Behavior Of School Children Research Articles

The Metabolic Syndrome and Health Behaviors in School Children Aged 13–16 Years in Ubon Ratchathani: UMeSIA Project

Although metabolic syndrome (MetS) has become a significant public health problem worldwide, little evidence exists to describe the prevalence of MetS in school children using MetS different classifications, and its association with health-related behaviors. Using data on 393 children and adolescents aged 13-16 years participating in the Ubon Ratchathani Metabolic Syndrome in Adolescent (UMeSIA) Project, the prevalence of MetS was determined using the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) 2007 definition and other three classifications reported in the previous literature. The prevalence of the MetS was compared across sex, a family history of diabetes, type of schools, and health behaviors using chi-square test. The prevalence of MetS and proportion of abnormalities in MetS components were compared across different MetS classifications using Cochran Q test. The prevalence of MetS in Thai school children was 3.1%, 5.8%, 6.9%, and 11.2% when using IDF, Cook's, Ford's, and De Ferranti's classifications respectively (Difference in MetS prevalence across the four MetS classifications, P < 0.001). Using IDF classification, prevalence was higher in male than female students (5.9% and 1.2%, respectively, P < 0.001) and higher in those with a family history of diabetes than those without (8.5% and 2.3%, respectively, P < 0.001). Students from a sports school had considerably lower MetS prevalence than those from conventional schools (1.9% and 3.5% respectively, P < 0.001). Those with MetS spent significantly longer time watching TV than those without (median (interquartile range) time to watch TV 180.0 (120.0, 240.0) and 120.0 (60.0, 180.0) min per day respectively, P = 0.002). The prevalence of MetS in Thai school children was modest and varied greatly when different MetS definitions were applied. Interventions to optimize time spent watching TV and increase physical activity may be beneficial in reducing the risk of the MetS in children and adolescents.

Роль фундаментальных знаний в решении задач предметной области «Технология» (с позиций проекта концепции ее преподавания)

long-awaited Concept of teaching the subject area “Technology”, the project of which is analyzed in the article,defi nes the problems facing the teacher. The author illustrates these problems and the characterized directions of teaching the subject area “Technology” with the possible fragments of the content of technological education. The author shows which information should be used at the stage of the development of schoolchildren’s basic application skills of the main types of hand tools (electrical including) as a resource for solving technological problems which are the priority results of the mastering the subject area “Technology”. The article suggests the knowledge necessary for ecological education of schoolchildren, formation of their world outlook, provided that the interdisciplinary relations are established. The problems of the environmentally friendly production organically associated with the problems of modern economy allow us to solve the problem of economic education. The article proves that the subject of “Technology” is supposed to create certain patterns of thinking and behavior of schoolchildren, introduce them into the world of professions, and ensure professional self-determination of schoolchildren.

Narrative-based strategies to promote healthy eating behaviours in childhood: a systematic review

Introduction. Obesity is becoming the global epidemic of the twenty-first century. Moreover, the number of obese or over-weight children has increased during the last decades, resulting in negative physical and psychological health consequences during childhood, adolescence and in adults. Following the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO), a huge variety of obesity prevention and treatment programs have been introduced in the school setting to encourage healthy eating behaviours in childhood. The aim of our systematic review was to explore the use and efficacy of narrative-based strategies in promoting healthy eating behaviours in school-children. Materials and Methods. We have carried out an updated systematic review on the following databases (PubMed, Psychinfo, ERIC and EBSCO) to assess papers published from the year 2000 to January 2018, which addressed the issue of narrative-based interventions in schoolchildren for the adoption of healthy food habits. Results. Our initial search found out 169 and 50 studies on PubMed and Psychinfo databases, respectively; 24 and 12 articles were found on ERIC and EBSCO datasets, respectively. After the application of the prede-fined exclusion criteria, we selected a total of 15 papers from PubMed and 12 articles from Psychinfo. Among these 27 papers, only six articles (two Randomized Controlled Trials and four Cohort studies) met the inclusion criteria and were considered for our systematic review because explicitly presenting nutrition school-based interventions that used narrative pedagogy or storytelling to promote healthy eating behaviours among children. Conclusion. Nutrition education in school setting is a key element in promoting lifelong healthy eating behaviours and should start from the early stages of life. Among all the possible interventions, narrative-based approaches (i.e. storytelling) seem to be at least as effective as other different educational programmes in encouraging the adoption of healthy food habits during childhood, especially when active involvement of the children is ensured.

