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Transforming evidence into action: A commentary on school-based physical activity and nutrition intervention research
Lee SM , Harwell OR , Sliwa SA , Hawkins GT , Michael S , Merlo C , Pitt Barnes S , Chung CS , Cornett K , Hunt H . J Sch Health 2023 93 (9) 864-870 The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) framework advances an intentional and integrated vision of policies, practices, and programs that support students' health and academic success across 10 components within school settings. WSCC promotes family and community engagement with schools and recognizes schools as key locations for equitable access to services for addressing health disparities and increasing healthy options for all students.1-3 This approach has some formal recognition in the United States; 18 states and the District of Columbia have statutes or regulations addressing WSCC or a coordinated school health approach, and another 17 include these concepts in noncodified policy language, such as nonbinding guidance, agreements, or procedures from state agencies.4 | | This special issue presents a decade of school-based physical activity (PA) and nutrition intervention research conducted across multiple WSCC components. Individually and collectively, these articles identified evidence-based strategies that can be implemented within schools and highlighted opportunities for future research focused on school-based PA and nutrition interventions. Here, we use the terms interventions and strategies interchangeably to describe changes to school policies, practices, or infrastructure. |
Observed mask use in kindergarten through grade 12 schools in Georgia-Fall, 2021
Hall LL , Thomas ES , Mahon G , Rose CE , Harwell OR . J Sch Health 2023 93 (11) 1029-1035 BACKGROUND: Universal masking, with additional layered prevention strategies, was an essential tool for limiting the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and ensuring a safe return to in-person learning for kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) students and staff. Few studies have examined mask adherence in this setting and none have described types of masks worn or locations of mask adherence. This project sought to assess mask adherence, types worn, and location of mask adherence in K-12 settings. METHODS: This study used direct in-person observations to measure the proportion of persons wearing masks correctly; type of masks worn; and location of mask adherence in 19 K-12 schools in Georgia. RESULTS: A total of 16,222 observations were conducted. Among those observed, 85.2% wore masks, with 80.3% wearing the mask correctly. Persons in high school were less likely to wear masks correctly. Correct mask use was most often observed among persons wearing N95-type masks. The prevalence of persons wearing masks correctly in transitional spaces was 5% higher than in congregate spaces. CONCLUSION: In K-12 schools with a universal masking policy, correct mask adherence was high among individuals. Examining adherence to recommended prevention measures can provide K-12 schools feedback to inform targeted messaging and policies during future disease outbreaks. |
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