Patrick J. Brady, N. Askelson, G. Ryan, E. Adam, Eliza Daly, C. Scheidel, Patti J. Delger
{"title":"Measuring Factors Associated with Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in Rural 4th Grade Students","authors":"Patrick J. Brady, N. Askelson, G. Ryan, E. Adam, Eliza Daly, C. Scheidel, Patti J. Delger","doi":"10.14485/hbpr.8.3.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.8.3.6","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Rural youth are more likely to be obese and have poor diets compared to their nonrural peers; therefore, our objective was to understand factors related to healthy eating habits in this population. Methods: We used survey data from 4th graders (N = 995) in a Midwestern state’s rural areas to explore nutrition knowledge, fruit or vegetable (F/V) attitudes, beliefs, preferences, and previous day’s consumption. We produced descriptive statistics, compared attitudes, beliefs, preferences, and consumption for fruits versus vegetables using multilevel linear regression, and used multilevel logistic regression to assess predictors of F/V consumption controlling for sociodemographic factors. Results: Fruit and vegetable consumption was low, with over 10% reporting no fruit consumption and over 20% reporting no vegetable consumption. Students rated fruits higher than vegetables on each variable of interest. Knowledge (OR = 1.2) and liking fruits (OR = 2.2) were associated with fruit consumption. Knowledge (OR = 1.2), liking vegetables (OR = 2.4), and vegetable preferences (OR = 1.4) were associated with vegetable consumption. Conclusions: Schools should implement interventions that increase access and exposure to healthy foods and target knowledge, attitudes around liking F/V, and vegetable preferences for rural youth, such as nutrition education, school gardens, and farm-to-school programs.","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48036634","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Can Eating Food Offered by Schools Have a Positive Influence on Nutritional Status of Children? An Example from Brazil","authors":"D. Bandoni, D. Canella","doi":"10.14485/hbpr.8.3.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.8.3.2","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Considering that the school environment can impact food consumption and children’s weight, our aim was to evaluate the relationship between the origin of foods consumed at school and children’s nutritional status. Methods: We used data from the nationally representative Brazilian Household Budget Survey of children under 10 years old. The relationship between consumption of foods at school and its origin (offered by the school; taken from home; bought at the canteens) and nutritional status were evaluated using linear (BMI-for-age) and logistic (excess weight and obesity) regression models stratified by type of school (private or public). Results: A total of 95.5% of children referred consumption of food at school, independent of its origin, and 28.0% had excess weight and 10.2% had obesity. In private schools, 70.7% of children ate food taken from home, whereas in public schools, 90.6% of children ate food offered by the school through a school food service program. According to adjusted analyses related to public schools, consuming food offered by the school decreased BMI-for-age and the odds of having obesity. No differences were verified among children from private schools. Conclusion: Eating food offered by public schools seems to be better for Brazilian children’s nutritional status.","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45867861","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Annie Lu Nguyen, Brandon Brown, Maha El Tantawi, Nicaise Ndembi, Joseph Okeibunor, Abdulaziz Mohammed, Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan
{"title":"Time to Scale-up Research Collaborations to Address the Global Impact of COVID-19 - A Commentary.","authors":"Annie Lu Nguyen, Brandon Brown, Maha El Tantawi, Nicaise Ndembi, Joseph Okeibunor, Abdulaziz Mohammed, Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan","doi":"10.14485/hbpr.8.3.9","DOIUrl":"10.14485/hbpr.8.3.9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>In this commentary, we suggest that the unprecedented global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic provides a compelling reason for researchers to stretch beyond usual limits and find new ways to engage in global collaborations.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We point to data that have emerged on the mental health and economic consequences of the pandemic to illustrate the extent to which these common issues cross national borders. There is high likelihood that these burdens will continue to persist long after the pandemic is declared \"over.\"</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We urge researchers, particularly those from countries with higher income economies, to share resources to increase international collaborative research efforts. We present a case study of an ongoing project and offer some lessons learned for individual investigators.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Global problems require global solutions. The COVID-19 pandemic is a global crisis that should prompt researchers to engage in science and research across national borders.</p>","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":"8 3","pages":"277-280"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2021-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8301288/pdf/nihms-1720446.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39221220","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
India J Ornelas, Kassia Rudd, Sonia Bishop, Desiree Deschenie, Emily Brown, Kevin Lombard, Shirley A A Beresford
