Determining the Impact of Lifestyle on the Health of Primary School Children in Slovenia Through Mixed Membership Focus Groups.

Lifestyle choices made by children and adolescents can lead to a variety of health problems. It is therefore crucial to evaluate the state health-related lifestyles of primary school children's and identify areas for improvement. The aim of this study was to investigate the experiences and perspecti...

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Publicado en:Journal of Community Health Vol. 48; no. 5; pp. 857 - 870
Autores principales: Lekše, Rebeka, Godec, Dijana, Prosen, Mirko
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Publicado: Springer Nature Oct2023
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          Lekše, Rebeka
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          Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, University of Primorska, Polje 42, 6310, Izola, Slovenia
          Health Promotion Centre, Gregorčičeva cesta 8, 6250, Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia
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          Parent attitudes
          Health education
          Focus groups
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          Nurses' attitudes
          Research methodology
          Physical activity
          Statistical models
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        community involvement
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      ab: Lifestyle choices made by children and adolescents can lead to a variety of health problems. It is therefore crucial to evaluate the state health-related lifestyles of primary school children's and identify areas for improvement. The aim of this study was to investigate the experiences and perspectives of those involved in educating current generations of primary school children about their lifestyle and the associated health implications of their behavior. Four focus groups were formed, comprising parents, primary school teachers, health professionals, and leisure activity teachers, with five participants in each group. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with each group as part of the qualitative research paradigm of the study. The study revealed three central themes, emphasizing the need to promote health and educate children about healthy behaviors, environmental influences, and health literacy. Community nurses need to take a proactive role in promoting school health. Although adults, peers, and the environment exert a strong influence on children's lifestyles, they often fail to live up to their responsibilities and allow harmful habits to form. To instill positive behaviors and an optimistic attitude towards a healthy lifestyle, all those involved in a child's education need to collaborate. Health-related topics should be included or reinforced in primary school curricula, and parents and school staff should receive appropriate training.
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