Calzolari and colleagues invited others to have an “open…professional dialogue” on
how Italy can introduce school nurses into their system. This editorial is a response
to that invitation. Although factors such as a broader nursing shortage and limited
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Free accessEditorialFirst published November 20, 2023pp. 5–7
Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a pervasive public health problem. If left undetected,
CSA can result in immediate and long-term health problems, which can be mitigated
through early identification. Schools are an ideal environment to implement screening
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Free accessResearch articleFirst published July 14, 2022pp. 8–25
Education is associated with improved health outcomes. However, fewer non-Hispanic
Black Americans earn high school diplomas, baccalaureate, or advanced degrees than
White Americans, placing them at higher risk for poor health outcomes. Racial disparities
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Free accessReview articleFirst published June 9, 2022pp. 26–42
Understanding the school nurse's experience in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
promotion can reduce vaccine disparities. HPV vaccination is critical to cancer prevention.
Despite the importance of the school nurse in vaccine promotion, there is a lack ...
Free accessReview articleFirst published October 12, 2023pp. 43–57
School connectedness is an important factor in the lives of youth and are a leverage
point for optimizing youth’s social, emotional, and physical health. This study presents
a meta-analysis examining the relationship between school connectedness and four ...
Free accessReview articleFirst published April 28, 2022pp. 58–73
Youth who identify as transgender or gender non-conforming (TGNC) are at greater risk
than their peers for mental health concerns. School staff knowledge and training on
supporting the mental health of these students may have a significant effect on this
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Free accessReview articleFirst published August 15, 2022pp. 74–85
Modern wellness is a concept that has been discussed in the literature since the 1960's.
To better understand wellness complexities in a school setting, a concept analysis
was conducted using a modified version of Walker and Avant's method incorporating
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Free accessResearch articleFirst published April 17, 2023pp. 86–96
Although enjoyment has been linked to participation in physical activity (PA), a thorough
analysis of the concept is lacking. Health-related behavior research emphasizes the
necessity of focusing on individual psychological requirements, such as enjoyment
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Free accessReview articleFirst published November 18, 2022pp. 97–107
Children with disabilities or specialized healthcare needs were legally excluded from
U.S. public education for decades, but in the last 45 years, they have gained tremendous
ground in receiving comparable educational opportunities as their non-disabled ...
Free accessReview articleFirst published June 5, 2022pp. 108–118