@article { author = {Adelman, Howard S and Taylor, Linda}, title = {Embedding School Health into School Improvement Policy}, journal = {International Journal of School Health}, volume = {1}, number = {3}, pages = {1-8}, year = {2014}, publisher = {Shiraz University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {2345-5152}, eissn = {2383-1219}, doi = {10.17795/intjsh-24546}, abstract = {Context: No one seriously argues against the common sense notion that physical and mental health problems can profoundly affect learning and performance. The reality, however, is that health concerns are only one set of factors that interfere with success at school, and when a focus on health is advocated as a separate agenda, the efforts tend to be marginalized in school improvement policy and practice.Evidence Acquisition: This paper is the product of decades of research conducted by our center at UCLA. It reflects policy and practice analyses, prototypes developed for policy, practice, infrastructure, and systemic change, and direct implementation efforts with schools, districts, and state departments of education.Results: We find that school health concerns currently are marginalized in school improvement policy. As a result, prevailing approaches to physical and mental health in schools are too limited in nature and scope and are implemented in a piecemeal and fragmented manner. Improving the situation requires embedding such concerns into a framework that addresses the fuller range of factors that can interfere with learning and teaching. To this end, we emphasize moving in new directions to transform how schools can comprehensively address such factors.Conclusions: It is time to do more than advocate for expanding the range of health programs and services. Needed is a fundamental transformation of student and learning supports so that all the fragmented pieces are unified as a primary and essential component that is fully integrated into school improvement policy and practice for every school.}, keywords = {Health,Mental health,School,Policy}, url = {https://intjsh.sums.ac.ir/article_45036.html}, eprint = {https://intjsh.sums.ac.ir/article_45036_1b013395d44626f9fc7328ba499bcd53.pdf} } @article { author = {Sharifi Saki, Sheida and Fallah, Mohammad Hossein and Zareei Mahmoodabadi, Hassan and Karimi, Reza}, title = {The Comparative Analysis of Mathematical Achievement, Self-Efficacy, and Self-Concept Based on the Perceived Classroom Climate Among Male and Female Students}, journal = {International Journal of School Health}, volume = {1}, number = {3}, pages = {1-6}, year = {2014}, publisher = {Shiraz University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {2345-5152}, eissn = {2383-1219}, doi = {10.17795/intjsh-20822}, abstract = {Background: Mathematics is one of the essential and effective subjects that dominate students’ educational performance and occupational future.Objectives: The current study aimed to comparatively analyze the mathematical achievement, self-efficacy, and self-concept based on the perceived classroom climate among the male and female students.Patients and Methods: The study included 400 students (222 males and 178 females) as respondents from the third grade high school selected by cluster sampling technique considering educational regions, high schools, classrooms, and students. The participants answered the questions derived from three questionnaires, the so called WIHIC, mathematical self-efficacy, and mathematical self-concept description.Results: The results of route analysis indicated that mathematical self-efficacy rate was 8% and 7% among male and female students, respectively. The variance of mathematical self-concept based on the expressed perceived classroom climate was higher in female than male students (32% versus 26%). However, based on the internal variables in this model, the mathematics score was found to be higher among male than in female pupils (27% versus 13%).Conclusions: The findings of the route analysis showed that these differences are adjustable by variables such as mathematical self-efficacy.}, keywords = {mathematics,Achievement,Self,Efficacy,Concept,Climate,Students}, url = {https://intjsh.sums.ac.ir/article_45034.html}, eprint = {https://intjsh.sums.ac.ir/article_45034_c41132cbdac0709a9331c41d7fa69d8a.pdf} } @article { author = {Akhavan, Tina and Eskritt, Michelle and Van Engelen, Marissa and Bellissimo, Nick}, title = {Effect of Sugars in Solutions on Immediate and Delayed Word List Recall in Normal Weight Boys}, journal = {International Journal of School Health}, volume = {1}, number = {3}, pages = {1-4}, year = {2014}, publisher = {Shiraz University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {2345-5152}, eissn = {2383-1219}, doi = {10.17795/intjsh-24545}, abstract = {Background: Dietary glucose improves memory performance in several adult populations; however, there are no comparative studies of commonly consumed sugars on memory performance in children.Objectives: The objective was to compare the effect of glucose, sucrose and high-fructose corn syrup-55 (HFCS) solutions on immediate and delayed word list recall in 9 to 14 year-old normal weight boys.Patients and Methods: