Orna Baron-Epel
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 195913 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Orna Baron-Epel |
| PRENOMES | Orna |
| SOBRENOME | Baron-Epel |
| ASSINATURA | BARON-EPEL O |
| AFILIAÇÕES | University of Haifa |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3447-2594 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 31 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 120 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 31 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2001 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 6 |
How elementary schools shape leisure-time physical activity among pupils in Israel
Background: Rates of physical inactivity and obesity among children, including those in Israel, continue to rise. While childhood is recognised as a crucial stage for developing lifelong physical activity (PA) habits, the extent to which the school environment and individual pupil characteristics are associated with leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) is not yet well understood. Objective: This study aimed to explore which characteristics of pu…
Health‐Promoting Schools in Israel, Applying the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion
BACKGROUND: School-based health promotion programs can improve children's health outcomes. This study examined levels of implementation of health promotion by Areas of Action in health-promoting schools (HPS) and non-HPS in Israel. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among principals from 637 of 771 Israeli elementary and middle schools (52% Jewish, 48% Arab). The questionnaire assessed school activities according to Action Areas and …
Professional development
Introduction: We examined the perceptions of the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree graduates regarding their personal competencies, job performance and professional development using a mixed method, explanatory sequential design. Methods: A cross-sectional, self-administered questionnaire of the Haifa School of Public Health alumni who graduated between 2005 and 2022 was disseminated to 849 graduates between March and June 2022, from which 127…
Factors contributing to the development of health-promoting schools, applying Fullan’s triple change model – A qualitative study
Objective: Schools and the education system are powerful tools for cultivating healthy lifestyles. This research focuses on characterising the factors contributing to the development of health-promoting schools in Israel, and understanding how schools can offer a framework for improving students’ health. Fullan’s triple change model with its focus on three phases in the change process in schools – the initiation phase, the implementation phase an…
Adolescent Perspectives on the Impact of Peers and Social Media on Active Travel and Physical Activity
Physical activity (PA), including active travel (AT), is related to healthy adolescent development and wellbeing, however, behavior rates are low. Simultaneously, adolescent screen use, and engagement in social media platforms (SMP) is very high. The aim of this mixed methods study was to explore the relationship between peer engagement and SMP and adolescent AT and PA. We employed an exploratory sequential design that included integration of res…
Neighborhood violence and health
Neighborhood violence is associated with poor health, but the mechanisms explaining this association are still unknown. This study seeks to examine the role of loneliness as a mediator of the association between neighborhood violence and health among two ethnic groups (Arabs and Jews) in Israel. A representative survey was conducted among adult residents (1903 Arabs and 2726 Jews) of four Israeli towns: two Arab towns, one Jewish town and one mix…
Applying the Socioecological Model to Map Factors Associated with Military Physical Activity Adherence
Physical activity (PA) within the military can have large effects on the soldier's health, productivity, and ability to meet tasks. This study aims to identify the factors associated with PA adherence during military service, applying the socioecological model, which classifies the factors influencing health behaviors into individual, social, and environmental levels. This cross-sectional survey was carried out among 500 soldiers aged 18 to 49 ye…
Social Capital as a Mediator and Moderator in the Association between Loneliness and Health, Israel as a Case Study
Loneliness has been associated with poor health. Social capital (SC) could possibly prevent the ill effects of loneliness. The study aims to assess the association of loneliness with physical and mental health in four different communities in Israel and study the impact of structural and cognitive SC on that association. A cross-sectional face-to-face survey with 4620 adults in four towns was conducted. The questionnaire included self-rated healt…
Patterns of Active Travel and Physical Activity among Adolescents in Israel
Active travel (AT) is a core physical activity (PA) indicator for children and youth; contributing to health and wellbeing, at both the individual and societal levels. This analysis explores patterns of adolescent active school travel (AST) and cycling and associations with different PA measures. Secondary analysis of the cross-sectional 2018-2019 Health Behaviour in School Age Children study in Israel included an extended PA module with walking,…
