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1. Training is an Important Factor for Community Health Workers in Performing KOSPEN Health Screening Activities in Malaysia: Community Health Workers (KOSPEN) 2016.

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Lourdes, Tania Gayle Robert, Hasani, Wan Shakira Rodzlan, Yusoff, Muhammad Fadhli Mohd, Hamid, Hamizatul Akmal Abd, Rifin, Halizah Mat, Ismail, Hasimah, Saminathan, Thamil Arasu, Jane Ling Miaw Yn, Majid, Nur Liana Ab, Riyadzi, Mohd Ruhaizie, Ahmad, Ahzairin, and Ramly, Rosnah

Subjects
*COMMUNITY health workers, *REGRESSION analysis, *COMMUNITIES, *LOGISTIC regression analysis, *VOLUNTEERS, *DESCRIPTIVE statistics
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Introduction Community health workers/volunteers (CHW) are health workers who are trained but do not possess a formal professional certificate. They are members of the community who live and work in that particular community. This study aimed to determine factors associated with not performing health screening activities by volunteers under KOSPEN; a community-based intervention programme, initiated by Ministry of Health Malaysia in October 2013. Methods Data from the "Evaluation of the implementation of KOSPEN programme in Malaysia 2016" was used, a cross-sectional study which was carried out in randomly selected KOSPEN localities throughout Malaysia. The response rate was 94.9%. A pre-tested, self-administered questionnaire was used. Descriptive statistics andlogistic regression analysis was applied using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Results 700 volunteers were included in this study. Majority were female (65.7%), aged 50-59 years (30.9%), had secondary education (65.3%), employed (55.7%.) and married (80.4%). Several issues were identified by the volunteers; funding (47.2%), module content and comprehensibility (11.4% respectively), submitting returns (17%). Multivariate logistic regression showed that volunteers who never attended training (aOR 2.79; 95% CI:1.66, 4.67) and who felt the content of the training module was inadequate (aOR 2.693; 95% CI: 1.46, 4.98) were more likely did not perform screening activities in the community. Conclusions Volunteers who were not trained and those who felt the content of the training module was inadequate did not carry out screening activities. These findings will be useful for stakeholders to make improvements to the programme for a more successful implementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2021
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2. Effects of a School-Based Intervention on BMI z-Scores and Fitness Parameters in Mississippi Delta Children

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Kathy B. Knight, Janie W. Cole, Lacy M. Dodd, and Charlotte B. Oakley

Subjects
school, based intervention, exercise, pediatrics, obesity, physical activity, fitnessgram assessment, Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270
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Background and Objectives: Although Mississippi is making modest progress in childhood obesity prevention and reduction; most of the recent benefits are seen in white children. The purpose of Eating good and moving like we should (EGMLWS), a school-based intervention was to create a successful program to prevent and reduce childhood obesity in the Mississippi Delta, among mostly African American students. Methods: The program worked with third grades in 7 schools. It provided curricula, started school gardens, and school menu consultation. BMI s-scores were calculated and Fitnessgram parameters were measured, including 20-m progressive aerobic cardiovascular endurance run (PACER) and back-saver sit-and-reach (BSSR). Demographic and beginning heights and weights were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Pre- and post-intervention BMI z-scores and Fitnessgram scores for each school were compared using paired t-test. Results: Mean BMI z-scores were significantly lowered in 2 schools, not changed in 4 schools and increased in 2, although all schools had individuals with decreased BMI z-scores. PACER scores increased in 5 of 7 schools while sit-and-reach left and right scores increased in 5 and 6 of the 7 schools, respectively. All schools improved in at least one PACER measure, and 3 schools improved across all measures. Conclusions: After one school year in EGMLWS, north MS Delta third graders improved in both the PACER and sit-and-reach components of Fitnessgram assessment. BMI z-scores were lowered in 2 schools and remained the same in 4 schools. Also, BMI-z-scores did not rise over all schools and there was some lowering of BMI z-scores in every school, which was encouragement that school-based interventions can favorably impact BMI and fitness in primarily African American populations.

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2017
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3. Long-term effectiveness of a fundamental motor skill intervention in Belgian children : a 6-year follow-up

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Kristine De Martelaer, Eva D'Hondt, Farid Bardid, Nikki Rommers, Eline Coppens, Matthieu Lenoir, Frederik J.A. Deconinck, Movement and Nutrition for Health and Performance, Movement and Sport Sciences, and Faculty of Physical Education and Physical Therapy

