Purpose
This study aimed to systematically develop an obesity prevention program for adolescents to promote healthy eating and physical activity in schools.
Methods
The development of the Let's Eat Healthy and Move at School program for adolescents followed the six steps of intervention mapping (IM). IM is a widely used protocol for developing systematic and effective interventions based on theories and evidence.
Results
To better understand the problem and identify the needs of adolescents, interviews were conducted with teachers, school nurses, and students (step 1). In step 2, the desired behaviors and their determinants were established and combined into a matrix comprising 16 change objectives. In step 3, theoretical methods such as persuasive communication and consciousness-raising were chosen. The program was segmented into three educational activity sessions in step 4. In step 5, an implementation manual was developed for program instructors to ensure effective and accurate implementation. Finally, practices for evaluating the program's effectiveness and procedures were designed in step 6.
Conclusion
The Let’s Eat Healthy and Move at School program will provide adolescents with guidelines to promote healthy living and prevent obesity in everyday life using strategies for sustainable adolescent obesity prevention and management.

Citations

• Healthier School Systems for Learners: Government Role in Fostering Holistic Interventions
  Nsikakabasi Samuel George, Deborah Oluwaseun Shomuyiwa, Molly Unoh Ogbodum, Francis Ima Imoke, Alicja Domagała
  Journal of Education and Community Health.2024; 11(2): 112.     CrossRef

Purpose
The study purposes were to explore school nurses’ experience, perceived barriers, and education needs in diabetes management at school.
Methods
This study was a cross sectional study and the study participants were recruited conveniently at continuing education seminars for school nurses at Incheon Metropolitan City.
Results
Data for 101 school nurses were analyzed. The nurses were all women and their mean age was 46.9±9.3 years. About 66% of them had experience with children with diabetes at school. The school nurses reported that 74.6% of the students tested their blood glucose by themselves, the school clinic was the most common place for blood glucose tests (47.8%) and insulin injections (50.8%) and the nurses knew students’ diagnosis through the student health survey (58.2%). About half of the nurses (53.7%) reported that glucagon should be available at school and 49.2% were willing to inject glucagon when necessary. The most frequently reported barrier in diabetes management was role confusion (6.0±1.3) and the most common educational need was emergency responses (5.9±1.4).
Conclusions
School health policy for diabetes management and diabetes resources are necessary to minimize role confusion of school nurses, improve emergency response, and facilitate health promotion activities in diabetes management.

Citations

• Navigating Role Challenges in School Healthcare Partnerships With Families: A Qualitative Study
  Ju-Yeon Uhm, Seok-Yeong Hong, Yangmi Kim
  Western Journal of Nursing Research.2026; 48(2): 121.     CrossRef
• School nurses' competency in supporting students with type 1 diabetes: A mixed methods systematic review
  Ju-Yeon Uhm, Suhee Kim
  Nurse Education Today.2025; 146: 106554.     CrossRef
• Perception and utilisation of information and communication technology (ICT) in the management of diabetes in children: Insights from health students in Indonesia
  Mustamu Cherry
  Scripta Medica.2024; 55(1): 33.     CrossRef
• An Integrated Review of Health Care in Child and Adolescent Cancer Survivors Based on Roy’s Adaptation Model
  Hye Jin Kim, Eunjoo Lee
  Asian Oncology Nursing.2024; 24(2): 82.     CrossRef
• Educational needs of school health teachers caring for students with type 1 diabetes: An analysis using the Borich needs assessment and the locus for focus models
  Heewon Seok, Ju-Yeon Uhm
  The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing .2024; 30(4): 347.     CrossRef
• School Health Teachers as Partners in Diabetes Caring: Maternal Perspectives
  Ju-Yeon Uhm, Mi-Young Choi
  Western Journal of Nursing Research.2023; 45(10): 942.     CrossRef
• Factors Included in T1DM Continuing Education for Korean School Nurses: A Systematic Review
  Eun-Mi Beak, Yeon-Ha Kim
  International Journal of Environmental Research an.2021; 18(4): 1620.     CrossRef
• Frequency of Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose during the School Day Is Associated with the Optimal Glycemic Control among Korean Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes
  Eun Young Joo, Ji-Eun Lee, Hee Sook Kang, Shin Goo Park, Yong Hee Hong, Young-Lim Shin, Min Sohn
  Diabetes & Metabolism Journal.2018; 42(6): 480.     CrossRef

PURPOSE
This study was conducted to explore the professional identity of elementary school health teachers.
METHODS
In-depth interviews with fifteen elementary school health teachers were conducted from July 2010 to August 2012. Qualitative data collected by the researcher including transcription and field notes were analyzed through an adapted methodology based on the Grounded Theory of Strauss and Corbin.
RESULTS
Fifteen categories, 35 sub-categories and 120 concepts were obtained. The key category that was consistently maintained in identity formation was 'keeping themselves being a teacher providing nursing' which has three styles, 'focusing on health education', 'combining nursing and education' and 'focusing on providing nursing care'.
CONCLUSION
Results of this study will provide basic information for preparing manuals regarding the range of activities in school health teachers' jobs, improving promotion and merit payment systems for school health teachers, creating support programs for them, and contributing to the formation and establishment of their professional identity.

Citations

• Male nurses’ adaptation experiences after turnover to community institutions in Korea: A grounded theory methodology
  Ja-Sook Kim, Suhyun Kim, Hyang-In Cho Chung, Sally Mohammed Farghaly
  PLOS ONE.2024; 19(5): e0302819.     CrossRef
• School Nurses’ Perception of Job Performance Difficulties, Job Stress, Job Identity and Job Satisfaction
  Eun Kyo Cho, Hyun Jung Moon
  Research in Community and Public Health Nursing.2023; 34: 43.     CrossRef
• Perceived Discrimination and Workplace Violence among School Health Teachers: Relationship with School Organizational Climate
  Joohee Kim, Young Ko
  Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nurs.2022; 33(4): 432.     CrossRef
• School Novice Health Teachers’ Perception of Job Performance Difficulties and Job Satisfaction
  Seomoon Jang, Gyuyoung Lee
  Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nurs.2021; 32(4): 566.     CrossRef