Ksenia N. Tonyushkina, Nicholas Koran, I. Guttmann-Bauman
Objective: In this study, we quantified the amount of time that pediatric diabetes care providers spend in non-reimbursable activities and evaluated the predictors related to clinic structure and educational and behavioral care diabetes support. Methods: We distributed an anonymous electronic survey via email to Pediatric Endocrine Society (PES) members and requested information about their practice and about non-reimbursable time spent during an average week not on call. Results: A total of 96 diabetes providers completed the survey. Most providers spent 1-2 hours a day on non-billable activities and 60% of them worked on weekends. Providers from medium sized programs and those without fellowships saw more patients than providers from small and large programs and those with fellowships. The same groups had the least assistance from certified diabetes care and education specialists (CDCES) and social workers. Providers from practices allowing CDCES to review blood glucose data and adjust insulin spent significantly less time on this activity themselves. Conclusions: We call for the development of new reimbursement models, noting increasing demands of technology, need for longitudinal care between visits and ensuring sustainability and equity of pediatric diabetes care.
{"title":"Non-reimbursable Workload in Pediatric Diabetes Care – the Providers’ Perspective","authors":"Ksenia N. Tonyushkina, Nicholas Koran, I. Guttmann-Bauman","doi":"10.14485/hbpr.9.3.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.9.3.1","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: In this study, we quantified the amount of time that pediatric diabetes care providers spend in non-reimbursable activities and evaluated the predictors related to clinic structure and educational and behavioral care diabetes support. Methods: We distributed an anonymous electronic survey via email to Pediatric Endocrine Society (PES) members and requested information about their practice and about non-reimbursable time spent during an average week not on call. Results: A total of 96 diabetes providers completed the survey. Most providers spent 1-2 hours a day on non-billable activities and 60% of them worked on weekends. Providers from medium sized programs and those without fellowships saw more patients than providers from small and large programs and those with fellowships. The same groups had the least assistance from certified diabetes care and education specialists (CDCES) and social workers. Providers from practices allowing CDCES to review blood glucose data and adjust insulin spent significantly less time on this activity themselves. Conclusions: We call for the development of new reimbursement models, noting increasing demands of technology, need for longitudinal care between visits and ensuring sustainability and equity of pediatric diabetes care.","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43293071","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}
Objective: Our primary objective was to understand bullying as it pertains to middle school students with chronic physical or behavioral health conditions by examining it through the lens of school nurses. A second objective was to understand issues pertaining to implementation of New York’s bullying prevention law with a focus on these same students. Methods: We employed a qualitative descriptive design with purposive sampling to explore perspectives of school nurses in New York State who worked in public middle schools. Using a semi-structured protocol, we conducted audio-recorded telephone interviews that were transcribed for subsequent thematic analysis. Results: Twelve nurses agreed to be interviewed. Results revealed participants’ understanding of bullying as related to students with chronic health conditions, especially those with behavioral health issues. Results also showed nurses’ limited understanding of New York’s bullying prevention law and missed opportunities for school nurses as champions of students with chronic health conditions who are bullied. Conclusions: Education and health care professionals should collaborate to disseminate information to school personnel about the risks of bullying for students with chronic health conditions and operationalize plans for prevention.
{"title":"School Nurses’ Perspectives of Bullying Involvement of Adolescents with Chronic Health Conditions","authors":"Sally S. Cohen, Laura Grunin, T. Guetterman","doi":"10.14485/hbpr.9.3.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.9.3.5","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Our primary objective was to understand bullying as it pertains to middle school students with chronic physical or behavioral health conditions by examining it through the lens of school nurses. A second objective was to understand issues pertaining to implementation of New York’s bullying prevention law with a focus on these same students. Methods: We employed a qualitative descriptive design with purposive sampling to explore perspectives of school nurses in New York State who worked in public middle schools. Using a semi-structured protocol, we conducted audio-recorded telephone interviews that were transcribed for subsequent thematic analysis. Results: Twelve nurses agreed to be interviewed. Results revealed participants’ understanding of bullying as related to students with chronic health conditions, especially those with behavioral health issues. Results also showed nurses’ limited understanding of New York’s bullying prevention law and missed opportunities for school nurses as champions of students with chronic health conditions who are bullied. Conclusions: Education and health care professionals should collaborate to disseminate information to school personnel about the risks of bullying for students with chronic health conditions and operationalize plans for prevention.","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49381841","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}
Objective: In this study, we examined the effect of locus of control and gender on perceived stress in adolescents. Methods: Using random sampling, 400 adolescents (200 boys and 200 girls) were selected from 5 different educational institutions in the city of Cuttack, India. We administered Rotter’s Locus of Control Scale, and the obtained scores were subjected to an extreme group analysis for shortlisting 200 adolescents (100 boys and 100 girls) with extreme (low and high) scores. Subsequently, the shortlisted students were administered Cohen’s Perceived Stress Scale, and the scores obtained were analyzed using a between-subjects ANOVA. Results: The effect of locus of control on perceived stress was found to be statistically significant, and internal-control adolescents reported lower perceived stress than external-control adolescents. However, both the main effect of gender and the interaction effect (locus of control x gender) were not statistically significant. Conclusion: Our results suggest that adolescents with internal locus of control report lower perceived stress than their external counterparts. We discuss the implications and directions for future research.
