• A multilevel logistic regression model was used at 5% level of significance to determine the individual- and community-level factors associated with childhood stunting. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Multilevel binary logistic regression analysis was fitted for identifying significantly associated factors because the DHS has a hierarchical nature. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Data were analyzed using multilevel regression analysis on a sample of n = 2,384 coaches in n = 1,274 clubs. (humankinetics.com)
  • Multilevel log-binomial regression compared servings of fruit, vegetables and sugar-sweetened beverages between groups. (confex.com)
  • We used Bayesian multilevel regression modeling to examine participant outcomes and responses to the exercise-intervention. (frontiersin.org)
  • For three survey periods, multilevel binary logistic regression models were employed. (bvsalud.org)
  • The associated work and non-work factors were identified for the entire sample using multilevel mixed-effects logistic regression analysis. (cdc.gov)
  • Applied multiple regression/correlation analysis for the behavioral sciences (2nd ed. (uca.edu.ar)
  • Modeling was performed using multilevel logistic regression of socioeconomic variables and ages at weighing. (bvsalud.org)
  • Multilevel analyses revealed significant intervention effects for two of the seven outcomes. (ojp.gov)
  • The My Teaching Partner-Secondary (MTPS) program demonstrated improvements in classroom interactions and student outcomes in secondary schools using one-on-one coaching between study staff and teachers. (frontiersin.org)
  • However, there were no diffusion effects found for behavioral outcomes (i.e., bystander intervention behavior, violence victimization, and perpetration). (cdc.gov)
  • This entry is our analysis of a study considered particularly relevant to improving outcomes from drug or alcohol interventions in the UK. (findings.org.uk)
  • Those who practiced mindfulness more had better outcomes, and within-person analyses of diary measures showed greater mindfulness practice on a given day was associated on several consecutive days with improved levels of relationship happiness, relationship stress, stress coping efficacy, and overall stress. (virginia.edu)
  • Despite low statistical power, pre-to-post multilevel outcomes analyses showed significant increases in invigoration and acceptance. (virginia.edu)
  • Nevertheless, extensive analysis based on 13 papers published in a recent JNCI monograph indicate that we know very little on how to combine interventions at multiple levels in the context of cancer in general, and genomics in particular , to successfully implement genomic applications in practice, and to achieve the best possible outcomes at the population level. (cdc.gov)
  • A systematic review and meta-analysis of the health consequences of WFC has shown a significant effect on health outcomes -- namely, depression (weighted correlation coefficient = 0.32 in 11 studies) and "somatic complaints," meaning non-specific symptoms such as headache (0.29) in 17 studies (Allen et al. (cdc.gov)
  • In this study, we hypothesized that a physical exercise program (48-week exercise-intervention) could improve symptomatology dyad among children and adolescents with ASD. (frontiersin.org)
  • In conclusion, children and adolescents with ASD exposed to a 48-week physical exercise-intervention program had important improvements in ASD symptoms. (frontiersin.org)
  • The aim of the study was to address the lack of evaluations of school-based substance use prevention programs and to conduct a quasi-experimental evaluation of the alcohol use part of the Triad intervention. (springer.com)
  • Baseline measurements were conducted in 2011 before the alcohol part in the prevention program was implemented in the intervention schools (school year 6, ages 12-13). (springer.com)
  • The immediate and longer-term effects of a class-based mindfulness intervention for elementary school children were investigated as a primary prevention program (MindfulKids) to reduce stress and stress-related mental health and behavioral problems. (virginia.edu)
  • Exploratory analysis revealed that children who ruminate more are affected differently by the intervention than children who ruminate less. (virginia.edu)
  • We aimed to review the literature on the effects of training intervention on peripheral leptin level in obesity during aging, in order to evaluate the independent efficacy of this method. (plos.org)
  • Using a randomized wait-list controlled design, this study evaluated the effects of a novel intervention, mindfulness-based relationship enhancement, designed to enrich the relationships of relatively happy, nondistressed couples. (virginia.edu)
