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Advancing Health Education: Integrating Education, Evaluation and Intervention for Population Well-Being in Healthcare and Sexuality

A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032). This special issue belongs to the section "Health Assessments".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 3409

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Johannes Honekopp

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Department of Psychology, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST, UK
Interests: biological psychology; behavioral neuroscience; cognitive neuroscience and physical fitness
Dr. Laura Alonso-Martínez

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Department of Health Science, University of Burgos, Paseo de los Comendadores, s/n, 09001 Burgos, Spain
Interests: sex education; health education; nursing; educational evaluation; psychology; global health; human sexuality and quantitative and qualitative social research
Prof. Dr. Simon Forrest

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Sociology Department, Durham University, Durham DH1 3LE, UK
Interests: health; gender; sex and sexuality

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to delve into the intricate relationship between health education, the assessment of sanitary and educational environments, and targeted interventions designed to enhance the overall health of populations. The link between education and health outcomes has been widely acknowledged, but this Special Issue seeks to provide a comprehensive exploration of innovative approaches, strategies, and interventions that can be implemented to address health disparities and improve well-being on a broader scale.

Contributions may include empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, case studies, and practical applications that shed light on the integration of sexuality interventions and tools in health and educational settings. We invite researchers, clinicians, educators, and policymakers to contribute their expertise to this Special Issue, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange to advance the field of health education and contribute to the development of effective interventions.

Dr. Johannes Honekopp
Dr. Laura Alonso-Martínez
Prof. Dr. Simon Forrest
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Keywords

  • health education
  • sanitary environment
  • educational environment
  • population health
  • intervention strategies
  • health disparities
  • evaluation methods
  • multidisciplinary approach
  • well-being
  • public health initiatives
  • healthcare intervention
  • well-being assessment
  • diversity in sexuality
  • community-based programs
  • interdisciplinary research
  • comprehensive sexual education
  • sexual health
  • sexuality scales

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Feasibility and Acceptability of a Multimedia Childbirth Education Intervention for Black Women and Birthing People and Their Birth Companions
by Soroya Julian McFarlane, Tamora Callands, Diane B. Francis, Andrea Swartzendruber and Divya S
Healthcare 2025, 13(10), 1106; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13101106 - 9 May 2025
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Background/Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate a novel, theory-informed multimedia learning intervention (an animation and a game) designed to target Black Women and Birthing People (BWBP) and their companions as catalysts for change in improving maternal health communication disparities. Methods: We used [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate a novel, theory-informed multimedia learning intervention (an animation and a game) designed to target Black Women and Birthing People (BWBP) and their companions as catalysts for change in improving maternal health communication disparities. Methods: We used an explanatory sequential mixed-method design to examine the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention. A total of 135 BWBP completed a survey; 14 participated in follow-up interviews. Results: The participants reported high levels of feasibility, acceptability, and appropriateness of the intervention. The knowledge scores improved significantly after exposure to the animation and game; the intentions to use and share the intervention were also high. The participants scored moderately for agency and self-efficacy after exposure to the intervention, suggesting that there may still be a need for more messages to support BWBP. Conclusions: These promising results lay a foundation for elucidating the role of communication in addressing maternal health disparities and demonstrates the importance of a holistic approach to maternal health that intervenes at the community level (via the family care team) to impact the interaction with the institution level (the healthcare team). Full article
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A Study on the Current Situation and Factors Influencing the General Practice Ability of Clinical Undergraduate Students in China
by Hai-Jing Ou-Yang, Ying Huang and Lu-Lu Qin
Healthcare 2025, 13(7), 733; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13070733 - 26 Mar 2025
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Objective: General practice (GP) plays an important role in the healthcare of human populations, and Chinese medical schools have paid attention to using education to improve the GP ability of medical students. However, there are still a lack of evaluating tools focusing on [...] Read more.
Objective: General practice (GP) plays an important role in the healthcare of human populations, and Chinese medical schools have paid attention to using education to improve the GP ability of medical students. However, there are still a lack of evaluating tools focusing on the general practice ability of clinical undergraduate students in China. To the best of our knowledge, this is one of the first studies aimed at constructing a scale of the general practice ability of medical undergraduates (GPA-MU) and understanding the current situation and factors influencing the general practice ability of the undergraduate clinical medical students in China. Methods: This study included two steps: the scale development and the empirical study. The items of the GPA-MU scales were developed from a literature review, in-depth individual interviews, Delphi expert consultation, and a pilot test. For the empirical study, a sample of 318 medical undergraduates was recruited. Item analysis, content validity, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, convergent and discriminant validity, and internal consistency reliability were conducted to examine the properties of the GPA-MU, and single and multi-factor analysis were used to explore the related factors of the GPA-MU. Results: Finally, the GPA-MU consisted of 3 first grade indexes, 12 second grade indexes, and 43 third grade indexes, with good reliability and validity, which could be used to assess the level of general practice ability of clinical undergraduate students. According to the cross-sectional study, the general practice ability score of clinical undergraduate students in Hunan Province was 83.75 ± 14.97, indicating the low general practice ability of clinical undergraduate students. The region, knowledge, duration of practice, and salary package had an obvious effect on the general practice ability of clinical undergraduate students. Further targeted intervention strategies in China are needed to strength the general practice ability of students. Full article
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Evaluating Sexual Health in Women with Multiple Sclerosis: A Study on the Interplay of Disability and Quality of Life
by Panagiota Dourou, Kleanthi Gourounti, Aikaterini Lykeridou, Konstantina Gaitanou, Nikolaos Petrogiannis, Chrysoula Rozalia Athanasiadou, Aikaterini Sousamli, Theodoros Xanthos and Antigoni Sarantaki
Healthcare 2024, 12(13), 1239; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12131239 - 21 Jun 2024
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In the context of evolving perceptions of sexuality, particularly within the realm of health and disability, this study investigates the impact of multiple sclerosis (MS) on female sexual function and quality of life. A quantitative study involving 130 female MS patients aged 35 [...] Read more.
In the context of evolving perceptions of sexuality, particularly within the realm of health and disability, this study investigates the impact of multiple sclerosis (MS) on female sexual function and quality of life. A quantitative study involving 130 female MS patients aged 35 to 50 was conducted, employing measures such as The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), The Multiple Sclerosis Intimacy and Sexuality Questionnaire-19 (MSISQ-19), and The Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS). Results indicate a significant association between greater sexual dysfunction and poorer quality of sex life, alongside the correlation of increased fatigue with diminished sexual satisfaction. Specifically, the mean FSFI score was 20.8 (SD = 9.36), with 83.8% of participants experiencing severe fatigue (FSS score ≥ 36). Sexual dysfunction demonstrated a strong, negative correlation with all FSFI subscales (p < 0.01). Factors such as education level (p = 0.016), time of diagnosis (p = 0.035), and treatment regimen (p = 0.041) also significantly influenced outcomes. Findings underscore the importance of supportive interventions, including counseling, to enhance the quality of sex life for women with disabilities, particularly those with MS. Full article
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