High School Girls Research Articles

Formation of a healthy lifestyle of high school students using the «Fitness Mix» means

The article analyzes the importance of developing a healthy lifestyle among high school girls and the role of the "Fitness Mix" methodology in this process. The study explores the use of "Fitness Mix" as an innovative tool for enhancing physical activity levels, improving performance, and promoting overall health among adolescents. It emphasizes how combining different types of physical activities, such as aerobics, strength training, and stretching, can be integrated into physical education classes to achieve comprehensive results. In addition to physical exercises, the article highlights the importance of the theoretical component, which includes principles of healthy eating, regular sleep and rest routines, prevention of harmful habits, and maintaining mental health. Special attention is given to the analysis of scientific research and practical examples that confirm the effectiveness of using fitness technologies in schools. Alternatives to traditional modular physical education programs are discussed, broadening the opportunities for educating and developing adolescents. The study emphasizes the need to consider individual student characteristics when designing exercise programs, ensuring optimal results and maintaining motivation for regular physical activity. The article also provides recommendations for educators and trainers on implementing «Fitness Mix» into the school curriculum to promote the development of sustainable healthy lifestyle habits among youth. A range of examples is analyzed regarding the combination of different types of physical activity, specifically aerobics, strength exercises, stretching, etc., with an additional focus on important aspects such as healthy eating principles, sleep and rest routines, prevention of harmful habits, and mental health preservation. The importance of considering the individual characteristics of students when designing exercise programs is underscored.

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Objectives This study aims to investigate the effects of an 8-week aerobic exercise program on the body composition and mental health of high school girls. Methods To achieve the purpose of the study, a total of 35 high school girls participated, with 17 assigned to the exercise group and 18 to the control group through random allocation. The exercise group performed aerobic exercise three times a week for 60 minutes each session over an 8-week period, while the control group maintained their usual daily activities during the same period. Repeated measures ANOVA was conducted using the SPSS 23 statistical program to examine the differences between the groups, and the significance level was set at .05. Results The exercise group showed a statistically significant decrease in body fat percentage (p=.001) and a statistically significant improvement in mental health (p=.016). Conclusions Aerobic exercise positively impacts the body composition and mental health of high school girls, enhancing their overall well-being. It not only brings about physical changes but also helps to improve emotional stability. Therefore, in order to improve the health and quality of life of high school girls, various aerobic exercise programs are developed, and customized designs are needed considering interest and persistence. Such programs comprehensively support the physical and mental health of adolescents and contribute to building a healthier society in the long term.

Message framing's limited efficacy in counteracting parental hesitancy towards human papillomavirus vaccination for female adolescents: Insights from a randomized trial.

Parental acceptance of HPV vaccination remains low. This study investigates the influence of different message framing on Chinese parental intentions to vaccinate their daughters against HPV. A 2 (appeal framing: gain vs. loss) × 2 (cultural value: individualism vs. collectivism) × 2 (evidence type: narrative vs. non-narrative) factorial design was used in an online experiment. Parents of unvaccinated junior high school girls were recruited and included in the experiment. The primary outcome assessed was the reduction in HPV vaccine hesitancy (VH). The analysis of variance tests (ANOVAs) and hierarchical regression analyses were conducted to test the hypotheses. Of 4012 participants, the majority were women with low VH. Only loss-framing exerted a direct effect on advocacy (p = .036). Initial VH negatively moderated this effect (p = .027). Except for narrative evidence (p = .068), message framings showed significant small effects in low-hesitant participants (p = .032). An incentive policy negatively moderated the initial VH's effect on advocacy (p = .042). Persuasion was evident only among low-hesitant participants not receiving incentives (p = .002). In contrast, for highly hesitant individuals without incentive policies, loss-framing (p = .024) and collectivism perspective (p = .033) produced counterintuitive effects. Message framing is effective among low-hesitant parents of female adolescents in improving HPV vaccination decisions without economic incentives. Non-narrative evidence and loss-framing messages should be prioritized over narrative evidence and gain-framing messages. Nonetheless, caution is warranted when engaging with highly hesitant parents.