  • This project will provide important information regarding yoga as an intervention for women with advanced cancer, including preliminary data on the psychological and functional effects of yoga for MBC patients. (virginia.edu)
  • This pilot/feasibility study examined a novel, yoga-based palliative intervention, the Yoga of Awareness Program, in a sample of women with MBC. (virginia.edu)
  • An increased awareness of such risk factors might be of help to reduce the number of injuries by affecting the planning of local, regional and national public health intervention programs and strategies. (lu.se)
  • An article on the formative data collection and analysis that informed the development of a multilevel intervention to bridge health communication between workers and management to reduce mine worker overexposure to respirable silica dust. (cdc.gov)
  • Most studies have been cross-sectional evaluations of one single program, most often a systems-level intervention. (cdc.gov)
  • While several recent influential studies suggest anti-poverty programs have larger human capital effects per dollar spent than do even the best educational interventions, identification is a challenge because most transfer programs are entitlements. (nationalaffairs.com)
  • Estimated effects are mostly statistically insignificant and always much smaller than those from recent studies of cash transfers, and are smaller on a per dollar basis than the best educational interventions. (nationalaffairs.com)
  • Studies on the effects of mindfulness interventions on mental health and behavioral problems in children show promising results, but are primarily conducted with selected samples of children. (virginia.edu)
  • The few studies investigating school-based interventions used self-selected samples, provided training outside of the classroom, and did not report longer-term effects. (virginia.edu)
  • is a multicomponent school-based program developed on the basis of effective strategies for health interventions and behavioral change. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Kagin J, Taylor JE, Pellerano P, Daidone S, Juergens F, Pace N and Knowles M. (2019).Local economy impacts and cost-benefit analysis of social protection and agricultural interventions in Malawi. (unc.edu)
  • 11] Siegenthaler E,Munder T,Egger M.Effect of preventive interventions in mentally ill parents on the mental health of the offspring:systematic review and meta-analysis[J].Journal of American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry,2012,51:8-17. (magtech.com.cn)
  • A mixture of multilevel interventions and research to support them are needed for successful implementation and evaluation. (cdc.gov)
  • Obviously for successful implementation of genomic medicine we need to combine interventions at multiple levels that include among others things policy change, education and integrated clinical programs as well as surveillance to measure impact . (cdc.gov)
  • 2000). In another recent meta-analysis of 60 studies, it was argued that the two directions of conflict, work-to-family (WTF) and family-to-work (FTW), have different risk factors and may call for different types of interventions (Byron, 2009). (cdc.gov)
  • Of special value are a dozen chapters on topics typically missing from other texts, including cross-cultural research, dealing with journal editors and reviewers, conducting meta-analyses, and using archival data sets. (sagepub.com)
  • We used random effect models in each of the meta-analyses calculating with the DerSimonian and Laird weighting methods. (plos.org)
  • Multilevel analyses are conducted to assess effects on cognitive functioning, including analyses on moderation effects for physical activity type, frequency, duration and intensity. (biomedcentral.com)
  • An article that describes a series of laboratory tests conducted to assess the effects of Fe-containing fuel additives on aerosols emitted by a diesel engine retrofitted with a sintered metal filter (SMF) system. (cdc.gov)
  • This paper reports on an evaluation of a cluster-randomized clinical trial to determine the effectiveness of school-based social-emotional learning programs, for reducing youth aggression among sixth and seventh grade students. (ojp.gov)
  • To our knowledge this is the first study to investigate effectiveness of a physical activity program on cognitive functioning in elderly people suffering from a broad range of chronic illnesses. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A Cochrane review [ 21 ] of the effectiveness of universal alcohol abuse prevention programs for children and adolescents found that less than half of the included studies (43.4%) reported significant beneficial results. (springer.com)
  • Secondary analyses of data from the 2020 Fall ConsumerStyles and Estilos online panel surveys - designed to be representative of U.S. adults overall and U.S. Hispanic adults, respectively - were conducted. (cdc.gov)
