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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 8 of 8 Research Studies DisplayedBaiocchi M, Omondi B, Langat N
A behavior-based intervention that prevents sexual assault: the results of a matched-pairs, cluster-randomized study in Nairobi, Kenya.
This study was a cluster-randomized, matched-pairs, parallel trial of a behavior-based sexual assault prevention intervention in the informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya. The study intervention combined parallel training for young adolescent girls and boys in school settings and showed significant reduction in the rate of sexual assault among girls in this population.
AHRQ-funded; HS022192.
Citation: Baiocchi M, Omondi B, Langat N .
A behavior-based intervention that prevents sexual assault: the results of a matched-pairs, cluster-randomized study in Nairobi, Kenya.
Prev Sci 2017 Oct;18(7):818-27. doi: 10.1007/s11121-016-0701-0..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Education, Prevention, Women
Wisk LE, Weitzman ER
Expectancy and achievement gaps in educational attainment and subsequent adverse health effects among adolescents with and without chronic medical conditions.
This study sought to investigate educational aspirations, expectations, and attainment among youth with and without chronic conditions and to determine if these relationships mediated subsequent disparities in health and well-being. Findings suggest an important risk mechanism through which youth with chronic medical conditions may acquire socioeconomic disadvantage as they develop and progress through educational settings.
AHRQ-funded; HS022986; HS000063.
Citation: Wisk LE, Weitzman ER .
Expectancy and achievement gaps in educational attainment and subsequent adverse health effects among adolescents with and without chronic medical conditions.
J Adolesc Health 2017 Oct;61(4):461-70. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2017.04.006..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Chronic Conditions, Disparities, Education, Health Status
Payan DD, Sloane DC, Illum J
Perceived barriers and facilitators to healthy eating and school lunch meals among adolescents: a qualitative study.
The researchers explored how perceived barriers and facilitators influence healthy eating and investigated the acceptability of changes to school lunch meals among adolescents after implementation of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. Their findings suggest the need to measure perceived and actual barriers to healthy eating among adolescents and to examine the effect of these barriers on dietary behavior.
AHRQ-funded; HS000046.
Citation: Payan DD, Sloane DC, Illum J .
Perceived barriers and facilitators to healthy eating and school lunch meals among adolescents: a qualitative study.
Am J Health Behav 2017 Sep 1;41(5):661-69. doi: 10.5993/ajhb.41.5.15.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Education, Lifestyle Changes, Nutrition
Davis MM, Spurlock M, Ramsey K
Milk options observation (MOO): a mixed-methods study of chocolate milk removal on beverage consumption and student/staff behaviors in a rural elementary school.
The researchers conducted a study of flavored milk removal at a rural primary school between May and June 2012. They measured beverage selection/consumption pre- and post-chocolate milk removal and collected observation field notes. Their conclusion was that removing flavored milk from school-provided lunches may lower students' daily added sugar consumption without considerably decreasing calcium and protein intake and may promote healthy weight.
AHRQ-funded; HS022981.
Citation: Davis MM, Spurlock M, Ramsey K .
Milk options observation (MOO): a mixed-methods study of chocolate milk removal on beverage consumption and student/staff behaviors in a rural elementary school.
J Sch Nurs 2017 Aug;33(4):285-98. doi: 10.1177/1059840517703744.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Education, Nutrition, Rural Health
Kaplan RM, Fang Z, Kirby J
AHRQ Author: Kirby J
Educational attainment and health outcomes: data from the Medical Expenditures Panel Survey.
This study explored the extent to which health care utilization and health risk-taking can explain the education-health gradient above and beyond what can be explained by previously examined mediators such as age, race, and poverty status. It found systematic graded relationships between educational attainment and health including, SF-12 PCS scores, self-rated health, and activity limitations. Education was associated with more office visits and outpatient visits and less risk tolerance.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Kaplan RM, Fang Z, Kirby J .
Educational attainment and health outcomes: data from the Medical Expenditures Panel Survey.
Health Psychol 2017 Jun;36(6):598-608. doi: 10.1037/hea0000431.
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Keywords: Education: Academic, Education, Health Status, Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS)
Rosenfeld LE, Cohen JF, Gorski MT
How do we actually put smarter snacks in schools? NOURISH (Nutrition Opportunities to Understand Reforms Involving Student Health) conversations with food-service directors.
In autumn 2012, Massachusetts schools implemented comprehensive competitive food and beverage standards similar to the US Department of Agriculture's Smart Snacks in School standards. In this study, the authors explored major themes raised by food-service directors (FSD) regarding their school-district-wide implementation of the standards. The investigators found that FSD in more-compliant districts were more likely to talk about themes than those in less-compliant districts.
AHRQ-funded; HS000055.
Citation: Rosenfeld LE, Cohen JF, Gorski MT .
How do we actually put smarter snacks in schools? NOURISH (Nutrition Opportunities to Understand Reforms Involving Student Health) conversations with food-service directors.
Public Health Nutr 2017 Feb;20(3):556-64. doi: 10.1017/s1368980016002044..
Keywords: Education, Nutrition
Aldrich H, Gance-Cleveland B, Schmiege S
Identification and assessment of childhood obesity by school-based health center providers.
The authors evaluated obesity care assessment practices of school-based health center (SBHC) providers prior to completing training on obesity guidelines. They found that most providers reported using BMI to assess weight, reported screening for hypertension 100% of the time and cardiovascular disease 93.9% of the time, and approximately two thirds reported requesting total cholesterol and lipid profile laboratory assessments.
AHRQ-funded; HS018646.
Citation: Aldrich H, Gance-Cleveland B, Schmiege S .
Identification and assessment of childhood obesity by school-based health center providers.
J Pediatr Health Care 2014 Nov-Dec;28(6):526-33. doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2014.05.002.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Guidelines, Education, Obesity, Prevention
Aldrich H, Gance-Cleveland B, Schmiege S
School-based health center providers' treatment of overweight children.
The purpose of this study was to determine self-reported treatment practices of school-based health center (SBHC) providers when caring for overweight/obese children. SBHC providers reported patient/parent barriers to be more significant to treatment than clinician/setting barriers. Most providers (97%) indicated childhood overweight needs treatment, yet only 36% indicated that they initiate treatment in children who do not want to control their weight. SBHC providers also did not commonly refer these children to specialists.
AHRQ-funded; HS018646.
Citation: Aldrich H, Gance-Cleveland B, Schmiege S .
School-based health center providers' treatment of overweight children.
J Pediatr Nurs 2014 Nov-Dec;29(6):521-7. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2014.05.007.
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Keywords: Care Management, Children/Adolescents, Education, Obesity, Prevention, Obesity: Weight Management