In a repeated measures design, 15 normal weight boys received, in random order, preloads (200 kcal/250 mL) of glucose, sucrose, HFCS, or non-caloric sucralose control. The boys were presented with a 15 item word list to memorize 15 minutes after ingestion of the preloads and asked to recall the words immediately after, and at 30, 45, 60 and 90 minutes.Results: There were no significant differences among the glucose, sucrose and HFCS preloads on word list recall compared with the non-caloric sucralose control at any of the time points. However, word list recall was highest at 15 minutes, and decreased over time to 90 minutes after all preloads (P < 0.0001).Conclusions: Sugars in solutions do not differ in their effects on word list memory recall compared with a non-caloric sucralose control in 9 to 14 year-old normal weight boys.}, keywords = {children,Memory,Glucose,Sucrose,High,Fructose Corn Syrup}, url = {https://intjsh.sums.ac.ir/article_45035.html}, eprint = {https://intjsh.sums.ac.ir/article_45035_e2b539d390112277630b403f83edd806.pdf} } @article { author = {Azadbakht, Leila and Izadi, Vajihe and Esmaillzadeh, Ahmad}, title = {The Importance of the First Mealtime in Prevalence of Overweightness and Obesity Among Female Adolescents in Isfahan}, journal = {International Journal of School Health}, volume = {1}, number = {3}, pages = {1-6}, year = {2014}, publisher = {Shiraz University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {2345-5152}, eissn = {2383-1219}, doi = {10.17795/intjsh-24547}, abstract = {Background: Previous studies did not consider the importance of the first mealtime on metabolic health.Objectives: Present study aimed to investigate the association between the first mealtime and obesity among a sample of female students in Isfahan.Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 265 female students, aged 11 to 13 years, in Isfahan, by using the systematic random sampling. Anthropometric variables were measured based on standard guidelines. Dietary intakes were evaluated by using validated food frequency questionnaire. Analyses were adjusted for potential confounders.Results: There was no significant difference in the mean of age, height, physical activity, and blood pressure between those who consumed first meal before and after 9:30 A.M. The mean of BMI and waist circumference were significantly lower in participants who had earlier breakfast consumption than in those with later intake of the first meal (P < 0.05). After adjustment for energy, fat, saturated fat, dietary fiber, and physical activity, the prevalence of overweightness, obesity, and central adiposity was lower in those who consumed breakfast earlier (P < 0.05).Conclusions: The prevalence of overweightness, obesity, and central adiposity was lower among earlier breakfast consumers. More investigations especially prospective studies should be conducted to clarify this association.}, keywords = {Breakfast,Overweight,Obesity}, url = {https://intjsh.sums.ac.ir/article_45037.html}, eprint = {https://intjsh.sums.ac.ir/article_45037_198d07b85f849587f9735e8477df7442.pdf} } @article { author = {Rahmani Malekabad, Mehdi and Mahmod Salehi, Hadis and Latifi, Zohreh}, title = {Self-esteem Prediction in Heterosexual Orientation With Moderating Role of Coping Strategies Among Female High School Students}, journal = {International Journal of School Health}, volume = {1}, number = {3}, pages = {1-6}, year = {2014}, publisher = {Shiraz University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {2345-5152}, eissn = {2383-1219}, doi = {10.17795/intjsh-24856}, abstract = {Background: Self-esteem is one of the most important human needs protecting against anxiety and stressful events, and has become a concept of more special interest to psychologists in recent decades than before.Objectives: The current study aimed to investigate the relationship between self-esteem and heterosexual orientation with moderating role of coping strategies among female high school students in Isfahan.Patients and Methods: The population consisted of all female high school students enrolled in Isfahan high schools in the academic year 2013-2014. A total of 117 students were randomly selected from six educational districts in Isfahan, Iran. The research tools included Coopersmith self-esteem inventory for adolescents and young adults, Billings and Moos inventory of coping strategies as well as Iranian adolescents risk statement. Pearson correlation, multiple regression analysis and AMOS software were used for data analysis.Results: The results showed that the correlation between self-esteem and heterosexual orientation was -0.39, and correlation coefficients of self-esteem and problem-focused and emotion-focused coping strategies were 0.57 and -0.24, respectively. The effects of problem-focused and emotion-focused coping strategies on tendency to the opposite sex were -0.51 and 0.37 (P < 0.01), respectively.Conclusions: According to the obtained results, increased self-esteem reduces the heterosexual orientation among the students. This reduction is more pronounced with respect to problem-oriented coping strategies than emotion-focused coping strategies. Regarding the effectiveness of problem-focused coping strategies on tendency to the opposite sex, the teachers and school authorities are recommended to reinforce problem-focused coping strategies and replace it with emotion-focused coping strategies.