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Socio-demographic, health and lifestyle factors influencing age of sexual initiation among adolescents
(MDPI, 2018-08-27)
Behavioural and developmental factors mean that adolescents who initiate sexual
intercourse early may be at an increased risk of adverse sexual health outcomes at the time of first sex
and later in life. In an Irish ...
Food marketing in Irish schools
(Emerald, 2010)
Purpose - Schools are thought to represent a growing marketing opportunity for food advertisers in many countries. Marketing of unhealthy food to children is linked to the increased prevalence of obesity worldwide. This ...
Expanding the role of young people in research: towards a better understanding of their lives.
(Jagiellonian University Press, 2014)
The participation of young people in the research process can be empowering for the participants and valuable for the research outcomes. This paper presents the methods used and outcomes of involving youth in the development ...
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 ...