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Health, SH Programs and Academic Performance: Diet Quality & Education
Jun 20 2008, 10:54 AM EDT | Post edited: Dec 23 2009, 4:11 PM EST
The April issue of the Journal of School Health includes a correlational study on diet quality and academic performance. Michelle D. Florence MSc, PDt, Mark Asbridge PhD, Paul J. Veugelers PhD (2008) Diet Quality and Academic Performance Journal of School Health 78 (4) , 209–215 doi:10.1111/j.1746-1561.2008.00288.x Go to the link below or read the abstract on our weekly page May 5-11, 2008.
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1. RE: Health, SH Programs and Academic Performance: Health & Absences
Jun 20 2008, 11:11 AM EDT | Post edited: Dec 23 2009, 4:12 PM EST
In another article from JOSH, the relationship between health/social problems and student absenteeism is confirmed, explained and explored. Danice K. Eaton PhD, Nancy Brener PhD, Laura K. Kann PhD (2008) Associations of Health Risk Behaviors With School Absenteeism. Does Having Permission for the Absence Make a Difference?
Journal of School Health 78 (4) , 223–229 doi:10.1111/j.1746-1561.2008.00290.x
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2. RE: Health, SH Programs and Academic Performance. Physical Environment
Jun 20 2008, 11:27 AM EDT | Post edited: Dec 23 2009, 4:12 PM EST
As society continues to focus on the importance of academic achievement, the physical environment of schools should be addressed as 1 of the critical factors that influence academic outcomes. The School Health Policies and Programs Study (SHPPS) 2006 provides, for the first time, a comprehensive look at the extent to which schools have health-promoting physical school environment policies and programs.
Sherry Everett Jones, Robert Axelrad, Wendy A Wattigney (2007) Healthy and Safe School Environment, Part II, Physical School Environment: Results From the School Health Policies and Programs Study 2006 J Sch Health. 2007 Oct ;77 (8):544-56 17908107 2  out of 2 found this valuable. Do you?    
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4. RE: Health, SH Programs and Academic Performance. Nutrition & Sleep
Jun 20 2008, 11:52 AM EDT | Post edited: Dec 23 2009, 4:13 PM EST
Breakfast Programs, Sleep, Chronic Disease, Astman and Learning
Taras (2005) reviewed the research on nutritional intake, school meal programs and academic performance. He reports that research indicates that school breakfast programs seem to improve attendance rates and decrease tardiness. Among severely undernourished populations, school breakfast programs seem to improve academic performance and cognitive functioning.
Taras & Potts-Datema (2005) reviewed the research on the relationship between sleep and academic performance. Research reveals a high prevalence among school-aged children of sub-optimal amounts of sleep and poor sleep quality. Research demonstrates that suboptimal sleep affects how well students are able to learn and how it may adversely affect school performance.
Taras & Potts-Datema (2005) also reviewed the research on chronic health conditions and academic performance. They reported that research reveals evidence that diabetes, sickle cell anemia, and epilepsy affect student achievement and ability. Levels of academic deficiency and specific areas of cognitive impairment are not as well understood. Many chronic conditions are not well researched. Taras & Potts-Datema (2005) also reviewed the research related to asthma and found a weak link between that disease and achievement despite a strong link with absences from school.

References:
Taras, H. (2005). Nutrition and student performance at school. Journal of School Health, 75(6), 1746-1761.
Taras, H., Potts-Datema, W. (2005). Childhood asthma and student performance at school. Journal of School Health, 75(8), 296-312.
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5. RE: Health, SH Programs and Academic Performance. Astma & Absences
Jun 20 2008, 12:00 PM EDT | Post edited: Dec 23 2009, 4:13 PM EST
Asthma and Academic Performance
Moonie et all (2008) conclude from a cross-sectiopnal analysis of Missouri students that children with asthma perform the same academically as their nonasthma peers. However, those with persistent asthma show a trend of performing worse on MAP standardized test scores and have more absence days compared with other students. More research is warranted on the effects of persistent asthma on academic achievement.



Sheniz Moonie PhD, David A. Sterling PhD, CIH, Larry W. Figgs PhD, MPH, Mario Castro MD, MPH (2008) The Relationship Between School Absence, Academic Performance, and Asthma Status
Journal of School Health 78 (3) , 140–148 doi:10.1111/j.1746-1561.2007.00276.x Do you find this valuable?    