{"title":"Locus of Control and Gender as Moderators of Perceived Stress in Indian Adolescents","authors":"Anmol Anmol, Sangeeta Rath","doi":"10.14485/hbpr.9.3.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.9.3.4","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: In this study, we examined the effect of locus of control and gender on perceived stress in adolescents. Methods: Using random sampling, 400 adolescents (200 boys and 200 girls) were selected from 5 different educational institutions in the city of Cuttack, India. We administered Rotter’s Locus of Control Scale, and the obtained scores were subjected to an extreme group analysis for shortlisting 200 adolescents (100 boys and 100 girls) with extreme (low and high) scores. Subsequently, the shortlisted students were administered Cohen’s Perceived Stress Scale, and the scores obtained were analyzed using a between-subjects ANOVA. Results: The effect of locus of control on perceived stress was found to be statistically significant, and internal-control adolescents reported lower perceived stress than external-control adolescents. However, both the main effect of gender and the interaction effect (locus of control x gender) were not statistically significant. Conclusion: Our results suggest that adolescents with internal locus of control report lower perceived stress than their external counterparts. We discuss the implications and directions for future research.","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48982491","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}
Claudia X. Aguado Loi, Taylor Koester, Cindy Parsons, M. Martinasek
Objective: COVID-19 has brought many challenges to college campuses. In this cross-sectional study, we assessed depression, coping, and past 30-day health risk behaviors of college students attending a mid-sized liberal arts university in Florida. Methods: We sent a survey link to all undergraduates. The data, which included depression scores (PHQ-9), coping techniques (Brief COPE), health risk behaviors (alcohol and vape use) and demographics were collected approximately 40 days after the university transitioned from face-to-face to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. We used descriptive and regression analyses using SPSS to analyze data. Results: A total 45.6% of the respondents (N = 759) self-reported moderate to severe depression (PHQ-9 mean= 9.96, SD = 6.2). Students indicated positive and negative coping strategies. Alcohol and vape use increased with higher depressive symptoms scores (p < 0.01). Seniors had a greater odds of alcohol consumption (p < .01); however, freshmen and juniors had greater odds of vape use. Our data revealed some opportunities for positive behavior change. Conclusion: The online transition did modify students’ behaviors. Students who self-reported depressive symptoms were most vulnerable to adopting greater risk behaviors. These students require ongoing monitoring and resources. Colleges should implement rapid assessment of students’ depressive status and risk behaviors during volatile times.
{"title":"Cross-sectional Study of College Students’ Depression, Coping Techniques, and Health Risk Behaviors during the Initial Transition to Remote Learning: COVID-19 Pandemic","authors":"Claudia X. Aguado Loi, Taylor Koester, Cindy Parsons, M. Martinasek","doi":"10.14485/hbpr.9.3.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.9.3.3","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: COVID-19 has brought many challenges to college campuses. In this cross-sectional study, we assessed depression, coping, and past 30-day health risk behaviors of college students attending a mid-sized liberal arts university in Florida. Methods: We sent a survey link to all undergraduates. The data, which included depression scores (PHQ-9), coping techniques (Brief COPE), health risk behaviors (alcohol and vape use) and demographics were collected approximately 40 days after the university transitioned from face-to-face to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. We used descriptive and regression analyses using SPSS to analyze data. Results: A total 45.6% of the respondents (N = 759) self-reported moderate to severe depression (PHQ-9 mean= 9.96, SD = 6.2). Students indicated positive and negative coping strategies. Alcohol and vape use increased with higher depressive symptoms scores (p < 0.01). Seniors had a greater odds of alcohol consumption (p < .01); however, freshmen and juniors had greater odds of vape use. Our data revealed some opportunities for positive behavior change. Conclusion: The online transition did modify students’ behaviors. Students who self-reported depressive symptoms were most vulnerable to adopting greater risk behaviors. These students require ongoing monitoring and resources. Colleges should implement rapid assessment of students’ depressive status and risk behaviors during volatile times.","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46871860","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}
Sachin Shinde, A. Tadesse, Dongqing Wang, W. Fawzi
Objective: School absenteeism and grade retention are associated with various life-course problems. In this study, we examined school absenteeism and grade retention in Ethiopian adolescents, as well as factors associated with them. Methods: We analyzed data from 1200 adolescents (aged 10- 14 years) from 20 public primary schools in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We carried out multivariate logistic regression analyses, adjusting for school-level clustering, to determine the factors associated with school absenteeism and grade retention. Results: Grade retention, father’s lower education, parental occupation other than a government job, household food insecurity, being in large schools, and not having toilets in the school were associated with higher absenteeism rates, while involvement in paid work was associated with lower absenteeism rates. Having educational resources at home was associated with lower odds of retaining a grade but having mental health problems and a father’s occupation other than a government job were associated with higher odds of grade retention. Conclusions: Interventions aiming to increase school presence and performance among urban Ethiopian adolescents may require a multi-level approach addressing food insecurity, psychosocial problems, and provision of sanitation facilities at schools.