}, keywords = {Self,esteem,Heterosexual Orientation,Coping strategies}, url = {https://intjsh.sums.ac.ir/article_45038.html}, eprint = {https://intjsh.sums.ac.ir/article_45038_03035a80e1cd06c20273a05a36583b8f.pdf} } @article { author = {Mirkhan, Iraj and Shakerinia, Iraj and Kafi, Mousa and Khalilzade, Nourallah}, title = {Prediction of life Satisfaction Based on Emotional Intelligence, Happiness and Religious Attitude Among Female Teachers of Urmia City, North West of Iran}, journal = {International Journal of School Health}, volume = {1}, number = {3}, pages = {1-5}, year = {2014}, publisher = {Shiraz University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {2345-5152}, eissn = {2383-1219}, doi = {10.17795/intjsh-25144}, abstract = {Background: Life satisfaction is considered to be a variable state, and not a permanent trait of the respondent but rather something present and contextual. Teachers’ life satisfaction helps to improve the quality of education and create a favorable environment for the students.Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the prediction of life satisfaction based on emotional intelligence, happiness and religious attitudes among female teachers of Urmia city.Materials and Methods: The present study was a descriptive correlative research, comprised of 262 teachers of Urmia high schools. The participants were randomly selected and asked to complete the religious attitude Khodayarifard questionnaire, Oxford Happiness, Emotional intelligence Bar-On Inventory and Satisfaction with life scale Diener. Data were analyzed by the SPSS software 18 using Pearson's correlation and regression test.Results: The results showed that there is a positive relationship between emotional intelligence and life satisfaction and also a positive correlation between happiness and life satisfaction in female teachers, yet no relationship between religious attitude and life satisfaction. The results also indicated that happiness is the only determinant predicting life satisfaction.Conclusions: Our findings indicate that the components of emotional intelligence and happiness play an important role in life satisfaction of female teachers. Therefore, due to the important role of teachers in the development of any society, extensive efforts should be made to improve their life satisfaction.}, keywords = {Life,Satisfaction,emotional intelligence,Happiness,Attitudes}, url = {https://intjsh.sums.ac.ir/article_45039.html}, eprint = {https://intjsh.sums.ac.ir/article_45039_d81ffdc0a06f115c78af914d8e899746.pdf} } @article { author = {Bent Yaghoob, Shahrooz and Salehi, Mousa and Zareifar, Soheila and Hoseini Poya, Seyed Mohamadreza and Yousefinejad, Abbas}, title = {The Beneficial Effect of a Balanced Snack, Porridge (Haleem), on Weight Loss of Children With Cancer Undergoing Malignancy Treatment}, journal = {International Journal of School Health}, volume = {1}, number = {3}, pages = {1-5}, year = {2014}, publisher = {Shiraz University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {2345-5152}, eissn = {2383-1219}, doi = {10.17795/intjsh-25204}, abstract = {Background: Adequate and appropriate nutrition during cancer treatment plays an outstanding role in patients' response to treatment, their quality of life, and saving treatment cost. During the treatment period, children are prone to malnutrition because, they need more substrate for the treatment of their illness, and also they have fewer amounts of macronutrients and micronutrients storages. Several studies have shown that supplementation has anticachectic effect on patients suffering from cancer.Objectives: This study evaluated the clinical effects of a protein and energy dense nutritional supplement in a group of patients with pediatric cancer under active chemotherapy.Patients and Methods: The study was a randomized-controlled clinical trial, including 70 patients with pediatric malignant disease, receiving intensive chemotherapy. A nutritional supplement (haleem) was given to 35 patients, and the rest, regarded as controls, did not receive any supplementation. The patients were examined for their weight, height, albumin, prealbumin, globulin, and total protein. Next, the data were recorded at baseline and then after 45 days.Results: On the 45th day, weight loss was significant in the control group (P < 0.001), whereas weight gain was observed in the treatment group (P < 0.001). In addition, remission rate was significantly higher (P = 0.036) in the treatment group compared to the control group.Conclusions: A comparison between the results of the treatment and control groups showed that during chemotherapy, supplement treatment not only prevented weight loss but also caused weight gain in the treatmet group compared to the control group who received no supplement.}, keywords = {Malnutrition,cancer,children,Snack}, url = {https://intjsh.sums.ac.ir/article_45040.html}, eprint = {https://intjsh.sums.ac.ir/article_45040_b102e4a6274efda5e994ee0352c0b4a2.pdf} }