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6. RE: Health, SH Programs and Academic Performance. Physical Environment
Jun 20 2008, 12:02 PM EDT | Post edited: Dec 23 2009, 4:14 PM EST
Re:the Physical Environment of School and Academic Achievement
Berry (2002), reporting on a case study, has summarized the literature on healthy physical environments in schools and how they affect learning.
Schneider (2002), in a literature review posted on the web site of the Educational Facilities association in the United States, has examined the impact of school air quality, lighting, noise, school age, school size and other physical environment factors.
The National Research Council (2006) is less definitive than Scheinder. Their review of the literature found a large number of confounding factors and variables complicating the research.
References:
Berry, M. (2002). Healthy School Environment and Enhanced Educational Performance. The Case of Charles Young Elementary School, Washington, DC.
National Research Council. (2006). Review and Assessment of the Health and Productivity Benefits of Green Schools: An Interim Report. Washington, DC: National Academy Press
Schneider M (2002) Do School Facilities Affect Academic Outcomes? Washington, DC, National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities http://www.edfacilities.org/pubs/outcomes.pdf Do you find this valuable?    
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7. RE: Health, SH Programs and Academic Performance. School Connectedness
Jun 20 2008, 12:05 PM EDT | Post edited: Dec 23 2009, 4:14 PM EST
School Cennectedness
Findings indicate the protective effect of school connectedness on trait anger, anger-out, and behavior control in school-aged children, regardless of race or gender. The protective effect of school connectedness on stress and social confidence may depend on race.
Marti Rice PhD, RN, Duck-Hee Kang PhD, RN, FAAN, Michael Weaver PhD, RN, FAAN, Carol C. Howell PhD, RN (2008) Relationship of Anger, Stress, and Coping With School Connectedness in Fourth-Grade Children
Journal of School Health 78 (3) , 149–156 doi:10.1111/j.1746-1561.2007.00277.x
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http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1746-1561.2007.00277.x
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8. RE: Health, SH Programs and Academic Performance. Overweight Students
Jun 20 2008, 12:13 PM EDT | Post edited: Dec 23 2009, 4:15 PM EST
Overweight and Academic Performance
Judge et al, in a case study, report that overweight children had significantly lower math and reading test scores compared with nonoverweight children in third grade. However, these differences became insignificant after including socioeconomic and maternal education variables. Third grade overweight girls had significantly more externalizing and internalizing problems as well as lower self-control scores than nonoverweight girls even after including socioeconomic and maternal education variables.
Reference:
Sharon Judge PhD, Lisa Jahns PhD, RD (2007) Association of Overweight With Academic Performance and Social and Behavioral Problems: An Update From the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study
Journal of School Health 77 (10) , 672–678 doi:10.1111/j.1746-1561.2007.00250.x
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9. RE: Health, SH Programs and Academic Performance. Research Review
Jun 20 2008, 12:18 PM EDT | Post edited: Dec 23 2009, 4:16 PM EST
Academic Achievement & Coordinated SH Programs
A multidisciplinary panel of health researchers (Murray et al, 2007) searched the literature related to academic achievement and elements of the CSHP model (health services, counseling/social services, nutrition services, health promotion for staff, parent/family/community involvement, healthy school environment, physical education, and health education) to identify scientifically rigorous studies of interventions. Study designs were classified according to the analytic framework provided in the Guide developed by the Community Preventive Services Task Force.
They report that "the strongest evidence from scientifically rigorous evaluations exists for a positive effect on some academic outcomes from school health programs for asthmatic children that incorporate health education and parental involvement. Strong evidence also exists for a lack of negative effects of physical education programs on academic outcomes. Limited evidence from scientifically rigorous evaluations support the effect of nutrition services, health services, and mental health programs, but no such evidence is found in the literature to support the effect of staff health promotion programs or school environment interventions on academic outcomes". The further conclude that "scientifically rigorous evaluation of school health programs is challenging to conduct due to issues related to sample size, recruitment, random assignment to condition, implementation fidelity, costs, and adequate follow-up time. However, school health programs hold promise for improving academic outcomes for children".



Nancy G. Murray DrPH, Barbara J. Low DrPH, Christine Hollis MPH, MPS, CHES, Alan W. Cross MD, Sally M. Davis PhD (2007) Coordinated School Health Programs and Academic Achievement: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Journal of School Health 77 (9) , 589–600 doi:10.1111/j.1746-1561.2007.00238.x Do you find this valuable?    
