Issue Information
(Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - July 10, 2017 Category: Health Management Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
The Body Mass Index of Adolescents Attending Seventh ‐Day Adventist Schools in Australia: 2001‐2012
CONCLUSIONSStudents attending Adventist schools appear to have a lower prevalence of overweight and obesity than the secular population, but a higher prevalence of underweight. The mechanisms through which Adventist schools may influence student's BMI warrants further investigation. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - July 9, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Bevan A. Craig, Darren P. Morton, Lillian M. Kent, Terry L. Butler, Paul M. Rankin, Kevin R. Price Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Children With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Self ‐Management Experiences in School
CONCLUSIONSThe study provides useful information to understand the children's experiences in managing the disease at school. The partnership between school staff, health teams, children with T1DM, and their families need to be enhanced to promote appropriate strategies that improve the management of diabetes in this setting. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - July 9, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Val éria de Cássia Sparapani, Raphael D.R. Liberatore, Elaine B.C. Damião, Isa R. de Oliveira Dantas, Rosangela A.A. de Camargo, Lucila C. Nascimento Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
The Impact of Multiple Strategies to Encourage Fruit and Vegetable Consumption During School Lunch
CONCLUSIONSImplementing lunchroom changes can increase the number of students selecting fruit, and changes including slicing can increase consumption of apples. Additional strategies are needed to increase vegetable selection and fruit and vegetable consumption. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - July 9, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Emily Thompson, David C. Johnson, Amy Leite ‐Bennett, Yingmei Ding, Komal Mehrotra Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Successes and Challenges in School Meal Reform: Qualitative Insights From Food Service Directors
CONCLUSIONSThese findings are directly relevant to future reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act and to revisions to the implementation time line for the federal school meal standards related to sodium, whole grains, and flavored milk. Insights into FSDs' strategies suggest that more time and targeted technical assistance at federal, state, and local levels is warranted. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - July 9, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Yuka Asada, Margaret Ziemann, Lara Zatz, Jamie Chriqui Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Physical Education Increases Daily Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity and Reduces Sedentary Time
CONCLUSIONSAlthough MVPA in PE was relatively low and SED high, PE significantly increased daily MVPA and reduced SED, confirming the important role of PE in supporting the healthy development of children. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - July 9, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Kerli Mooses, Maret Pihu, Eva ‐Maria Riso, Aave Hannus, Priit Kaasik, Merike Kull Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Academic Performance in Primary School Children With Common Emotional and Behavioral Problems
CONCLUSIONSBoys with emotional and behavioral problems in mid‐primary school were 12 months behind their peers. Children with emotional and behavioral problems are at high risk for academic failure, and this risk is evident in mid‐primary school. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - July 9, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Lisa K. Mundy, Louise Canterford, Dawn Tucker, Jordana Bayer, Helena Romaniuk, Susan Sawyer, Petra Lietz, Gerry Redmond, Jenny Proimos, Nicholas Allen, George Patton Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Utilization of Mental Health Services in School ‐Based Health Centers
CONCLUSIONSUsage patterns for mental health issues show pronounced, nonrandom variation relative to age and other demographic characteristics especially with 8‐year‐old boys. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - July 9, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Ranbir M. Bains, Regina Cusson, Jesse White ‐Frese, Stephen Walsh Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Attitudes, Norms, and the Effect of Social Connectedness on Adolescent Sexual Risk Intention
CONCLUSIONSAlthough many factors influencing sexual behaviors are largely intrapersonal, these findings indicate the importance of an ecological approach to reducing adolescent sexual risk behaviors through engagement of parents and increased school connectedness. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - July 9, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Julie A. Cederbaum, Aubrey J. Rodriguez, Kathrine Sullivan, Kandice Gray Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
The Association of School Climate, Depression Literacy, and Mental Health Stigma Among High School Students
CONCLUSIONSPositive school climate was associated with greater odds of depression literacy and endorsement of fewer stigmatizing beliefs among students. Our findings raise awareness regarding aspects of the school environment that may facilitate or inhibit students' recognition of depression and subsequent treatment‐seeking. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - July 9, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Lisa Townsend, Rashelle Musci, Elizabeth Stuart, Anne Ruble, Mary B. Beaudry, Barbara Schweizer, Megan Owen, Carly Goode, Sarah L. Johnson, Catherine Bradshaw, Holly Wilcox, Karen Swartz Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Issue Information
(Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - June 5, 2017 Category: Health Management Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
Erratum
(Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - June 4, 2017 Category: Health Management Tags: ERRATUM Source Type: research
Educational Outcomes Associated With School Behavioral Health Interventions: A Review of the Literature
CONCLUSIONOur findings are consistent with reports documenting health benefits of school behavioral health frameworks and programs and can facilitate further efforts to support school behavioral health for a range of stakeholders interested in the benefits of school behavioral health programs and frameworks on academic outcomes. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - June 4, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Courtney Kase, Sharon Hoover, Gina Boyd, Kristina D. West, Joel Dubenitz, Pamala A. Trivedi, Hilary J. Peterson, Bradley D. Stein Tags: GENERAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Evaluation of Unintended Social and Economic Consequences of an Unplanned School Closure in Rural Illinois
CONCLUSIONSWhereas the majority of responding households did not report difficulties during this school closure, households with 1 adult losing pay during the closure reported incurring additional expenses for childcare. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - June 4, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Victoria Tsai, Nomana M. Khan, Jianrong Shi, Jeanette Rainey, Hongjiang Gao, Yenlik Zheteyeva Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Implementing and Evaluating Environmental and Policy Interventions for Promoting Physical Activity in Rural Schools
CONCLUSIONSActive dissemination of environmental and policy interventions by engaging school administrators and teachers in planning and implementation shows potential for increasing physical activity in rural school settings. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - June 4, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Elizabeth A. Baker, Michael Elliott, Ellen Barnidge, Amy Estlund, Ross C. Brownson, Anne Milne, Freda Kershaw, Derek Hashimoto Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