My problem is that I live next door to my mother‐in‐law”
Social support is commonly associated with women's postpartum health. Yet such support can also have unintended effects and trigger negative reactions. This study provides a qualitative examination of the positive and negative social interactions described by Arab postpartum women. Participants were Arab women recruited at Mother and Child Healthcare Clinics (MCHC). Inclusion criteria were married women over the age of 18 with a healthy newborn w…
Ethnic Disparities in Social Capital and Health among Jewish and Arab Participants in the Israeli Mamanet Cachibol League
The Israeli Mamanet Cachibol League (MCL) serves as a community model that incorporates physical activity and amateur team sports among women. Team sports have been shown to bridge gaps and build positive relationships between communities. There is a paucity of data regarding the advantages of team sports to promote the health and well-being of women from different ethnic backgrounds. The purpose of this study was to examine the association of pa…
Social Capital as a Mediator in the Link between Women’s Participation in Team Sports and Health-Related Outcomes
The role of social capital in the association between team sports and health-related outcomes has not been well established in the literature. The purpose of this study was to explore whether social capital components (social support, trust, and social involvement) mediate the association between team sports and health-related outcomes (self-reported health, psychosomatic symptoms, and depressive symptoms). In a cross-sectional research design, w…
Social capital and health among participants in the cachibol league in Israel
The Israeli cachibol league, Mamanet, is a grass roots non-professional community sports club for mothers. Our aim was to assess if participants in the Mamanet League have higher levels of social capital and if social capital and wellbeing improve with time. Two groups were interviewed: a control group not participating in the league and a group of Mamanet participants. The women were interviewed within 3 months of joining (T1) and 13-15 months l…
Different Reasons for Not Completing Routine Vaccinations Among Jewish and Arab Children in Israel
Internal locus of control, health literacy and health, an Israeli cultural perspective
The association between health literacy (HL) and health outcomes, including self-perceived health (SPH) has been well documented. Yet the complexity of this association is not yet completely clear. Drawing on the Health Literacy Scale (HLS) study in Israel, we examined the association between HL, Internal Health Locus of Control (IHLOC) and SPH among Jews and Arabs. A face-to-face survey was conducted among 242 Arabs and 358 Jews. The questionnai…
Do Israeli health promoting schools contribute to students’ healthy eating and physical activity habits?
The Israeli Health Promoting School Network (HPSN) is actively committed to enhancing a healthy lifestyle for the entire school population. This study aimed to explore the contribution of school participation in the HPSN and students' individual characteristics to healthy eating and physical activity habits among Israeli school children aged 10-12 years. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 4166 students in grades 4-6 from 28 schools. The…
The Relationships between Adolescents’ Obesity and the Built Environment
There is evidence that the built environment can promote unhealthy habits which may increase the risk for obesity among adolescents. However, the majority of evidence is from North America, Europe and Australia, and less is known about other world regions. The purpose of this study was to examine how the number of overweight and obese adolescents may vary in relation to the built environment, area socioeconomic status (SES), physical activity (PA…
A cross sectional survey assessing knowledge, attitudes and behaviors regarding brucellosis among Arab Israelis
The purchase and consumption of cheese from non-regulated sources is very common in specific communities among Israeli Arabs. Attitudes are a significant factor associated with the risky behavior, such as consuming milk and cheese from non-regulated sources. However, knowledge and previous reported cases of the disease in the community do not prevent most risky behaviors. Interventions should not focus only on dissemination of information
Fatalism, Diabetes Management Outcomes, and the Role of Religiosity
The Relation Between Discrimination, Sense of Coherence and Health Varies According to Ethnicity
Unsupportive Social Interactions are Associated with Poorer Self-reported Health in Israeli Patients with Diabetes
Unsupportive social interactions can hamper adoption of a lifestyle needed for diabetes management, negatively influencing self-reported health
The public's priorities in health services
BACKGROUND: Rationing in health services cannot be solved only by cost-effective analysis because social values play a central role in the difficult trade-off dilemma of prioritizing some service over others. OBJECTIVE: To examine the relative importance ascribed by the public to selected components of health services, in the national allocation of resources as well as in their personal insurance. METHODS: A telephone survey of a representative s…
Examining differences in drinking patterns among Jewish and Arab university students in Israel