Assessing The Impact: Headgear Usage And Concussions In High School Girls’ Lacrosse In Ohio

Assessing The Impact: Headgear Usage And Concussions In High School Girls’ Lacrosse In Ohio

Exploring Reasons For Self-Harm Among Teenagers: A Phenomenological Study Of Selected Public Secondary School Students In Nairobi County, Kenya

Self-harm involves a person injuring themselves deliberately. This may take any form. This study aimed at deepening understanding of the phenomenon of self-harm through a qualitative research approach based on phenomenological research design. The research was conducted in Embakasi Girls High School and Our Lady of Mercy Girls High School in Nairobi County, Kenya. The objectives of the research were to know the reasons for self-harm, and the possible mitigation measures. A population of seven respondents were interviewed. The theories of dual harm model and Cognitive Behavioral Theory were used. Data was collected through semistructured interview questions developed by the researcher. This allowed for transparency and enabled extraction of subjective details on the topic. The study employed purposive; typical case and convenient sampling approaches. Descriptive data was then analyzed through thematic content analysis where the researcher identified repeated patterns guided by the research objectives. The results identified cutting, burning, scratching, and medication overdose as the types of prevalent self-harm. Loss and grief, bullying, relationship strains, distressing emotions, and academic pressures were some of the reported reasons for self-harm. Results suggested counseling and being listened to as mitigation measures. Some did not know the kind of help they needed while others stated that they did not need help. The findings are likely to help psychologists, parents, learning institutions, and society; to understand some basic psychological needs of adolescents who engage in self-harm and devise ways of helping them

Investigating the effect of peer-led educational intervention on behaviors related to pubertal health and its determinants in high school girls of Genaveh, Iran: Application of social cognitive theory

Background Empowering adolescents in the field of puberty health is one of the important goals of public health programs. The present study was carried out with the aim of determining the effect of peer-led training on puberty-related behavior and its determinants using social cognitive theory. Methods: A total of 245 teenage girls were randomly divided into two groups: the intervention group and the comparison group. The questionnaire measuring puberty-related behavior and its determinants was self-administered and completed before and 2 months after training in the two groups. One session for parents, four sessions for peer educators, and four sessions for participants were conducted for 1 month. Results: In the intervention group, unlike the comparison group, the mean scores of knowledge, outcome expectations, self-efficacy, self-control, social support, and behavior increased significantly after training (p <0.05). Based on regression analysis, outcome expectations and social support were the main determinants of puberty-related behavior (adjusted R2 = 0.464). Conclusion: The findings of this study support the effectiveness of the peer-led educational intervention based on social cognitive theory in the improvement of puberty-related behavior and its determinants, which can be used in the design of puberty-related health promotion programs. Further research to assess the longer-term outcomes and to examine other theories of behavior change are suggested.

The Awareness of Philosophical Issues Among Fifth-Grade Literary Students

This study aimed to know the level of awareness of philosophical issues at the fifth-grade students in the preparatory and secondary schools in Salah al-Din. The second scheme 2023-2024. Researchers have randomly chosen the fifth fifth grade students at Al-Baroudi High School and High School for Girls to be a sample. The researchers used two approaches: the descriptive approach and semi-demo curriculum. The descriptive approach was used to identify philosophical issues, identify female students, measurement procedures, and semi-pilot curriculum to test the study. To verify the objectives of the study, researchers have prepared a list of appropriate philosophical issues for sample personnel and intellectual levels. The awareness gauge for philosophical issues included a test (7) issues and security of each case there are three alternatives. After applying the scale on female students and statistical data processing, the results of the study showed that students enjoy a high level of awareness of philosophical issues. At the end of the study, researchers reached a range of results, conclusions, recommendations and proposals.

Differences in Algebra I End-of-Course exam performance by the at-risk status of Hispanic high school girls: A Texas multiyear analysis

Addressed in this investigation was a comparison of Algebra I End-of-Course exam performance between Hispanic girls who were at-risk and Hispanic girls who were not at-risk in the 2016–2017, 2017–2018, and 2018–2019 school years. The dependent variables investigated in this study were Hispanic girls performance in the Approaches Grade Level standard, the Meets Grade Level standard, the Masters Grade Level standard, and raw score on the Algebra I End-of-Course exam. Inferential statistical procedures yielded statistically significant differences in all three school years for Hispanic girls who were at-risk. In all three school years, Hispanic girls who were at-risk failed to meet each of the three grade level standards at statistically significantly lower rates than Hispanic girls who were not at-risk. In raw score comparison, Hispanic girls answered more than 11 items, on average, less correctly than Hispanic girls who were not at-risk. Implications and recommendations for future research were made.

