Browsing by Subject "health education"

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      The effect of community-based health education programs on health literacy in severely impoverished counties in Southwestern China: Results from a quasi-experimental design 

      Li, Benyan; Huang, Yuan; Ling, Caitlyn; Jiao, Feng; Fu, Hongyun; Rui, Deng (2023-01-10)

      Background: A national health education program in impoverished counties to promote health literacy among rural populations was released by the Chinese government in 2018. Under this nationwide campaign, an integrated health education program was implemented in Yunnan province, which included additional culturally sensitive educational components for the severely impoverished prefectures. Objective: This study examined the differential effects of the health education program models on health literacy outcomes among residents in poverty-stricken ...
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      Knowledge, Attitude, and Self-reported Practices on Prevention of Respiratory Infections among Two Groups of Islamic Pilgrims, Thailand, 2021 

      Phiriyasart, Farooq; Sangsawang, Choopong; Suphanchaimat, Rapeepong; Nittayasoot, Natthaprang; Sa-idi, Amin; Che-ae, Ruskee; Hamad, Abdullah; Sataeputeh, Marwan; Dahamae, Abdulloh; Yunu, Yuwaireeya; Hayitantu, Chiravadee; Jueloh, Ismalae; Ratchatatat, Anuttarasakdi (2023-05-30)

      Religious mass gatherings can foster contagious disease transmission in the home countries of pilgrims. Thailand has two major Muslim pilgrims: the Hajj and the Dawah. This study aimed to compare their knowledge (K), attitude (A), and self-reported practice (P), and qualitatively evaluate their perceptions regarding the prevention of respiratory infections. A cross-sectional mixed methods study was conducted. Multistage sampling was conducted in Hajj participants, while convenience sampling was used with the Dawah participants at two gathering ...
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      Promoting Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Hybrid, Innovative Approach in Malaysia 

      Ruzlin, Aimi Nadira Mat; Chen, Xin Wee; Yunus, Raudah Mohd; Samsudin, Ely Zarina; Selamat, Mohamad Ikhsan; Ismail, Zaliha (2021-10-06)

      Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has had monumental effects on the mental health of populations worldwide. Previous research indicated that programs and interventions using social networks can play a positive role in promoting mental health. Nevertheless, current evidence is largely derived from high-income regions, reflecting an urgent need for more studies in low- and middle-income settings. Objectives: This paper aims to (a) describe the potential value of a hybrid health carnival in promoting mental health and increasing access to screening ...