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Protective Behaviour (protective + behaviour)

Distribution by Scientific Domains

Medical Sciences	57%
Humanities and Social Sciences	42%

Selected Abstracts

The effect of different educational interventions on schoolchildren's knowledge of earthquake protective behaviour in Israel

DISASTERS, Issue 1 2010
Yechiel Soffer
Knowledge of appropriate behaviour during an earthquake is crucial for prevention of injury and loss of life. The Israeli Home Front Command conducts a yearly earthquake education programme in all Israeli schools, using three types of educational interventions: lectures, drills and a combination of the two. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions in providing students with knowledge. We distributed a questionnaire to 2,648 children from the 5th and 6th grades in 120 schools nationwide. Knowledge scores for both 5th and 6th grades were increased, regardless of type of intervention, compared to the non-exposure group. A combined intervention of lectures and drills resulted in the highest knowledge scores. Our findings suggest that for the age group studied a combination of lectures and drills will likely prepare students best for how to behave in the event of an earthquake. [source]

Risk and protective behaviours of bisexual minority women: a qualitative analysis

INTERNATIONAL NURSING REVIEW, Issue 2 2005
J. D. Champion phd
Background, Public health messages urging women to seek health care services such as sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and cervical cancer screening or family planning services fail to address women who have sex with women (WSW). This negligence may have led to a false sense of security amongst WSW concerning sexual risk behaviour. Research has shown that WSW engaged in more high-risk sexual behaviours than heterosexual women. WSW has been identified as an important vector in the spread of STDs in all populations because of bisexuality. To prevent and reduce transmission of STDs amongst WSW, perceptions of risk for STD amongst WSW need to be understood so that effective interventions may be developed. Aim, To describe the relationship between sexual risk and protective behaviour and STD transmission amongst bisexual minority women with a history of STD. Methods, Life history methods were used to interview 23 African-American bisexual women with a history of STD. Findings, Various themes unfolded during analysis of the patient interviews, including bisexual women's perceptions of STD risk, the context of sexual relationships with women and STD prevention, screening, and treatment practices. Conclusions, The contexts of sexual relationships including multiple or concurrent partner relationships with both men and women placed these women at high risk for STD. Regardless of the type of relationship or belief it is possible to get an STD, protection was often not used. These circumstances identify an extremely high-risk population of women with need for more extensive research to identify strategies for health care interventions. [source]

Ineffectiveness of sun awareness posters in dermatology clinics

JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY & VENEREOLOGY, Issue 6 2010
GW Jung
Abstract Background, Although sun awareness posters have been used in doctors' offices and clinics for decades to promote sun protective behaviour, there is no evidence of their usefulness. Objectives, To investigate whether sun awareness posters lead to inquiry of skin cancer and sun protection measures. Method, Patients considered at risk for skin cancer seen at a dermatology clinic were randomly asked to complete a questionnaire designed to assess the effectiveness of three different sun awareness posters placed in patient rooms. The posters were selected on the basis of their catchy slogan and eye-appealing images, and included those featuring parental interest, sex appeal and informative advice. Results, Only half of the patients noticed the posters (50.6%). The poster with sex appeal garnered the most attention (67.8%), followed by the informative poster (49.2%) and the parental interest poster (35.8%) (P < 0.001). Although patients who noticed the sun awareness poster inquired about cutaneous cancers and sun protection practices twice as often as those who did not notice the poster, only one-tenth of such inquiries were attributed to the poster (,5% of the target population). As reported in the questionnaire, the posters themselves were less effective than the advice of physicians in influencing patient attitudes towards sun protection measures. Conclusion, Organizations that produce and disseminate posters should consider beyond focus groups when they design their posters and should consider field testing their products to ensure that they are reaching the targeted audience and are having the expected beneficial effect, otherwise their posters are simply decorative. [source]

Prevention of occupational skin disease: a workplace intervention study in geriatric nurses

