Implementation of Local Wellness Policies in Schools: Role of School Systems, School Health Councils, and Health Disparities

2016 ◽  
Vol 86 (10) ◽  
pp. 742-750 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin R. Hager ◽  
Diana S. Rubio ◽  
G. Stewart Eidel ◽  
Erin S. Penniston ◽  
Megan Lopes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Disparities ◽  
School Health ◽  
School Systems ◽  
Wellness Policies ◽  
Local Wellness Policies

Role of Different School Systems in Cognitive Abilities & Academic Achievement of Adolescents

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (Spring 2019) ◽  
pp. 25-41
Author(s):  
Sidra Iqbal ◽  
Mah Nazir Riaz
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
School System ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Secondary School Student ◽  
School Systems ◽  
Raven's Standard Progressive Matrices ◽  
Post Hoc ◽  
Cambridge School

The present study compared cognitive abilities and academic achievement of adolescents studying in three different school systems namely Urdu medium schools, English medium schools, and Cambridge system schools. The sample comprised of 1001 secondary school student. Cognitive abilities were assessed by Raven’s Standard Progressive Matrices (1960) and marks obtained by the students in the last annual examination were used as an index of academic achievement. Results showed that cognitive abilities of the students were positively associated with academic achievement of the respondents. It was further found that cognitive abilities and academic achievement of students studying in Cambridge school system was better as compared to those studying in other systems. Post-hoc comparison revealed that level of academic achievement of Urdu medium schools was lower as compared to English medium and Cambridge system of schools. The findings suggest that difference in schooling system influenced cognitive abilities and academic achievement of the students. Results further demonstrated that gender was a significant predictor of academic achievement in both Urdu and English medium schools. Future implications of the study were also discussed.

Administrasi Layanan Khusus

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maihilza Wiwi Fauziah
Keyword(s):  
School Health ◽  
Service Management ◽  
Educational Goals ◽  
Service Needs ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Services Research ◽  
Study Methods ◽  
Special Services ◽  
Special Service

Specialized service management is a process of providing service needs to students to support learning activities so that educational goals can be achieved effectively and efficiently. The services provided by the school are very satisfying, such as a library that is equipped with books that fit the lesson, labor that makes students feel happy to experiment, the school health unit (UKS) is a health business run at a school that makes students majoring in science especially feel comfortable and at ease, school cafeteria, religious advice, boarding, cooperatives and transportation. The researcher uses the literature study method by collecting literature study methods by collecting material materials both sourced from books, journals, and other sources related to the administration of facilities and infrastructure. Related sources are about understanding special service administration, types of special services, and also the role of the teacher in the administration of special services. Research uses the literature study method by collecting literature study methods by collecting material materials both sourced from books, journals, and other sources related to the administration of facilities and infrastructure. Related sources are about understanding special service administration, types of special services, and also the role of the teacher in the administration of special services.

Childhood Weight Management for School Health Nurses and School Children in Malaysia: A conceptual framework

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (13) ◽  
pp. 14-26
Author(s):  
Norimah Said ◽  
Norazmir Md Nor ◽  
Siti Sabariah Buhari ◽  
Siti Khuzaimah Ahmad Sharoni
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
School Children ◽  
School Health ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Childhood Weight

In developing an effective Chidhood weight management, it needs to be based on a theory. The Social Cognitive theory (SCT) and Urie Bronfenbrenner model with integrated Kolb's model of Learning Styles and Experiential Learning is used in this study to modify and make changes to the personal factor influences such as knowledge, attitude and expectations, behavior modification and environmental influences among overweight and obese school children. The aim of this study is to provide a new model for the professional development role of the nurses in the School Health Program (SHP) and health education promotion towards obese school children to improve their quality of life. Furthermore, in this study SHP and future health education and promotion are integrated with the role of SHN to facilitate the effective management of childhood obesity. Keywords: obesity; school children; school nurses; conceptual framework;weight management eISSN 2514-7528 © 2019. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/jabs.v4i13.331

scholarly journals Engineering Solutions to COVID-19 and Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gilda A. Barabino
Keyword(s):  
Health Disparities ◽  
Black Community ◽  
Systems Approach ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Structural Racism ◽  
Communities Of Color ◽  
Collective Response ◽  
Design Skills

AbstractThe role of engineers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in the elimination of health disparities, while not always visible, has important implications for the attainment of impactful solutions. The design skills, systems approach, and innovative mindset that engineers bring all have the potential to combat crises in novel and impactful ways. When a disparities lens is applied, a lens that views gaps in access, resources, and care, the engineering solutions are bound to be more robust and equitable. The disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on the Black community and other communities of color is linked to inequities in health rooted in a centuries long structural racism. Engineers working collaboratively with physicians and healthcare providers are poised to close equity gaps and strengthen the collective response to COVID-19 and future pandemics.

