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McGovern, Colleen Marie; Arcoleo, Kimberly; Melnyk, Bernadette – School Psychology, 2019
Asthma is the most common childhood chronic condition and a major contributor to school absences and lost instructional time. Children with asthma have a higher risk of internalizing disorders, such as anxiety and depression, which can further complicate asthma management. The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the feasibility,…
Descriptors: Diseases, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Anxiety
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Wilson, Shana M.; Smith, Aimee W.; Wildman, Beth G. – Advances in School Mental Health Promotion, 2015
Pediatric obesity is a widespread health concern and youth with obesity face teasing and ridicule, which can lead to academic difficulties (e.g., falling behind from missed class time). Teachers have a direct role in how children are treated by peers. We examined how teachers' views of children with obesity differ from their views of children with…
Descriptors: Obesity, Child Health, Teacher Attitudes, Chronic Illness
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Clark, Brenda R.; Burkett, S. Amanda; Andridge, Rebecca R.; Buckley, Timothy J. – Journal of School Health, 2013
Background: In Ohio, 14.5% of 5- to 9-year-olds and 17.3% of 10- to 17-year-olds have asthma. Moreover, there is concern that these numbers may underestimate the true disease burden. We sought to evaluate variability in asthma rates and respiratory symptoms among central Ohio fourth graders as a means to assess potential undiagnosed and…
Descriptors: Evidence, Diseases, Disability Identification, Elementary School Students