{"title":"Factors Associated with School Absenteeism and Grade Retention among Young Adolescents in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia","authors":"Sachin Shinde, A. Tadesse, Dongqing Wang, W. Fawzi","doi":"10.14485/hbpr.9.2.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.9.2.7","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: School absenteeism and grade retention are associated with various life-course problems. In this study, we examined school absenteeism and grade retention in Ethiopian adolescents, as well as factors associated with them. Methods: We analyzed data from 1200 adolescents (aged 10- 14 years) from 20 public primary schools in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We carried out multivariate logistic regression analyses, adjusting for school-level clustering, to determine the factors associated with school absenteeism and grade retention. Results: Grade retention, father’s lower education, parental occupation other than a government job, household food insecurity, being in large schools, and not having toilets in the school were associated with higher absenteeism rates, while involvement in paid work was associated with lower absenteeism rates. Having educational resources at home was associated with lower odds of retaining a grade but having mental health problems and a father’s occupation other than a government job were associated with higher odds of grade retention. Conclusions: Interventions aiming to increase school presence and performance among urban Ethiopian adolescents may require a multi-level approach addressing food insecurity, psychosocial problems, and provision of sanitation facilities at schools.","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45339830","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}
Objective: In this paper, we suggest that father involvement plays a significant role in the lives of fathers, children, and health and there is a need to expand research and evaluation on responsible fatherhood programs to assess the effects of fatherhood programming on families and society. Methods: We point to data that confirm the importance of fathers, provide an overview of funding for fatherhood programming, and provide summaries of relevant research that has examined the effects of responsible fatherhood interventions. Results: We ask researchers and practitioners to think about the benefits of responsible fatherhood programs and how best to demonstrate that such programs do, in fact, have long-term impacts on quality of life for fathers and their children. However, we also note that changes in outcome variables that are statistically significant and may even have a large effect size do not necessarily produce substantial long-term impact on quality of life. Conclusion: Responsible fatherhood programs can play a vital role in the health and success of children, fathers, and communities. Researchers should engage in rigorous evaluation of fatherhood programs to add data to the field related to the effect of these programs and father involvement.
{"title":"Fathers, Fatherhood Programming, and Research Concerning the Effects of Responsible Fatherhood Interventions","authors":"Joseph Donnelly, M. Young, Jordyn Salerno","doi":"10.14485/hbpr.9.2.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.9.2.6","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: In this paper, we suggest that father involvement plays a significant role in the lives of fathers, children, and health and there is a need to expand research and evaluation on responsible fatherhood programs to assess the effects of fatherhood programming on families and society. Methods: We point to data that confirm the importance of fathers, provide an overview of funding for fatherhood programming, and provide summaries of relevant research that has examined the effects of responsible fatherhood interventions. Results: We ask researchers and practitioners to think about the benefits of responsible fatherhood programs and how best to demonstrate that such programs do, in fact, have long-term impacts on quality of life for fathers and their children. However, we also note that changes in outcome variables that are statistically significant and may even have a large effect size do not necessarily produce substantial long-term impact on quality of life. Conclusion: Responsible fatherhood programs can play a vital role in the health and success of children, fathers, and communities. Researchers should engage in rigorous evaluation of fatherhood programs to add data to the field related to the effect of these programs and father involvement.","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43722516","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}
Objective: Digital platforms for prevention and health promotion (PHP) are now, more than ever, available for use by school professionals, including teachers. However, little is known about what motivates them to use such platforms. A scoping review (ScR) was conducted to identify conditions that promote use by school professionals, including teachers, of PHP digital platforms at schools. Methods: For our ScR, we accessed ERIC, Sociological Abstracts, MEDLINE, PubMed, and Web of Science databases (period 2000-2018) in 3 sectors: education, health, online technologies. For each study, we prepared and validated a summary sheet. Contents dealing with conditions for use were subjected to open coding, grouped into categories, and synthesized. Results: Of the 3639 articles captured, 17 studies were selected. Five conditions emerged: (1) ensuring that the digital platform becomes a reference for PHP activity in schools; (2) that the resources needed for its uptake are mobilized; (3) that it is user-friendly; (4) that the digital platform engages the participation of everyone involved; and (5) that it is linked to existing programs in the school. Conclusion: These results can guide the activities deployed in schools for optimal implementation of PHP programs from digital platforms.
