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Direct linkPower, Thomas G.; Bindler, Ruth C.; Goetz, Summer; Daratha, Kenneth B. – Journal of School Health, 2010
Background: Obesity is a significant health problem among today's youth; however, most school-based prevention programs in this area have had limited success. Focus groups were conducted with seventh- to eighth-grade students, parents, and teachers to provide insight into the development of a comprehensive program for the prevention of adolescent…
Descriptors: Obesity, Physical Activities, Prevention, Focus Groups
Peer reviewedDavis, Roy L.; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1985
Ten elements of comprehensiveness related to school health education that have been agreed upon by key personnel involved in the four curricula studied by the School Health Education Evaluation (SHEE) are identified. The authors recommend that the elements of comprehensiveness concept should be added to further SHEE analysis. (Author/MT)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Comprehensive Programs, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation
Peer reviewedJournal of School Health, 1984
A comprehensive school health education program should maintain, reinforce, or enhance the health, health-related skills, and attitudes of students. An overview of the components of such a program, as well as criteria defining significant elements, is provided. (DF)
Descriptors: Comprehensive Programs, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives
Peer reviewedFanburg, Jonathan Thomas; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1995
Surveys of 931 students indicated that 85 percent supported condom distribution at their school, and 76 percent believed that condom distribution would not change the frequency of sexual activity among adolescents. (SM)
Descriptors: Comprehensive Programs, Condoms, Health Promotion, High School Students
Peer reviewedResnicow, Ken; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1993
Poses 10 questions regarding research and policy issues in comprehensive school health promotion (CSHE). The answers are regarded as having potential for significantly influencing future funding, adoption, and implementation of CSHE. (GLR)
Descriptors: Comprehensive Programs, Curriculum Development, Disease Control, Educational Planning
Peer reviewedIglehart, Vivian R.; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1977
The author describes a comprehensive health services program of treatment health education and vigorous follow-up designed to meet the needs of primarily low-income, minority children (k, 3-6) in Harlem. (MB)
Descriptors: Comprehensive Programs, Elementary School Students, Health Education, Low Income Groups
Peer reviewedWiley, David C.; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1991
The Texas Comprehensive School Health (CSH) Initiative assessed the status of CSH programs in seven public school districts using a case study approach. Results indicated considerable support for CSH programs but little coordination of programs. The districts were overwhelmed with other health responsibilities, so CSH programing was not a…
Descriptors: Child Health, Comprehensive Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Promotion
Peer reviewedPiessens, Patricia Wing; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1995
The University of Massachusetts Simmons School Health Institute delivers a series of professional development programs across Massachusetts to improve statewide delivery of comprehensive school health programs to children and adolescents. The programs emphasize student risk assessment, health program design and management, and school-based clinic…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Comprehensive Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Personnel
