Journal of School Health articles from May 2002

Journal of School Health archives from May 2002

Research priorities in school nursing: A Delphi process.) (Special Report).
May 1, 2002... School nurses, within their own sphere of practice, have long been aware of the extensive nature of their role in implementing a comprehensive school health program. Lack of documentation of the benefits of their services, however, has...

Evaluation of the North Carolina "Baby Think It Over" project. (Research Papers).
May 1, 2002... ABSTRACT: The North Carolina "Baby Think It Over" (BTIO) evaluation was conducted during spring semester 2000. Data were collected from participating teachers, students, and parents. Twenty-five teachers were selected randomly from different...

Urban elementary school students' perceptions of fighting behavior and concerns for personal safety.
May 1, 2002... ABSTRACT: This study assessed urban elementary school students' experience with weapon carrying and violence, concerns for personal safety, and perceptions of passive and direct interventions in resolving fights. The survey was completed by...

Association of language spoken at home with health and school issues among Asian American adolescents.
May 1, 2002... ABSTRACT: The study examined the association of language spoken at home with the school and health risks and behaviors of Asian American adolescents. Using the United States component of the 1997-1998 Worm Health Organization Study of Health...

Evaluation of an upper elementary school program to prevent body image, eating, and weight concerns.
May 1, 2002... ABSTRACT: Preparing young students to resist the sociocultural pressures that contribute to body image and eating problems in American culture poses a monumental challenge. This project determined if the 11-lesson "Healthy Body Image: Teaching...

Truancy, grade point average, and sexual activity: A meta-analysis of risk indicators for youth substance use.
May 1, 2002... ABSTRACT: Society increasingly holds schools responsible for the effectiveness of health promotion activities, such as drug abuse prevention efforts funded through the federal Safe and Drug-Free Schools program. Consequently, school districts...

Using the kindergarten health assessment report as a health report card. (Health Service Applications).
May 1, 2002... Most people believe beginning school in optimal health is important to a child's academic success. Health problems such as chronic illness, and difficulties in vision, speech, or hearing may prevent a successful start. (1) Knowledge about the...