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Overview and summary: School Health Policies and Programs Study 2006
Laura Kann1, Nancy D Brener, Howell Wechsler
1Surveillance and Evaluation Research Branch, Division of Adolescent and School Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA. lkk1@cdc.gov
The Journal of School Health
|October 3, 2007
Summary
The School Health Policies and Programs Study (SHPPS) 2006 surveyed U.S. school health programs, detailing policies and practices across eight key components. This comprehensive data serves as a vital resource for improving youth health and academic success.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Policy
- Educational Research
Background:
- The School Health Policies and Programs Study (SHPPS) 2006 represents the most extensive evaluation of school health programs in the U.S.
- It provides a national benchmark for understanding the landscape of school health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively assess school health policies and programs nationwide in 2006.
- To describe the status of all eight components of school health programs.
- To provide data for monitoring Healthy People 2010 objectives related to school health.
Main Methods:
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted the SHPPS 2006 every six years.
- Data collection involved computer-assisted telephone interviews, mail questionnaires, and in-person interviews with state education personnel, districts, schools, and teachers.
- Nationally representative samples of districts (n=538), schools (n=1103), and teachers (n=912 for health education, n=1194 for physical education) were surveyed.
Main Results:
- SHPPS 2006 details key policies and programs across eight essential school health components.
- These components include health education, physical education and activity, health services, mental health, nutrition, safe school environments, staff wellness, and family/community involvement.
- The study also offers data crucial for tracking progress toward six Healthy People 2010 objectives.
Conclusions:
- The SHPPS 2006 findings offer a significant new resource for diverse stakeholders.
- It supports school and public health practitioners, researchers, advocates, and policymakers.
- The data is essential for enhancing the health, safety, and academic/social success of young people.
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