Journal of School Health articles from April 2005

Journal of School Health archives from April 2005

School nurse perceptions of barriers and supports for children with diabetes.
April 1, 2005... Adolescents with diabetes often need support because it is stressful for them to manage their illness. (1,2) Moreover, approximately 30% of adolescents with diabetes may have significant difficulties following their medical regimen. (3) Support...

Perceptions of school toilets as a cause for irregular toilet habits among schoolchildren aged 6 to 16 years.
April 1, 2005... Urinary tract infections (UTI), constipation, and incontinence often affect otherwise healthy children. Irregular bladder and bowel habits are contributory factors to urinary and bowel problems. Children aged 7 to 15 years often base the...

Effects of a nutrition education program on the dietary behavior and nutrition knowledge of second-grade and third-grade students.(Research Papers)
April 1, 2005... Family, peers, media, and environment influence the health habits, especially eating habits, of children. (1) Research has shown that eating habits developed during childhood continue into adulthood. (2) Thus, childhood influences should...

A cross-national comparison of school drug policies in Washington State, United States, and Victoria, Australia.
April 1, 2005... Initiatives aimed at preventing and reducing youth drug use often occur in schools. Schools remain important contexts for youth socialization and health promotion, (1) and they provide access to most adolescents across a broad developmental...

A role for school health personnel in supporting children and families following childhood injury.(Commentaries)
April 1, 2005... Injury represents the leading cause of death and disability for US children and adolescents. (1) Almost 16 million children are evaluated for injury each year in the United States. (2) Although childhood injury rates are decreasing, 70% of all...

Charting your course using a seabag philosophy.(Teaching Techniques)
April 1, 2005... Two of the 6 dimensions of health most frequently addressed by health educators include the physical and emotional dimensions. For many people, the core of the 6 dimensions of health is spiritual health. It often creates the foundation on which...

An immunization education program for childcare providers.(Health Service Applications)
April 1, 2005... The childhood immunization schedule includes at least 17 scheduled immunizations prior to the age of 24 months. Immunization laws require childcare centers to maintain immunization records and enforce immunization standards for children who...