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Ahn, Junhee; Yang, Youngran – American Journal of Sexuality Education, 2023
This systematic review aimed to understand the effects of self-esteem on risky sexual behavior (RSB) among adolescents and young adults. We followed the procedures outlined in the Cooper's five-step approach, and used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 reporting requirements. Published studies were…
Descriptors: Self Esteem, Sexuality, Adolescents, Young Adults
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Bates, Susan – Early Childhood Folio, 2018
All workers in New Zealand can expect to have their rights to health implemented in their workplaces. For early childhood teachers, health risks extend to the children they care for, as well as their own offspring. Teachers and carers in daycare and kindergarten are exposed to a range of diseases and sustain various injuries through work practices…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Teachers, Child Caregivers, Occupational Safety and Health, Foreign Countries
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Wodon, Quentin – Journal of Catholic Education, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has led to widespread temporary school closures and a deep economic recession. School closures have threatened children's ability to learn and later return to school well prepared. The impact of the economic recession is going to be even more devastating: first for students, but also for the ability of some Catholic schools to…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, School Closing, Catholic Schools
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Rose, Sally B.; Lanumata, Tolotea; Lawton, Beverley A. – Journal of School Health, 2011
Background: School-based human papillomavirus (HPV)/cervical cancer vaccination programs have been implemented widely, but few studies have investigated the knowledge and views of school staff about this new vaccine. Methods: Prior to the introduction of the HPV vaccine in 2009, we surveyed staff at 14 socioeconomically diverse schools to assess…
Descriptors: Information Needs, Females, Immunization Programs, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Larson, Bridget K.; Clark, Terryann C.; Robinson, Elizabeth M.; Utter, Jennifer – Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 2012
This population-based study of 2931 respondents to Youth07 (a cross-sectional survey of New Zealand secondary students' health) examines associations between weight-related variables and sexual risk-taking. It is hypothesized that girls who report poorer body satisfaction or previous weight-loss attempts will be: more likely to be currently…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Health Behavior, Secondary School Students
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Ahn, Mark J.; Frederikson, Lesley; Borman, Barry; Bednarek, Rebecca – Health Education, 2011
Purpose: This study seeks to measure the public knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to eye health and disease in New Zealand (NZ). Design/methodology/approach: A 22-item survey of 507 adults in NZ was conducted. The survey was developed using interviews and focus groups, as well as comparisons with other benchmark international studies.…
Descriptors: International Studies, Focus Groups, Public Health, Diseases
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van Roode, Thea; Dickson, Nigel; Herbison, Peter; Paul, Charlotte – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 2009
Objectives: To determine the impact of child sexual abuse (CSA) on adult sexual behaviors and outcomes over three age periods. Methods: A longitudinal study of a birth cohort born in Dunedin, New Zealand in 1972/1973 was used. Information on CSA was sought at age 26, and on sexual behaviors and outcomes at ages 21, 26, and 32. Comparisons were…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Adults, Risk