucial. The purpose of this study was to determine the role of social influences in early adolescents' leisure time sports activity and to examine gender differences. Methods: Data were collected from middle school students using randomly selected classes from four schools in distinct school districts in Szeged, Hungary, using a self-administered questionnaire (n = 548) in which a response rate of 91% was achieved. Respondents were 10—15 years of age (mean = 12.2 years, SD = 1.2 years) with 54.9% of the s le male and 45.1% female. Results: Results show significant others as an important influence on sport-related behaviours and suggest that during early adolescence girls' sports participation is particularly influenced by the social influence of peers (e.g. friends, classmates, boy/girlfriend). Conclusions: Our findings suggest that health promotion programmes should build on possible social influences, i.e. the role of peers, parents and significant others in general, in fostering adolescents' physical activity.
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Date: 10-08-2022
DOI: 10.1111/HSC.13952
Abstract: The existing psychosocial Support activities in the Northern Territory, Australia, are mostly delivered through in idualised outreach and client-centred Support programs and do not currently have a strong Peer focus. To address this gap, a Peer-Led Education Pilot was developed and implemented in Darwin, Australia. The pilot was comprised of three separate but overarching stages, and each stage was independently evaluated. In this article, results from Stage 1 will be presented, with a specific focus on the role of Peer-to-Peer communication in improving participants' mental health and Recovery skills. This stage involved the delivery of the My Recovery program to self-nominated participants, and the evaluation was aimed at reporting on the appropriateness and effectiveness of the program. The evaluation was qualitative in design involving in idual pre- and post-program interviews with program participants (n
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