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The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA |
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The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA |
Anisa Kassim, Health Behavior/Health Education, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 2040 Steel Drive; Suite G, Tucker, GA 30084, 760-243-5133, anisaapa@hotmail.com
Background: National objectives call for improved diet and more regular physical activity among all children. The purpose of this study is to see how successful a training on the School Health Index and other assessment tools was for school administrators who are evaluating their school health environment. Findings will inform how future assessment tools should be diffused in North Carolina schools. Methods: 31 counties in North Carolina were able to attend a workshop on how to use the School Health Index and other assessment tools. 25 out of 31 of the counties applied for a mini-grant to conduct a school health assessment in their county. Qualitative phone interviews were conducted with those that implemented the assessment in their schools and a written final report was submitted by all coordinators that had attended the training. Results: Analysis is in the process but current findings indicate that a more effective training needs to be provided to those that are going to implement the assessment in the schools. Individuals that attended the training felt the training was useful but faced many obstacles to carrying out the assessment to its entirety. Preliminary Conclusions: A more effective method of dissemination is needed to train the trainers in this process. This process evaluation indicates that members that attend the training should include at least one person that is going to implement assessment tools to ensure proper implementation and acceptance of the school health assessment tool.
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Keywords: School Health,
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.