The Impact of Religious Psychological Counseling on Enhancing Decision-Making Ability Among High School Students

The study is set out to determine the efficacy of psycho-religious counseling in enhancing decision-making abilities among high school girls in Amman, Jordan. In the study, a semi-experimental design was adopted that included a sample size of 100 female students taught at Princess Basma Comprehensive Secondary School for girls in Amman, Jordan. These students were divided into a group that was supposed to be exposed to psycho-religious counseling and another that was not exposed to it. The decision-making ability was assessed with a specially designed scale for this purpose, its correctness was checked, and the reliability was tested. This was an intervention for a religious counseling program with 15 sessions, 45 minutes each, conducted over a month and a half. The results were greatly significant to enhance decision-making skills among female students in the experimental group compared with the control group, with statistical analysis giving evidence as to the effectiveness of the program. The results of the study proved that psycho-religious counseling considerably improves an individual's decision-making ability and enhances the psychological and mental health of the students. Many recommendations have been put forward for opening similar counseling programs at other educational stages and including the development of decision-making ability through religious and psychological counseling.

Embodied Cultural Capital, Social Class, Race and Ethnicity, and Sports Performance in Girls Soccer

Compared with working-class parents, middle-class parents increasingly promote sports performance for their children as part of a larger strategy of ensuring that their children are upwardly mobile and likely to attend and graduate from college. However, we need to learn more about the distribution of youth sports performance in specific sports and whether it relates to social class. In this study, we test for a relationship between social class and performance in girls soccer by examining the success of high school girls soccer teams in 16,091 contests. We find that schools with more working-class youth consistently lose by many goals. The relationship between performance and social class is weaker in predominantly Latinx schools than in predominantly Black and predominantly White ones, likely reflecting the community cultural wealth in soccer in Latinx immigrant communities. We discuss the practical and theoretical implications of these findings.

The Conception and Practice of the Military Drill Education of High School Girls in the 1970s

The Conception and Practice of the Military Drill Education of High School Girls in the 1970s

Knowledge and practice of menstrual hygiene: a cross-sectional study among high school girls in Mangalore Taluk

Background: Understanding and practicing menstrual hygiene is crucial for women’s health globally. Unsafe menstrual hygiene practices (MHP) contribute to a lower quality of life. In impoverished nations, gender inequity, societal norms, cultural taboos, poverty, and inadequate facilities hinder meeting menstrual health demands. The study aimed to assess the level of knowledge and practice of menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls in Mangalore Taluk, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 482 adolescent girls from government high schools in Mangalore Taluk. A cluster random sampling technique was adopted to select the schools and complete enumeration was done from each school with the aid of a semi-structured questionnaire. The data was analyzed by using SPSS v-23. Descriptive analysis showed frequency and percentage, and logistic regression explored associations between menstrual hygiene practices (MHP) and demographic variables. Results: Out of 482 participants, 82.3% got primary menses information, mostly from mothers (77.8%). About 48.5% had average menstruation knowledge, and 76.8% followed proper MHP. Urban areas showed 4.368 times higher MHP practice than rural areas, revealing a significant relationship. Conclusions: Study finds Mangalore high school girls generally maintain average menstrual hygiene practices. It is very important to set up suitable disposal facilities in schools and to organise awareness campaigns on good menstrual hygiene habits. Thus, it contributes to improving quality of life.

High schoolers and dating issues: examining the effectiveness of an app-based mindfulness intervention

ABSTRACT This article reports a study comparing the impact of a mindfulness app in mitigating dating anxieties and promoting self-esteem, healthy relationships and school satisfaction among high schoolers vis-à-vis a relationship advice app. A pre- and post-test-design study was conducted with high schoolers in two South Asian cities. Participants of the relationship advice app cohort reported no significant changes in post-test outcomes. Participants of the mindfulness app cohort reported significantly lower post-test dating anxiety scores and higher self-esteem, perceived support and school satisfaction scores. Particularly, the mindfulness app was more effective for high school girls, Christians, middle class students, high schoolers with mothers as primary caregivers, participants whose primary caregivers had postgraduate and higher qualifications, who lived in standard family set-ups with parents and siblings, and who were regular in reading mindfulness posts and doing the recommended homework. Intervention compliance mediated the association between significant socio-demographic predictors and gains/changes in outcomes.