  • Following the launch of the EPI program, the incidence of under-five deaths dropped dramatically from 12.6 million in 1990 to 5.3 million in 2018 [ 17 , 18 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Title : Predictors of Participation in a Fire Department Community Canvassing Program Personal Author(s) : Debinski, Beata;McDonald, Eileen;Frattaroli, Shannon;Shields, Wendy;Omaki, Elise;Gielen, Andrea C. (cdc.gov)
  • SS-SSTP holds promise as an efficacious program to reduce homophobic name-calling and sexual violence in adolescent youth. (ojp.gov)
  • Considering their high prevalence, side effects related to the use of psychotropic drugs may be a relevant risk factor for injuries that could be prevented by an increased rational medication use. (lu.se)
  • This study aimed to investigate the effects of the Proactive Interdisciplinary Self-Management (PRISMA) training program on participation during consultations with practice nurses and self-efficacy of patients with T2DM in general practice. (nivel.nl)
  • We performed multilevel analyses to study the interaction effects between time and condition. (jmir.org)
  • A randomized controlled study was undertaken to assess how construction site managers can advance their safety-leadership behaviors through an individually tailored leadership training program grounded on operant behavioral learning. (abainternational.org)
  • This study highlights that structured exercise programs can be a powerful complementary therapy for the ASD population. (frontiersin.org)
  • Study 1 will compare students whose teachers participated in evidence-based PD and coaching in SRSD to a business-as-usual control group to determine whether there are effects on student writing during that year and at a 1-year follow up. (ed.gov)
  • The purpose of the current study was to examine the diffusion effects of a youth-led sexual violence prevention program (i.e. (cdc.gov)
  • The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript. (plos.org)
  • This study extends on this research through a mixed-methods analysis of the different forms of sexual bullying and the relationships between them across five European nations. (springer.com)
  • This study demonstrates the practical use of such analysis. (psu.edu)
  • A cohort study with data on 1,039 infants from low-income families in the state of São Paulo enrolled on the Vivaleite Program at six months of age with a weight near the upper limit of adequacy between January 2003 and September 2008 was conducted. (bvsalud.org)
  • Effect of smoking regulations in local restaurants environment: a pilot study: evaluating the Al-Delaimy WK (2002). (who.int)
  • A study by Hull et al found that initiation of therapy within 8 hours of surgery had the greatest effect. (medscape.com)
  • Social investment policies and childbearing across 20 countries: Longitudinal and micro-level analyses. (su.se)
  • He has conducted programs of NIH-funded research to investigate new approaches to understanding, predicting, and intervening on the barriers and facilitators of behavioral self-management of chronic disease. (columbia.edu)
  • Results of a two-year cluster-randomized clinical trial of Second Step Middle School Program on reducing aggression and victimization are presented. (ojp.gov)
  • The results indicate that, after four years of immersion schooling in a monolingual German environment, the participants in the program reached the final two stages of the processing hierarchy suggested by PT (stages 5 and 6) in L2 English, and are thus comparable to children learning English as a second language in a naturalistic context. (researchgate.net)
  • The chapters in this volume follow the sequential flow of the research process-from research planning and design to data collection and analysis to results writing. (sagepub.com)
  • Despite promising results, the time, cost, and oversight from a university research team may pose barriers to adoption of coaching programs like MTPS at scale. (frontiersin.org)
  • The main results show no effect on the likelihood of drinking alcohol or drinking to intoxication. (springer.com)
  • Most evidence-based prevention programs are evaluated in the US in small and highly controlled trials with high levels of implementation fidelity [ 24 ], and the results are therefore not easily transferred to other contexts or to broader program implementations in general. (springer.com)
  • The results of surveys, analyses, and studies are made known through a number of data release mechanisms including publications, mainframe computer data files, CD-ROMs (Search and Retrieval Software, Statistical Export and Tabulation System (SETS)), and the Internet (http://www.cdc.gov/nchswww/nchshome.htm). (cdc.gov)
