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Dianna D Inman1, Karen M van Bakergem, Angela C Larosa
1University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, USA. dinman5@uncc.edu
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|January 18, 2011
Summary
Comprehensive school health education is crucial for preventing health issues in K-12 students. This review identifies evidence-based programs and strategies to meet Healthy People 2020 objectives for improved child health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Education
- Socioecologic Model of Health
Background:
- Healthy People 2020 aims to increase comprehensive school health education in K-12 schools.
- This education targets prevention of unintentional injury, violence, substance abuse, unhealthy diets, and inadequate physical activity.
- A coordinated, Pre-K through 12 approach is essential for effective health education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify evidence-based, peer-reviewed programs and strategies for comprehensive school health education.
- To support the Healthy People 2020 objective of increasing school-based health education.
- To provide actionable recommendations for implementing effective health education programs.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
- Searched for evidence-based, peer-reviewed programs, strategies, and resources.
- Results were organized by health topic.
Main Results:
- Identified evidence-based programs and strategies for sexual health, mental/emotional health, injury prevention, tobacco/substance abuse, and exercise/healthy eating.
- Highlighted the importance of implementation strategies as a critical component.
- Found resources to support the National Health Education Standards.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive school health education is vital for reducing child health risks.
- Evidence-based programs and effective implementation strategies are key to achieving Healthy People 2020 goals.
- A socioecologic approach supports the integration of health education into schools.
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