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}
{"title":"Health Information-seeking through Personal Health Records among Women Susceptible to Breast Cancer","authors":"Hyunmin Kim, Asos Mahmood, M. P. Powell","doi":"10.14485/HBPR.8.2.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/HBPR.8.2.3","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Health information-seeking is an essential component of health-related behavior and decision-making. Access to personal health records (PHRs), offered by healthcare providers, is an essential tool to access health information. However, little is known about predictive factors of use of PHRs as a medium of health information among women. In this study, we explored health information-seeking’s decision processes through PHRs among middle-aged and older women susceptible to developing breast cancer. Methods: We used data from the 2014 Health Information National Trends Survey in the United States and employed a 2-part Hurdle model. The study sample included 1159 women aged 40 to 75 years. Results: The Hurdle estimation found that health information-seeking through PHRs consists of 2 distinct decision processes: (1) the use of PHRs and (2) the frequency of use; different sets of factors are associated with each decision process. Women’s demographic characteristics were found to be the primary factors for PHR use. In contrast, socioeconomic factors, salience, self-efficacy, and general health status were more likely to be the main factors affecting the frequency of use. Conclusions: Based on the findings, providing greater access to PHRs to women, particularly those with health needs or concerns, should be considered by policymakers. Additionally, the issue of the digital divide in PHR use should be addressed.","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":"8 1","pages":"119-129"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46227632","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}
Justin B Moore, R Glenn Weaver, Beverly J Levine, Camelia R Singletary, Russell L Carson, Michael W Beets, Darla M Castelli, Aaron Beighle, Russell R Pate
{"title":"A Pilot Study of a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program in Elementary Schools: Be a Champion!","authors":"Justin B Moore, R Glenn Weaver, Beverly J Levine, Camelia R Singletary, Russell L Carson, Michael W Beets, Darla M Castelli, Aaron Beighle, Russell R Pate","doi":"10.14485/hbpr.8.2.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.8.2.2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>In the present study, we sought to determine if a comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP) delivered using the Be a Champion! (BAC) framework was effective in increasing moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and decreasing sedentary time in elementary school youth.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We implemented a CSPAP in 3 elementary schools to determine its effectiveness to youth behaviors compared to 2 control schools. Youth physical activity was assessed via accelerometry in spring 2015 and spring 2016 during school hours on school days. Implementation of the BAC components and youth behavior was assessed through direct observation from fall 2015 through winter 2016.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In a multilevel, mixed model examining the effects of intervention, we found no statistically significant effect of the intervention on overall MVPA. However, a significant increase in MVPA was observed among girls (but not boys) in the intervention schools relative to controls. No differences in sedentary behaviors were observed by group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>CSPAP implementation may be effective in reducing sedentary time and increasing MVPA in girls, but not boys. Research is necessary to increase implementation dose and fidelity to best practices in physical activity promotion.</p>","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":"8 2","pages":"110-118"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8340912/pdf/nihms-1697707.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39292217","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}
{"title":"Critical Evaluation of the Case for Pausing California's School-based Fitness Testing.","authors":"Amanda Woodworth, Margaret Schneider","doi":"10.14485/HBPR.8.2.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/HBPR.8.2.7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>We undertook a literature review to evaluate the evidence for an association among school-based fitness testing and bullying, weight-based teasing (WBT), and/or gender discrimination.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We searched the peer-reviewed literature using PubMed, ERIC and GOOGLE Scholar to identify articles related to school-based physical fitness testing (K-12) on the one hand and bullying, WBT, and/or gender discrimination on the other.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We identified 12 studies on the impact of school-based physical fitness testing (PFT) on bullying and WBT. These studies do not support the assertion that PFT places students at elevated risk for bullying and/or WBT as compared to other school settings. There is a dearth of studies investigating an association between PFT and gender discrimination.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The concerns about PFT as a widespread cause of bullying and WBT are not supported by the evidence. It is likely that school climate is a stronger determinant overall of these negative student interactions and that more rigorous teacher training would ameliorate student concerns about fitness testing. Nevertheless, more rigorous research is warranted to determine with confidence that PFT does not elevate students' risks for bullying and WBT and to examine the risks for students with non-binary gender.</p>","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":"8 2","pages":"168-183"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8130883/pdf/nihms-1698573.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38934330","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}
