title: Assessment of health and stress levels in school personnel.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate current health status and awareness of individual health risk factors of school personnel using a health risk appraisal and select screening tools. One hundred eleven elementary and junior high school faculty and staff participated in a health screening and computerized assessment to evaluate individual health status. Analysis revealed significant findings for cholesterol, HDL cholesterol ratio, mean arterial pressure, and perceived stress. Results from this study will assist school nurses in defining target health behavior areas for health promotion/wellness activities.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Hoffman
authors.forename: V S
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Freeman
authors.forename: T M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Kaplan
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Behmer
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kangas-Packett
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening; D008875:Middle Aged; D009786:Occupational Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012573:School Nursing; D012574:Schools