{"title":"Engaging School and Family in Navajo Gardening for Health: Development of the Yéego Intervention to Promote Healthy Eating among Navajo Children.","authors":"India J Ornelas, Kassia Rudd, Sonia Bishop, Desiree Deschenie, Emily Brown, Kevin Lombard, Shirley A A Beresford","doi":"10.14485/HBPR.8.3.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/HBPR.8.3.3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Navajo children are at increased risk for obesity, in part due to limited access to healthy foods. School garden interventions have been shown to increase access to fresh fruit and vegetables and consumption of healthy foods. Our study describes the development and pilot testing of a school garden intervention for Navajo elementary school children.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We reviewed existing school garden interventions and conducted formative research with students, caregivers, and school staff to inform the intervention. The intervention consisted of a garden built at the school and a yearlong curriculum on gardening and healthy eating. We pilot tested the intervention in an elementary school on the Navajo Nation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Formative research revealed the importance of incorporating Diné culture, including traditional growing practices and the preparation of traditional foods into the curriculum. School staff also stressed the value of tying the curriculum to state and Diné educational standards. Students enjoyed opportunities for hands-on activities and snack preparation.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Schools have a meaningful role to play in addressing childhood obesity disparities among Navajo children. School-based interventions that draw on cultural strengths and include healthy traditional practices can be a promising strategy for increasing fruit and vegetable consumption.</p>","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":"8 3","pages":"212-222"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8658646/pdf/nihms-1760699.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39810156","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amy A Eyler, Laurel Schmidt, Alan Beck, Amanda Gilbert, Maura Kepper, Stephanie Mazzucca
{"title":"Children's Physical Activity and Screen Time during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Exploration of Parent Perceptions.","authors":"Amy A Eyler, Laurel Schmidt, Alan Beck, Amanda Gilbert, Maura Kepper, Stephanie Mazzucca","doi":"10.14485/hbpr.8.3.5","DOIUrl":"10.14485/hbpr.8.3.5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>In this study, we explore parent perception of children's physical activity and screen time during COVID-19 stay-at-home orders.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We interviewed 16 parents of children ages 5-12 years in the St. Louis, Missouri region using snowball sampling. We sampled from rural, urban, and suburban areas. The interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using <i>a priori</i> and emergent codes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The transition to virtual school and work transformed daily activities. Physical education requirements varied, generally perceived as not contributing to overall physical activity. Parents perceived the amount of physical activity as the same or increased but reported an increase in screen time. The physical environment of the home, yard, and neighborhood emerged as a theme as did the social environment for physical activity.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>COVID-19 stay-at-home orders created challenges for children's physical activity. Results can be used to inform more generalizable studies and serve as a basis for creating better parent resources to support their children's physical activity outside of ordinary school, sport, and community activity opportunities.</p>","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":"8 3","pages":"236-246"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2021-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8813032/pdf/nihms-1761955.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39895440","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Arnold Olszewski, D. Scarborough, Gregory A. Szumlas
{"title":"The Intersection of Education and Healthcare: Supporting Children with Chronic Health Conditions","authors":"Arnold Olszewski, D. Scarborough, Gregory A. Szumlas","doi":"10.14485/HBPR.8.2.8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/HBPR.8.2.8","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Chronic health conditions in childhood have been negatively associated with linguistic, academic, and occupational outcomes. Traditionally, categorical diagnostic approaches relying on exclusionary criteria are used in healthcare services. Methods: This literature review examines research from various fields to evaluate the effects of chronic illness in cognitive-linguistic development in children. We explore the implications for different conceptualizations of the term “chronic illness.” We compare categorical and non-categorical diagnostic approaches, specifically in relation to children’s academic performance. Results: We provide recommendations for bridging the gap between healthcare and education to provide children with chronic conditions the best chance of thriving medically and academically. Definitions of chronic illness that rely on inclusive criteria and acknowledge individual variability seem best suited for clinical practice and research. Conclusions: Effective supports for children with chronic illness require evidence-based treatment approaches that are tailored to the unique needs of each individual child. Educators, healthcare providers, families, and related service providers must have open lines of communication to serve children with chronic health conditions. Early identification and intervention is crucial.","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":"8 1","pages":"184-193"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66729961","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H. Given, Amanda J. Neitzel, Ahmed F. Shakarchi, M. Collins
{"title":"School-level Factors and Consent Form Return Rate in a School-based Vision Program","authors":"H. Given, Amanda J. Neitzel, Ahmed F. Shakarchi, M. Collins","doi":"10.14485/HBPR.8.2.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/HBPR.8.2.5","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: School-based vision programs provide care directly in schools. Parental consent is typically required for student participation. In this paper, we examine school-level factors associated with consent form return. Methods: We included 123 schools served by a vision program in Baltimore, Maryland between the 2016-17 and 2018-19 school years. Multiple linear regression modeling was used to examine the associations between consent return rate and school type (elementary, elementary/middle or middle school), school size, student attendance, student mobility, percent of students in special education, poverty (percent eligible for free and reduced-price lunch), teacher qualifications, parent response rate to annual school climate survey, vision screening failure rate, and year of vision program participation (cohort). Results: The final model explained 26.2% of variability in consent return rate. Overall consent return rate was 57.8% (range 9.4%-100%). School size (β = -2.419, p < .01) and cohort (βCohort2 = 11.988, p < .01) were significantly associated with consent rate. Whereas poverty (β = 0.225, p < .10) and mobility (β = -0.647, p < .10) were relevant, they did not reach statistical significance. Conclusions: School-level factors are significantly associated with consent form return rates. School-based vision programs should consider additional measures to increase consent form return, especially in larger schools and schools with high rates of student mobility.","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":"8 1","pages":"148-158"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41617067","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Natalie M Golaszewski, John B Bartholomew, Vanessa L Errisuriz, Elizabeth Korinek, Esbelle Jowers
