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Direct linkHerrman, Judith W.; Kelley, Andrea; Haigh, Katherine M. – American Journal of Sexuality Education, 2017
Teens' own thoughts on fostering safe sexual practice are important perspectives in promoting adolescent sexual health yet are relatively absent in the literature. This focus group study explored teens' perceptions about the supports and challenges that exist as teens strive to engage in healthy sexual practices. Seventy-five teens participated in…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adolescent Attitudes, Sex Education, Sexuality
Wilhsson, Marie; Svedberg, Petra; Carlsson, Ing-Marie; Högdin, Sara; Nygren, Jens M. – Journal of School Nursing, 2017
Stress among adolescents in Western societies is becoming an issue of increasing concern, and the global trend of adolescents' health shows a gradual deterioration that is independent of national differences and increases with age. The aim of this study was to explore the main concern of adolescents and about how they cope with demands in everyday…
Descriptors: Success, Gender Differences, Stress Variables, Constructivism (Learning)
Nodulman, Jessica A.; Starling, Randall; Kong, Alberta S.; Buller, David B.; Wheeler, Cosette M.; Woodall, W. Gill – Journal of School Health, 2015
Background: In several countries worldwide, school-based human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programs have been successful; however, little research has explored US stakeholders' acceptance toward school-based HPV vaccination programs. Methods: A total of 13 focus groups and 12 key informant interviews (N?=?117; 85% females; 66% racial/ethnic…
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Immunization Programs, Stakeholders, Attitudes
Kim, Rachel E.; Becker, Kimberly D.; Stephan, Sharon H.; Hakimian, Serop; Apocada, Dee; Escudero, Pia V.; Chorpita, Bruce F. – Advances in School Mental Health Promotion, 2015
Schools function as the major provider of mental health services (MHS) for youth, but can struggle with engaging them in services. School nurses are well-positioned to facilitate referrals for MHS. This pilot study examined the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of an engagement protocol (EP) designed to enhance school nurses'…
Descriptors: Mental Health, School Health Services, School Nurses, Feasibility Studies
Rose, India D.; Friedman, Daniela B. – Journal of School Nursing, 2017
Sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth are at disproportionate risk for HIV. Schools play an integral role in educating young people about sexual health in addition to providing sexual health services. This qualitative study examined SGM youths' perception of school sexual health education and services. A total of 42 self-identified African…
Descriptors: Males, Focus Groups, Qualitative Research, At Risk Persons
Berglas, Nancy F.; Jerman, Petra; Rohrbach, Louise A.; Angulo-Olaiz, Francisca; Chou, Chih-Ping; Constantine, Norman A. – Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 2016
Numerous classroom-based interventions have aimed to improve sexual health outcomes for young people, yet few have shown strong, lasting effects. Ecological approaches that address multiple levels of a young person's environment offer largely untapped potential to positively change sexual behaviour. This paper presents results of a…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Urban Schools, High School Students, Program Implementation
Spratt, Jennifer; Shucksmith, Janet; Philip, Kate; McNaughton, Rebekah – Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 2013
By providing a place in which children can be accessed, the school has long been a site for population-level health initiatives. Recent policy shifts towards health-promoting schools have however re-cast the school from passive host to active collaborator in public health. This paper examines secondary school teachers' views of their roles as…
Descriptors: School Role, Health Promotion, Communicable Diseases, Immunization Programs
Havas, Jano; de Nooijer, Jascha; Crutzen, Rik; Feron, Frans – Health Education, 2011
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the needs and views of adolescents regarding the development of online support for mental health problems. Design/methodology/approach: Semi-structured qualitative focus group interviews were conducted with ten groups of Dutch adolescents (n=106), aged 12-19 years, from four urban secondary schools…
Descriptors: Focus Groups, Adolescent Attitudes, Mental Health, Adolescents
Lester, Carolyn; Allan, Alexandra – Health Education, 2006
Purpose: In response to rising prevalence of sexually transmitted infection (STI) among teenagers, this study was designed to examine teenage perceptions of sex education, access to services, and attitudes relevant to STI. Design/methodology/approach: A focus group study was conducted in three schools to discuss the sexual health needs of…
Descriptors: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Adolescent Attitudes, Access to Health Care, Adolescents
