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Sexual intercourse, age of initiation and contraception among adolescents in Ireland: findings from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Ireland study
(BMC, 2018-03-16)
Background
The need to tackle sexual health problems and promote positive sexual health has been acknowledged in Irish health policy. Young people’s sexual behaviour however remains under-researched with limited national ...
Investigating active travel to primary school in Ireland
(Emerald, 2014-09-30)
Abstract
Purpose
Active travel to school, by walking or cycling, can positively influence children's health and increase physical activity. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the context and promoters and barriers ...
Children’s participation in school: a cross-sectional study of the relationship between school environments, participation and health and well-being outcomes
(BMC, 2014-09-17)
Background: Schools are a key setting for health promotion and improvement activities and the psycho-social environment of the school is an important dimension for promoting the health and well-being of children. The ...
Taking part in school life: views of children
(Emerald, 2014-01-01)
Investigating active travel to primary school in Ireland
Investigating active travel to primary school in Ireland
Natasha Daniels (Health Promotion Research Centre, Aras na Coiribe, National University of Ireland Galway, ...
Parental participation in primary schools: the views of parents and children
(Emerald, 2014-07-28)
Purpose
Parental participation is important for strengthening and sustaining the concept of school health promotion but little is written on the processes involved. The purpose of this paper is to assess Irish parents’ ...
Is school participation good for children? Associations with health and wellbeing
(Emerald, 2012-02-17)
Purpose
There is increasing recognition of children's abilities to speak for themselves. School democracy, as demonstrated by genuine participation, has the potential to benefit both teachers and students; leading to ...
Transport to school and mental well-being of schoolchildren in Ireland
(Frontiers Media, 2021-04-09)
Objectives: We explored whether modes of transport (cycling, walking, public transport or private vehicle) between home and school are associated with mental well-being in children aged 10 17 years, participating in the ...