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Male, term impact, Sports medicine, FITNESS, Social Sciences, Intervention group, 030204 cardiovascular system & hematology, RC1200, Typically developing, Child Development, 0302 clinical medicine, Belgium, Medicine and Health Sciences, Medicine, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Longitudinal Studies, Child, Motor skill, Community based intervention, COORDINATION, Physical Education and Training, Youth Sports, long-term impact, motor competence, SPORTS PARTICIPATION, YOUTH, Motor Skills, Child, Preschool, Female, medicine.medical_specialty, Multimove, organized sports participation, Gross motor skill, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, 03 medical and health sciences, MOVEMENT, Sex Factors, Humans, Retention period, based intervention, VALIDITY, Competence (human resources), long&#8208, business.industry, 030229 sport sciences, COMPETENCE, community-based intervention, PHYSICAL-ACTIVITY, Physical therapy, business, community&#8208, Follow-Up Studies, Program Evaluation
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The aim of this study was (1) to examine the long-term effectiveness of the "Multimove for Kids" program, a 30-week fundamental motor skill intervention (approximately 1 hour per week) for typically developing children between 3 and 8 years, and (2) to determine the influence of participation in organized sports on motor competence (MC) six years after the intervention. Of the 992 children who took part in the "Multimove" program, 399 (intervention group: N = 228, control group: N = 171) were tested again at 6-year follow-up. MC was measured with the Test of Gross Motor Development, 2nd Edition. To examine the long-term impact of "Multimove" on MC, and the effect of participation in organized sports a latent growth curve analysis was conducted. After the 30-week intervention, the intervention group outperformed the control group (beta = 5.57, P < .001). However, when the entire study period, including the 6-year follow-up, was considered, the intervention group made less progress in MC than the control group (beta = -0.41, P < .05). Looking at the engagement in organized sports, it was found that years of experience before the intervention had no significant influence on the evolution of MC over time, whereas a positive effect was observed for children's average sports participation (h/week) during the 6-year retention period (beta = 0.14, P < .001). Finally, children practicing predominantly object control-oriented sports during retention obtained slightly better MC scores at follow-up (beta = 0.01, P < .01). The "Multimove" intervention does not have a long-term effect on the development of MC. However, participation in organized sports has a positive influence on MC evolution over time.

Published
2021

4. Testing Strengths-Based Interventions: A Preliminary Study on the Effectiveness of a Program Targeting Curiosity, Gratitude, Hope, Humor, and Zest for Enhancing Life Satisfaction

Author

Willibald Ruch, Claudia Buschor, René T. Proyer, and University of Zurich

Subjects
Program evaluation, VIA, Zest, Strengths, 10093 Institute of Psychology, media_common.quotation_subject, 3301 Social Sciences (miscellaneous), Psychological intervention, Character strengths, Life satisfaction, Positive psychology, Excellence, Gratitude, IS, Curiosity, Positive interventions, based intervention, Psychology, 150 Psychology, Social Sciences (miscellaneous), media_common, Clinical psychology
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The study compares the impact of character strengths-based positive interventions in a sample of 178 adults. An experimental group that trained strengths of the Values-in-Action classification that typically correlate highly with life satisfaction (curiosity, gratitude, hope, humor, and zest) was compared in its gain in life satisfaction with a group that trained strengths that usually demonstrate low correlations with life satisfaction (appreciation of beauty and excellence, creativity, kindness, love of learning, and perspective) and a wait-list control group. If pre and post measures in life satisfaction were compared, the group with the strengths most correlated with life satisfaction improved significantly (statistically) in their satisfaction in comparison to a control group. This could be interpreted as support for the idea that primarily those strengths that correlate highly with life satisfaction should be addressed in strengths-based interventions. When asked for subjective ratings of well-being after the interventions concluded, participants in both intervention groups indicated gains above that of a wait-listed control group. Further analyses underscore the special role of self-regulation in facilitating success in the interventions. Overall, the data underline the potential of strength-based interventions for improving human well-being.

Published
2018

5. Effectiveness of an Internet-based preparation for psychosomatic treatment: results of a controlled observational study

Author

Stephanie Bauer, Markus Wolf, Sally Kindermann, Benjamin Zimmer, Carla Minarik, Markus Moessner, University of Zurich, and Zimmer, Benjamin

Subjects
Adult, Male, medicine.medical_specialty, Social Problems, Waiting Lists, Treatment outcome, Effectiveness, Treatment results, law.invention, 2738 Psychiatry and Mental Health, Randomized controlled trial, Internet based, law, Medicine, Humans, Prospective Studies, based intervention, Propensity Score, Aged, Internet, Treatment preparation, Consumer Health Information, business.industry, 10093 Institute of Psychology, Confounding, 3203 Clinical Psychology, Middle Aged, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, Psychophysiologic Disorders, Psychotherapy, Mental healthcare, Psychiatry and Mental health, Clinical Psychology, Treatment Outcome, Socioeconomic Factors, Implementation, Propensity score matching, Physical therapy, Treatment motivation, Observational study, Female, business, 150 Psychology, Clinical psychology
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Objective Patients often have to sustain long waiting periods between the time they first apply for psychotherapy and the actual uptake of the treatment. To support patients who are on a wait-list for inpatient psychosomatic treatment an Internet-based preparatory treatment (VORSTAT) was developed. In a randomized controlled trial, VORSTAT proved to increase treatment motivation prior to intake and to accelerate the accommodation phase at the beginning of inpatient treatment. No impact of VORSTAT on inpatient treatment outcome was found. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of VORSTAT after implementing the service into routine care. Methods A large naturalistic observational study comparing VORSTAT participants (N = 911) against non-participants (N = 1721) was conducted. Propensity scores were used to control for potential confounding variables due to the non-randomized group allocation. Reliable improvement of self-reported impairment achieved during inpatient treatment was used as outcome measure. Results VORSTAT participants showed higher rates of reliable improvement in physical impairment (50.8% vs. 44.9%), psychological impairment (41.2% vs. 29.9%), and social problems (22.3% vs. 15.2%). Conclusion An Internet-based preparation for psychotherapy is an effective approach to improve outcome of inpatient psychosomatic treatment.

Published
2015
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