Symposium: Psychology's Role in Healthy People 2020

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Schwartz
Keyword(s):  
Healthy People ◽  
Healthy People 2020

scholarly journals Healthy People 2020 Objectives for Violence Prevention and the Role of Nursing

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Simon ◽  
Kimberly Hurvitz
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Violence Prevention ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Youth Violence ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
The United States ◽  
Healthy People ◽  
Public Health Approach ◽  
Prevention Strategies ◽  
Healthy People 2020

Violence, including child maltreatment, youth violence, intimate partner violence, and sexual violence, is a significant public health problem in the United States. A public health approach can help providers understand the health burden from violence, evaluate evidence for prevention strategies, and learn where to turn for information about planning and implementing prevention strategies for this preventable problem. For the past three decades, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has published “Healthy People” objectives for the next decade. The Healthy People 2020 initiative includes 13 measurable objectives related to violence prevention, one of which was selected as a Healthy People 2020 Leading Health Indicator. Progress to achieve these objectives can save thousands of lives, reduce the suffering of victims and their families, and decrease financial cost to the law enforcement and healthcare systems. The role that nurses can and do play in violence prevention is critical and extends beyond just caring for victims to also include preventing violence before it happens. This article summarizes the violence prevention objectives in Healthy People 2020 and the resources for prevention available to support nurses and others as they move prevention efforts forward in communities to stop violence before it starts.

Healthy People 2020--Survey Instrument

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. J. Woodard ◽  
A. A. Kahaleh ◽  
J. D. Nash ◽  
H. Truong ◽  
H. Gogineni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Survey Instrument ◽  
Healthy People ◽  
Healthy People 2020

scholarly journals Association of military life experiences and health indicators among military spouses

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nida H. Corry ◽  
Sharmini Radakrishnan ◽  
Christianna S. Williams ◽  
Alicia C. Sparks ◽  
Kelly A. Woodall ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Life Experiences ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Healthy People ◽  
Military Spouses ◽  
Healthy Weight ◽  
Military Life ◽  
Healthy People 2020 ◽  
Health And Well Being

Abstract Background The health and well-being of military spouses directly contribute to a robust military force by enabling the spouse to better support the active duty member’s career. In order to understand the overall health and well-being of military spouses, we assessed health indicators among military spouses using the Healthy People 2020 framework and examined associations of these health indicators with military experiences and psychosocial factors. Methods Using data from the Millennium Cohort Family Study, a U.S. Department of Defense-sponsored survey of 9872 spouses of service members with 2–5 years of military service, we examined attainment of Healthy People 2020 goals for spouses and service members, including healthy weight, exercise, sleep, and alcohol and tobacco use. Multivariable logistic regression models assessed associations of spouse health indicators with stressful military life experiences and social support, adjusting for demographics and military descriptors. The spousal survey was administered nationwide in 2011. Results The majority of military spouses met each health goal assessed. However, less than half met the healthy weight and the strength training goals. Reporting greater perceived family support from the military was associated with better behavioral health outcomes, while having no one to turn to for support was associated with poorer outcomes. Using the Healthy People 2020 objectives as a framework for identifying key health behaviors and benchmarks, this study identified factors, including military-specific experiences, that may contribute to physical health behaviors and outcomes among military spouses. With respect to demographic characteristics, the findings are consistent with other literature that women are more likely to refrain from risky substance use and that greater education is associated with better overall health outcomes. Conclusions Findings suggest that enhanced social and military support and tailored programming for military spouses may improve health outcomes and contribute to the well-being of military couples. Such programming could also bolster force readiness and retention.

Healthy People 2020 and Education for Health

2011 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard K. Riegelman ◽  
David R. Garr
Keyword(s):  
Healthy People ◽  
Healthy People 2020
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