The effectiveness of the Brush Day and Night programme in improving children’s toothbrushing knowledge and behaviour

Regular twice-daily toothbrushing with a fluoridated toothpaste is widely recommended for schoolchildren. The '21-day Brush Day and Night (BDN) programme' includes an educational approach for children and school staff, with a consistent practice of toothbrushing at school for 3 weeks. This study aims to evaluate the improvement in oral hygiene knowledge and behaviour in schoolchildren involved in BDN, the sustainability of this after 6-12 months, and if any particular age group was more receptive to it than others. Ten countries and 7,991 children, 2-12 years old, participated in this longitudinal study, with two BDN interventions at the beginning and 6-12 months afterward. Data were collected via a self-reported questionnaire at baseline/first intervention (T0), 21 days after first intervention (T0D21), at the second intervention (T1), and 21 days after second intervention (T1D21). Improvement in knowledge and behaviour was compared using the chi-square test with an alpha level of 5%. The final data sample of 5,148 schoolchildren was evaluated, and the analysis revealed that 25% more of the schoolchildren brushed their teeth twice a day after the first intervention. The programme was more effective among the 7-9 years age group. The BDN intervention increased brushing-frequency in children at the first intervention, and this was sustained after 6-12 months. Therefore, this programme illustrated a sustainable approach to improve children's oral health knowledge and behaviour.

Effects of a Tailored Incredible Years Teacher Classroom Management Programme on On-Task Behaviour of School Children with ADHD in Addis Ababa

AbstractAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a persistent pattern of behaviours characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. This study evaluates the effects of a tailored Incredible Years Teacher Classroom Management (IYTCM) programme aimed to improve participating children's on-task behaviour in a group of 6 to 10 year old children with ADHD in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The effectiveness of the IYTCM programme has been extensively examined for children with conduct disorder and/or behaviour and emotional issues, but not specifically with children with ADHD. In the present study, the effects of the IYTCM were examined on individual children with ADHD symptoms. Nine children identified with ADHD symptoms on the basis of teacher and parent reports of behaviour and nine normative comparison children were also selected from the same classrooms. Ten teachers received the tailored IYTCM-ADHD training for about 36 hours. A single-subject design was implemented to record the behaviour changes over time: at baseline, during teacher training with the IYTCM-ADHD programme, and at both immediate and long-term follow-ups. In addition to visual analysis, a non-parametric test was used to examine the magnitude of effect in each child. The result of the study indicated that the on-task behaviour of participating children with ADHD increased by the conclusion of the study ranging from 46% to 100%. Visual analysis also indicated that the children's behaviour was maintained during the follow-up phases. The pre- and post-intervention analyses of children with ADHD showed a significant effect of the intervention on each child. In light of the findings, limitations and implications for future research are discussed.

Self-Perceived Health among School-Aged Adolescents: a School-Based Study in Southern Brazil

This study identified which aspects regarding the dimensions of quality of life, in terms of body image, relationships with family and friends, rest and free time, school, well-being and lifestyles function as predictors of self-perceived health among school adolescents in the southern Brazil. The sample was composed of 3360 students, ninth graders in public schools in the metropolitan area of Porto Alegre/RS (Brazil). The instruments used were: a) Health Behaviour in School Children, b) Happiness Overall Life, c) Positive and Negative Affect Scale, d) General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), e) Brief Multidimensional Scale of Life Satisfaction in Students (BMSLSS), and f) Subscale of Cohesion of the Family Environment Scale (FES). Multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to identify the predictors of perceived health. The results revealed a model with nine predictor variables in the sense that being more satisfied with one’s own body, perceiving one’s eating habits as healthier compared to others of the same age, having a greater sense of happiness in their current life, being able to talk to one’s brothers/sisters about issues of concern, a perception of being thinner compared to other people of the same age, greater consumption of healthy food, greater presence of positive affects and being male contribute to a greater perception of health. The results show that, for this population, the health issues are beyond the concern over physical health or the presence or absence of symptoms, but also encompass behavioral, relational and psychological aspects, as well.

Diet Quality and Physical Fighting Among Youth: A Cross-National Study.

