School Health Promotion Effectiveness Quiz

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What makes schools an ideal setting for implementing health intervention programmes?

Schools have the best resources for implementing interventions

Schools can reach a large number of the population and obtain the attention of adolescents (correct)

Schools are the most cost-effective place for interventions

Schools are the only place where adolescents can be reached

Which framework is often used when creating school-level health interventions?

The National Health Service Framework

The CDC School Health Framework

The UNESCO Health Education Framework

The WHO Health Promoting Schools Framework (correct)

What is the most challenging aspect of interventions according to research?

Implementing the interventions in schools

Adapting the interventions for different schools

Getting families/communities involved (correct)

Obtaining funding for the interventions

What is the opportune time for schools to intervene and interrupt the trajectory towards poor adult health?

Schools represent an opportune time for intervention Signup and view all the answers

According to Pearson et al. (2015), what factors need to be considered in the pre-implementation stage of interventions?

Various factors related to introducing the programme to the school Signup and view all the answers

What does the WHO Health Promoting Schools Framework focus on?

Addressing school curriculum, ethos/environment, and families/communities Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the WHO Health Promoting Schools Framework?

To improve mental health and well-being in schools Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the research conducted by Pearson et al. (2015)?

Identifying common factors of effective interventions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for schools being an opportune time for intervention?

To interrupt the trajectory towards poor adult health Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted as the most difficult part of interventions in schools?

Getting families/communities involved Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of health promotion in relation to substance use?

Prevention of substance use Signup and view all the answers

What has been a significant factor contributing to the increase in life expectancy for Australians?

Improved health services and treatments Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of death in Australia in 2009?

Cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key roles that health psychologists can play in relation to preventing Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)?

Prevention of CHD at individual and societal levels Signup and view all the answers

What are the common behavioral risk factors for coronary heart disease, cancer, cerebrovascular disease, chronic lung disease, and accidental injuries?

Tobacco use, poor diet, alcohol use, environmental exposes, sedentary lifestyle Signup and view all the answers

What are health promoting behaviors that impact health positively?

Physical activity, not smoking, low use of alcohol, healthy diet Signup and view all the answers

What is the life expectancy for Indigenous women born between 2015 to 2017?

75.6 years Signup and view all the answers

What was a leading cause of death in Australia in 1907?

Heart disease (mostly infections) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of tobacco use on health?

Contributes to heart disease, cancer, stroke, lung disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of alcohol use on health?

Contributes to heart disease, cancer, obesity, intimate partner violence, accidental death Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor influencing the success of health promotion programs in schools?

Type and history of delivery, student engagement, and reciprocity with teachers Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of e-health interventions?

Increased engagement and scalability Signup and view all the answers

According to meta-analytic evidence, what is the difference in effects between interventions addressing a single health risk behavior and those addressing multiple behaviors?

Interventions addressing a single health risk behavior show sustained effects, while those addressing multiple behaviors show immediate but not sustained effects Signup and view all the answers

What is a finding regarding the long-term effectiveness of a school-based alcohol prevention program in Australia?

It remained effective 7 years later, possibly due to its delivery before students reached the drinking age Signup and view all the answers

What is a drawback of school interventions mentioned in the text?

The lack of measurement of side effects and factors not directly related to the intervention Signup and view all the answers

What does health psychology focus on?

Understanding the factors influencing health and illness and aims to promote health and prevent illness through specialized interventions Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a consideration for interpreting the findings of school interventions?

Participant withdrawal, self-report measures, and the potential impact of social desirability bias Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of school interventions effective into adulthood?

Prevention is key, and common characteristics include integration into daily practice, engaging all staff, and supporting parental engagement Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of a US program for students aged 6-12 mentioned in the text?

Various long-term benefits, including reduced alcohol use, violence, and mental health symptoms into adulthood Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of integrating a program into a school, as mentioned in the text?

Involves providing support for teachers, having a named coordinator, and emphasizing personal, social, and developmental gains for both teachers and students Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

School Health Promotion Programmes and Long-Term Effectiveness

The success of health promotion programs in schools is influenced by the type and history of delivery, student engagement, and reciprocity with teachers.
Integrating a program into a school involves providing support for teachers, having a named coordinator, and emphasizing personal, social, and developmental gains for both teachers and students.
E-health interventions offer increased engagement, scalability, and can address obstacles such as availability of experts and cost of implementation.
Meta-analytic evidence suggests that interventions addressing a single health risk behavior show sustained effects, while those addressing multiple behaviors show immediate but not sustained effects.
The name of the program can impact staff and student participation in interventions.
School interventions have shown effectiveness immediately post-implementation and up to 12 months afterward, with some programs remaining effective into adulthood.
A study found that an Australian school-based alcohol prevention program remained effective 7 years later, possibly due to its delivery before students reached the drinking age.
A US program for students aged 6-12 resulted in various long-term benefits, including reduced alcohol use, violence, and mental health symptoms into adulthood.
Considerations for interpreting these findings include participant withdrawal, self-report measures, and the potential impact of social desirability bias.
Drawbacks of school interventions include the lack of measurement of side effects and factors not directly related to the intervention.
To make school interventions effective into adulthood, prevention is key, and common characteristics include integration into daily practice, engaging all staff, and supporting parental engagement.
Health psychology focuses on understanding the factors influencing health and illness and aims to promote health and prevent illness through specialized interventions.

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Test your knowledge on the effectiveness of school health promotion programs with this quiz. Explore topics such as long-term impacts, delivery methods, e-health interventions, and the influence of program names on participation. Understand the factors influencing the success of interventions and the importance of prevention in promoting health.