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Direct linkBorja Suarez-Villadat; Rui Manuel Corredeira; Mario L. Vega; Ariel Villagra – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2024
Aims: To determine the effect of a 16-week fitness program (strength vs. aerobic) on different indicators of body composition and components of health-related physical fitness in youths with Down syndrome. Methods and procedures outcomes: Fifty adolescents (19 girls and 31 boys; average age, 18.33 ± 1.42 years) with Down syndrome were recruited…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Youth, Foreign Countries, Physical Fitness
Upasna Seth – Journal of Education, 2024
This is a school-based intervention study to promote food label understanding among early adolescents. The researcher assessed the existing nutrition knowledge, attitude, and understanding of food labels. Based on Bandura's social cognitive theory, an educational program was developed. The change was accessed from pre- and post-test intervention…
Descriptors: Early Adolescents, Nutrition, Merchandise Information, Foreign Countries
Schroeter, Christiane; Corder, Taylor; Brookes, Blair; Reller, Victoria – Journal of American College Health, 2021
Objective: Is dietary education, incentivized by financial rewards, effective in achieving improved dietary intake behavior of college students? Participants: Fifty-seven undergraduates (18-24 years old), non-nutrition major students. Methods: The intervention group participated in weekly nutrition education meetings which focused on MyPlate for…
Descriptors: Health Programs, Incentives, Dietetics, Health Behavior
Schmidt, Matthew; Lu, Jie; Luo, Wenjing; Cheng, Li; Lee, Minyoung; Huang, Rui; Weng, Yueqi; Kichler, Jessica C.; Corathers, Sarah D.; Jacobsen, Laura M.; Albanese-O'Neill, Anastasia; Smith, Laura; Westen, Sarah; Gutierrez-Colina, Ana M.; Heckaman, Leah; Wetter, Sara E.; Driscoll, Kimberly A.; Modi, Avani – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2022
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a lifelong and chronic condition that can cause severely compromised health. The T1D treatment regimen is complex, and is a particular challenge for adolescents, who frequently experience a number of treatment adherence barriers (e.g., forgetfulness, planning and organizational challenges, stress). Diabetes Journey is a…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Diabetes, Self Management, Intervention
Rachel A. Chambers; Christopher Kemp; Abagail Edwards; Summer Rosenstock; Angelita Lee; Laura Pinal; Etheline Cosen; Francene Larzelere; Lauren Tingey – Prevention Science, 2023
In 2019, Native youth had the highest rate of teen pregnancy of all racial/ethnic groups. "Respecting the Circle of Life" (RCL) is one of the first evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs for Native teens and there is interest in replicating the program across tribal communities. To inform replication, it is important to…
Descriptors: American Indians, Youth, Adolescents, Pregnancy
Espinoza, Juan C.; Deavenport-Saman, Alexis; Solomon, Olga; Chowdhuri, Sampreeti; Wee, Choo Phei; Azen, Collen; Orozco, Jazminne; Kreutzer, Cary; Yin, Larry – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2021
Children with autism spectrum disorder are at increased risk for obesity compared to typically developing children. Many obesity intervention programs exclude children with autism spectrum disorder. There is little research on developmentally inclusive approaches to pediatric weight management. We examined the outcomes of children and families…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Nalukwago, Judith; Alaii, Jane; van den Borne, Bart; Bukuluki, Paul Mukisa; Kimbowa, Musa; Bockh, Emily; Coutinho, Sheila Marunga; Crutzen, Rik – Health Education Research, 2020
This study is a process evaluation of an adolescent-focused intervention of the USAID Communication for Healthy Communities program, in Uganda. We used mixed methods including observation, consultations and review of program documents to collect data on program coverage, reach and factors influencing implementation. Findings show that program…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Health Programs, Adolescents, Program Effectiveness