The predictors of engaging in physical violence appear to be quite diverse, covering an array of social and psychological risk factors. The present study expands upon this literature by exploring the link between diet quality and physical fighting during early adolescence using cross-national data from the 2005/2006 Health Behaviors of School Children (HBSC) survey. The results reveal that the rate of physical fighting was 40% higher among youths with lower quality diets, whereas the odds of frequent physical fighting were 68% higher, relative to youths with better diets. Ancillary analyses reveal that (a) the link between diet quality and physical fighting was significantly larger among females and (b) significant associations between diet quality and physical fighting were detected in 38 of the 40 countries examined. Strategies designed to improve diet quality among youth may have the added benefit of reducing the likelihood of physical fighting and its negative sequelae.

PREVALENCE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND BULLYING BEHAVIOR IN SCHOOL CHILDREN; CASE STUDY OF PAKISTAN

Ponte Academic JournalJan 2018, Volume 74, Issue 1 PREVALENCE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND BULLYING BEHAVIOR IN SCHOOL CHILDREN; CASE STUDY OF PAKISTANAuthor(s): Rabia Zonash ,Kehkashan AroujJ. Ponte - Jan 2018 - Volume 74 - Issue 1 doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2018.1.6 Abstract:The aim of the present study was to the prevalence of domestic violence and bullying behavior in children of Rawalpindi and Islamabad by using correlation research design. For study propose the sample comprised of 240 students from schools (with 10-16 years of age) from Rawalpindi and Islamabad. To assess the features of domestic violence and bullying behavior Illinois Bully Scale by (Espelage & Holt, 2001) and Children Exposure to Domestic violence Scale by (Edleson, 2007) was used. The sample comprised of boys=120 and girls=120. Descriptive analysis showed that study instruments were reliable measure to assess the study variables. The Pearson correlation showed that there is positive correlation between domestic violence and bullying behavior (r=0.70, p>.05) among school students. Furthermore, descriptive analysis showed the prevalence rate of domestic violence and bulling behavior among students. The prevalence among girls and boys showed that boy experience more domestic violence and thus are also found to be higher on bullying behavior. The findings of the current study highlight the implication of domestic violence that can produce on social behavior of school children like endorsing bullying behavior. Download full text:Check if you have access through your login credentials or your institution Username Password

The social dimensions of space in school environment

Children?s patterns of behavior in the school environment, conditioned by various levels of individual or group needs, represent the basic modalities of their relationship towards the immediate, both social and physical, environment. This paper studies the connection between the behavior of school children, whose relationships with their given social environment can take various forms, and certain spatial characteristics of elementary schools. The results indicate that there is a need to achieve a balanced relationship between a strictly defined and an open form of the physical environment in order to create conditions in which school children will express their current orientation and attitude toward their immediate social environment through their behavior in that particular physical environment. This includes the organization of a dynamic and shifting environment, spatial planning which needs to enable a greater degree of privacy in certain zones and the organization of spatial flow which enables adequate visual communication between the school children and the flexible structure of the space meant for education.

РОЛЬ ОРГАНІВ МІСЦЕВОГО САМОВРЯДУВАННЯ УКРАЇНИ У БОРОТЬБІ З КУРІННЯМ

The article provides a legal analysis of the activities of local governments to combat smoking. It is highlighted that local governments, within their competence: control the implementation ofrelevant programs to prevent and reduce the use of tobacco products and their harmful effects on public health; contribute to the solution of issues of financial and logistical support of measures and works, aimed at limiting the use of tobacco products, as well as reducing their harmful effects on the health of the population, including annually, when forming the relevant budgets, they monitor the implementation of preventive and therapeutic measures within the relevant administrative-territorial unit to restrict the use of tobacco products, reduce their harmful effects on the health of the population, determine the smoking-free places. It is noted that the municipal police are actively involved in drawing up administrative protocols on smoking in prohibited places. It is noted that local governments exercise control over the implementation of preventive and therapeutic measures within the respective administrative-territorial unit, restricting the use of tobacco products, and reducing their harmful effects on public health. It is concluded that since local governments independently decide on the creation, closure, reorganization or re- profiling of health care institutions, they can create the appropriate conditions and develop infrastructure to assist in smoking cessation. It is noted that in order to really influence the change in the knowledge, attitudes and behavior of schoolchildren regarding the use of tobacco products, it is necessary to ensure the constant availability of the necessary information in the media space. Against this background, local governments can oblige educational institutions to take the following measures: weekly conduct information campaigns to ban smoking; register students in school who use tobacco products and use electronic cigarettes (with a view to referring them to a healthcare professional); install healthy lifestyle posters in every classroom of the school, as well as disseminate information about the harmful effects of smoking on human health, etc.

