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Showing 1 to 20 of 32 for “"socio-ecological model"”.
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A Calcium-Centered Socio-Ecological Model of Prostate Cancer Disparities: Preliminary Studies and Findings
… aims at developing an integrative mechanistic model of PCa. We argue that given the versatile and ubiquitous role calcium plays in nutrition, physical environment, and in key cellular processes, that mineral cation is central to prostate tumorigenesis and in shaping its populational …
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Assessing adolescents’ knowledge, attitudes and practices of food sustainability in the UK : a mixed- methods socioeconomic comparison study
… of food sustainability in the UK, guided by the socio-ecological model, which examines how individual, social, and environmental factors influence behaviour. A mixed-method approach was employed. Quantitative data (n = 100) were collected through a validated structured survey questionnaire, while …
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Understanding physical activity among older African American women: A mixed-methods approach
… of the findings, this study was driven by the Socio Ecological Model of Health Behavior, which was supplemented by elements of health disparity literature. Three themes emerged from the analysis of photos and in-depth interviews: (1) What Physical Activity Means to Me; (2) My Challenges; (3) My …
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Invisible labour: the role of institutionalised Xenophobia in shaping the experiences of migrant domestic workers in South Africa
… staff, like physiotherapists. Lavoi's (2016) socio-ecological model has previously been used to explore the multidimensional barriers that affect the lived experiences of female coaches working in men's sports. However, the experiences of physiotherapists, faced with similar gender challenges, …
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"What Were You Doing To Get Shot?" Exploring The Perceptions And Experiences Of Critical Care Trauma Nurses On Gun Violence And Caring For Persons With Gun Violence Injuries
… can I do from the bedside?” Grounded in the socio-ecological model and complexity theory, a qualitative exploration of CCTNs’ perceptions and lived experiences began. Community-based professionals’ (CBPs) were consulted and CCTNs interviewed. Thematic analysis allowed four themes to emerge: …
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Navigating the urban terrain: how practitioners adapt sport for development programs amid external challenges
… the Sport for Development Theory (SFDT) and the socio-ecological model. Two nonprofit organizations in Chicago, IL were part of this study. Data were collected through six interviews with SFD practitioners, and documents were collected from each organization. Study results indicated that SFD …
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Determinants of wellbeing in adolescents and young adults ? a systematic review and case study
… these factors according to Bronfenbrenner's socio-ecological model. As of 2021, no systematic review had synthesised the literature on the determinants of wellbeing for adolescents and young people in SubSaharan Africa. Methods: This paper is a combination of a systematic review and a case …
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A qualitative study to critically explore the socio-ecological determinants influencing screening mammography uptake amongst Kerala migrant womenin the United Arab Emirates
… in its advanced stages. Social, cultural, and ecological factors can influence whether a woman will undergo breast cancer screening. The factors influencing the uptake of screening mammography amongst Kerala migrant women is not yet known. The principle migration destination of Keralites is the …
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An exploration of strategies used by Malaysian secondary school teachers to promote positive behaviour: professionals’ and pupils’ perspectives
… of target behaviour. This study proposes a Socio-ecological Model suggesting that interaction within and between ecological layers constructs the concept of positive and negative behaviour. This study also suggests that bonding and bridging social capital would improve pupil behaviour and …
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A qualitative exploration of high school dropout and retention among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in South Africa
… male counterparts, especially those AGYW from socio-economically disadvantaged communities. Increased levels of education, a social determinant of health, strongly correlates with better health outcomes for youth. The disengagement and dropout of AGYW in high school is a public health concern. …
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Socio-ecological influences on physical activity in primary school children: a view from South Africa
… physical activity and fitness levels. The socio-ecological model proposes that health behaviour, such as physical activity, is influenced by multiple factors, at an individual, social and environmental level. However, there seems to be a lack of consensus in the current literature on the …
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Is there a role for therapeutic photography in social work with groups?
… and those of social work. Utilising a socio-ecological model, a programme was then designed and delivered to a group of social work service users from a mental health setting. The qualitative approach of interpretive phenomenological analysis was utilised to explore the ways …
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Feasibility and Acceptability of a SystemCHANGE™ Intervention to Improve Medication Adherence in Older Adult Stroke Survivors: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
… group. SystemCHANGE™, grounded in the socio-ecological model, sought to systematically improve MA behaviors by identifying and shaping routines, involving supportive others in routines, and using medication-taking feedback through small patient-led experiments. Medication-taking …
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“A case study evaluating the effectiveness of adherence clubs in Gugulethu as a strategy for mobilizing and engaging men in HIV treatment”
… show facilitating factors in all stages of the socio-ecological model with the patient level being the vital stage which allows for the integration of other level factors. This study shows that when men properly utilize the different resources provided for their HIV treatment, their engagement …
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Young women's access to sexual and reproductive healthcare services in Cape Town
… employed and the analysis was framed using the socio-ecological model for health. The findings of this study revealed that young women in South Africa face challenges in accessing accurate information about sexual and reproductive healthcare services, leaving them unprepared to make informed …
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ACTIVE 6 AFTER-SCHOOL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAM: A PROCESS EVALUATION
… from two sets of three focus groups; one high socio-economic status (SES) and one low. The results of this assessment identified barriers to participation in the A6 program from both parents/guardians and kids. Barriers to participation among parents included a general lack of information about …
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Factors influencing access to emergency obstetric care amongst women seen in one of the tertiary health facilities in Delta State, Nigeria
… to emergency obstetric care in Nigeria using the Socio-ecological Model (SEM) and Gender and Development (GAD) to identify associated factors operating at different levels. Methods: A mixed method was employed for this study. Data collection used questionnaires and in-depth interviews. …
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ACTIVE 6 AFTER-SCHOOL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAM: A PROCESS EVALUATION
… from two sets of three focus groups; one high socio-economic status (SES) and one low. The results of this assessment identified barriers to participation in the A6 program from both parents/guardians and kids. Barriers to participation among parents included a general lack of information about …
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Development and feasibility testing of a theory-based intervention to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among Central Appalachian adolescents
… and type 2 diabetes. Interventions spanning the socio-ecological model (i.e., intrapersonal, interpersonal, environmental, policy) have been shown to reduce SSB consumption under controlled conditions. However, not much is known about their potential to work under "real-world" conditions. This …
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The Role of Identifications in Higher Education Decisions
… the US exemplify concerted efforts to address socio-economic and demographic disparities in higher education (HE) access by removing financial, academic, informational and social barriers for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. These policies convey a ‘HE for all’ mentality, assuming that …
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