  • A science of the behavior of individuals is relatively clear about the contingencies that influence individuals to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and behavior analysis has made significant contributions to our understanding but has little impact on the problem, given the lack of evidence on strategies for influencing entire populations. (abainternational.org)
  • Cumulative effects of fitness improvement could have a significant impact on child absenteeism over time, particularly in high-need subgroups. (cdc.gov)
  • Multilevel analysis revealed that there were no significant changes from baseline to pretest. (virginia.edu)
  • The effect for alcohol use was significant at the 2-year follow-up. (psu.edu)
  • The timing and duration of pharmacologic prophylaxis have also been determined to exert a significant effect the development of DVT. (medscape.com)
  • Such a proposal is a research outline that delineates the doctoral thesis project, including the motivation for research question(s), the survey of the relevant theoretical and empirical contributions, the development of a theoretical framework, the specification of the methodology and planned empirical analysis. (uni-mannheim.de)
  • The MTPS program was designed to help secondary school teachers incorporate these principals into their classroom interactions. (frontiersin.org)
  • Making Their Mark: The Effects of Neighborhood and Upper Secondary School on Educational Achievement. (uca.edu.ar)
  • In the ensuing decades since he called on behavior analysts to become more involved in system level change, the relevant environment did change - e.g., the introduction of new or stronger journals, organizations, researchers, grant programs, etc. - and behavior analysis matured into a discipline that now applies its theoretical and methodological approach to the remediation of social and cultural problems. (abainternational.org)
  • How to develop a second victim support program: a toolkit for health care organizations. (ahrq.gov)
  • In this monograph, we emphasize that health-care delivery occurs in a multilevel system that includes organizations, teams, and individuals. (cdc.gov)
  • The Population Dynamics and Health Program presents a free workshop entitled Introduction to Multilevel Models , presented by Dr. Kris Preacher of Vanderbilt University's Quantitative Methods program (within the Department of Psychology and Human Development). (agingcenters.org)
  • Specifically, social network analysis was used to measure the extent to which Youth VIP changed behaviors for 1172 middle and high school youth who did not attend program events but were friends with Youth VIP participants and completed the first and final survey (approximately 2 years apart). (cdc.gov)
  • Given the harmful effects posed by overweight for both child and adult health, preventive measures to control behaviors that lead to obesity should be implemented during the pre-natal period and early infancy 5 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Factors influencing and changes in childhood vaccination coverage over time in Bangladesh: a multilevel mixed-effects analysis. (bvsalud.org)
  • Dong's research program has focused on the development and application of quantitative methods to important education research problems, such as evaluating the effects of teacher and principal professional development, early childhood education programs, and analysis of power in multi-level experimental designs. (unc.edu)
  • The Psychology Research Handbook is the ideal textbook for graduate students studying advanced research methods in courses such as Research Methods in Psychology, Advanced Methods, Experimental Methods, Research Design and Methodology, Research Practicum, and Quantitative Research Design and Analysis in Psychology. (sagepub.com)
  • The Association for Behavior Analysis International® (ABAI) is a nonprofit membership organization with the mission to contribute to the well-being of society by developing, enhancing, and supporting the growth and vitality of the science of behavior analysis through research, education, and practice. (abainternational.org)
  • Further research is needed to address the challenge of extending the effect to sugar-sweetened beverages. (confex.com)
  • This is the perfect text for anyone doing statistical research in the social sciences getting started using Stata for data analysis. (sagepub.com)
  • Products will include peer-reviewed research and practitioner publications on the intervention's impact, implementation, and cost analysis findings as well as additional products that reach stakeholders such as practitioners and policymakers. (ed.gov)
  • Evidence review conducted for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Safety Program for Improving Surgical Care and Recovery: focus on anesthesiology for colorectal surgery. (ahrq.gov)