愛媛県における小学生の被服の着用に関する意識と行動(第2報) : 着装心理と着装体験からの検討

愛媛県における小学生の被服の着用に関する意識と行動(第2報) : 着装心理と着装体験からの検討

EFECTO AGUDO DEL EJERCICIO FÍSICO SOBRE LA IMPULSIVIDAD Y ESTADO DE ANSIEDAD, EN ESCOLARES DE 6-12 AÑOS CON TRASTORNO POR DÉFICIT DE ATENCIÓN E HIPERACTIVIDAD: REVISIÓN SISTEMÁTICA

Introduction: The objective of this review was to analyze the effect of physical exercise on behavior in schoolchildren (6-12 years old) with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Method: For this, a bibliographic search was made in three databases (initial search n = 92: PubMed n = 22, SportDiscus n = 63, Web of Science n = 7), from January 2000 to June 2017. Results: A total of three longitudinal studies with intervention met the inclusion criteria, assessed as high quality. All studies employed running for at least 25-30 minutes at moderate to vigorous intensity controlling heart rate and technique by specialists. All showed that exercise at the beginning of the class improves behavior in children diagnosed ADHD, in addition to other key variables for academic performance, such as attention and memory. Discussion: We can conclude that active displacement or previous intentional activation through a moderate to vigorous intensity run before the beginning of the school day improves the behavior of the students, a better classroom environment is achieved and conflicts are avoided. Further research is needed to clarify the potential key role of exercise intensity and duration, as well as the duration of these benefits.

The Peace and Power Conceptual Model: An Assessment Guide for School Nurses Regarding Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children.

Human trafficking is a global problem; more than half of all victims are children. In the United States (US), at-risk youth continue to attend school. School nurses are on the frontlines, presenting a window of opportunity to identify and prevent exploitation. Available papers targeting school nurses report that school nurses may lack awareness of commercial sexual exploitation and may have attitudes and misperceptions about behaviors of school children at risk. This is a theoretical paper applying the Peace and Power Conceptual Model to understand the role of school nurses in commercial sexual exploitation of children.

Promotion of School Children's Invention in Japan.

In the late 1980s an American newspaper reported that by one measure--the number of patents cited by successive inventors--Japan overtook the United States in the number of inventions produced during the 1970s. The reasons for this are not clear, but educational efforts promoting creative behaviors in school children are probably essential and should not be neglected. This document describes two examples of these efforts: (1) the Contest of School Children's Invention and (2) activities in the Inventio.. Clubs for Boys and Girls. The Contest of School Children's Inventions is for primary, middle, and high school students. The Imperial Prize (top honors) was given to primary school students in 1986, 1987, and 1988. The inventions of the Imperial Prize winners for these years are described in detail and a chart listing all the grand prizes from 1986 through 1989 is also provided. The first invention club was opened in 1974 to foster the potential creativity originally possessed by youngsters, to stimulate their imagination, and to help them develop a scientific idea. The largest club (1500 members) is the Kariya Invention Club for. Boys situated in the Toyota Science Research Institute. There are 101 clubs in Japan and they cater mainly to students in the third grade of primary school through second grade in middle school. (PR) *********************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. *********************************************************************** Promotion of School Children's Invention in Japan

Mediation Technologies in Early and Direct Prevention of Criminal Behavior of Schoolchildren

Mediation Technologies in Early and Direct Prevention of Criminal Behavior of Schoolchildren

Analysis and Measures to Improve Waste Management in Schools

Assessing waste production in schools highlights the contribution of school children and school staff to the total amount of waste generated in a region, as well as any poor practices of recycling (the so-called separate collection of waste) in schools by the students, which could be improved through educational activities. Educating young people regarding the importance of environmental issues is essential, since instilling the right behavior in school children is also beneficial to the behavior of their families. The way waste management was carried out in different schools in Trento (northern Italy) was analyzed: a primary school, a secondary school, and three high schools were taken as cases of study. The possible influence of the age of the students and of the various activities carried out within the schools on the different behaviors in separating waste was also evaluated. The results showed that the production of waste did not only depend on the size of the institutes and on the number of occupants, but, especially, on the type of activities carried out in addition to the ordinary classes and on the habits of both pupils and staff. In the light of the results obtained, some corrective measures were proposed to schools, aimed at increasing the awareness of the importance of the right behavior in waste management by students and the application of good practices of recycling.