TRENDS IN HEALTH LEGISLATION AND ADMINISTRATION

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1948 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 291-294
Keyword(s):  
School Health ◽  
Health Program ◽  
Joint Session ◽  
Insurance Program ◽  
Health Insurance Program ◽  
The People ◽  
Present Writing ◽  
Good Guess ◽  
Health Legislation

AS OF present writing (January 9, 1948) Congress has reconvened and President Truman has come before a joint session of both houses with renewed and vigorous support of a national health insurance program. But Congress is Republican and Senator Taft has declared his determination to fight his Republican health program (S-545) through Congress, despite what he has termed "increasing propaganda activity" in behalf of the Wagner-Murray-Dingell Bill (S-1320). And, it should be remembered, Senator Taft is chairman of the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare which will decide upon the health bills to be reported to the floor of the Senate during ensuing months. Last month when we reviewed the Wagner-Murray-Dingell Bills (S-1606 and S-1320) and the Taft Bill (S-545), we stated that "it is unlikely that either a comprehensive Democratic or Republican health program will be acted upon in this session of Congress." This prediction still looks good. It is a reasonably good guess that the Taft and the Wagner-Murray-Dingell Bills will deadlock in Committee hearings early in the year. We may then expect to see a less controversial measure reported out of Committee favorably so that those seeking re-election in the fall can claim achievement in relation to the health of the people. The cause of child health is always popular. Therefore, the School Health Services Bill (HR-1980 and S-1290) may play the role of a compromise bill unless it can be demonstrated that some other approach to health legislation is preferable.

The role of principals in school health promotion in South Africa: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siphokazi Kwatubana ◽  
Velaphi Aaron Nhlapo ◽  
Nomsa Moteetee
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Teacher Development ◽  
School Health ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
School Health Promotion ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Professional Teacher

PurposeSchool principals are presumed to be pillars of school health promotion implementation. Their understanding of their role could enhance school health promotion. This study aims to investigate how principals understood their role in school health promotion.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with six school principals who participated and completed the first cycle of the Continuous Professional Teacher Development programme that was offered by the South African Council of Educators. Snowball sampling was used to sample participants.FindingsThe findings of this study showed that principals did not differentiate between concepts of health-promoting schools and school health promotion, the meaning was the same for them. They focused on any health improvement within the schools, regardless of its conceptual nature. The second finding pertains to the role of the principal as a manager, while the third was on expedition of collaborations and partnerships.Research limitations/implicationsThis research was limited to school principals who completed the Continuous Professional Teacher Development programme. It, therefore, does not include perceptions of other principals.Originality/valueThe study findings suggest that despite inability of schools in poor communities to implement effective school health programmes, the principals of the sampled schools were aware of their roles. This is positive, as the efforts to enhance health promotion initiatives would focus on developing and empowering principals to improve their performance.

scholarly journals Administrasi Layanan Khusus

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maihilza Wiwi Fauziah
Keyword(s):  
School Health ◽  
Service Management ◽  
Educational Goals ◽  
Service Needs ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Services Research ◽  
Study Methods ◽  
Special Services ◽  
Special Service

Specialized service management is a process of providing service needs to students to support learning activities so that educational goals can be achieved effectively and efficiently. The services provided by the school are very satisfying, such as a library that is equipped with books that fit the lesson, labor that makes students feel happy to experiment, the school health unit (UKS) is a health business run at a school that makes students majoring in science especially feel comfortable and at ease, school cafeteria, religious advice, boarding, cooperatives and transportation. The researcher uses the literature study method by collecting literature study methods by collecting material materials both sourced from books, journals, and other sources related to the administration of facilities and infrastructure. Related sources are about understanding special service administration, types of special services, and also the role of the teacher in the administration of special services. Research uses the literature study method by collecting literature study methods by collecting material materials both sourced from books, journals, and other sources related to the administration of facilities and infrastructure. Related sources are about understanding special service administration, types of special services, and also the role of the teacher in the administration of special services.

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