Challenges and opportunities for measuring the impact of a nutrition programme amongst young people at risk of food insecurity: A pilot study

2016 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. R. Barbour ◽  
M. Y. L. Ho ◽  
Z. E. Davidson ◽  
C. E. Palermo
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Young People ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Nutrition Programme

scholarly journals Food Insecurity in the United States: Identification, Treatment, and Implications

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 772-773
Author(s):  
Rose Ann DiMaria-Ghalili ◽  
Connie Bales ◽  
Julie Locher
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Health Clinic ◽  
High Risk Population ◽  
Geriatric Syndrome ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Food insecurity is an under-recognized geriatric syndrome that has extensive implications in the overall health and well-being of older adults. Understanding the impact of food insecurity in older adults is a first step in identifying at-risk populations and provides a framework for potential interventions in both hospital and community-based settings. This symposium will provide an overview of current prevalence rates of food insecurity using large population-based datasets. We will present a summary indicator that expands measurement to include the functional and social support limitations (e.g., community disability, social isolation, frailty, and being homebound), which disproportionately impact older adults, and in turn their rate and experience of food insecurity and inadequate food access. We will illustrate using an example of at-risk seniors the association between sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and function, with rates of food security in the United States. The translational aspect of the symposium will then focus on identification of psychosocial and environmental risk factors including food insecurity in older veterans preparing for surgery within the Veterans Affairs Perioperative Optimization of Senior Health clinic. Gaining insights into the importance of food insecurity will lay the foundation for an intervention for food insecurity in the deep south. Our discussant will provide an overview of the implications of these results from a public health standpoint. By highlighting the importance of food insecurity, such data can potentially become a framework to allow policy makers to expand nutritional programs as a line of defense against hunger in this high-risk population.

Attitudes to chlamydia screening in general practice among Australian university students: a pilot study

Sexual Health ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernadette Zakher ◽  
Melissa Kang
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
General Practice ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Young People ◽  
University Students ◽  
Risk Group ◽  
Chlamydia Infection ◽  
Chlamydia Screening ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Sexually Transmissible Infections

Background: Chlamydia screening of sexually active young people in general practice is key to the Australian National Sexually Transmissible Infections Strategy 2005–2008. Overseas research indicates that young people have positive attitudes towards opportunistic screening by a general practitioner (GP). This pilot study aims to investigate the attitudes of Australian university students towards chlamydia screening in primary care. Methods: Students (16–25 years) attending a class in one of three faculties at the University of Sydney participated by completing a questionnaire, which collected information about demographics, sexual history, chlamydia knowledge, attitudes towards and preferences for chlamydia screening. Results: One hundred and eighty-five students (78% female) returned questionnaires (participation rate 92%). Arts students were younger, more likely to be sexually active and to report having little or no knowledge of chlamydia. Males in the study were less likely to have had sex as a group compared to the group of females in the sample. Science students were also less likely to have had sex compared to their counterparts in other faculties. Seventy-six percent of students were comfortable with opportunistic testing for chlamydia by their GP. Reasons for not being comfortable included ‘don’t think I’m at risk’ (65%) and ‘not comfortable discussing sexual matters with my GP’ (38%). Although comfortable with GP-based testing, the likelihood of being tested in the upcoming year for most students was low, as was personal concern about chlamydia infection. Conclusions: Findings suggest that the most at risk group for chlamydia infection is not well educated about their risk of infection. The limited numbers of tests among sexually active individuals in this sample indicate that health practitioners are not screening this high-risk group for chlamydia infection.

