Journal of School Health articles from March 2005

Journal of School Health archives from March 2005

Violence-related behaviors among high school students--United States, 1991-2003.(Special Report)
March 1, 2005... Homicide and suicide are responsible for approximately one-fourth of deaths among persons aged 10-24 years in the United States. (1) Two of the national health objectives for 2010 are to reduce the prevalence of physical fighting among...

Premenarcheal Mexican girls' and their teachers' perceptions of preparation students receive about menstruation at school.
March 1, 2005... The menarche, or first menstruation, is an important event in the life of a woman, and most girls learn about it prior to their own experience. They have access to various sources of information about menstruation, and they learn about it from...

A review of 21 curricula for abstinence-only-until-marriage programs.
March 1, 2005... Instructional materials such as school curricula shape and organize both content and purpose of educational efforts. Typically, curricula accomplish these educational tasks by presenting only certain topics (in a certain amount) and completely...

Teacher beliefs, professional preparation, and practices regarding exceptional students and sexuality education.(Research Papers)
March 1, 2005... Sexuality, an essential aspect of one's personality and sense of self, offers a gateway to intimacy that includes feelings of comfort, security, support, love, and affection. For people with mental disabilities, expressions of sexuality can...

Elementary school teachers' involvement in firearm safety education.
March 1, 2005... A dramatic increase has occurred in the number of health topics elementary teachers are asked to address in the classroom. Emotional health, injury prevention, conflict resolution, nutrition, and tobacco and alcohol prevention are common topics...

Promoting school health--an expanded paradigm.(Commentaries)
March 1, 2005... It is an honor and privilege to be the recipient of the prestigious Howe Award--the highest award of the American School Health Association (ASHA). I would like to thank all those who encouraged me to be a nominee, especially my longtime friend...

Exploring male-female communication: three lessons on gender.(Teaching Techniques)
March 1, 2005... Providing strategies for engaging youth in a discussion of gender differences in communication can help students develop healthy and effective relational communication skills. (1) While such a conversation is useful, it can also perpetuate...