目的:预防和健康促进数字平台(PHP)现在比以往任何时候都更可供学校专业人员(包括教师)使用。然而，人们对他们使用这些平台的动机知之甚少。进行了范围审查(ScR)，以确定促进学校专业人员(包括教师)在学校使用PHP数字平台的条件。方法:为了我们的ScR，我们访问了ERIC、Sociological Abstracts、MEDLINE、PubMed和Web of Science数据库(2000-2018年)，涉及3个领域:教育、健康、在线技术。对于每项研究，我们都准备并验证了一份总结表。处理使用条件的内容进行开放编码，分组并合成。结果:在捕获的3639篇文章中，选择了17篇研究。出现了五个条件:(1)确保数字平台成为学校PHP活动的参考;(2)调动了吸收所需的资源;(三)用户友好;(4)数字平台吸引所有相关人员的参与;(5)它与学校现有的课程相关联。结论:这些结果可以指导在学校部署的活动，以便从数字平台优化实施PHP程序。
{"title":"Using Digital Platforms in Schools for Prevention and Health Promotion: A Scoping Review","authors":"C. Dagenais, M. Proulx, E. Mc Sween-Cadieux","doi":"10.14485/hbpr.9.2.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.9.2.1","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Digital platforms for prevention and health promotion (PHP) are now, more than ever, available for use by school professionals, including teachers. However, little is known about what motivates them to use such platforms. A scoping review (ScR) was conducted to identify conditions that promote use by school professionals, including teachers, of PHP digital platforms at schools. Methods: For our ScR, we accessed ERIC, Sociological Abstracts, MEDLINE, PubMed, and Web of Science databases (period 2000-2018) in 3 sectors: education, health, online technologies. For each study, we prepared and validated a summary sheet. Contents dealing with conditions for use were subjected to open coding, grouped into categories, and synthesized. Results: Of the 3639 articles captured, 17 studies were selected. Five conditions emerged: (1) ensuring that the digital platform becomes a reference for PHP activity in schools; (2) that the resources needed for its uptake are mobilized; (3) that it is user-friendly; (4) that the digital platform engages the participation of everyone involved; and (5) that it is linked to existing programs in the school. Conclusion: These results can guide the activities deployed in schools for optimal implementation of PHP programs from digital platforms.","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42092242","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}
Christopher Owens, Kristina Hunter-Mullis, J. Macy, S. Dickinson, S. Middlestadt
Objective: In this study, we estimated the relative contribution of 4 Reasoned Action Approach (RAA) belief determinants in explaining intention to stay home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Data were obtained from a survey of a nationally representative sample of US adults (N = 942) conducted April 10-20, 2020 (about one-month after initial stay-at-home orders were implemented) using a probability-based Internet household panel (Ipsos KnowledgePanel). Multiple regression analysis tested the association between attitude, injunctive norm, descriptive norm, and self-efficacy and intention to stay home for the next month while controlling for demographic factors. We tested for a moderating effect of worker status on the relationships between the 4 RAA beliefs and intention. Results: Instrumental attitude, injunctive norm, descriptive norm, and self-efficacy demonstrated statistically significant independent associations with intention to stay home. Self-efficacy showed the highest independent association. However, this relation was modified by an interaction between self-efficacy and worker status, revealing that self-efficacy is particularly important for essential workers. Conclusions: These findings suggest that public health strategies to increase individuals’ intention to stay home and encourage adherence to stayat- home policies should focus on enhancing self-efficacy with communication and policy supports. To be most effective, interventions should be targeted based on worker status.