The effect of oral health educational pictures and video on periodontal health and behavior of school children

Background: Oral health education for students is a fundamental role for maintaining and raising perfect oral health and pre- venting oral diseases in future. This study was performed to evaluate the effect of oral health educational pictures and video on periodontal health and behavior in dentition of 12-years old school children in Baghdad city. Materials and methods: Oral examination was conducted on (128) children of (Al-Yamama) primary school in Baghdad city. They were divided into four equal groups, each one consisting of (32) children. The first oral examination was done in first visit to chil- dren (pre-test). The community periodontal index (CPITN) scores were used to evaluate periodontal health status of children. Then, the first and second groups, experimental groups, were received instruction about oral health enhancement with education- al program (pictures and video clip) regularly for one month. The third and fourth groups, control groups, were received instruction about oral health enhancement only regularly for one month. The second oral examination was done after one month to children (post-test). Also, questionnaire were given to assess oral health behaviors of children in pre- and post- tests. Results: Clinical examination display that CPITN of experimental groups (1, 2) was lower with healthier gingiva when compared with control groups (3, 4) with statistical significant differences between pre and post-tests (P-value <0.005). The percentages of using tooth brush and paste, frequency of teeth cleaning at day, time taking for cleaning teeth, preferable time of cleaning, brush- ing technique, tooth brush replacement, cause of tooth brushing and using of dental floss were improved in post-test in all groups in comparison with pre-test especially in the experimental groups (1, 2). Conclusion : Results of this study clearly reflect the proposed positive effect of the educational program in the lowering CPITN indices scores among the participants in the experimental group. Results of this study also provide another clue that combination of instruction about oral health enhancement with educational program (pictures and video clip) that represent new strategies for community oral health education; which could be targeted in order to enhance the effect of the oral health education campaigns directed to primary school children.

Use of Athlete Heroes to Improve Determinants of Fruit- and Vegetable-Eating Behaviors of School Children

Use of Athlete Heroes to Improve Determinants of Fruit- and Vegetable-Eating Behaviors of School Children

“Effectiveness of oral health education on school children aged 13–15 years by dentist and school teacher”

Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of dentist educating school children and school teacher educating school children in improving knowledge, attitude and behaviour of school children. Materials and methods: Six schools were selected and were divided into 2 government school, 2 aided school and 2 un-aided school. Each school was selected for dentist to provide oral health education another school was selected for school teacher to provide oral health education. At the baseline knowledge, attitude and behaviour of school children was assessed by questionnaire. Followed by oral health education by dentist to school children and school teacher, followed by school teacher educating school children. After 3 months the knowledge, attitude and behaviour questionnaire was re-assessed using same questionnaire. Results: Dentist educating school children showed statistically significant improvement in the knowledge, attitude and behaviour of school children in all the 3 school. Whereas, school teacher group showed statistically significant improvement in only un-aided school. Government school and aided school showed significant improvement in knowledge score only. Conclusion: Dentist are effective in improving knowledge, attitude and behaviour of school children of all the 3 school. Whereas school teacher are effective in improving knowledge, attitude and behaviour of school children of un- aided school. Keywords: Oral health education, Knowledge, Attitude, Behaviour, School children

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Oral Health Practices of School Children in Davangere.

ABSTRACTAims: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and behavior of school children towards oral health.Settings and design: Descriptive study.Materials and methods: School children (n=700) aged between 10 to 14 years in a Davangere school were recruited into this study. The subjects completed a questionnaire that aimed to evaluate young school children’s behavior, knowledge, and perception of their oral health and dental treatment.Statistical analysis: The results were statistically analysed and percentage was calculated.Results and conclusion: The participant oral hygiene habits (such as tooth brushing) were found to be irregular, and parent role in the oral hygiene habits of their children was limited. The study population showed higher awareness of caries than periodontal conditions. The children in this study also recognized the importance of oral health. The results of this study indicate that Comprehensive oral health educational programs for both children and their parents are required to achieve this goal.How to cite this article: Vishwanathaiah S. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Oral Health Practices of School Children in Davangere. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2016;9(2):172-176.