{"title":"Predictors of on-task Behaviors: Evaluating Student-level Characteristics.","authors":"Natalie M Golaszewski, John B Bartholomew, Vanessa L Errisuriz, Elizabeth Korinek, Esbelle Jowers","doi":"10.14485/hbpr.8.2.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.8.2.6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>In this study, we examined students' fitness, body mass index (BMI), and demographics as predictors of observed time on-task (TOT) behaviors as an indicator of behavioral inattention.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We collected demographics, fitness estimates, and BMI from 2020 fourth-graders (Mean age = 8.6 (SD = 0.5); 47% girls; 49% white) from 28 schools. We measured TOT through momentary time sampling observations. Three-level linear models were conducted to determine whether characteristics predicted differences in TOT. We tested interactions between characteristics and TOT.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Older students exhibited greater percent of TOT (estimate = 2.34, SE = 1.02, df = 919, t = 2.30, p < .05). Additionally, boys spent less percent TOT (estimate = -3.59, SE = 1.03, df = 906, t = -3.49, p < .05). There were no differences by race/ethnicity, SES, BMI, fitness, or time of day and percent TOT. Furthermore, none of the interactions were statistically significant (p > .15).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Girls and older students spent more TOT. These findings are of interest to educators and psychologists working on the development of research-based guidelines aimed to support elementary students' engagement in the classroom.</p>","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":"8 2","pages":"159-167"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8562880/pdf/nihms-1697710.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39589022","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H. Lee, Yan Luo, Jessica A. Neese, D. Lee, C. Daniel
{"title":"Targeted Intervention Strategies to Promote HPV-associated Cancer Equity","authors":"H. Lee, Yan Luo, Jessica A. Neese, D. Lee, C. Daniel","doi":"10.14485/HBPR.8.2.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/HBPR.8.2.1","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a set of viruses that affects both men and women and is transmitted through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Higher HPV literacy, such as knowledge about the disease and how it can be prevented, increases the likelihood of HPV vaccine uptake, thereby preventing the spread of HIV. In this study, we investigated the level of HPV literacy and the associated factors with HPV literacy among adults in Minnesota. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was completed with 733 adults aged 18 years and older. Application of Andersen’s Behavioral Model of Health Services Use, along with the conduction of multiple regression analysis, helped examined the factors associated with HPV literacy. Results: The mean score of HPV literacy of participants was 6.05 (SD = 1.50) out of a total possible 8 points. This study indicated age and race/ethnicity disparities regarding HPV literacy. Education, health insurance coverage, and self-reported health status significantly predicted HPV literacy. Conclusion: Future efforts are needed to improve HPV literacy among those who have lower education levels and lack insurance coverage. Additionally, lower scores on specific HPV literacy items suggest that health education should target more specific knowledge aiming to improve general HPV literacy.","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49449523","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H. Dai, Athena K. Ramos, Niran Tamraker, M. Cheney, K. Samson, Brandon Grimm
{"title":"School Personnel’s Responses to School-based Vaping Prevention Program: A Qualitative Study","authors":"H. Dai, Athena K. Ramos, Niran Tamraker, M. Cheney, K. Samson, Brandon Grimm","doi":"10.14485/HBPR.8.2.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/HBPR.8.2.4","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: In this qualitative study, we sought to assess 3 topics of interest: (1) current status of vaping and school-based prevention; (2) school personnel’s perceptions of vaping; and (3) challenges in implementing school-based vaping prevention programs. Methods: We conducted 5 focus groups using a semi-structured interview guide during October through December 2019. School personnel (eg, principals, teachers [N = 32]) from 30 middle and high schools were recruited across diverse regions in Nebraska. Results: Eight themes arose from the thematic analysis in 3 topic areas. School personnel attributed student vaping to easy access, low perception of harm, addiction, and proliferation of stealthy products for concealed use. Whereas schools showed strong support for addressing youth vaping on school grounds, few schools had adopted a comprehensive e-cigarette prevention and cessation program. The top challenges to current school-based vaping prevention programs include lack of time, knowledge, and coordinated efforts. Participants also recognized the significance of parental engagement in the prevention effort. Conclusions: There is a considerable variation in school policies and actions to address youth vaping. An evidence based youth vaping program that involves schools, parents, students, and communities needs to be developed and disseminated in school settings.","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":"59 37","pages":"130-147"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41244119","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}