HEALTH KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, PRACTICE

This study tested whether a 6-week digital education program, where teens learn about high blood pressure and then teach an adult they know, could help lower the adult's blood pressure. Researchers worked with teens and adults to design the program, then enrolled pairs (one adult…

This study tested whether training healthcare providers to better communicate about HPV and its vaccine would help reduce vaccine hesitancy and increase vaccination rates among the Hispanic population they serve. Researchers worked with 178 current and student healthcare provider…

This study tested if sharing short, personal video stories from other Hispanic parents could help reduce vaccine hesitancy. Researchers worked with 80 Hispanic parents whose children were not fully vaccinated against COVID-19. They compared the effect of watching these digital st…

This study tested a digital education program called 'Bladder Basics' to see if it's a practical way to help children with common lower urinary tract symptoms. Over 200 families with children aged 5-10 participated, watching a series of educational videos at home. Researchers mea…

This study tested whether providing sexual health counseling to women after childbirth improves their sexual life quality. Researchers worked with 60 first-time mothers in Turkey who had recently given birth. They compared women who received special counseling based on the BETTER…

This study tested a smartphone app called Baby2Home, designed to help new parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. It provided education, mental health screening, and helped families keep track of important doctor visits and vaccines for both parents and their baby. Researchers comp…

This study tested two simple, drug-free methods to reduce pain in babies during their second Hepatitis B vaccine shot. Researchers compared flicking the skin near the injection site to applying a gentle mechanical vibration during the shot. They measured pain levels, crying time,…

This study tested a new way to train nursing students by combining practice on realistic mannequins in a simulation lab with real-world clinical experience. Researchers wanted to see if this mix improved students' skills and to figure out the best time to use the simulation train…

This study tested whether a brief nutrition education program could improve sports nutrition knowledge, diet quality, and body composition in teenage female handball players. 97 athletes from four clubs were randomly assigned to either receive three weekly nutrition lessons or co…

This study aimed to develop and test a school-based program to improve health literacy among young adults in Denmark. The program involved students forming committees to create and run their own health-promoting activities. Researchers measured changes in health knowledge, behavi…

This study aimed to find better ways for primary care clinics to help patients improve unhealthy lifestyle habits like poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, and risky alcohol use. It tested a new system where patients report their habits before a visit, and trained staff help imp…

This study tested whether a special training program could improve nursing students' cultural sensitivity and reduce bias. Researchers split 67 final-year nursing students into two groups. One group received a 4-week interactive course on cultural awareness, while the other conti…

This study aimed to understand how much parents of children with asthma or allergies know about air pollution and how it affects health. Researchers surveyed 500 parents to measure their awareness of air quality risks and what they do to protect their children. The goal was to id…

This study aimed to understand if community-led programs could help people in Appalachian Kentucky eat more fruits and vegetables and have more reliable access to food. Researchers worked with a local advisory board to design and test nutrition programs, focusing on lower-income …