scholarly journals A critical review of public health interventions aimed at reducing alcohol consumption and/or increasing knowledge among pregnant women

2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fiona Crawford-Williams ◽  
Andrea Fielder ◽  
Antonina Mikocka-Walus ◽  
Adrian Esterman
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Public Health Interventions ◽  
Increasing Knowledge

scholarly journals Willingness to reprimand smoking among pregnant women

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
K Klimiuk
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Pregnant Woman ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Public Health Interventions ◽  
Mental Work ◽  
Exclusive Group

Abstract Introduction Even though smoking can cause numerous threats to the developing foetus, it is nevertheless the most common addiction in Polish women of reproductive age. Pregnant women feel an intense conflict when someone smokes in their surroundings and little research has been done to assess the relations and support in an exclusive group of pregnant women. Most studies undertake to examine the subject using focus methodology of opposing second-hand smoking or creating tools to reprimand pregnant women more effectively. The aim of our study was to determine the profile of a pregnant woman who is willing to oppose smoking of another pregnant woman. Methods The survey was shared on Polish websites for expecting parents with a request for completion that was addressed at pregnant women, regardless of pregnancy trimester, Study was conducted from November 2016 to April 2017. Participants: Complete questionnaires were collected from 11,448 pregnant women. The cross-cutting research was conducted using an original questionnaire. A computer-assisted web interviewing (CAWI) was used to reach the respondents. The snowball sampling method was used to collect the questionnaires. The logistic regression model was used to determine the probability. Results Predictors of drawing other pregnant women attention to the fact that smoking is harmful were: mental work (OR1,1136) and study (OR1,363), involvement of the child's father (OR1,377), contact with social campaigns (OR1,150) and knowledge about the consequences of smoking, as well as talking to the midwife about the harmfulness of cigarettes during pregnancy (OR1,655). Conclusions Interpersonal relationships leave scope for public health interventions. It is worth enhancing criticism against smoking by specialists through information and education campaigns. Key messages The conducted research shows that actions aimed at raising awareness of the harmfulness of smoking in pregnancy have a positive effect. Interpersonal relationships leave scope for public health interventions.

scholarly journals Syphilis: a fresh look at an old foe

Sexual Health ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcus Y. Chen ◽  
Jeffrey D. Klausner ◽  
Christopher Kit Fairley ◽  
Rebecca Guy ◽  
David Wilson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Surveillance Data ◽  
Public Health Interventions ◽  
Different Populations ◽  
Sex With Men

Syphilis remains a pressing public health problem globally across different populations including men who have sex with men and pregnant women. It is timely to review what international surveillance data tell us and the evidence behind public health interventions aimed at controlling syphilis. A reinvigorated response to the re-emergence of syphilis is required.

scholarly journals Underage drinking as a natural part of growing up: a UK study of parental beliefs

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 220-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Fulton ◽  
Darrin Baines ◽  
Naomi Bartle
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Young People ◽  
Parental Beliefs ◽  
Underage Drinking ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
Public Health Interventions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Parental beliefs about underage drinking are known to influence the drinking behaviours of their children. The purpose of this paper is to explore parental beliefs about their own child drinking alcohol and young people in general, in order to ascertain whether there is a need to target such beliefs in the design of public health interventions. Design/methodology/approach Parents of 11–18 year olds attending one of nine schools in the Midlands of England, UK were invited to take part. Participants completed a newly designed 40-item questionnaire measuring parental beliefs about the impact and causes of underage drinking; talking to their child about alcohol; and how much and how often they thought their child consumed alcohol. Findings In total, 185 parents took part in the study, reporting on their eldest child aged 18 or under. The majority of parents agreed that underage drinking is detrimental to child health and wellbeing. However, over 60 per cent believed that alcohol consumption is a “natural part of growing up”, and stronger agreement with this belief was associated with higher parental reports of alcohol consumption in their children. Social implications The majority of parents recognised the risks and negative effects of alcohol; however, many also believe it is a natural part of growing up. Parents may hold conflicting beliefs about underage drinking, which could impact on the drinking beliefs and behaviours of their children. Originality/value Public health interventions may need to counter the common parental belief that underage drinking is a normal part of growing up and therefore to be expected. Clear messages about the impact parent beliefs and behaviour have on young people drinking, to ensure parents recognise that messages are aimed at themselves, and not just “other parents” are imperative.

Complex systems for evaluation of public health interventions: a critical review

The Lancet ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 392 ◽  
pp. S31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matt Egan ◽  
Elizabeth McGill ◽  
Tarra Penney ◽  
Petra S Meier ◽  
Natalie Savona ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Complex Systems ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Public Health Interventions

scholarly journals University students’ beliefs about unit-based guidelines: A qualitative study

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (13) ◽  
pp. 1701-1711 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina A F Furtwängler ◽  
Richard O de Visser
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Young People ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
University Students ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Public Health Interventions ◽  
Individual Strategies

UK government guidance for alcohol consumption is expressed in ‘units’ of alcohol. This study employed semi-structured interviews to explore university students’ knowledge of, attitudes towards, and use of unit-based guidelines. Thematic analysis revealed that participants were not motivated to adhere to unit-based guidelines and that they lacked the skills required to apply them to reduce their own drinking. Instead, interviewees used individual strategies to monitor their drinking. The results suggest that public health interventions should include provision of information, efforts to motivate young people to change their behaviour and strategies to develop skills for managing alcohol consumption.

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