Journal of School Health articles from September 2008

Journal of School Health archives from September 2008

Vulnerable Goth teens: the role of schools in this psychosocial high-risk culture.(General Article)(Report)
September 1, 2008... In the aftermath of the shootings at Columbine High School in Littleton, CO, there was speculation that the murders and suicides were related to the teens being Goth. (1) These teens had many Goth characteristics including their dress, the...

The evaluation of school-based violence prevention programs: a meta-analysis.(Research Article)(Report)
September 1, 2008... Youth violence and related aggressive behaviors have become serious public health issues with physical, economic, social, and psychological impacts and consequences. (1) According to the results from the 2005 national Youth Risk Behavior...

Examining anger as a predictor of drug use among multiethnic middle school students.(Research Article)(Report)
September 1, 2008... Entry into middle school is a challenging time for adolescents. In addition to the pubertal changes that occur during this developmental period, middle school students are exposed to more diverse and unique social situations that require...

Family and racial factors associated with suicide and emotional distress among Latino students.(Research Article)(Clinical report)
September 1, 2008... Much attention is being directed toward the rapidly growing US Latino population. (1) Because Latino youth account for nearly 30% of the total Latino population, (2,3) their current health status and their health trajectories warrant careful...

Extending the school grounds?--Bullying experiences in cyberspace.(Research Article)(Clinical report)
September 1, 2008... Bullying that entails emotional or physical intimidation is associated with a number of mental health problems and hence is considered a major public health concern facing youth. (1,2) Approximately 70% of youth report having experienced...

Improvement of rural children's asthma self-management by lay health educators.(Research Article)(Clinical report)
September 1, 2008... Asthma is a significant problem with 13.9% of 5- to 14-year-old children nationwide diagnosed with asthma during their lifetimes and 9.5 % reporting asthma symptoms in the previous 12 months. (1) A survey of 19,138 children in grade K-5 in...

Back to school: recommendations to assist mentally ill, post-incarcerated youth return to school.(Health Services Application)(Report)
September 1, 2008... A significant proportion of the US young people are currently involved in the juvenile justice system. (1) Of all youth in the United States, approximately 21% suffer from a diagnosable mental or substance use disorder that causes at least...