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Direct linkPlaspohl, Sara S.; Dixon, Betty T.; Streater, James A.; Hausauer, Elizabeth T.; Newman, Christopher P.; Vogel, Robert L. – Journal of School Nursing, 2014
Literature provides evidence that school attendance correlates with academic performance and student success. Influenza is a contributing factor to school absences. Primary prevention for influenza includes immunization. School-located influenza vaccine (SLIV) programs provide greater access for students to be immunized. A retrospective review of…
Descriptors: Immunization Programs, Attendance Patterns, Health Promotion, Literature Reviews
Rebmann, Terri; Turner, James Austin; Kunerth, Allison K. – Journal of School Nursing, 2016
Working while ill (presenteeism) with symptoms of influenza-like illness can contribute to outbreaks, but little is known about school nurse presenteeism. Missouri Association of School Nurses members (N = 396) were sent a survey in 2013/2014. A chi square test was conducted to compare having a school culture that encourages presenteeism versus…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, School Nurses, Productivity, Attendance Patterns
Hull, Harry F.; Ambrose, Christopher S. – Journal of School Nursing, 2011
A literature review was conducted to summarize the impact of school-located influenza vaccination (SLIV) programs on school absenteeism. Seven studies were identified: six peer-reviewed articles and one conference presentation. The number of students vaccinated ranged from 185 to 5,315, representing 35-86% of enrolled students. Six studies…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Immunization Programs, High School Students, Attendance Patterns
Bright, Kelly R.; Boone, Stephanie A.; Gerba, Charles P. – Journal of School Nursing, 2010
The presence of microorganisms on common classroom contact surfaces (fomites) was determined to identify the areas most likely to become contaminated. Six elementary classrooms were divided into control and intervention groups (cleaned daily with a quaternary ammonium wipe) and tested for heterotrophic bacteria. Three classrooms were also tested…
Descriptors: Water, Intervention, Hygiene, Microbiology
Wiggs-Stayner, Kathleen S.; Purdy, Teresa R.; Go, Gailya N.; McLaughlin, Natalie C.; Tryzynka, Penny S.; Sines, Joyce R.; Hlaing, Thein – Journal of School Nursing, 2006
The purpose of this study was to assess the impact a free, on-site influenza immunization program could have on attendance in Title 1 schools. Four Title 1 elementary schools participated in the study. Students at 2 schools were offered free FluMist[R] immunizations on site, and students at 2 control schools were not. Compliance on receiving…
Descriptors: Immunization Programs, Academic Achievement, Attendance Patterns, Health Promotion
Morton, Jennifer L.; Schultz, Alyce A. – Journal of School Nursing, 2004
Elementary school-age children are particularly vulnerable to infections. While handwashing is the best method of preventing infections, many elementary schools are housed in buildings that have barriers to effective hand hygiene. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of an alcohol gel as an adjunct to handwashing in…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Elementary School Students, Student Attitudes
DeSocio, Janiece; Hootman, Janis – Journal of School Nursing, 2004
An integrative review of literature was undertaken to examine the impact of children's mental health on their school success. The literature confirmed a confluence of problems associated with school performance and child and adolescent mental health. Poor academic functioning and inconsistent school attendance were identified as early signs of…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Early Intervention, Health Promotion, School Nurses