Overview Of Family Informative And Emotional Support About FE Supplementation To Anemia In Adolescent Girls At Stikes Rajekwesi Bojonegoro

Background: Adolescent girls are one group that is prone to suffering from anemia, This is because young women lose iron (Fe) during menstruation so they need more iron (Fe) intake. TTD is given to rheumatism and WUS through supplementation containing at least 60 mg of elemental iron and 400 mcg of folic acid. Objective research is to discribe the informational dan emotional family support to fe suplementation Method: This research uses descriptive research where researchers search description of the object under study. the number of samples was 45 respondents Adolecent girls in High school of science Rajekwesi Bojonegoro, Data collection used a questionnaire instrument and displayed in percentages Result: Research is known that of the 45 respondents, the majority of respondents, namely 22 (48.89%) did not receive enough family informative support is known that of the 45 respondents, the majority of respondents, namely 20 (44.43%) did receive enough family emotional support. Conclusion : Most families provide insufficient informational support to adolescents regarding Fe supplementation in preventing anemia in adolescents, whereas Most families provide sufficient emotional support for Fe supplementation in adolescents at Rajekwesi Bojonegoro High School of Science

A 100-day mentoring program leads to positive shifts in girls’ perceptions and attitudes towards biomechanics and related STEM disciplines

The gender gap in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) is among the widest across education and professional fields, with an underrepresentation of girls and women, particularly in engineering and biomechanics. This issue begins early in education and worsens as females progress into more senior roles. To address this gap, we designed and implemented the Biomechanics Research and Innovation Challenge (BRInC), a 100-day STEM program focused on mentoring and role modelling to engage high school girls and early-career biomechanists at key phases where they most commonly disengage in STEM. We evaluated the influence of the program on (i) identity and perceptions towards science, engineering, and biomechanics; (ii) attitudes towards biomechanics, maths and science; and (iii) attitudes towards gender bias, education and career aspirations in STEM, within high school girls following participation in the BRInC program. We observed significant and positive shifts in girls’ perceptions of both biomechanics and engineering. Participation in the program appeared to lead to favourable shifts in attitudes towards biomechanics, maths, and science and fostered a positive influence on girls’ education and career aspirations, igniting an interest in future research opportunities. Innovative STEM engagement programs, such as BRInC, highlight the promising potential of targeted and bespoke approaches to address the underrepresentation of females in biomechanics and STEM-related education and careers. Future programs should strive to enhance socioeconomic and cultural diversity, employ whole of life-cycle approaches by offering programs for girls and women at various phases of the STEM pathway, and prioritize impact assessments to effectively monitor progress.

The Teenage Pregnancy Crisis in South Africa Among High School Students, Causes, Implications and Possible Solutions: A Literature Review

The objective of this paper was to examine the causes, implications, and possible solutions to the teenage pregnancy crisis in South African high schools. The paper employed a qualitative literature review using secondary data in order to answer the objective of this paper. The paper employed the Ecological Systems The theory proposed explanation for the high rate of teen pregnancy among south African high school students. The paper found that there may be a variety of ramifications from the rising incidence of teenage pregnancy among South African high school pupils. They are interrupted from progressing with their education; they may also experience health- and psychological-related risks and social distress. The paper suggested that making contraceptives more accessible should also involve providing thorough contraception counselling for young high school girls, allowing them to make informed choices. Finally, the Department of Education should consider revising subject policies to accommodate the necessary changes, such as comprehensive sex education in schools.

Region, Location, and Age-Specific Comparison of Nutritional Status of In-School Adolescent Girls (10-19 years) in Nigeria

Objective: This study was conducted to assess the nutritional status of adolescent girls using anthropometric indices. Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study of 2261 in-school adolescent girls aged 10 -19 was conducted. A multistage stratified random sampling procedure was used to select participants from three geopolitical zones in Nigeria. Two states selected from each zone; North Central (Kogi and Niger States), South East (Abia and Imo States) and South West (Osun and Ondo States). Body Mass Index-for-age, Waist-Hip-Ratio (WHR), and Waist-Height-Ratio were calculated by anthropometry of weight, height, hip, waist and Mid-Upper Arm Circumferences. Data were analysed on SPSS Version 24. Frequency, percentages, mean and standard deviations were used for descriptive while logistic regression and chi-square analyses were used for inferential statistics. Significance was taken at p&lt;0.05. Results: Mean age was 14.86 years (± 1.78 years) and actual body weight was 47.81 kg (± 9.02 kg), which is lower than the ideal weight of 54.52 kg (± 9.05 kg). The negative variance of -6.71 kg shows that the girls weighed 6.71 (±9.73) kg less than their ideal weight. Overweight/Obesity/Risk of Abdominal Obesity was highest in South East region (p = .005) while underweight/undernourishment was highest in South West (p = .005). However, no significant difference was recorded between the urban and peri-urban populations (p = .005). Older girls; 14 -16yrs (OR = 2.311, 95%CI = 1.263 – 4.229) and 17 -19yrs (OR = 2.182, 95%CI = 1.253 – 3.799) were twice more likely to be Overweight/Obesity compared to 10 -13yrs. Those who were within the 14 -16yrs age range were thrice more likely to have higher WHR (OR = 3.043 95%CI = 2.334 -3.978) than those younger. Conclusion: There was a significant difference in the nutritional status of adolescent girls across regions and age ranges hence a need for regional nutrition-sensitive intervention programmes among adolescent girls. Keywords: High School Girls; Health Status; Body Stature; Body Measurement; Nigeria Region

