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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 4 of 4 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