BRITISH JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY, Issue 2 2009
M. Dulon
Summary Background, Health care workers have an increased risk of occupational dermatosis. Objectives To determine whether a skin care programme reduces skin disease on the hands of geriatric nurses and increases protective behaviour and the provision of skin care products at the workplace. The intervention was based on a 2-h skin care training session and an occupational advisory service. Methods, The study design was a randomized intervention study with a control group. Three hundred and eighty-eight geriatric nurses were included in the intervention group exposed to a skin care programme (IG; n = 146) and in the control group (CG; n = 242). Both groups completed questionnaires on exposure and underwent clinical examinations of their hands at the beginning and after a 12-month period. Preventive measures initiated by the employer at the workplace were documented at baseline and at 3 months after the intervention. Results, At baseline, no difference between the IG and the CG was found with respect to skin changes or work-related behaviour. At follow-up, the frequency of skin disease was significantly reduced in the IG, from 26% at baseline to 17% at follow-up, whereas the frequency remained almost unchanged in the CG. Effects on behaviour in the IG included significant increases in the use of moisturizers and hand disinfection instead of hand washing. The provision of cotton gloves and barrier cream products increased at intervention workplaces. Conclusions, Effective implementation of an occupational skin care programme for geriatric nurses should include both the training of the nurses and an occupational advisory service for management. [source]

Risk and protective behaviours of bisexual minority women: a qualitative analysis

Hygiene interventions for prevention of cytomegalovirus infection among childbearing women: systematic review

CHILD: CARE, HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT, Issue 1 2009
Richard Reading
Hygiene interventions for prevention of cytomegalovirus infection among childbearing women: systematic review . HarveyJ. & DennisC.-L. ( 2008 ) Journal of Advanced Nursing , 63 , 440 , 450 . Aim This paper is a report of a systematic review to examine the effectiveness of preventive interventions to reduce congenital cytomegalovirus transmission and infection among women of childbearing age. Background Congenital cytomegalovirus has been identified as the leading infectious cause of damage to the growing fetus in developed countries, including Down's syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome and spina bifida. Despite the prevalence and consequences of this infection, it has a low profile and pregnant mothers are often unaware of the risks and protective behaviours related to its transmission. Women with children in day care and nurses working with children are particularly at risk of acquiring the virus. Data sources A computerized literature search for papers up to 1 December 2007 was performed using MEDLINE (from 1950), EMBASE (from 1980) and CINAHL (from 1982). Review methods Both authors independently reviewed studies that met inclusion criteria and assigned a quality rating determined by the number of validity criteria met. Differences were discussed until consensus was reached. Findings Differences in hygiene behaviour changes were most statistically significant for pregnant, seronegative women. Although the methodological quality of the three included studies was not strong, seroconversion rates consistently decreased as cytomegalovirus education and support increased. Conclusion Nurses can act as preventive agents for cytomegalovirus infection through education about hygiene precautions during antenatal care and through preventive measures in the workplace. The review findings suggest that educational interventions in hygiene practices have the potential to be a feasible, large-scale, primary prevention strategy. [source]

Bicycle helmet campaigns and head injuries among children.

CHILD: CARE, HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT, Issue 1 2004
Does poverty matter?
Objectives To assess the impact of a community-based bicycle helmet programme aimed at children aged 5,12 years (about 140 000) from poor and well-off municipalities. Methods A quasi-experimental design, including a control group, was used. Changes in the risk of bicycle-related head injuries leading to hospitalization were measured, using rates ratios. Results Reductions in bicycle-related head injuries were registered in both categories of municipalities. Compared with the pre-programme period, the protective effect of the programme during the post-programme period was as significant among children from poor municipalities (RR 0.45; 95% CI 0.26,0.78) as among those from richer municipalities (RR 0.55; 95% CI 0.41,0.75). Conclusion Population-based educational programmes may have a favourable impact on injury risks in poor areas despite lower adoption of protective behaviours. [source]