Publications by authors named "Beverly J Bradley"
Purpose: The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention monitors health-risk behaviors of adolescents in United States, which include (1) violence; (2) tobacco use; (3) alcohol and other drug use; (4) sexual behaviors contributing to unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases; (5) inadequate physical activity; and (6) unhealthy dietary behaviors. We reviewed original research published in peer-reviewed journals between 1985 and 2010 to synthesize evidence about the association of adolescent health-risk behaviors and academic achievement.
Methods: Using predetermined selection criteria, 122 articles were included that used at least one variable for health-risk behaviors and also for academic achievement.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to examine the link between the Coordinated School Health Program (CSHP) and student academic performance using data from 50 states and DC.
- The research utilized three key data sources: the School Health Policies and Programs Survey (SHPPS), the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), and the U.S. Census 2000 Profile to analyze the effects of health interventions on student achievement while accounting for poverty levels.
- Findings revealed that elements of CSHP are significantly associated with improved academic performance, indicating that states with health-promoting policies had students achieving higher scores and completing high school at greater rates.