scholarly journals COVID-19 and young Italians: results of a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
L Lia ◽  
B Dorelli ◽  
M Marte ◽  
M Chiappetta ◽  
A Faticoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Young People ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Infected People ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background At the end of 2019, a novel pneumonia-causing Coronavirus called Sars-CoV-2 was first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. It subsequently spread throughout China and elsewhere, becoming a global health emergency. In February 2020, WHO designated the disease COVID-19, which stands for Coronavirus disease 2019. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on the perception of young Italians and to assess their knowledge and attitudes about the disease. Methods An online survey was conducted on 3rd-4th-5th February 2020 with the collaboration of “Skuola.net”, an important Italian Website for students. Young people had the opportunity to participate in the survey by answering an ad hoc questionnaire created to investigate knowledge and attitudes about the new Coronavirus, using a link published on the homepage. Results 5234 responses were received of which 3262 were females and 1972 were males, aged from 11 to 30. 82,4% were students (50,4% high school students) while 17,6% did not attend school or university. Regarding knowledge, 80% of the participants knew that the infection occurs through droplets from infected people; 63% knew that symptoms can appear up to 14 days after exposure; 80% knew that a vaccine has not yet been discovered. Regarding attitudes, 36% admitted that their attitude towards Chinese tourists has significantly worsened; 26% did not buy from Chinese run stores and 24% avoided Chinese restaurants. Conclusions Although most of the participants seem correctly informed about COVID-19, young Italians are at risk of assuming irrational behavior due to psychosis. Key messages The global emergency of COVID-19 needs adequate information to avoid the spread of dangerous psychoses. Young people, usual users of social networks as a means of information, are more at risk of being influenced by fake news and adopting wrong behaviors.

Measuring adolescents’ emotional responses to music: Approaches, challenges, and opportunities

2019 ◽  
pp. 39-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tan-Chyuan Chin
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Emotional Responses ◽  
Fundamental Aspect ◽  
Integrative Approach ◽  
Outcome Indicators ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Future Work ◽  
The Impact

Contemporary challenges facing researchers and practitioners in measuring and understanding the various components of emotional responses to music need to be balanced with informed, active participation from young people. For researchers, measurement can encompass both process and outcome indicators that provide the capacity to monitor change over time and examine the impact of music-based interventions on mental health and wellbeing. For practitioners, measurement forms a fundamental aspect of the needs analysis so that therapeutic sessions can be tailored to suit individuals’ needs. This chapter presents information about the types of methods and factors that need to be considered for future work measuring emotional responses to music in young people. The benefits and challenges of utilizing mixed-methods approaches will also be considered. This chapter concludes that a considered, integrative approach of measurement will provide richer insight into research on the role of music in the lives of young people.

scholarly journals Helping Schools: Youth Development as a Form of Supplemental Education

2007 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-76
Author(s):  
Jan B. Carroll ◽  
Jeff Goodwin ◽  
Melissa Oliver
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Young People ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Supplemental Education ◽  
Social Success ◽  
School Activities ◽  
9Th Grade ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Out Of School

This study measured the impact of 4-H Youth Development on Colorado’s youth. Active youth were compared to those who did not participate in out-of-school activities. Data were collected from 5th, 7th, and 9th grade students. Results of the study confirm active students, including 4-H Youth Development members, were less likely to engage in at-risk behaviors. 4-H Youth Development can function as a form of supplemental education, contributing to academic, civic, and social success of young people.

scholarly journals The impact of holiday clubs on household food insecurity—A pilot study

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael A. Long ◽  
Paul B. Stretesky ◽  
Pamela Louise Graham ◽  
Katie Jane Palmer ◽  
Eileen Steinbock ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Household Food Insecurity ◽  
Household Food ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Independent visiting with children in care during the pandemic: Disruptions and discoveries

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 383-389 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca K Jones ◽  
David Westlake
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Children In Care ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Care System

This essay describes the impact of the pandemic on our experiences as Independent Visitors (IVs) forchildren who are looked-after. Independent Visitors are volunteers who visit, advise and befriend children with the aim of helping them develop a positive, long-term relationship beyond the care system. Based on our personal experiences of being matched with and visiting two young people, we consider how supporting the children remotely during the pandemic has helped us reflect on our relationships with them and our role as IVs. We discuss the role that foster carers play in supporting the IV relationship, the significance of developing routines and rituals with young people, and the challenges and opportunities offered by the transition from visits to virtual contact. We conclude with an outline of the response of service providers to the pandemic, and suggest that increased support for Independent Visiting might improve provision and allow more children to benefit from a relationship with an Independent Visitor.

scholarly journals The Influence of Cannabis and Alcohol Use on Sexuality: An Observational Study in Young People (18–30 Years)

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Pablo Roman ◽  
Ana Ortiz-Rodriguez ◽  
Ana Romero-Lopez ◽  
Miguel Rodriguez-Arrastia ◽  
Carmen Ropero-Padilla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Young People ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Alcohol Problems ◽  
Not At Risk ◽  
The Impact

