School ‐Based Sleep Education Programs for Short Sleep Duration in Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
CONCLUSIONSLimited by the small number of studies and methodological limitations, the preliminary data showed that school‐based sleep education programs produced short‐term benefits. Future studies should explore integrating sleep education with delayed school start time or other more effective approaches. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - May 2, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Ka ‐Fai Chung, Man‐Sum Chan, Ying‐Yin Lam, Cindy Sin‐Yee Lai, Wing‐Fai Yeung Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
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Source: Journal of School Health - April 11, 2017 Category: Health Management Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
The Association of Physical Activity and Academic Behavior: A Systematic Review
CONCLUSIONSThe findings from these studies are significant and support the implementation or continuation of PA in schools to improve academic behavior and associated performance. More research needs to be conducted using the effective aspects of the treatments from this review with consistent outcome measures. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - April 6, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Rachel A. Sullivan, AnnMarie H. Kuzel, Michael E. Vaandering, Weiyun Chen Tags: GENERAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
A Multidisciplinary Research Framework on Green Schools: Infrastructure, Social Environment, Occupant Health, and Performance
CONCLUSIONSGiven the average age of current school facilities in the United States, construction of new school facilities or retrofits of older facilities will be a major infrastructure investment for many municipalities over the next several decades. Multidisciplinary research that seeks to understand the impact of sustainable design on the health and performance of occupants will need to include both an environmental science and social science perspective to inform best practices and quantification of benefits that go beyond general measures of costs savings from energy efficiencies. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - April 6, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Sheryl Magzamen, Adam P. Mayer, Stephanie Barr, Lenora Bohren, Brian Dunbar, Dale Manning, Stephen J. Reynolds, Joshua W. Schaeffer, Jordan Suter, Jennifer E. Cross Tags: GENERAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Improving School Experiences for Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes
CONCLUSIONSImplications for school health including specifics for school nurses, teachers, students, and school environment were identified. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - April 6, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Saori S. Kise, Amanda Hopkins, Sandra Burke Tags: GENERAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Reported Motivations for and Locations of Healthy Eating Among Georgia High School Students
CONCLUSIONSGA HS students are most motivated to eat healthy foods by the desire to be healthy and their enjoyment of the taste of healthy foods. Incorporating messages that align with students' motivations to eat healthy foods could be considered when developing promotional programs/policies targeting healthy eating. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - April 6, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Gayathri S. Kumar, Michael Bryan, Rana Bayakly, Cherie Drenzek, Caitlin Merlo, Geraldine S. Perry Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Patterns in Vegetable Consumption: Implications for Tailored School Meal Interventions
CONCLUSIONSFruit and vegetable consumption should be approached as 2 distinct behaviors with particular attention given to vegetables. Fruit items can be leveraged, though, as a means to encourage vegetable selection. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - April 6, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Marietta Orlowski, Miryoung Lee, William Spears, Roopsi Narayan, Rebecca S. Pobocik, Julie Kennel, Erin Krafka, Susan Patton Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Effectiveness of a Playground Intervention for Antisocial, Prosocial, and Physical Activity Behaviors
CONCLUSIONSP2 may promote increased PA during recess, but these results demonstrate the complexity of intervention implementation and the need for rigor when measuring intervention fidelity in real‐world settings. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - April 6, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Carlene A. Mayfield, Stephanie Child, Robert G. Weaver, Nicole Zarrett, Michael W. Beets, Justin B. Moore Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Association of School Characteristics and Implementation in the X:IT Study —A School‐Randomized Smoking Prevention Program
CONCLUSIONOur findings highlight the importance of considering the school context in future health prevention initiatives. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - April 6, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Lotus S. Bast, Pernille Due, Annette K. Ersb øll, Mogens T. Damsgaard, Anette Andersen Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Relationships Among Student, Staff, and Administrative Measures of School Climate and Student Health and Academic Outcomes
CONCLUSIONSAs schools seek to measure and implement interventions aimed at improving school climate, consideration should be given to grounding these efforts in a multidimensional conceptualization of climate that values student perspectives and includes elements of both engagement and safety. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - April 6, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Lauren N. Gase, Louis M. Gomez, Tony Kuo, Beth A. Glenn, Moira Inkelas, Ninez A. Ponce Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Marijuana and Alcohol Use as Predictors of Academic Achievement: A Longitudinal Analysis Among Youth in the COMPASS Study
CONCLUSIONSThe importance of delaying or preventing substance use is evident in associations with student performance and engagement. The influence on academic goals varied by substance and frequency of initiated use. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - April 6, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Karen A. Patte, Wei Qian, Scott T. Leatherdale Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Substance Use Among Transgender Students in California Public Middle and High Schools
CONCLUSIONSThe study's findings indicate a need for community‐ and school‐based interventions that reduce substance use among transgender youth. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - April 6, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Kris Tunac De Pedro, Tamika D. Gilreath, Christopher Jackson, Monica Christina Esqueda Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
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Source: Journal of School Health - March 6, 2017 Category: Health Management Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
Fulfilling the Common Core Standards and Meeting Students' Needs for Depression Education: ADAP
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Source: Journal of School Health - March 4, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Mary Beth Beaudry, Lisa Townsend, Kathryn Heley, Emma Cogan, Nicholas Schweizer, Karen Swartz Tags: HEALTH SERVICE APPLICATION Source Type: research
Lessons Learned From the Implementation of Brighter Bites: A Food Co ‐op to Increase Access to Fruits and Vegetables and Nutrition Education Among Low‐Income Children and Their Families
CONCLUSIONSClear expectations and reliable partnerships are keys to the delivery of the Brighter Bites program. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - March 4, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Shreela V. Sharma, Joanne Chow, Michael Pomeroy, Margaret Raber, David Salako, Christine Markham Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
