#WaysToRelax: developing an online alcohol-related health promotion animation for people aged 55 and older
Alcohol use among middle-aged and older adults (55 years and older) is increasingly becoming a public health concern. Despite this, there is relatively little research on the experiences of alcohol use and related concerns among people aged 55 and older to inform tailored and engaging health promoti...
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doaj-af9c1946a0cb4797829495cf0edaffc62020-11-24T22:45:16ZengSax InstitutePublic Health Research & Practice2204-20912017-04-0127210.17061/phrp2721718 #WaysToRelax: developing an online alcohol-related health promotion animation for people aged 55 and olderNyssa Ferguson0Michael Savic1Victoria Manning2Daniel Lubman3Turning Point, Eastern Health, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaTurning Point, Eastern Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaTurning Point, Eastern Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaTurning Point, Eastern Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaAlcohol use among middle-aged and older adults (55 years and older) is increasingly becoming a public health concern. Despite this, there is relatively little research on the experiences of alcohol use and related concerns among people aged 55 and older to inform tailored and engaging health promotion activities. To address this gap, we aimed to develop an engaging alcohol-related health promotion resource for people aged 55 and older. We drew on a research-into-action approach, which involved: 1) thematic analysis of alcohol-related concerns in online counselling transcripts of 70 people aged 55 and older, 2) a review of health promotion literature, and 3) consultation with consumers of alcohol and other drug services, and carers. The research phase highlighted that people aged 55 and older were concerned that their reliance on alcohol use to manage stress had become a habit they wanted to shift. Alongside this, the literature showed that people aged 55 and older were often dismissive of conventional health promotion activities, and pointed to the benefits of conveying health promotion messages through animation. In response, we developed an animation to stimulate reflection and thought about other ways to relax and manage stress. We drew on health promotion principles to ensure that the animation had a positive message and was engaging without being ageist or paternalistic. It was further refined with input from consumers and carers, who thought the animation was appropriate, appealing and useful. Future activities will include further dissemination and evaluation of the animation and associated activities.http://www.phrp.com.au/issues/april-2017-volume-27-issue-2/waystorelax-developing-an-online-alcohol-related-health-promotion-animation-for-people-aged-55-and-older/Mental healthAlcohol and other drugs |
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Alcohol use among middle-aged and older adults (55 years and older) is increasingly becoming a public health concern. Despite this, there is relatively little research on the experiences of alcohol use and related concerns among people aged 55 and older to inform tailored and engaging health promotion activities. To address this gap, we aimed to develop an engaging alcohol-related health promotion resource for people aged 55 and older. We drew on a research-into-action approach, which involved: 1) thematic analysis of alcohol-related concerns in online counselling transcripts of 70 people aged 55 and older, 2) a review of health promotion literature, and 3) consultation with consumers of alcohol and other drug services, and carers.
The research phase highlighted that people aged 55 and older were concerned that their reliance on alcohol use to manage stress had become a habit they wanted to shift. Alongside this, the literature showed that people aged 55 and older were often dismissive of conventional health promotion activities, and pointed to the benefits of conveying health promotion messages through animation.
In response, we developed an animation to stimulate reflection and thought about other ways to relax and manage stress. We drew on health promotion principles to ensure that the animation had a positive message and was engaging without being ageist or paternalistic. It was further refined with input from consumers and carers, who thought the animation was appropriate, appealing and useful. Future activities will include further dissemination and evaluation of the animation and associated activities. |
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