@article { author = {Wolker Manta, Sofia and da Silva, Kelly Samara and Rech, Cassiano Ricardo and da Costa, Bruno Goncalves Galdino and Iha, Tayna and Silva Lopes, Adair da and Nahas, Markus Vinicius}, title = {Changes in the Perception of School Climate among Brazilian High School Students Between 2001 and 2011}, journal = {International Journal of School Health}, volume = {4}, number = {2}, pages = {1-5}, year = {2017}, publisher = {Shiraz University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {2345-5152}, eissn = {2383-1219}, doi = {10.5812/intjsh.13497}, abstract = {Background: Perception school climate has been investigated for contributing to health promotion policies and education in the school environment. In low- and middle-incomes countries, tracking information with respect to these perceptions are still scarce.Objectives: To analyze the changes in the perception of adolescents on the school climate during the course of a decade in the state of Santa Catarina, in southern Brazil.Methods: Two cross-sectional surveys were conducted in 2001 (n = 5.028) and 2011 (n = 6.529) among public high school students (15 to 19 years old). Factors related to the negative perception of the school climate were evaluated using a structured questionnaire.Results: After ten years, there were significant differences in the proportion of adolescents who had a negative perception of the time spent in school (from 3.1% to 16.3%), of their relationship with peers (from 3.0% to 13.5%), and their relationship with teachers and staff (from 2.9% to 7.2%).Conclusions: Students reported having a worse perception of the school social environment. Interventions that encourage the adoption and maintenance of positive social relationships and healthy habits are needed in the school community.}, keywords = {Social Environment,Perception,Adolescents,High School}, url = {https://intjsh.sums.ac.ir/article_45111.html}, eprint = {https://intjsh.sums.ac.ir/article_45111_495cae8cd6ee23a4af8480d2d9b80e26.pdf} }