Reporting of validity from school health promotion studies published in 12 leading journals, 1996-2000.
A targeted review was conducted of school-based, controlled intervention studies that promoted good nutrition, physical activity, or smoking cessation/prevention, and were published in one of 12 leading health behavior journals between 1996 and 2000. The RE-AIM framework was used to evaluate the extent to which each paper reported on elements of reach, efficacy, adoption, implementation, and maintenance. Thirty-two publications were reviewed. Reporting rates across the RE-AIM dimensions varied substantially: Reach = 59.3%; Efficacy = 100%; Adoption = 14.8%; Implementation = 37%; Maintenance = 25.9% for individuals, 0% for schools. Few studies reported if characteristics of the study sample were representative of those found in the broader population of students or schools. Among studies reporting on the RE-AIM dimensions, participation rates generally were high (median 82%), adoption rates were moderate (median 72.5%), and reports of implementation were high (87%). To increase the potential to translate controlled research to "real-world" practice conditions, a stronger emphasis should be placed on reporting the representativeness of the sample of students and schools.
Estabrooks
Paul
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Dept. of Kinesiology, and Office of Community Health, Kansas State University, 8 Natatorium, OCH, KSU, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA. twist@ksu.edu
Dzewaltowski
David A
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Glasgow
Russell E
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Klesges
Lisa M
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D002648:Child; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control; D010809:Physical Fitness; D012572:School Health Services / Q000592:standards*; D016540:Smoking Cessation; D014481:United States