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The CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health Approach to Sexual Health Education in Schools: 3 Decades in Review
The CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health Approach to Sexual Health Education in Schools: 3 Decades in Review
ABSTRACT Background School health education, including sexual health education, plays a crucial role in shaping adolescent...
Associations between State‐Level High School HIV Education Policies and Adolescent HIV Risk Behaviors
Associations between State‐Level High School HIV Education Policies and Adolescent HIV Risk Behaviors
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND School-based human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) education can reach most adolescents, but inconsistenc...
Equal Benefits? An Examination of the Potential Consequences of Later School Start Times for Adolescents and Their Mental Health
Equal Benefits? An Examination of the Potential Consequences of Later School Start Times for Adolescents and Their Mental Health
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Given the documented benefits of later school start times on adolescents' mental health, the aim of th...
The Impact of Waivers on Summer Meal Participation in Maryland
The Impact of Waivers on Summer Meal Participation in Maryland
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally funded program that serves free, nutritious meal...
How Small Policy Changes Can Transform the Implementation of Physical Activity Minutes in Kentucky Public Schools: A White Paper
How Small Policy Changes Can Transform the Implementation of Physical Activity Minutes in Kentucky Public Schools: A White Paper
ABSTRACT As obesity and physical inactivity rates continue to rise in the United States, Kentucky ranks third in childhood...
Prevalence of Suspected Concussions Among K‐12 Students in Utah: Findings From Utah's Student Injury Reporting System
Prevalence of Suspected Concussions Among K‐12 Students in Utah: Findings From Utah's Student Injury Reporting System
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND To inform prevention strategies, this study provides incidence, factors, and actions taken when a susp...
Predictors of Active Transportation Among Safe Routes to School Participants in Arizona: Impacts of Distance and Income
Predictors of Active Transportation Among Safe Routes to School Participants in Arizona: Impacts of Distance and Income
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Active transportation to school (ATS) is a component of a whole school approach to health promotion am...
Community‐Academic Partnership to Improve the Oral Health of Underserved Schoolchildren in Rural North Carolina
Community‐Academic Partnership to Improve the Oral Health of Underserved Schoolchildren in Rural North Carolina
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Dental caries is the most common chronic illness for children. Caries can reduce the quality of life, ...
Prospective Associations Between Youth Assets and Truancy Within the Context of Family Structure
Prospective Associations Between Youth Assets and Truancy Within the Context of Family Structure
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to examine the prospective associations between 17 individual, family, a...
Trends in Asthma‐Related School Health Policies and Practices in the US States
Trends in Asthma‐Related School Health Policies and Practices in the US States
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Asthma is one of the leading causes of school absenteeism. Schools can play an important role in coord...
Effect of Collaborative Care for Persistent Postconcussive Symptoms on Academic Function: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Effect of Collaborative Care for Persistent Postconcussive Symptoms on Academic Function: A Randomized Clinical Trial
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND There is limited long-term data on the course of school-related problems and academic needs for youth ...
Approaching the Causes of Unintentional Injuries in the School Environment: A Panel Analysis of Survey Data From Germany
Approaching the Causes of Unintentional Injuries in the School Environment: A Panel Analysis of Survey Data From Germany
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Previous research on the correlates of unintentional school injuries is based on either process or cro...
Outcomes of a Multi‐Component School‐Based Nutrition Program
Outcomes of a Multi‐Component School‐Based Nutrition Program
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND This paper presents the effectiveness of a multi-component elementary school-based nutrition education...
Food Insecurity and Its Association With Alcohol and Other Substance Use Among High School Students in the United States
Food Insecurity and Its Association With Alcohol and Other Substance Use Among High School Students in the United States
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Studies show that food insecurity is associated with adverse health behaviors for children and adults....
A National Review of State Laws for Stock Epinephrine in Schools
A National Review of State Laws for Stock Epinephrine in Schools
Abstract Background Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction with significant risk for children with allergies....
The Link Between Medicaid Expansion and School Absenteeism: Evidence From the Southern United States
The Link Between Medicaid Expansion and School Absenteeism: Evidence From the Southern United States
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Parental Medicaid eligibility has been shown to be linked to positive academic and school outcomes for...
Concussion Recovery in Children and Adolescents: A Qualitative Study of Parents' Experiences
Concussion Recovery in Children and Adolescents: A Qualitative Study of Parents' Experiences
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Although parents play an instrumental role in youth concussion management, few studies have qualitativ...
Parents' Perceptions of Privacy Policies and Practices for School‐Issued Digital Devices: Implications for School Practices
Parents' Perceptions of Privacy Policies and Practices for School‐Issued Digital Devices: Implications for School Practices
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Digital technology is becoming a central component of schooling. We measured parents perceptions of th...
Implementation of Telehealth Services in Rural Schools: A Qualitative Assessment
Implementation of Telehealth Services in Rural Schools: A Qualitative Assessment
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND In rural areas with health professional workforce shortages, telehealth offers an opportunity to addre...
Associations Between School Environments, Policies and Practices and Children's Physical Activity and Active Transportation
Associations Between School Environments, Policies and Practices and Children's Physical Activity and Active Transportation
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND There is evidence of school-level variability in children's active behaviors. This study investigated ...
Teacher Perceptions of and Experiences with Student Menstruation in the School Setting
Teacher Perceptions of and Experiences with Student Menstruation in the School Setting
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Menstrual hygiene management is an important public health issue for adolescents. The objective of thi...
The Association Between School District‐Based Policies Related to Concussions and Concussions Among High School Students
The Association Between School District‐Based Policies Related to Concussions and Concussions Among High School Students
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Little is known about the effectiveness of school district concussion policies on reducing the concuss...
A Qualitative Investigation of Parent and Child Perceptions of School Food Allergy Policies in the United States
A Qualitative Investigation of Parent and Child Perceptions of School Food Allergy Policies in the United States
Abstract BACKGROUND Many schools implement well-intentioned food allergy policies; however, may not ease parents'/children...
Harmonizing Ratings From Different School Environment Assessment Methods: A Simplified Approach
Harmonizing Ratings From Different School Environment Assessment Methods: A Simplified Approach
Abstract Background This study describes a method for harmonizing data collected with different tools to compute a rating ...
Associations Between Weight‐Based Bullying, Developmental Internal Assets, and Perceived Social Support Among Youth
Associations Between Weight‐Based Bullying, Developmental Internal Assets, and Perceived Social Support Among Youth
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Youth with obesity are likely to experience weight-based bullying victimization, and adolescents have ...
Recess and Overweight and Obesity in Children 5‐11 Years of Age: 2013‐2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Recess and Overweight and Obesity in Children 5‐11 Years of Age: 2013‐2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Recess has been shown to increase total daily energy expenditure, which may favorably impact body mass...