Gender Difference in Environmental Attitude and Behaviors in Adoption of Energy-Efficient Lighting at Home

Among the few unbroken historical threads traceable across the European Middle Ages is the centrality of home to medieval imaginations. This essay thus focuses on how medieval women and men enacted piety in their various types of households, both imaginatively and physically; how they understood those actions; and the ways in which gender inflected their beliefs and behaviors. It explores practices that have been treated largely in historiographical isolation from each other, including private devotions and sanctified labor; the repurposing of existing structures for pious communities; material enhancements to domestic spirituality; and meditative transcendence of household spaces. In a dazzling constellation of alternatives to the stark choice of either “Mary or Martha,” pious domesticities offered medieval people deeply gendered ways to fuse the active and contemplative, and in so doing, to make Christ at home.

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Abstract P536: Healthy for Life: A Health Promotion Model Improving Confidence and Dietary Behaviors

Circulation ◽

10.1161/circ.141.suppl_1.p536 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 141 (Suppl_1) ◽

Author(s):

Meg D Yuan ◽

Heather Gavras ◽

Olivia Barnes ◽

Remy Poudel

Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

Vegetable Consumption ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Educational Experience ◽

Dietary Behaviors ◽

Health Promotion Model ◽

Level Of Confidence ◽

And Behaviors ◽

Over Time ◽

At Home

Introduction: Poor diet is the leading risk factor for death globally. Community-based programs can have a positive impact on promoting healthy dietary attitudes and behaviors. The American Heart Association and Aramark’s initiative, Healthy for Life 20 by 20 aims to change food and health confidence and behaviors, equipping individuals with new skills for healthy living. The program includes healthy cooking demonstrations, hands-on skills practice and nutrition and heart health workshops. Objectives: To examine the effectiveness of the Healthy for Life program over time, specifically: -Changes in participant confidence in the preparation of healthy foods at home -Changes in participant consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains -Changes in participant frequency of healthy shopping habits Methods: A community engagement program was implemented and evaluated in 22 community centers. Sessions were focused on enhancement of confidence and behaviors around healthy shopping, cooking and consumption. Two delivery methods were offered: 10 classes over 24 weeks or 4 classes over 8-12 weeks. Community center facilitators administered the same paper survey to participants at the first educational experience, and then again at the final experience or every 3 months following the first educational experience. Results: Analysis was conducted with 418 participants to measure change in healthy behaviors and confidence over time. Participants were predominately female (83%), 55 or older (55.9%), African American (68.4%) and non-Hispanic (81.6%). About half (44.7%) had a college degree or higher, nearly a fifth (17.9%) received benefits from SNAP and almost half (48.3%) indicated they are the only person in their household preparing meals. Almost half (42%) of respondents attended 4 or more educational experiences. On average, respondents statistically significantly increased their daily fruit & vegetable consumption by .43 serving(s). After taking classes, 119 of 394 (30.2%) respondents increased their level of confidence to prepare healthy meals at home and 128 of 379 (33.8%) respondents increased their level of confidence to substitute healthier cooking and food preparation methods. Similarly, 120 of 385 (31.2%) respondents reported increased frequency of reading food labels and checking the nutritional values when purchasing food. Conclusions: The Healthy for Life community program involving a skills-based format can be an effective health promotion model in improving confidence and dietary behaviors over time. However, additional research studies are required to further assess the long-term health impacts of this type of intervention.

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Sustainability at home: Policy measures for energy-efficient appliances

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews ◽

10.1016/j.rser.2012.08.003 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 16 (9) ◽

pp. 6851-6860 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

Geoff Kelly

Keyword(s):

Energy Efficient ◽

Policy Measures ◽

At Home

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Promoting Co-Responsibility in the Household and Self-Care Through an Intervention for Food-Insecure Women with Excess Body Weight in Costa Rica

Current Developments in Nutrition ◽

10.1093/cdn/nzaa043_087 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽

pp. 236-236

Author(s):

Tatiana Martínez-Jaikel ◽

Edward Frongillo Jr. ◽

Christine Blake ◽

Maryah Fram ◽

Adriana Murillo-Castro ◽

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Keyword(s):

Costa Rica ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Gender Norms ◽

Domestic Work ◽

Family Members ◽

Self Care ◽

Excess Body Weight ◽

Community Members ◽

And Behaviors ◽

At Home

Abstract Objectives This intervention targeted change in gender norms and behaviors regarding co-responsibility in the household and self-care among food-insecure women with excess weight. The objectives of this study were to determine what and how changes occurred in perceived gender norms, attitudes, intentions, and behaviors of women and their family and community members regarding co-responsibility and self-care. Methods We conducted a two-arm, 6-month cluster-randomized controlled trial in Alajuela. This qualitative study included 62 women, 34 family members, and 9 community members in the intensive arm. This arm consisted of activities at the individual (12 two-hour sessions, 3 follow-up monthly sessions, and one closing session), household (one workshop with household and community members, and homework with family participation), and community (two brochures and one workshop) levels. Data used were from observations and content analysis of participant comments during the workshops (n = 83), pre- and post-semi-structured interviews (n = 35), and focus groups with participating women (n = 49). Results Women and family members changed attitudes, intentions, gender norms, and behaviors related to co-responsibility and self-care. Concerning co-responsibility, at baseline all women reported doing most of the domestic work. Most women perceived working outside home as favorable, but those with children worried about childcare. At end-line, women reached more equitable distributions of the domestic work. Many women either obtained a job or began a small business at home and found solutions to balance their job with childcare. Women explained that these changes occurred because they had increased psychological empowerment which allowed them to ask for help at home, search for a job, or accept jobs rejected before. Concerning self-care, women and family members changed self-care behaviors and improved relationships because 1) women understood that self-care first allowed them to care for others and 2) women changed first so their family members followed. Conclusions The intervention changed attitudes, intentions, gender norms, and behaviors related to co-responsibility and self-care, which supported improved food security and weight in women. Funding Sources Office of International Affairs, University of Costa Rica.

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