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Changing Multiple Adolescent Health Behaviors Through School-Based Interventions: A Review of the Literature.
- Source :
- Journal of School Health; Jul2013, Vol. 83 Issue 7, p514-523, 10p
- Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- BACKGROUND: In approaches to health promotion in adolescents, unhealthy behaviors are no longer regarded as independent processes, but as interrelated. This article presents a systematic literature review of school-based interventions targeting multiple adolescent behaviors simultaneously. METHODS: A systematic literature search was performed using PubMed, Science Direct, and Psychlnfo. Only papers written in English and describing original research were included. RESULTS: Of 33 papers included, 23 focused on quantitative behavioral changes, and 10 on the evaluation of intervention development, implementation, and/or institutionalization. Parental and community involvement in the intervention seemed to be positively associated with effective changes in student health behaviors, whereas creating a healthy school environment and/or policies were less strongly associated with intervention effectiveness. Findings indicated that, for adequate implementation, an intervention should be integrated in pre-existent school settings, fine-tuned to its target population or environment, involve family and the community, and be led by the school itself, with there being a 'healthy school coordinator' to coordinate the program. CONCLUSION: A multi-behavior, multi-actor approach would appear to be the most effective way to promote, at school, healthy behaviors among adolescents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00224391
- Volume :
- 83
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of School Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 107950733
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/josh.12060