The current study confirms distinct Arab drinking patterns found in previous studies. The present study is the first demonstration that drinking expectations mediate ethno-religious differences in heavy drinking among Israeli Arabs and Jews. This work contributes to the understanding of ethno-religious group differences in harmful drinking, potentially informing future etiologic research and public health interventions aimed at reducing alcohol-r…
Reducing disparities in mammography-use in a multicultural population in Israel
The interventions implemented by MHS may have increased mammography-use in all population groups, decreasing disparities between the groups, however the differences between Jewish and Arab women have not been completely eliminated and indicate a need for further targeted interventions. No significant socioeconomic disparities in mammography-use were observed
Can subjective and objective socioeconomic status explain minority health disparities in Israel
What lies behind the subjective evaluation of health status
General subjective health status or age-related subjective health status
Individual-level analysis of social capital and health
Can subjective and objective socioeconomic status explain minority health disparities in Israel
Self-reported health as a cultural health determinant in Arab and Jewish Israelis
The will-to-live and survival at old age
Prediction of survival
My problem is that I live next door to my mother‐in‐law”
Social support is commonly associated with women's postpartum health. Yet such support can also have unintended effects and trigger negative reactions. This study provides a qualitative examination of the positive and negative social interactions described by Arab postpartum women. Participants were Arab women recruited at Mother and Child Healthcare Clinics (MCHC). Inclusion criteria were married women over the age of 18 with a healthy newborn w…
General subjective health status or age-related subjective health status
What lies behind the subjective evaluation of health status
Prediction of survival
Self-reported health as a cultural health determinant in Arab and Jewish Israelis
The will-to-live and survival at old age
Individual-level analysis of social capital and health
Reducing disparities in mammography-use in a multicultural population in Israel
The interventions implemented by MHS may have increased mammography-use in all population groups, decreasing disparities between the groups, however the differences between Jewish and Arab women have not been completely eliminated and indicate a need for further targeted interventions. No significant socioeconomic disparities in mammography-use were observed
Can subjective and objective socioeconomic status explain minority health disparities in Israel
Examining differences in drinking patterns among Jewish and Arab university students in Israel
The current study confirms distinct Arab drinking patterns found in previous studies. The present study is the first demonstration that drinking expectations mediate ethno-religious differences in heavy drinking among Israeli Arabs and Jews. This work contributes to the understanding of ethno-religious group differences in harmful drinking, potentially informing future etiologic research and public health interventions aimed at reducing alcohol-r…
The public's priorities in health services
BACKGROUND: Rationing in health services cannot be solved only by cost-effective analysis because social values play a central role in the difficult trade-off dilemma of prioritizing some service over others. OBJECTIVE: To examine the relative importance ascribed by the public to selected components of health services, in the national allocation of resources as well as in their personal insurance. METHODS: A telephone survey of a representative s…
Fatalism, Diabetes Management Outcomes, and the Role of Religiosity
The Relation Between Discrimination, Sense of Coherence and Health Varies According to Ethnicity
Unsupportive Social Interactions are Associated with Poorer Self-reported Health in Israeli Patients with Diabetes
Unsupportive social interactions can hamper adoption of a lifestyle needed for diabetes management, negatively influencing self-reported health
A cross sectional survey assessing knowledge, attitudes and behaviors regarding brucellosis among Arab Israelis
The purchase and consumption of cheese from non-regulated sources is very common in specific communities among Israeli Arabs. Attitudes are a significant factor associated with the risky behavior, such as consuming milk and cheese from non-regulated sources. However, knowledge and previous reported cases of the disease in the community do not prevent most risky behaviors. Interventions should not focus only on dissemination of information
Internal locus of control, health literacy and health, an Israeli cultural perspective
The association between health literacy (HL) and health outcomes, including self-perceived health (SPH) has been well documented. Yet the complexity of this association is not yet completely clear. Drawing on the Health Literacy Scale (HLS) study in Israel, we examined the association between HL, Internal Health Locus of Control (IHLOC) and SPH among Jews and Arabs. A face-to-face survey was conducted among 242 Arabs and 358 Jews. The questionnai…
Do Israeli health promoting schools contribute to students’ healthy eating and physical activity habits?
