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Racial Disparities in a Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program: Abstinence-Only versus a Comprehensive Sexuality Education Program
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Breanca Merritt; Jennifer Green; Louisiana Montserrat Sanchez; Janene Fluhr; Roy F. Oman – Journal of School Health, 2024
Background: Despite overall declines in risky teen sexual activity, racial and ethnic disparities persist. This study compared abstinence-only and comprehensive teen pregnancy prevention (TPP) programs to explore the effects of the programs on teen sexual activity-related outcomes that may differ by race/ethnicity. Methods: Program evaluation data…
Descriptors: Pregnancy, Prevention, Sexuality, Sex Education
Determinants of Physical Activity for Latino and White Middle School-Aged Children
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Garcia, Aileen S.; Takahashi, Shinya; Anderson-Knott, Mindy; Dev, Dipti – Journal of School Health, 2019
Background: Physical activity (PA) has long been acknowledged to contribute health benefits among children. However, research has consistently shown that PA declines as children grow older. Thus, this study examined the factors which are associated to children's PA in order to identify potential barriers to PA. Methods: Using data from the…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Child Health, Health Behavior, Barriers
Effectiveness of a Brief Home Parenting Intervention for Reducing Early Sexual Risks among Latino Adolescents: "Salud y Éxito"
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O'Donnell, Lydia; Fuxman, Shai – Journal of School Health, 2017
Background: Teen pregnancy rates and related risks remain elevated among Latino teens. We tested the impact on youth sexual behaviors of a brief, culturally targeted, bilingual media intervention designed for parents of young adolescents. Methods: "Salud y éxito" (Health & Success) uses dramatic audio stories to model positive…
Descriptors: Pregnancy, Early Parenthood, Sexuality, Health Behavior
Sexual Initiation, Parent Practices, and Acculturation in Hispanic Seventh Graders
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Morales-Campos, Daisy Y.; Markham, Christine; Peskin, Melissa Fleschler; Fernandez, Maria E. – Journal of School Health, 2012
Background: Hispanic youths have high rates of sexually transmitted infections and pregnancies, yet little research has targeted multiple protective/risk factors for early sexual initiation in this group. This study examined two main factors--parenting practices and acculturation--on early sexual initiation among Hispanic middle school students in…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Acculturation, Hispanic Americans, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Correlates of Depressive Symptoms in Urban Youth at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Jaser, Sarah S.; Holl, Marita G.; Jefferson, Vanessa; Grey, Margaret – Journal of School Health, 2009
Background: Rates of overweight in youth have increased at an alarming rate, particularly in minority youth, and depressive symptoms may affect the ability of youth to engage in healthy lifestyle behaviors to manage weight and reduce their risk for health problems. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between depressive…
Descriptors: African American Children, Body Composition, Physical Activities, Self Efficacy
Culturally Relevant Smoking Prevention for Minority Youth.
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Cella, David F.; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1992
A rap contest methodology for smoking prevention was tested with 10-14 year olds in a predominantly minority school district. Contests occurred after initial assemblies where students heard and viewed taped peer antismoking rap messages. Winning students received $25. Pre- and posttesting indicated high preference ratings for the intervention. (SM)
Descriptors: Blacks, Creative Teaching, Cultural Influences, Grade 6