Engaging young people in participatory design can be challenging, particularly in health-related projects. In a study co-designing diabetes support and information services with teenagers, we found framing activities using popular culture was a useful strategy. Various cultural references helped us stage activities that were productive for the design process, and were engaging for our young par...

BACKGROUND Population studies conducted in Sweden have revealed an association between attendance at cultural activities and health. Using data from US residents, we examined whether the association could be observed in the US. METHODS Participants in the current study included 1,244 individuals who participated in the 1998 General Social Survey. RESULTS A significant association between cu...

BACKGROUND Leisure time is one of the most important aspects of life, especially for people with chronic diseases. The concept and types of leisure have frequently been evaluated in different socio-cultural populations. The aim of this study was to identify the nature of leisure activities among a sample of Iranian patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and classify the identified types of activ...

OBJECTIVES To investigate the association of participation in arts and cultural activities with health behaviours and mental well-being in low-income populations in London. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional, community-based observational study. METHODS Data were taken from the cross-sectional baseline survey of the Well London cluster randomized trial, conducted during 2008 in 40 of the most dep...