{"title":"Five-year Survey of Personal Computer Work by the Staff of a Teacher Training University and Affiliated Schools","authors":"S. Maki, Y. Sakakibara, N. Hisanaga","doi":"10.14485/hbpr.8.5.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.8.5.1","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Occupational research relevant to visual display terminal (VDT) work is expanding on a global scale. To date, examination of possible occupational health-related issues has been insufficient. Methods: We conducted a longitudinal survey (2007-2011) at a teacher training university, investigating various kinds of problematic VDT work, revealing the relationships between occupational and environmental factors (work content, workplace, and working posture) and ocular and musculoskeletal symptoms. Results: Whereas symptoms varied somewhat for men and women who were VDT users, “stooping posture” and “work time (≥ 6 hours)” were the causes of symptoms of “eye fatigue” for both sexes. We identified numerous other sex-specific symptoms as well. Conclusions: These results contribute to improvement of teachers’ occupational and environmental health and offer direction for pre-work education.","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66729975","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}
Ksenia N. Tonyushkina, Victoria Cobb, Grace Lawson, K. Dunn, Jason Pelzek, Therese Blain, J. Clancy, Holley C. Allen
{"title":"Challenges and Opportunities of Engaging School Nurses in a Diabetes Care Team in a Culturally Diverse Lowincome Community – a Mixed-methods Feasibility Study","authors":"Ksenia N. Tonyushkina, Victoria Cobb, Grace Lawson, K. Dunn, Jason Pelzek, Therese Blain, J. Clancy, Holley C. Allen","doi":"10.14485/hbpr.8.5.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.8.5.7","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: In this study, we evaluated the feasibility of monthly insulin dose adjustments for students with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) through collaboration between pediatric diabetes clinic and school nurses. Methods: We conducted a single-arm adaptive feasibility trial with 30 students from a culturally diverse low-income community. School nurses were trained to download glucose meters and insulin pumps. Outcomes measures included the rate of glucose meter/insulin pump downloads occurred versus planned. We conducted 2 focus groups (N = 23) to seek feedback from school and clinic nurses on the collaboration and used content analysis to identify common themes. Results: The rate of glucose meter/insulin pump downloads was 27%. Feasibility obstacles were grounded in lack of time for nurses and psychosocial stressors in the community. We found a trend toward better diabetes control during the school year versus summer. We identified better communication between the school and clinic nurses and ongoing diabetes education for school nurses as strengths of the pilot. Conclusion: We propose shared clinic visits, care coordination, and behavioral health support as directions for future programs. Our findings provide directions for policy development to strengthen school nurse collaboration with diabetes clinics and improve care of students with T1DM from culturally diverse low-income communities.","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66730154","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}
A. Kļaviņa, V. Veliks, A. Zuša, J. Porozovs, A. Anisčenko, Luize Bebriša-Fedotova
{"title":"Problematic Internet Use, Related Psychosocial Behaviors, Healthy Lifestyle, and Subjective Health Complaints in Adolescents","authors":"A. Kļaviņa, V. Veliks, A. Zuša, J. Porozovs, A. Anisčenko, Luize Bebriša-Fedotova","doi":"10.14485/hbpr.8.5.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.8.5.6","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: In this study, we explored Internet use-associated psychosocial behavior problems in relationship to adolescents’ subjective health complaints and healthy lifestyle habits. Methods: A cross-sectional sample of Latvian adolescents (N = 570, age range 11-19 years) completed a survey. Problematic Internet use (PIU) was assessed by the Problematic and Risky Internet Use Screening Scale (PRIUSS) that measures social impairment, emotional impairment, and risky/impulsive Internet use. Subjective health complaints assessed were somatic complaints and psychological complaints. Healthy lifestyle behaviors assessed were daily physical activity, time spent using information technologies (IT), eating habits, and sleep duration. Results: We found that 27.02 % (N = 154) of the participants scored at risk for PIU with significantly higher PIU mean scores in 15-16-year-old girls (p <.05). Also, 15-16-year-old girls reported significantly higher prevalence of subjective health symptoms than boys and girls in other age groups (p < .05). There were statistically significant associations between PIU-related psychosocial behaviors and subjective health complaints and limited physical activity (p < .01). Conclusions: PIU behaviors, subjective health complaints and lack healthy lifestyles were common in adolescents in this study with a significantly high prevalence in 15-16-year-old girls.","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66730134","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}