A Guideline for Contextual Adaptation of Community-Based Health Interventions

Pardoel, Zinzi E.; Reijneveld, Sijmen A.; Vervoort, Johanna P. M.

doi:10.3390/ijerph19105790

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“…Studies conducted in community settings have found that PH is primarily used as a shared framework to facilitate joint efforts by citizens and local professionals in disadvantaged neighbourhoods to initiate health-promoting initiatives in each of the dimensions of PH [ 35 , 56 , 73 ]. The findings of a qualitative analysis revealed that the use of PH effectively facilitated the achievement of these objectives, catalysing an ongoing trend of transformation within neighbourhoods.…”

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Rapid Review on the Concept of Positive Health and Its Implementation in Practice

van Vliet,

de Kleijn,

van den Brekel-Dijkstra

et al. 2024

Healthcare

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Positive health (PH) has been described as a promising transformative innovation to address the challenges of promoting well-being and reducing the burden of disease. For this study, we conducted a scientific literature review of the current state of knowledge about PH as introduced by Huber and colleagues, following the Cochrane Rapid Review recommendations. Three databases were searched (PubMed, Google Scholar, and CINAHL). Data were extracted and synthesised using a narrative approach. A total of 55 articles were included. The initial evaluation revealed promising results at both the individual and collective levels. However, several articles gave reason for further refinement of the conceptualisation of PH and of ways to measure the effects of PH interventions in greater detail. Professionals also expressed a desire for a more informed application and elaboration of the PH method, in various settings and populations, to increase its effectiveness in practice. The results from the rapid review highlight the transformative potential of PH in shifting from a disease-oriented to a health-oriented paradigm of healthcare. This underlines the need for continued research regarding further development of the concept and its practical method, along with the necessity for methodological innovation.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Rapid Review on the Concept of Positive Health and Its Implementation in Practice

van Vliet,

de Kleijn,

van den Brekel-Dijkstra

et al. 2024

Healthcare

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Improving LGBTQ+ mental health in Southeast Asia through social work: Insights from the Philippines

Alibudbud

2024

International Social Work

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This article explores the roles of social workers in advancing LGBTQ+ inclusive mental healthcare in Southeast Asia. This role aligns with the global nature of the social work profession and several regional and national ethical frameworks and principles for social workers in Southeast Asia, emphasizing core values such as dignity, human rights, and social justice. Highlighting mental health disparities and social adversities faced by LGBTQ+ in the region, social workers can adopt a framework encompassing cultural competency, community support, advocacy, and research to improve the mental health outcomes of this marginalized population.

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Culturally adapted training for community volunteers to improve their knowledge, attitude and practice regarding non-communicable diseases in Vietnam

Pardoel,

Reijneveld,

Lensink

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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Background The burden of non-communicable diseases is becoming unmanageable by primary healthcare facilities in low- and middle-income countries. Community-based approaches are promising for supporting healthcare facilities. In Vietnam, community health volunteers are trained in providing health promotion and screening in a culturally adapted training. This study aims to assess the change in knowledge, attitude and practice regarding NCD prevention and management after a culturally adapted training, and the potential mechanisms leading to this change. Methods The Knowledge Attitude and Practice survey was assessed before and after an initial training, and before and after a refresher training (n = 37). We used a focus group discussion with community health volunteers (n = 8) to map potential mechanisms of the training and applying learned knowledge in practice. Data were collected in the districts Le Chan and An Duong of Hai Phong, Vietnam, in November 2021 and May 2022. Results We found that knowledge increased after training (mean = 5.54, 95%-confidence interval = 4.35 to 6.74), whereas attitude and practice did not improve. Next, knowledge decreased over time (m=-12.27;-14.40 to -10.11) and did not fully recover after a refresher training (m=-1.78;-3.22 to -0.35). As potential mechanisms for change, we identified the use of varying learning methods, enough breaks, efficient coordination of time located for theory and practice, handout materials, large group size and difficulty in applying a digital application for screening results. Conclusion Culturally adapted trainings can improve knowledge among community health volunteers which is important for the support of primary healthcare in low- and middle-income countries. Using a digital screening application can be a barrier for the improvement of knowledge, attitude and practice and we suggest using an intergenerational or age-friendly approach, with the supervision of primary healthcare professionals. Future research on behavioral change should include additional components such as self-efficacy and interrelationships between individuals.

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A Guideline for Contextual Adaptation of Community-Based Health Interventions

Cited by 4 publications

References 44 publications

Rapid Review on the Concept of Positive Health and Its Implementation in Practice

Rapid Review on the Concept of Positive Health and Its Implementation in Practice

Improving LGBTQ+ mental health in Southeast Asia through social work: Insights from the Philippines

Culturally adapted training for community volunteers to improve their knowledge, attitude and practice regarding non-communicable diseases in Vietnam

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