Journal of School Health articles from March 2003

Journal of School Health archives from March 2003

Defining abstinence: views of directors, instructors, and participants in abstinence-only-until-marriage programs in Texas. (Articles).
March 1, 2003... Shared meanings and common understanding of sexuality-related terminology are vital for the success of health education efforts in schools and communities. Meanings of sex-related terms, however, are not necessarily or automatically agreed upon...

Understanding high school students' risk behaviors to help reduce the HIV/AIDS epidemic in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
March 1, 2003... With a burgeoning HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa, an urgent need exists to understand the behaviors that place youth at risk of HIV/AIDS to develop and implement appropriate interventions. Currently, no preventive vaccine exists, and...

Comparing unintentional and intentional injuries in a school setting.
March 1, 2003... Long considered "safe havens" for children, schools are now being recognized as the site for a substantial number of childhood injuries. Previous research found that school-related injuries account for 10% to 25% of injuries children sustain...

Adolescent homosexuality and concerns regarding disclosure.
March 1, 2003... As late as the 1970s the psychiatric profession regarded homosexuality as an illness. Empirical and theoretical literature focused on etiology, diagnosis, and cure of this "disease" entity. Although removed as an illness from the Diagnostic and...

Differences in behavior, psychological factors, and environmental factors associated with participation in school sports and other activities in adolescence. (Research Papers).
March 1, 2003... An extensive theoretical and research literature documents that a sense of belonging to the family and to the school community is critically important for healthy adolescent development. Such bonding serves to protect against engagement in a...

Association of parental involvement and social competence with school adjustment and engagement among sixth graders. (Research Papers).
March 1, 2003... Declines in achievement motivation and performance during early adolescence (1,2) and acting out behaviors at school (3) are notable concerns of parents, teachers, and policy makers. Research has emphasized the link between students'...

Kansas School Nurses' knowledge and opinions about ADHD stimulant medication therapy. (Health Service Applications).(Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
March 1, 2003... The Multimodal Treatment Study of ADHD (MTA) showed stimulant treatment as more efficacious than usual community care in improving behavior and academic achievement in many children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). (1)...