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10. RE: Health, SH Programs and Academic Performance. Washing & Absences
Jun 20 2008, 1:02 PM EDT | Post edited: Dec 23 2009, 4:16 PM EST
Teaching Hygiene & Student Absenteeism:
Maryellen Guinan, Maryanne McGuckin, Yusef AliAm J Infect Control. 2002 Jun ;30 (4):217-20 12032496 The effect of a comprehensive handwashing program on absenteeism in elementary schools.
Handwashing is one of the most important factors in controlling the spread of micro-organisms and in preventing the development of infections. The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a comprehensive handwashing program on absenteeism in elementary grades. Two hundred ninety students from 5 independent schools were enrolled in the study. Each test classroom had a control classroom, and only the test classroom received the intervention (education program and hand sanitizer). Absenteeism data were collected for 3 months. The number of absences was 50.6% lower in the test group (P <.001). The data strongly suggest that a hand hygiene program that combines education and use of a hand sanitizer in the classroom can lower absenteeism and be cost-effective.
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11. RE: Health, SH Programs and Academic Performance. Sanitizers & Absence
Jun 20 2008, 1:05 PM EDT | Post edited: Dec 23 2009, 4:17 PM EST
B Hammond, Y Ali, E Fendler, M Dolan, S Donovan (2000) Am J Infect Control. 2000 Oct ;28 (5):340-6 11029132 (P,S,E,B) Effect of hand sanitizer use on elementary school absenteeism.
BACKGROUND: Several studies have indicated a connection between handwashing and illness-related absenteeism in school settings. The difficulty of ensuring consistent and effective handwashing among student populations has also been noted. The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the use of an alcohol gel hand sanitizer in the classroom to help decrease the illness-related absentee rate for elementary school students. METHODS: This study involved 5 individual school districts, 16 individual schools, and more than 6000 students in Delaware, Ohio, Tennessee, and California. Individual schools in each district were paired into product and control groups. In the product group schools, an alcohol gel hand sanitizer was used by the students and staff when entering and leaving the classroom. Absenteeism due to infection was recorded, and the data were statistically analyzed. RESULTS: The overall reduction in absenteeism due to infection in the schools included in this study was 19.8% for schools that used an alcohol gel hand sanitizer compared with the control schools (P <.05). Data from the school system with the largest teacher population (n = 246) showed that teacher absenteeism decreased 10.1% (trend) in the schools where sanitizer was used. CONCLUSION: Elementary school absenteeism due to infection is significantly reduced when an alcohol gel hand sanitizer is used in the classroom as part of a hand hygiene program.
Mesh-terms: Schools; Absenteeism; Bacteria :: drug effects; Child; Communicable Disease Control :: methods; Gels :: pharmacology; Handwashing; Human; Sanitation; Seasons; United States; Do you find this valuable?    
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12. School Dropouts and Health/Sex Ed
Jun 23 2008, 10:44 AM EDT | Post edited: Jun 23 2008, 10:44 AM EDT
School Drop-Out Rates and Health (Posted in this wiki 20-09-07 by Doug McCall)
The connection between health status and behaviours and educational achievement is captured in an excellent article in the October 2007 edition of Preventing Chronic Disease, pubkished by the Health & Human Services Department in the United States. The article notes that health problems are quite often a contributing ot causal factor in leaving school early, including this surprising statistic.
"Teenage pregnancy is the leading cause of dropping out of school for adolescent women; an estimated 30%–40% of female teenaged dropouts are mothers" For a copy of the full, free-access article, go to: http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2007/oct/07_0063.htm 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
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13. CDC Summary on Health, SH Programs & Academic Performance.
Jul 16 2008, 10:34 AM EDT | Post edited: Dec 23 2009, 4:18 PM EST
The CDC has published an excellent summary and provides links to two extensive reviews of the evidence linking student health, school health programs and academic performance. See the posting in this wiki during the week of July 14-21 or go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/health_and_academics/index.htm Do you find this valuable?    
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14. RE: Health, SH Programs and Academic Performance-Breakfast & Cognition
Aug 11 2008, 10:27 AM EDT | Post edited: Aug 11 2008, 10:27 AM EDT
From the August 2008 Issue of Pediatrics
Influence of Having Breakfast on Cognitive Performance and Mood in 13- to 20-Year-Old High School Students: Results of a Crossover Trial
Katharina Widenhorn-Müller, PhDa, Katrin Hille, PhDa, Jochen Klenk, MPHb and Ulrike Weiland, MDa a Centre for Neuroscience and Learning b Institute of Epidemiology, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
OBJECTIVE. The goal was to determine whether breakfast had effects on the cognitive performance and mood of high school students.