Sharma, Shreela V.; Kelder, Steven; Yamal, Jose-Miguel; Chuang, Ru-Jye; Byrd-Williams, Courtney; Bona, Gisela; Bajaj, Nimit; Brito, Frances; Neumann, Ana S. – Journal of School Health, 2022
Background: We present results of the development and feasibility testing of CATCH Healthy Smiles, a school-based oral health program, among children in grades K-2 in Houston, Texas. Methods: Study design was cross-sectional (N = 2 schools; N = 125 parent-child dyads; 31 kindergarteners, 42 first graders, and 52 second graders). CATCH Healthy…
Descriptors: Program Development, Feasibility Studies, Dentistry, Health Programs
Tucker, Kathryn; Ingram, Maia; Martinez, Diana; Sander, Alicia; Flores, Roxanna – Health Education Journal, 2022
Objective: In this paper, we describe an approach to engage young children in evaluating the impact of "La Vida Buena," a community health worker-led childhood obesity intervention for Latino children aged 5-8 years. Design: This paper describes the collaborative process used to pilot, refine, implement and evaluate evaluation…
Descriptors: Experience, Children, Childrens Attitudes, Obesity
Walsh, Sarah; Jenner, Eric; Qaragholi, Noor; Henley, Catherine; Demby, Hilary; Leger, Rebekah; Burgess, Kelly – Journal of School Health, 2022
Background: Although positive youth development (PYD) programs have demonstrated effectiveness in improving adolescent reproductive health outcomes, there is a lack of evidence on effective school-based interventions designed especially for high school settings. This study examined the efficacy of Peer Group Connection (PGC-HS), a school-based PYD…
Descriptors: Health Programs, Intervention, High School Students, Adolescent Development
Lodder, Annemarie; Papadopoulos, Chris; Randhawa, Gurch – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
This study presents findings from a feasibility trial, testing an 8-week psychosocial stigma protection intervention (SOLACE) designed to improve the mental health of parents of autistic children. Seventeen parents were stratified then randomly assigned to either SOLACE (n = 9) or control group (n = 8). Retention and adherence rates were excellent…
Descriptors: Parents, Mental Health, Children, Autism
Hongyuan Huang; Xiao Xiao – Journal of School Health, 2025
Background: Weight stigma is prevalent among adolescents and can negatively impact physical and mental health. This study examined the effects of a combined physical activity and attitude education intervention on weight stigma and related outcomes among high school students. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 524 high…
Descriptors: Randomized Controlled Trials, Physical Activities, Body Weight, Social Bias
Welch, Vivian; Ghogomu, Elizabeth; Hossain, Alomgir; Arora, Paul; Cousens, Simon; Gaffey, Michelle; Riddle, Alison; Salam, Rehana; Tugwell, Peter; Bhutta, Zulfiqar; Wells, George A. – Campbell Systematic Reviews, 2018
Soil transmitted (or intestinal) helminths and schistosomes affect millions of children worldwide. There are four species of soil transmitted helminths: "Ascaris lumbricoides" (roundworm), "Necator americanus" and "Ancylostoma duodenale" (hookworms), and "Trichuris trichura" (whipworm). The five species of…
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Disease Control, Child Health, Sanitation
Doherty, Alison J.; Jones, Stephanie P.; Chauhan, Umesh; Gibson, Josephine M. E. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: Obesity is more prevalent in people with intellectual disabilities and increases the risk of developing serious medical conditions. UK guidance recommends multicomponent weight management interventions (MCIs), tailored for different population groups. Methods: An integrative review utilizing systematic review methodology was conducted…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Intervention, Adults, Intellectual Disability
Matheson, Brittany E.; Drahota, Amy; Boutelle, Kerri N. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
Evidence-based weight-loss treatments for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are lacking. Therefore, a parent-based weight-loss treatment for children with ASD (PBT-ASD) was developed. A pilot study was conducted to test the initial efficacy, feasibility, and acceptability of this intervention. Parents of 20 children with ASD and…
Descriptors: Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Body Weight