The consumption of cannabis and alcohol results in a variety of effects on the psychic functions of young users. Notwithstanding their widespread and prevalent use, the impact of these drugs on sexual health remains unknown. Thus, the aim of this study is to analyse the influence of alcohol and cannabis consumption on sexual function in young people. An observational study was conducted in 274 participants aged 18–30 years. The following selection tools were used: Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, Cannabis Abuse Screening Test (CAST), and Changes in Sexual Functioning Questionnaire Short-Form. Participants who were at high risk of having cannabis-related problems performed better on the CAST concerning sexual function, arousal, and orgasm. Participants at high risk had higher arousal and orgasm scores than those who were not at risk for cannabis problems. Improvements in sexual function were found between people who were at high risk of having alcohol problems and those who were not at risk. Sexual function in young people who use cannabis and alcohol more frequently was shown to be better than in those who do not use either, highlighting the need for more information aimed at the young population.

scholarly journals INFLUENCIA DE LAS ACTIVIDADES INTERGENERACIONALES UNIVERSITARIAS EN LA CALIDAD DE VIDA DE JÓVENES Y MAYORES

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 158
Author(s):  
Carmen Palmero Cámara ◽  
Ángel Gañán Adánez ◽  
Isabel Luis Rico ◽  
Tamara De la Torre Cruz ◽  
Vanesa Baños Martínez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Young People ◽  
Active Aging ◽  
Intergenerational Solidarity ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Confidence Degree ◽  
Intergenerational Activities ◽  
The Impact

Abstract:THE IMPACT OF UNIVERSITY INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF YOUNG AND OLD PEOPLE.This paper, building on the challenges and opportunities that aging means in advanced societies, qualitatively and quantitatively studies the impact of intergenerational activities on two direct groups of interest – old and young people-. We analyze, with a confidence degree of 95% and an error margin of de +/- 5%, an experiment with 110 people including regular young university students and older life-long university students.Keywords: Active aging, intergenerational solidarity, intergenerational activities, life-long university training.Resumen:El presente trabajo, teniendo como telón de fondo los retos y oportunidades que el envejecimiento está induciendo en las sociedades más avanzadas, aborda cualitativa y cuantitativamente el grado de influencia que las actividades intergeneracionales tiene en los dos grupos de interés más directos - personas mayores y jóvenes-. Se analiza el proceso de intervención y los resultados obtenidos, con un nivel de confianza del 95% y un margen de error de +/- 5%, de la experiencia llevada a cabo con 110 personas extraídas entre jóvenes universitarios y estudiantes de los programas universitarios para mayores.Palabras Clave: Envejecimiento activo, solidaridad intergeneracional, actividades intergeneracionales, formación universitaria para mayores

scholarly journals Developing Public Service Announcements to Help Prevent Suicide among Young People

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. 4158
Author(s):  
Maria Ftanou ◽  
Nicola Reavley ◽  
Jo Robinson ◽  
Matthew J. Spittal ◽  
Jane Pirkis
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Young People ◽  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Public Service Announcement ◽  
Message Content ◽  
Media Message ◽  
Suicidal Crisis ◽  
The Impact

Background: Suicide is the leading cause of death among young people in Australia. Media campaigns have the potential to reach a broad audience, change attitudes and behaviours, and, ultimately, help prevent suicide. Little is known about the type of content or format suicide prevention media message should take to help prevent suicide among young people. Objective: the objective of this study was to involve young people aged 18 to 24 years in developing three suicide prevention public service announcement (PSAs) targeting young people at risk of suicide appropriate for testing in a randomised controlled trial (RCT). Method: fifteen young people attended at least one of four workshops in Melbourne, Australia. The workshops focused on exploring the appropriateness of three key suicide prevention media PSAs: “Talk to someone”, “Find what works for you”, and “Life can get better”. Young people also provided input into message content, format, and design. Results: participants perceived that all three suicide prevention PSAs were useful and helpful. Participants were concerned that the PSAs may not be suitable for nonwestern cultural groups, could trivialise psychological suffering, and that the actions they promoted could seem distant or unattainable to young people at risk. The featuring of young people, especially young people with hopeful narratives of how they overcame a suicidal crisis, was considered to be an important characteristic of suicide prevention PSAs targeting young people. Conclusions: Developing suicide prevention PSAs with young people is rare but essential to better understand young people’s needs and improve the quality of suicide prevention media PSAs. Further research is needed to evaluate the impact of suicide prevention PSAs developed by young people, for young people.

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