@article{PawellekZiegeldorfWulff2022, author = {Pawellek, Sabine and Ziegeldorf, Alexandra and Wulff, Hagen}, title = {Strategien und Effekte digitaler Interventionen bei der {\"U}bergewichts- und Adipositastherapie von Kindern und Jugendlichen}, series = {Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz}, volume = {65}, journal = {Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz}, number = {5}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin ; Heidelberg}, issn = {1436-9990}, doi = {10.1007/s00103-022-03512-3}, pages = {624 -- 634}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Background Rising obesity prevalence in childhood and adolescence are characterized by unhealthy lifestyles such as low physical activity due to high media use. Recent studies use the accessibility of this target group through digital media, whereby technologies represent new approaches in the intervention design of weight reduction. However, the question arises as to which digital combinations and methodological program concepts condition effective body mass index (BMI) changes. Aim To gain insights into effective program design and media use; digital intervention strategies for BMI reduction in overweight and obese children and adolescents will be analyzed and evaluated. Methods A systematic review was conducted in the databases MEDLINE via PubMed, Science Direct, and Web of Science to analyze studies from 2016 to 2021 on changes in BMI and BMI z-score of overweight and obese 6- to 18-year-olds. Methodological study quality was assessed according to the Cochrane Risk of Bias guidelines. Results From 3974 studies, seven articles describing the use of fitness wristbands, smartphones, and computer-based programs were identified. All media achieved BMI reductions, with smartphone interventions via calls and messages causing the most significant changes. Discussion Smartphones as providers of digital programs (e.g., apps) offer effective approaches to obesity reduction. Based on the data, the selection and combination of several media as well as the relevance of family involvement and the methodological foundation of the measures are confirmed. Due to the young age of the participants, media interventions must be made accessible to the target group.}, language = {de} } @article{LossBoklageJordanetal.2021, author = {Loss, Julika and Boklage, Evgeniya and Jordan, Susanne and Jenny, Mirjam A. and Weishaar, Heide and El Bcheraoui, Charbel}, title = {Risikokommunikation bei der Eind{\"a}mmung der COVID-19-Pandemie}, series = {Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz}, volume = {64}, journal = {Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz}, number = {3}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin ; Heidelberg}, issn = {1436-9990}, doi = {10.1007/s00103-021-03283-3}, pages = {294 -- 303}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Risk communication plays a central role in public health emergencies: it must enable informed decisions, promote protective or life-sustaining behaviour, and maintain trust in public institutions. In addition, uncertainties in knowledge must be named transparently; irrational fears and rumours must be refuted. Success factors for risk communication are the participation of citizens as well as the continuous recording of risk perception and risk competence in population groups. The current COVID-19 (corona virus disease 2019) pandemic poses specific challenges for risk communication. The state of knowledge on many important aspects concerning COVID-19 was and is often uncertain or preliminary, e.g. on transmission, symptoms, long-term effects and immunity. Communication is characterised by scientific language and an array of figures and statistics, which can render the content difficult to understand. Alongside the official announcements and statements by experts, COVID-19 is widely communicated on social media, spreading misinformation and speculation; this "infodemic" can complicate risk communication. Various national and international scientific projects will help tailor risk communication on COVID-19 to target groups and thereby render it more effective. These projects include explorative studies on how people deal with COVID-19-related information; the COVID-19 Snapshot Monitoring (COSMO) project, a regularly conducted online survey on risk perception and protective behaviour; and an interdisciplinary qualitative study that compares the design, implementation and effectiveness of risk communication strategies in four countries.}, language = {de} }