Journal of School Health articles from April 2001

Journal of School Health archives from April 2001

A Seven-Year Follow-Up Comparing Attendees and Nonattendees at a Statewide, School Employee Wellness Conference.(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2001... A coordinated school health program focuses on improving the health and environment for school personnel, students, and the community. One component of a coordinated school health program is the employee health promotion program.[1] Statewide...

Developing a Comprehensive School Suicide Prevention Program.
April 1, 2001... Suicide currently ranks as the third-leading cause of death among 15-to-24 year-olds, exceeded only by injuries and homicides.[1] In 1997, the year with the most current mortality statistics, the suicide rate among this age group was 11.4 per...

Enhancing Teacher Health Literacy in School Health Promotion: A Vision for the New Millennium.
April 1, 2001... Preservice school health education may be delivered in a variety of ways, with varying emphases on biological, behavioral, and pedagogical concepts. Teachers and other health professionals must be prepared to address the complex social,...

Recent Trends in Participation in Physical Education Among US High School Students.
April 1, 2001... Regular physical activity enhances health and reduces the risk for all-cause mortality and the development of many chronic diseases among adults.[1-4] Although children and adolescents are generally more active than adults, participation in...

Differences by Gender and Sexual Experience in Adolescent Sexual Behavior: Implications for Education and HIV Prevention.(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2001... The prevalence of sexual activity, pregnancy, and STDs among US adolescents has caused some alarm. Researchers have described outcomes associated with adolescent sexual behavior in terms varying from "a public problem[1]" to a "near...

Evaluating Potential Health Risks in Relocatable Classrooms.
April 1, 2001... During periods of emergency need, California schools used 50,000 relocatable or "portable classrooms in 1996 to provide temporary school buildings.[1] This emergency use of portable classrooms ended with passage of Class Size Reduction...

Preparing for Controversy: Developing Rules for the Health Classroom.
April 1, 2001... Topic Comprehensive health instruction includes a variety of potentially controversial topics such as sexual orientation, birth control, dating, and substance use. Development of classroom rules is essential for establishing a safe and...