School Health Education and Services

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The School Health Education and Services (SHES) section of the APHA invites abstracts for oral presentations and posters from those with an interest in the health and well being of students and staff members in preschool, K-12 school, and college settings. Findings from rigorously designed research studies, case studies, and programs related to practitioners' experiences regarding current best practices and policies are invited, particularly those that address the following topics: Abstinence-only vs Comprehensive Sexuality Education: Scientific Research on Effectiveness of Programs Academic Achievement and School Health Advocacy: Enhancing School Health with Policies and Resources Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Use Prevention Programs for Youth Bullying and Violence Prevention Programs for Schools and Colleges Emergency Preparedness and Safety Issues in Schools and Colleges Fitness Issues and Programs for Schools and Colleges GLBT Youth: Meeting the Health Needs of all Students Healthy School Nutrition Environments for Obesity Prevention Innovative Strategies and Programs in School Health Joint School Health & Nutrition Track: School wellness policies: coalition experiences and strategies Mental Health Programs and services Obesity Prevention School Health Services Sexual Health Issues of Youth Other topics not listed that are related to school health Please include learner-centered objectives for oral sessions to qualify for continuing education credit approval. Peer reviewers will assess the suitability of abstracts for presentation based on the following criteria: - Significance of study - Appropriate methodology - Significance of findings - Quality of conclusions or recommendations - Usefulness for supporting or strengthening school health Currently-enrolled health education, nursing, social work, counseling (and students enrolled in related programs of study) are strongly encouraged to submit abstracts of research work performed to satisfy academic coursework or requirements. Be sure to identify your academic program and institution. The section will present an award for the best student research abstract.
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Program Planner Contact Information: Daniel AdameEmory University phyedda@emory.edu and Larry K. Olsen, DrPH, CHES Department of Health Science New Mexico State University College of Health and Social Services, MSC 3446 1335 International Mall, PO Box 30001 Las Cruces, NM 88011 Phone: (505) 646-3526 lolsen@nmsu.edu