Academic-Related Factors and Emotional Eating in Adolescents.
Published in The Journal of school health
Additional research is needed to further elucidate the complex interaction between emotional eating behavior and academics.
Motor Competence Levels and Prevalence of Developmental Coordination Disorder in Spanish Children: The MOVI-KIDS Study.
Published in The Journal of school health
Motor test scores can represent a valuable reference to evaluate and compare the MC in schoolchildren. Schools should identify motor problems at early ages and design initiatives which prevent or mitigate them.
What's Physical Activity Got to Do With It? Social Trends in Less Active Students at Recess.
Published in The Journal of school health
This study supports the importance of gaining a child's perspective of their own behavior, particularly those children classified as less active. Findings add a unique contribution to school health research through an innovative, child-centered approach to explore perceptions of PA.
Addressing Gaps in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Education: Training Middle School Students in Hands-Only Cardiopulmonar...
Published in The Journal of school health
Large-scale, teacher-implemented CPR education sessions in the middle school setting are a successful approach to increase middle school student's knowledge and comfort in performing HOCPR and to increase overall bystander CPR rates.
Collaboration Challenges and Opportunities: A Survey of School Foodservice Directors and Community Health Coalition Memb...
Published in The Journal of school health
FSDs awareness of CHCs desire for collaboration may increase FSDs support for broader school nutrition initiatives such as school gardens, farm to school, and student/community engagement. There is great potential for integrating student and community health programs through partnerships.
Use of a Model Wellness Policy May Not Increase the Strength and Comprehensiveness of Written School Wellness Policies.
Published in The Journal of school health
These data suggest MWPs may not improve the quality of written SWPs. Further research is needed to better understand the needs of school districts in SWP development.
Negative Substance Use Consequences Associated With Noncondom Use Among Male, but Not Female, Alternative High School St...
Published in The Journal of school health
These findings suggest that substance use consequences may be a useful and advantageous indicator of risky sexual behaviors such as noncondom use for boys, but not girls, in alternative high school settings. Future research and intervention programming recommendations are discussed.
Correlates of Private Secondary Schools Meeting Physical Education Guidelines.
Published in The Journal of school health
Private secondary schools should consider the adoption of professional guidelines related to PE time allocations, class size, conducting physical fitness testing, employing PE specialists, and not permitting exemptions for PE.
School-Based Health Centers and Adolescent Substance Use: Moderating Effects of Race/Ethnicity and Socioeconomic Status....
Published in The Journal of school health
SBHC exposure appears to be inversely related to substance use among youth in some ethnic minority groups and youth of lower SES. This may have implications regarding SBHC placement and investment. Additional research is necessary to understand the mechanisms through which SBHCs may influence adolescent substance use and other health behaviors.
Association Between Experiencing Relational Bullying and Adolescent Health-Related Quality of Life.
Published in The Journal of school health
Experiencing relational bullying is associated with poorer HRQL. The findings question the perception of relational bullying as being a predominantly female problem. Girls were more likely to report experiencing relational bullying, but the negative association with HRQL was equal for boys and girls.
