Ethnic Disparities in School ‐Based Behavioral Health Service Use for Children With Psychiatric Disorders
CONCLUSIONSDifferences in the use of school‐based behavioral health services by racial and ethnic groups suggest the need for culturally appropriate outreach and tailoring of services to improve service utilization. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - December 3, 2016 Category: Health Management Authors: Jill Locke, Christina D. Kang ‐Yi, Melanie Pellecchia, Steven Marcus, Trevor Hadley, David S. Mandell Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
RE ‐AIM Analysis of a School‐Based Nutrition Education Intervention in Kindergarteners
CONCLUSIONSThe BHM program was effective, implemented with fidelity, and broadly disseminated, highlighting its potential public health impact for kindergarteners. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - December 3, 2016 Category: Health Management Authors: Andrew L. Larsen, Yue Liao, Janel Alberts, Jimi Huh, Trina Robertson, Genevieve F. Dunton Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Nutrition Quality of US School Snack Foods: A First Look at 2011 ‐2014 Bid Records in 8 School Districts
CONCLUSIONSMany districts across the country have made headway in complying with the Smart Snack guidelines, though gaps remain. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - December 3, 2016 Category: Health Management Authors: Y. Claire Wang, Amber Hsiao, Peter Chamberlin, McKenzie Largay, Abbie Archibald, Andrew Malone, JoAnn Stevelos Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Not Enough Time in the Day: A Qualitative Assessment of In ‐School Physical Activity Policy as Viewed by Administrators, Teachers, and Students
CONCLUSIONSThere is a critical need for meaningful and relevant solutions to circumvent challenges to implementing ISPA policies and practices in the Mississippi Delta. The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model offers a broad means of visualizing rural, low‐income, racially concentrated schools to circumvent challenges and foster ISPA policies and practices. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - December 3, 2016 Category: Health Management Authors: Abigail Gamble, Sheryl L. Chatfield, Michael L. Cormack, Jeffrey S. Hallam Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Teachers and Coaches in Adolescent Social Networks Are Associated With Healthier Self ‐Concept and Decreased Substance Use
CONCLUSIONSBy facilitating relationships with adults and improving teachers' capacity to build supportive environments, schools may positively shape how adolescents see themselves, which might help reduce adolescent substance use. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - December 3, 2016 Category: Health Management Authors: Rebecca N. Dudovitz, Paul J. Chung, Mitchell D. Wong Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
School Wellness Programs: Magnitude and Distribution in New York City Public Schools
CONCLUSIONSOpportunities exist to further the reach of wellness programs in public schools by modifying them for high school adoption and building capacity in schools less likely to have the administrative support to house them. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - December 3, 2016 Category: Health Management Authors: Leanna Stiefel, Brian Elbel, Melissa Pflugh Prescott, Siddhartha Aneja, Amy E. Schwartz Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
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Source: Journal of School Health - November 9, 2016 Category: Health Management Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
Effectiveness of Universal School ‐Based Mental Health Awareness Programs Among Youth in the United States: A Systematic Review
CONCLUSIONS:Although results of all studies indicated some level of improvement, more research on implementation of universal school‐based mental health awareness programs is needed using RCT study designs, and long‐term follow‐up implementation. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - November 7, 2016 Category: Health Management Authors: John P. Salerno Tags: GENERAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Schoolyard Characteristics, Physical Activity, and Sedentary Behavior: Combining GPS and Accelerometry
CONCLUSIONWell‐designed schoolyards, including PA‐enhancing fixed equipment, a supportive PA climate created by teachers, and supportive schoolyard policies may contribute to increased PA and decreased SB during school recess among school‐aged children. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - November 7, 2016 Category: Health Management Authors: Dave H.H. Van Kann, Sanne I. de Vries, Jasper Schipperijn, Nanne K. de Vries, Maria W.J. Jansen, Stef P.J. Kremers Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Increasing Prevalence of US Elementary School Gardens, but Disparities Reduce Opportunities for Disadvantaged Students
CONCLUSIONSGarden programs in elementary schools have increased over time, but there is room for wider implementation, particularly at schools serving lower‐income students. Given the role of childhood in establishing food preferences and dietary consumption habits, such programs are important and can reinforce the messages imparted through nutrition education. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - November 7, 2016 Category: Health Management Authors: Lindsey Turner, Meghan Eliason, Anna Sandoval, Frank J. Chaloupka Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Adolescent Healthcare Brokering: Prevalence, Experience, Impact, and Opportunities
CONCLUSIONSDespite assurances that children are not permitted to interpret, adolescents are acting as healthcare brokers. The impact can be academic and emotional. Findings indicate a need for further research and support for adolescents who want to learn about healthcare tasks. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - November 7, 2016 Category: Health Management Authors: Jennifer R. Banas, Lisa C. Wallis, James W. Ball, Sarah Gershon Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
School ‐Based HIV/STD Testing Behaviors and Motivations Among Black and Hispanic Teen MSM: Results From a Formative Evaluation
CONCLUSIONSchools can provide opportunities to make HIV and STD testing accessible to school‐aged YMSM, but the services must be provided in ways that are comfortable to them. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - November 7, 2016 Category: Health Management Authors: Elana Morris, Pablo Topete, Catherine N. Rasberry, Catherine A. Lesesne, Elizabeth Kroupa, Lisa Carver Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Do Substance Use, Psychosocial Adjustment, and Sexual Experiences Vary for Dating Violence Victims Based on Type of Violent Relationships?
CONCLUSIONSYouth who experienced physical violence in their dating relationships, coupled with controlling behaviors from their partner/perpetrator, reported the most psychosocial adjustment issues and the earliest sexual activity. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - November 7, 2016 Category: Health Management Authors: Janine M. Zweig, Jennifer Yahner, Meredith Dank, Pamela Lachman Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Hand Hygiene Program Decreases School Absenteeism Due to Upper Respiratory Infections
CONCLUSIONSUse of hand sanitizer plus handwashing with soap accompanied by educational support is an effective measure to reduce absenteeism due to URIs (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - November 7, 2016 Category: Health Management Authors: Ernestina Azor ‐Martinez, Elena Cobos‐Carrascosa, Maria Luisa Seijas‐Vazquez, Carmen Fernández‐Sánchez, Jenna M. Strizzi, Pilar Torres‐Alegre, Joaquin Santisteban‐Martínez, Francisco Gimenez‐Sanchez Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
School Context Matters: The Impacts of Concentrated Poverty and Racial Segregation on Childhood Obesity
CONCLUSIONSPlace‐based inequalities are important determinants of health inequalities. The results of this study show that school‐level variables related to poverty are important for understanding and confronting childhood obesity. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - November 7, 2016 Category: Health Management Authors: Joy Rayanne Piontak, Michael D. Schulman Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
