Factors Associated With Intentions to Engage in Vaginal Intercourse Among Sexually Abstinent Missouri High School Freshmen
CONCLUSIONSFactors such as extracurricular activities provide youth with opportunities to build supportive relationships, connect with peers and role models, and positively engage in schools and communities. Extracurricular activities typically already exist, have funding, and are generally well‐supported. School‐based strategies can increase teenagers' autonomy by providing a variety of activities to participate in and reduce unsupervised time. This, in turn, has the potential to decrease sexual risk taking behaviors. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - September 11, 2016 Category: Health Management Authors: Timothy Watts, Kelly L. Wilson, Elisa B. McNeill, Brittany L. Rosen, Nancy Daley Moore, Matthew L. Smith Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Implementation of Local Wellness Policies in Schools: Role of School Systems, School Health Councils, and Health Disparities
CONCLUSIONSSchools with perceived system support and SHCs had greater likelihood of LWP implementation, with no moderating effect of disparity enrollment. SHCs/support may overcome LWP implementation obstacles related to disparities. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - September 11, 2016 Category: Health Management Authors: Erin R. Hager, Diana S. Rubio, G. Stewart Eidel, Erin S. Penniston, Megan Lopes, Brit I. Saksvig, Renee E. Fox, Maureen M. Black Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Longitudinal Relationships of Fitness, Physical Activity, and Weight Status With Academic Achievement in Adolescents
CONCLUSIONHigh fitness in adolescence is associated with higher subsequent academic achievement. The promotion of PA might benefit school performance because of enhanced fitness levels in the long‐term and positive influences of PA in the shortterm. The association between weight status and educational attainment remains controversial. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - September 11, 2016 Category: Health Management Authors: Vivien Suchert, Reiner Hanewinkel, Barbara Isensee Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Accelerometry ‐Derived Physical Activity of First Through Third Grade Children During the Segmented School Day
CONCLUSIONSMost children were not accumulating 30 minutes/day of MVPA. PE and class time are promising school day segments for promoting MVPA. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - September 11, 2016 Category: Health Management Authors: R. Glenn Weaver, Anthony Crimarco, Timothy A. Brusseau, Collin A. Webster, Ryan D. Burns, James C. Hannon Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Evidence of the Value of the Smoking Media Literacy Framework for Middle School Students
CONCLUSIONSAlthough follow‐up studies using larger and more controlled administrations of the SML scale are warranted, this study suggests the utility of the SML framework and scale in the development and investigation of media literacy as a prevention strategy in students this age. (Source: Journal of School Health)
Source: Journal of School Health - September 11, 2016 Category: Health Management Authors: Melinda C. Bier, Lara Zwarun, Stephen A. Sherblom Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