The Israeli Health Promoting School Network (HPSN) is actively committed to enhancing a healthy lifestyle for the entire school population. This study aimed to explore the contribution of school participation in the HPSN and students' individual characteristics to healthy eating and physical activity habits among Israeli school children aged 10-12 years. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 4166 students in grades 4-6 from 28 schools. The…
The Relationships between Adolescents’ Obesity and the Built Environment
There is evidence that the built environment can promote unhealthy habits which may increase the risk for obesity among adolescents. However, the majority of evidence is from North America, Europe and Australia, and less is known about other world regions. The purpose of this study was to examine how the number of overweight and obese adolescents may vary in relation to the built environment, area socioeconomic status (SES), physical activity (PA…
Different Reasons for Not Completing Routine Vaccinations Among Jewish and Arab Children in Israel
Ethnic Disparities in Social Capital and Health among Jewish and Arab Participants in the Israeli Mamanet Cachibol League
The Israeli Mamanet Cachibol League (MCL) serves as a community model that incorporates physical activity and amateur team sports among women. Team sports have been shown to bridge gaps and build positive relationships between communities. There is a paucity of data regarding the advantages of team sports to promote the health and well-being of women from different ethnic backgrounds. The purpose of this study was to examine the association of pa…
Social Capital as a Mediator in the Link between Women’s Participation in Team Sports and Health-Related Outcomes
The role of social capital in the association between team sports and health-related outcomes has not been well established in the literature. The purpose of this study was to explore whether social capital components (social support, trust, and social involvement) mediate the association between team sports and health-related outcomes (self-reported health, psychosomatic symptoms, and depressive symptoms). In a cross-sectional research design, w…
Social capital and health among participants in the cachibol league in Israel
The Israeli cachibol league, Mamanet, is a grass roots non-professional community sports club for mothers. Our aim was to assess if participants in the Mamanet League have higher levels of social capital and if social capital and wellbeing improve with time. Two groups were interviewed: a control group not participating in the league and a group of Mamanet participants. The women were interviewed within 3 months of joining (T1) and 13-15 months l…
Social Capital as a Mediator and Moderator in the Association between Loneliness and Health, Israel as a Case Study
Loneliness has been associated with poor health. Social capital (SC) could possibly prevent the ill effects of loneliness. The study aims to assess the association of loneliness with physical and mental health in four different communities in Israel and study the impact of structural and cognitive SC on that association. A cross-sectional face-to-face survey with 4620 adults in four towns was conducted. The questionnaire included self-rated healt…
Patterns of Active Travel and Physical Activity among Adolescents in Israel
Active travel (AT) is a core physical activity (PA) indicator for children and youth; contributing to health and wellbeing, at both the individual and societal levels. This analysis explores patterns of adolescent active school travel (AST) and cycling and associations with different PA measures. Secondary analysis of the cross-sectional 2018-2019 Health Behaviour in School Age Children study in Israel included an extended PA module with walking,…
My problem is that I live next door to my mother‐in‐law”
Social support is commonly associated with women's postpartum health. Yet such support can also have unintended effects and trigger negative reactions. This study provides a qualitative examination of the positive and negative social interactions described by Arab postpartum women. Participants were Arab women recruited at Mother and Child Healthcare Clinics (MCHC). Inclusion criteria were married women over the age of 18 with a healthy newborn w…
Neighborhood violence and health
Neighborhood violence is associated with poor health, but the mechanisms explaining this association are still unknown. This study seeks to examine the role of loneliness as a mediator of the association between neighborhood violence and health among two ethnic groups (Arabs and Jews) in Israel. A representative survey was conducted among adult residents (1903 Arabs and 2726 Jews) of four Israeli towns: two Arab towns, one Jewish town and one mix…
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