A comparison study of prevalence, awareness, treatment and control rates of hypertension and associated factors among adults in China and the United States based on national survey data

Population-Based Behavioral Risk Factors Prevention and Control: the Fundamental Strategy for Fighting NCDs

Food and nutrition literacy (FNL) plays an important role in young adults’ dietary habits and nutrition. This study aimed to investigate FNL status and its associated factors among young adults aged 15–44 years in Shenzhen.A cross-sectional survey of 5,390 participants was conducted in June 2021. FNL was measured using the Food and Nutrition Literacy Questionnaire for Chinese Adults (FNLQ). A generalized linear model was employed to analyze the factors associated with FNL.The median FNL score (total score = 100) was 68.00, which was below the adequate level of 80. FNL was divided into the two different domains of knowledge and skills, with significantly different scoring rate of 85.30 and 67.77%, respectively. The overall proportion of respondents with adequate FNL was 19.52%. The FNL score was significantly higher among the participants who were female (β = 2.665; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.031–3.299) and with higher education levels (β ranging from 5.632 [CI: 3.845–7.419] to 10.756 [CI: 8.973–12.538]), healthcare-related work experience (β = 4.197; CI: 3.557–4.837) and a higher economic status (β ranging from 0.753 [CI: 0.079–1.426] to 6.217 [CI: 5.208–7.227]). Those who were divorced or with an unknown marital status (β = −8.438; CI: −9.701, −7.175), abnormal body mass index (thin [β = −2.115; CI: −3.063, −1.166], overweight [β = −1.427; CI: −2.254, −0.600]), and suffering from chronic diseases (single disease [β = −3.483; CI: −4.485, −2.480], multimorbidity [β = −5.119; CI: −5.912, −4.327]) had significantly lower FNL scores.Generally, the level of FNL among young adults in Shenzhen, China, was relatively low. Thus, nutrition education programs targeted at promoting improved FNL status call for additional emphasis, especially in subgroups with lower scores.

Status and associated factors of food and nutrition literacy among young adults aged 15–44 years in Shenzhen City, China

Introduction To reduce unhealthy lifestyles in China, it is critical to implement effective strategies. Counseling provided by physicians is important for assisting patients in improving their lifestyles, and general practitioners (GPs) are the main providers of lifestyle counseling to patients. However, few studies have focused on the lifestyle counseling practices by GPs in China, particularly in regard to nutrition and physical activity. Objective The aims of this study are: (i) to examine the current practice of Chinese GPs in counseling patients regarding nutrition and physical activity; (ii) to understand the common barriers to such counseling by Chinese GPs; and (iii) to study the association between GPs’ personal lifestyle choices and their practices in lifestyle counseling. Methods A cross-sectional, self-reported online questionnaire was conducted among GPs in Hunan province, China. A total of 198 GPs completed the questionnaire. Results The majority of GPs provide nutrition and physical activity counseling to less than 40% of their patients, spending less than three minutes per counseling session. The main reported barriers to counseling on nutrition and physical activity are inadequate time and a lack of knowledge or experience. GPs primarily acquire knowledge through medical books and journals, followed by science popularization. Furthermore, GPs who maintain healthier lifestyle habits, possess a better understanding of lifestyle guidelines, conduct longer office visits, and exhibit higher self-efficacy are more likely to provide counseling to patients. Conclusion This study highlights the need for improvement in nutrition and physical activity counseling among Chinese GPs. GPs’ personal nutrition and physical activity habits may measurably influence their counseling practice. We recommend that GPs themselves adopt healthier lifestyle habits to potentially improve their counseling practice. Moreover, proactive measures should be taken to assist GPs in overcoming barriers encountered with lifestyle counseling.

Nutrition and Physical Activity Counseling by General Practitioners in China

Abstract Background An mHealth-based school health education program (EduSaltS) has been implemented in China for reducing salt intake among children, but the scaling up is challenging, and the effectiveness could be jeopardized by deviations in its implementation. This study aims to explore the implementation process and the factors that impact its implementation in the real world. Methods Mixed methods RE-AIM framework were employed for the process evaluation. The quantitative data were retrieved from the management website that monitoring 54435 participants from the third-grade students in two cities. Before-after questionnaire surveys were conducted to evaluate the education effectiveness. Analysis of variance and Chi square-test were used to examine differences for numerical data and category data respectively, and statistical significance was set at p &lt; 0.05. Qualitative methods were used to identify the facilitators and barriers by conducting individual interviews ( n = 23) and eight focus-groups ( n = 80). Qualitative data analysis followed the thematical protocol. The findings from the mixed methods were triangulated for integration. Results The percentage of students who registered with the EduSaltS was significantly high (97.7%) due to the participants’ strong preferences and school support. Knowledge and behaviour related to salt reduction improved, and the standard score of knowledge and practice increased from 75.1 to 80.9 out of 100. All 208 invited schools adopted the program and hosted 3999 class activities and 1800 school activities during the two-term program. The completion rates of the 20 health cloud courses fluctuated between 79.4% and 93.4%, with an average of 84.9%. Qualitative interviews showed that the implementation of the EduSaltS was strongly facilitated by policy support from the education sector as well as app-aided auto delivered courses, home-school cooperation, proper incentives, real-time monitoring and management, but hindered by parents' lack of smartphone skills at the initial stage, competing school health priorities and unhealthy off-campus environments. Conclusions mHealth-based innovative school health education is scalable given the wide coverage, high acceptability and expected implementation effects of the EduSaltS. The findings regarding the barriers and facilitators can be used to enrich further scaling-up of EduSaltS and similar strategies in larger populations and various settings. 

Process evaluation of an mHealth-based school education program to reduce salt intake scaling up in China (EduSaltS): A mixed methods study using the RE-AIM framework

What is already known about this topic? Since the launch of China Healthy Lifestyle for All (CHLA), each action area has been evaluated at the local level and effective results have been achieved in most areas. What is added by this report? Based on the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance (RE-AIM) model, the study found that there is an imbalance in the development of CHLA, and some of the action goals and indicators are not satisfactory. What are the implications for public health practices? A national action evaluation index system should be built to ensure the sustainability and scientific nature of this strategy. In addition, the government needs to attach great importance to CHLA to effectively help residents take health actions.

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Evaluation of China Healthy Lifestyle for All Interventions Based on RE-AIM Framework — China, 2007–2020