Volleyball as a means to develop speed endurance in girls aged 16-18

Background and Study Aim. There is an increasing interest in using volleyball as a means of physical activity among high school students and a need to assess its impact on speed endurance. The purpose of the study is to identify effective volleyball means for developing speed endurance in high school students in the context of distance and in-person learning. Material and Methods. The study involved 16 senior high school girls aged 16-18 from Ternovskiy Lyceum No. 1 in Dnipro, Ukraine. The girls performed special exercises over a period of 12 weeks. The weekly schedule included physical education lessons in a format of 1 online lesson/1 offline lesson and 2 additional sessions. Results. A significant improvement was observed in almost all test exercises: the running time in the "Fir-tree" test decreased by 2.16 seconds (t=3.01, p &lt; 0.05); the running time for 6x6 m decreased by 0.92 seconds (t=3.77, p &lt; 0.05); the number of squats in 20 seconds increased by 4.31 times (t=4.46, p &lt; 0.05); the number of leg raises to a 90° angle in a hanging position increased by 1.13 times (t=3.02, p &lt; 0.05), and the number of torso raises from a lying on the back position increased by 1.81 times (t=4.49, p &lt; 0.05). Conclusions. The proposed exercises positively affected the development of speed endurance in girls. The obtained results allow recommending these exercises as means for developing speed endurance in physical education classes within the volleyball module.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HEALTH EDUCATION TRAINING WITH THE PHANTOM MEDIA DEMONSTRATION METHOD ON KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS SKILLS IN SMA NEGERI 3 SAMARINDA

In Indonesia, when it comes to female cancers, breast cancer is by far the most lethal. Treatment was delayed because of a lack of education about breast cancer and how to perform a breast self-examination (BSE) for early diagnosis. Real-world targets can learn from and mimic the behaviour displayed in examples through the demonstration technique. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of health training using demonstrative techniques and dummy media on female students' knowledge and ability to deal with BSE. Research Metodes: This investigation was quantitative in nature, and a one-group pretest-posttest design was adopted. There were potentially as many as 198 kids at SMA Negeri 3 Samarinda, hence a sample size of 66 was used. Simple random sampling was used. A knowledge and skills questionnaire with a value of 0.05 served as the instrument for this study. Results: A significant effect of health education on female students' knowledge and skills on BSE was found, as indicated by a wilcoxon test p value of 0.05. Conclusion: Health education on BSE delivered using the phantom media demonstration approach has an impact on elevating SMA Negeri 3 students' understanding of the topic. It is anticipated that it can serve as a source of inspiration and education for high school girls. Keywords: Demonstration, SADARI, Knowledge, Skills, Teenager.

Effect of the 7E Learning Cycle Model on Students’ Achievement in the Subject of Science at the Elementary School Level

Innovative teaching strategies help students get an opportunity to think critically and reflect. This study aimed to investigate effectiveness of 7E learning model to teach the science subject to grade VIII students. This quantitative study was carried out at Govt. Girls High School 90 SB Sargodha using intact group sampling. Control group students were taught science subject by traditional instruction method, while experimental group students were taught with respect to sequence of 7E (Elicit, engagement, explore, explain, elaborate, &amp; evaluation) learning cycle model for twelve weeks. Science Achievement Test (SAT) was used as pre-test and post-test. SAT was pilot tested and validated by the science teachers before administration to experimental group. Reliability of test was .92, measured by split-half method. Performance of both groups was compared using t-test. Students taught through 7E instructional strategy scored higher in posttest as compared to students of control group. Findings of this study are useful for developing curriculum material, lesson plans and improving classroom practices. Incorporation of 7E learning cycle model in science curriculum is necessary, so students can construct their knowledge themselves by actively participating in class and create ideas to solve everyday problems.