Abstract Background There is consistency of evidence on the link between school culture and student health. A positive has been associated with child youth development, effective risk prevention health promotion efforts, extensive for impact mental Interventions which focus socio-cultural elements life, involve students actively in process, are increasingly understood to be important promotion. This qualitative study was undertaken three UK secondary schools prior implementation a...

Introduction Peer education interventions are widely used in secondary schools with an aim to improve students’ health literacy and/or behaviours. Although peer is a popular intervention technique some evidence of effectiveness, we know relatively little about the key components that lead improvements among young people, or may be less helpful. This review aims identify main mechanisms involved school-based for 11–18-year-olds. Methods Five electronic databases were searched eligible studies...

Social media platforms that enable users to create and share online content with others are used increasingly in social research. This article explores the complex ethical issues associated using for data collection, drawing on a study of alcohol consumption practices young people. It aims contribute debates about practical challenges facing researchers as collection tool, demonstrate how reflexive approach research context which takes place is critically important supporting enabling an...

Globally, research indicates that LGBTQ+ young people have elevated rates of poor mental health in comparison with their cisgender heterosexual peers. The school environment is a major risk factor and consistently associated negative outcomes for people. aim this UK study was to develop programme theory explained how, why, whom, what context school-based interventions prevent or reduce problems people, through participation key stakeholders. Online realist interviews were conducted the (1)...

Abstract Many mental health problems begin in adolescence and occur on a spectrum of severity: early recognition intervention is important. This study quantitative feasibility the Mental Health Foundation’s Peer Education Project (PEP). Attrition, psychometric properties questionnaires, indications improvement range outcomes, sample size required for powered trial effectiveness were assessed. 203 students completed survey both pre post-intervention. It was found that existing...

This paper draws on focus group and interview data from 45 young men the north of England to explore barriers effective sex relationships education (SRE). Recent policy debates in relation establishing statutory SRE schools provide an opportunity revisit how it is currently delivered to, received by, men. The considers central role played by masculinities this mediated social exclusion poor engagement; suggested that addressing directly should be a priority for future SRE. In conclusion,...

Injecting drug users are at high risk of HIV infection globally. Research related to female is rare in Kenya, yet it required inform the development gender-sensitive prevention and harm reduction services East Africa, where injecting use on rise. This study aimed document nature risks encountered by women who inject drugs Mombasa Kilifi, Kenya. Secondary data analysis was conducted an existing dataset from a 2015 primary qualitative involving 24 interviews 3 focus group discussions with 45...

Developing a deep and contextualised understanding of risk is important for public health responses to young people's alcohol consumption, which frequently positioned as an outcome risky behaviour. This paper expands conceptualisations encompass its wider social cultural context through practice exploration controlled managed intoxicated consumption practice. We report data from fourteen-month qualitative study the practices 23 people in England, drawing on group interviews media...

Abstract Background This study compared government sub-district hospitals in Bangladesh without globally standard midwives, with those recently introduced both and facility mentoring, to see if the introduction of midwives was associated improved quality availability maternity care. In addition, it analysed experiences newly deployed staff managers that they joined. Methods a mixed-methods observational study. The six busiest from three pre-existing groups were studied; no mentoring. For...

Purpose: The concept of liminality has been applied to both the experience adolescence and a cancer diagnosis. aim this study was explore how can be cohort patients experiencing concurrently. Methods: Thematic analysis data from interviews with 17 participants who had treated for between ages 15 24 in an adult hospital. As developed, it became apparent that useful conceptual framework data. Results: Participants experienced cancer. Four subthemes revealed interaction these two liminal...

Introduction: Midwives have the potential to significantly contribute health-delivery systems by providing sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, and adolescent health (SRMNAH) care. However, scant research finds barriers understanding what midwives need realize their full potential. There are gaps in definition of a midwife an effective means support implementation midwifery Mentorship has been found healthcare providers improve care availability quality. Objectives: We describe...

Each year large numbers of Western men travel to Thailand for sex tourism. Although many will use condoms during their sexual encounters, others not, potentially exposing themselves the risk acquiring sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. tourism in has been well documented, social drivers underpinning voluntary risk-taking through avoidance remain poorly understood. Engaging with R.W. Connell's concept hegemonic masculinity and drawing on data collected from 1237 online discussion...

Abstract Research suggests that there is no safe amount of alcohol but despite this consumption remains an important part many [young] people's lives. Viewed as inherently social activity, drinking provides opportunity for socialising and connecting with friends. This study one the first to draw on practice theory explore type intoxicated occasion engaged in by young people; framed article a ‘proper night out’. argues hybrid entity made up series interconnected practices have come now hang...

Abstract Background Emotional disorders in young people are increasing but studies have found that this age group do not always recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems themselves or others. The Mental Health Foundation’s school-based Peer Education Project (PEP) has potential to improve people’s understanding their own at a critical developmental stage (early adolescence) using peer teaching method. This study is process evaluation understand: mechanisms through which PEP...

Adolescence is a key time to prevent or reduce poor mental health outcomes. Supportive school environments play an important role in this, and the concept of health-promoting schools have been supported globally. Participatory action research (PAR) combines theory, practice, action, reflection by developing practical solutions address concerns issues within communities. Running four PAR groups across three secondary schools, we explored feasibility using approach as mechanism for bringing...

Drawing on the three-element model of social practice theory and key conceptualisations relating to gender performance, this article reports an empirical study intersecting practices drinking alcohol doing gender. We present data from a 14-month research project explore online offline intoxicated 23 young people in England framed as ‘proper night out’. The were analysed with focus three elements (the ‘corporeal’, ‘alcohol’, ‘caring’), findings demonstrate how collectively through their...

Understanding and addressing the sexual risk taking of young men remains a key research, policy, practice concern in attempts to improve emotional physical health their partners. This article explores one ways which attempt mitigate through assigning labels particular women using these as basis for decisions relation activity, contraception, condom use. The uses lens hegemonic masculinities theory increase understanding role played by construction performance marginalized how turn are...

Objective Examine the association between country-level gender social norms and (1) cardiovascular disease mortality rates; (2) female to male ratios; (3) life expectancy. Design Ecological study with country as unit of analysis. Setting Global, data. Participants Global population countries data available on measured by Gender Social Norms Index (developed United Nations Development Programme). Main outcome measures Country-level age-standardised rates, ratios, expectancy at birth. Outcome...