METHODS. A crossover trial was performed in boarding schools, involving 104 students between 13 and 20 years of age. The participants were randomly assigned to 2 equal-size groups on the morning of the first testing day. One half of the total sample received a standardized breakfast, whereas the other half received no breakfast. Seven days later, the treatment order was reversed. Measurements of cognitive function included standardized tests of attention and concentration, as well as tests of verbal and spatial memory. In addition, mood was rated with a self-administered questionnaire covering the dimensions of positive and negative affect, information uptake, arousal, and alertness. Statistical analysis consisted of repeated-measures analysis of variance.
RESULTS. Breakfast had no effect on sustained attention among high school students. Visuospatial memory was improved in male students. Self-reported alertness improved significantly in the entire study population. Male students reported feeling more positive after consuming breakfast, compared with the fasting condition.
CONCLUSIONS. This crossover trial demonstrated positive short-term effects of breakfast on cognitive functioning and self-reported alertness in high school students. Do you find this valuable?    
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15. SH Programs & Academics - Comp Programs & School Effectiveness
Mar 16 2009, 6:19 PM EDT | Post edited: Mar 16 2009, 6:19 PM EDT
A retrospective study was conducted of CSHP implementation across 158 public schools in Delaware, serving grades K-12. CSHP schools with high levels of implementation had better school-level performance and progress ratings. CSHP implementation did not have an effect on reading, math, and writing indicators, though all groups showed significant improvements over time in these areas. Findings suggest a better fit with school-wide accountability indicators (ie school effectiveness) than with specific content-based achievement indicators.
(Found in March 2009 issue of Journal of School Health)
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16. RE: Health, SH Programs and Academic Performance. Correlation Study
Dec 14 2009, 11:11 AM EST | Post edited: Dec 23 2009, 4:19 PM EST
Vinciullo & Bradley make a strong case correlating the presence of school health programs with academic achievement in the from December 2009 Issue of Journal of School Nursing They examined the data from US The School Health Policies and Programs Survey (SHPPS), the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), and the U.S. Census 2000 Profile and found that components of a CSHP had statistically significant relationships with academic achievement. Students in states with policies promoting students' health demonstrated higher academic scores and higher rates of high school completion. Frances M. Vinciullo Beverly J. Bradley (2009) A Correlational Study of the Relationship Between a Coordinated School Health Program and School Achievement: A Case for School Health Journal of School Nursing, Vol. 25, No. 6, 453-465 Do you find this valuable?    
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17. RE: Health, SH Programs and Academic Performance
Dec 14 2009, 10:00 PM EST | Post edited: Dec 14 2009, 10:00 PM EST
Research Review 2009 Research Review:School-based Health Interventions and Academic Achievement http://is.gd/5nWFT This report is from Washington State Department of education Do you find this valuable?    
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18. RE: Health, SH Programs and Academic Performance: PE and Academics
Dec 23 2009, 4:06 PM EST | Post edited: Dec 23 2009, 4:09 PM EST
In an article in the December 2009 issue of the ASCD Journal Educational Leadership Trost and Van der Mars review the results of studies that show that when schools increase or reduce the hours devoted to school-based physical education, student achievement levels remain unchanged. They also review evidence that shows a positive correlation between students' levels of physical fitness and their academic achievement and evidence indicating that regular breaks for physical activity improve cognitive functioning. http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational_leadership/dec09/vol67/num04/toc.aspx 0  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
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19. RE: Health, SH Programs and Academic Performance: Stress from Tests
Dec 23 2009, 4:10 PM EST | Post edited: Dec 23 2009, 4:10 PM EST
Students with high grade point averages might look like they're learning, but the stress of maintaining a high academic performance level may be causing them mental and physical distress that actually interferes with learning. Conner, Pope, and Galloway, writing in the December issue of the ASCD journal, Educational Leadership, surveyed high-performing students at seven California high schools and found that most students were suffering from stress. http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational_leadership/dec09/vol67/num04/toc.aspx 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
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20. Health, SH Programs and Academic Performance: Activity, Sports Teams
Jan 15 2010, 12:06 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 15 2010, 12:06 PM EST
Physical Activity and Sports Team Participation: Associations With Academic Outcomes in Middle School and High School Students CONCLUSIONS: Regardless of whether academic success was related to the physical activity itself or to participation on sports teams, findings indicated positive associations between physical activity involvement and academic achievement among students. Journal of School Health, January 2010 http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/123221205/abstract Do you find this valuable?    
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