{"title":"Beliefs Underlying US Adults’ Intention to Stay Home during the COVID-19 Pandemic","authors":"Christopher Owens, Kristina Hunter-Mullis, J. Macy, S. Dickinson, S. Middlestadt","doi":"10.14485/hbpr.9.2.9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.9.2.9","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: In this study, we estimated the relative contribution of 4 Reasoned Action Approach (RAA) belief determinants in explaining intention to stay home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Data were obtained from a survey of a nationally representative sample of US adults (N = 942) conducted April 10-20, 2020 (about one-month after initial stay-at-home orders were implemented) using a probability-based Internet household panel (Ipsos KnowledgePanel). Multiple regression analysis tested the association between attitude, injunctive norm, descriptive norm, and self-efficacy and intention to stay home for the next month while controlling for demographic factors. We tested for a moderating effect of worker status on the relationships between the 4 RAA beliefs and intention. Results: Instrumental attitude, injunctive norm, descriptive norm, and self-efficacy demonstrated statistically significant independent associations with intention to stay home. Self-efficacy showed the highest independent association. However, this relation was modified by an interaction between self-efficacy and worker status, revealing that self-efficacy is particularly important for essential workers. Conclusions: These findings suggest that public health strategies to increase individuals’ intention to stay home and encourage adherence to stayat- home policies should focus on enhancing self-efficacy with communication and policy supports. To be most effective, interventions should be targeted based on worker status.","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42874292","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}
Objective: Actions adopted by adolescents to control their weight are motivated by their body weight perception. In this study, we aimed to investigate the association between body weight perception and weight control behavior among Florida public high school students.
Methods: We analyzed data from the 2015 Florida Youth Risk Behavior Survey (N = 3798). We used chi-square test to detect group differences among survey respondents and multivariate logistic regression to assess the association between weight perception and weight control behavior.
Results: Most survey respondents adopted healthy actions such as exercise and diet, 75.3% and 55.0%, respectively, and few used unhealthy ones as weight control means, such as fasting, use of diet products, and purging, 15.6%, 7.3%, and 6.5% respectively. Compared to respondents who considered themselves as having the right weight, there were higher odds of engaging in healthy activities only in respondents who considered themselves as being overweight while there were higher odds of engaging in unhealthy actions in respondents perceiving themselves as underweight and in those viewing themselves as overweight.
Conclusion: High school health education courses should include modules educating students on the importance of having accurate knowledge about body weight and adopting a healthy weight control behavior.
{"title":"Weight Perception and Weight Control Behavior among Florida High School Students.","authors":"Rodrigue Pierre, Kristyn Matthews, Rima Tawk","doi":"10.14485/HBPR.9.2.8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14485/HBPR.9.2.8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Actions adopted by adolescents to control their weight are motivated by their body weight perception. In this study, we aimed to investigate the association between body weight perception and weight control behavior among Florida public high school students.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We analyzed data from the 2015 Florida Youth Risk Behavior Survey (N = 3798). We used chi-square test to detect group differences among survey respondents and multivariate logistic regression to assess the association between weight perception and weight control behavior.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most survey respondents adopted healthy actions such as exercise and diet, 75.3% and 55.0%, respectively, and few used unhealthy ones as weight control means, such as fasting, use of diet products, and purging, 15.6%, 7.3%, and 6.5% respectively. Compared to respondents who considered themselves as having the right weight, there were higher odds of engaging in healthy activities only in respondents who considered themselves as being overweight while there were higher odds of engaging in unhealthy actions in respondents perceiving themselves as underweight and in those viewing themselves as overweight.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>High school health education courses should include modules educating students on the importance of having accurate knowledge about body weight and adopting a healthy weight control behavior.</p>","PeriodicalId":44486,"journal":{"name":"Health Behavior and Policy Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9746829/pdf/nihms-1855163.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10363081","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}
Nancy Eigel-Miller, L. Vaughn, M. Topmiller, Olga Semanova, Jonelle Prideaux, Kamali Bouvay, Cheryl Hilvert, Erica Page
Objective: In this study, we examined characteristics and school contexts to identify profiles of schools at highest risk for suicide in Cincinnati, Ohio and the surrounding geographic area. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study supplemented by context analysis. Adolescent data included total psychiatric-related pediatric emergency department encounters, psychiatricrelated inpatient admissions, and suicide encounters/admissions aggregated to school level. School factors included type, size, geographic location, academic rigor, existence of a mental health partner, and culture of suicide prevention efforts at the school. Results: Using a k-means cluster analysis, 173 schools were sorted into 4 distinct clusters based on based on patient data linked to schools. A context analysis of the 25 highest risk schools revealed general patterns of low academic achievement measures, limited mental health partnership, and poor suicide prevention ratings. Conclusions: These findings suggest that schools which already reflect limited access to resources are the same ones disparately at higher risk for suicide in our geographic area. The variation of atrisk suicidality factors across schools suggests the need for tailored suicide prevention interventions specific to school characteristics and context.
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