Publications by authors named "L Mercken"
This study assessed potential differences between girls and boys in the prevalence rates of cannabis use, sociodemographic factors, and beliefs about cannabis use. 1,896 Andalusian adolescents aged 14-18 participated in an online survey based on the I-Change model. The survey assessed their beliefs about cannabis use, including attitudes, social influences, self-efficacy, action planning, and intention to use.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Adherence to insulin and blood glucose monitoring (BGM) is insufficient in adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with type 1 diabetes (T1D) worldwide and in Qatar. Little is known about the factors related to being aware of suboptimal adherence and the beliefs related to suboptimal adherence in this group. This qualitative study investigated factors related to awareness of, and beliefs about suboptimal adherence, as well as the existence of specific action plans to combat suboptimal adherence using the I-Change model.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: A systematic review was performed to summarize the key findings of the peer influence on cannabis use through Social Network Analysis (SNA) studies and identify limitations and gaps with the purpose of informing future research and practice. Longitudinal studies were included since they provide robust information about social relationships change over time.
Background: Adolescents' cannabis use is a global problem, which has awakened an interest in its determinants such as social influences.
Researchers and practitioners recognise the importance of context when implementing healthcare interventions, but the influence of wider environment is rarely mapped. This paper identifies the country and policy-related factors potentially explaining the country differences in outcomes of an intervention focused on improving detection and management of heavy alcohol use in primary care in Colombia, Mexico and Peru. Qualitative data obtained through interviews, logbooks and document analysis are used to explain quantitative data on number of alcohol screenings and screening providers in each of the countries.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTraining primary health care providers in Colombia, Mexico and Peru to increase alcohol screening: Mixed-methods process evaluation of implementation strategy.
Implement Res Pract
July 2022
Article Synopsis
- The SCALA study found that training primary health care providers increased alcohol screening in Colombia, Mexico, and Peru, but both standard and shorter training sessions yielded similar results.
- The research used a mixed-methods approach, collecting data from various sources to evaluate the impact of training on providers' alcohol screening practices.
- Although participation was high, with nearly half of attendees screening for alcohol use, factors like the amount of training received and the provider's profession influenced the likelihood of conducting screenings, rather than satisfaction or perceived utility from the training.