The Social Ecology of Health Promotion: Implications for Research and Practice

Stokols, Daniel; Allen, Judd; Bellingham, Richard

doi:10.4278/0890-1171-10.4.247

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“…Policies which target a number of di erent levels within society (eg. community, school, family, individual) referred to as social ecological approaches (Stokols et al; are increasingly advocated as being more e ective in delivering bene cial changes in diets (Gentile et al;. Experience in reducing the prevalence of smoking also points to an approach which does not rely entirely on price increases.…”

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The public health impacts of a fat tax

Tiffin

Arnoult

2011

Eur J Clin Nutr

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The public health impacts of a fat tax

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Arnoult

2011

Eur J Clin Nutr

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“…Data that capture these factors would provide a more comprehensive understanding of health disparities and offer insight into the causes of health disparities. For example, although ample individual-level research confirms that poorer populations generally have worse health care quality and access than higher income groups, only a wider perspective can reveal the impact of living in neighborhoods that have more health-damaging opportunities (e.g., fast-food chains and liquor stores) than health-promoting resources (e.g., supermarkets and parks) (Sallis, Kraft, & Linton, 2002;Schulz et al, 2001;Schulz et al, 2002;Stokols, Allen, & Bellingham, 1996;Zenk et al, 2005). Beyond offering a better understanding of the causes for disparities, contextual analyses are applicable to designing effective interventions.…”

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National Data for Monitoring and Evaluating Racial and Ethnic Health Inequities: Where Do We Go From Here?

Moy

Reischl²,

Dayton

2006

Health Educ Behav

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The elimination of racial and ethnic health inequities has become a central focus of health education and the national health agenda. The documentation of an increasing gap in life expectancy and other health outcomes suggests the need for more effective strategies to eliminate health inequities, which can be informed by better monitoring and evaluation data. Although the sophistication and volume of health data available have increased dramatically in recent years, this article examines the quality of the current data collected to achieve the goal of eliminating racial and ethnic health inequities. This article explores several key aspects of data to inform addressing inequities including terminology, the role of data, and explanations of the problem. The authors conclude with recommendations for refining data collection to facilitate the elimination of racial and ethnic health inequities and suggest how the Society for Public Health Education can become a more central figure in our national efforts.

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“…While this study focused on the intrapersonal and interpersonal factors that influence coping strategies, findings can best advance change by also engaging environmental and policy contexts to help strengthen mental health for young women in the NWT, suggesting the importance of a social ecological perspective [38]. Many participants acted as interpersonal supports for other young people, providing safety and shelter for friends in need, especially when family members were using alcohol or during periods of family violence.…”

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Exploring coping strategies and mental health support systems among female youth in the Northwest Territories using body mapping

Lys

2018

International Journal of Circumpolar Health

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The mental health of young women in the Northwest Territories (NWT), Canada, is a critical public health concern; however, there is a dearth of research that examines how this population manages mental health challenges. This study explores the self-identified strategies that female youth in the NWT use to cope with mental health issues. The arts-based qualitative method of body mapping and a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach grounded in social ecological theory was used to collect data during in-depth semi-structured interviews. Forty-one participants (aged 13–17 years) attended FOXY body mapping workshops in six NWT communities in 2013 then completed interviews regarding the content of their body maps. Thematic analysis was used to identify five themes related to coping strategies: grounding via nature, strength through Indigenous cultures, connection with God and Christian beliefs, expression using the arts, and relationships with social supports. These results can be used to develop culturally relevant, strengths-based, trauma informed interventions that improve coping and resiliency among Northern youth.

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The Social Ecology of Health Promotion: Implications for Research and Practice

Cited by 315 publications

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The public health impacts of a fat tax

The public health impacts of a fat tax

National Data for Monitoring and Evaluating Racial and Ethnic Health Inequities: Where Do We Go From Here?

Exploring coping strategies and mental health support systems among female youth in the Northwest Territories using body mapping

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