  • Drawing upon decades of experience, RAND provides research services, systematic analysis, and innovative thinking to a global clientele that includes government agencies, foundations, and private-sector firms. (rand.org)
  • programs offered at an independent public policy research organization-the RAND Corporation. (rand.org)
  • She recently chaired an IOM committee on the psychosocial needs of cancer patients and currently chairs a committee on women's health research and a workshop on health effects of the Gulf oil spill. (buildhealthyplaces.org)
  • 4] Gladstone BM,McKeever P,Seeman M,et al.Analysis of a support group for children of parents with mental illnesses:managing stressful situations[J].Qualitative Health Research,2014,24(9):1171-182. (magtech.com.cn)
  • WFC research has examined its negative effects for work, family, health and behavior. (cdc.gov)
  • Effects of a proactive interdisciplinary self-management program on patient self-efficacy and participation during practice nurse consultations: a randomized controlled trial in type 2 diabetes. (nivel.nl)
  • Investing in formal coach education can serve to increase coaches' human capital, which in turn, has a positive effect on their coaching practice. (humankinetics.com)
  • Attendees will receive an introduction to the key concepts of multilevel models (appropriate settings for their use over standard statistical models, equation conventions, and interpretation), as well as hands-on practice implementing state-of-the-art features of MLM using popular statistical software packages. (agingcenters.org)
  • Lagged analyses of length of home yoga practice (controlling for individual mean practice time and outcome levels on the lagged days) showed that on the day after a day during which women practiced more, they experienced significantly lower levels of pain and fatigue, and higher levels of invigoration, acceptance, and relaxation. (virginia.edu)
  • In this vein, behavior analysis has a rich history of work promoting sustainable living. (abainternational.org)
  • Data from 2,370 seventh-grade students participating in a substance use prevention trial were analyzed using a multilevel strategy. (psu.edu)
  • Our main aim was to examine the effects of physical activity on the primary clinical symptoms and associated comorbidities in children and adolescents with ASD. (frontiersin.org)
  • A total of 8855 under-five children and 640 community clusters were included in the current analysis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Whether government transfer programs increase the human capital of low-income children is a question of first-order policy importance. (nationalaffairs.com)
  • We overcome that problem by studying the effects on children of a generous transfer program that is heavily rationed - means-tested housing assistance. (nationalaffairs.com)
  • To improve immunization coverage for Bangladeshi children , policymakers must integrate vaccine programs, paying special attention to mothers without at least a high school education and families with low wealth index. (bvsalud.org)
  • MindfulKids seems to have a primary preventive effect on stress, well-being, and behavior in schoolchildren, as reported by children and parents. (virginia.edu)
  • d) Parents will be provided with informational material about the program and will be invited to a parent-teacher conference about the benefits of being physically active and how they can support their children in engaging in a physically active lifestyle. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The proportion of children that became overweight during participation in the program and associations with sociodemographic conditions of each child (breastfeeding at six months, sex and birth weight) and mother/guardian (marital status, age, employment status and education) were investigated. (bvsalud.org)
  • On multilevel analysis, the "yes" category of breastfeeding at six months (OR = 0.29, p = 0.001) and maternal employment (OR = 0.36, p = 0.012) were significantly associated with overweight in the children. (bvsalud.org)
  • Consultations were video-recorded and analyzed using the Roter interaction analysis system. (nivel.nl)
  • He played a pivotal role in leading efforts to establish a unified system of accreditation for professional preparation programs in the United States and to develop consensus on domains of core competencies, standards, and quality assurance in global health promotion that have been implemented across the United States, Europe, and elsewhere. (columbia.edu)
  • Multilevel Computer Model of World Development System: User Oriented Descriptions. (iiasa.ac.at)
  • In effect, a PA system created and considered effectual in one country may not be an appropriate assessment in another cultural region. (continuumhealthcare.net)
  • 10] Sanders MR,Kirby JN,Tellegen CL,et al.The triple p-positive parenting program:a systematic review and meta-analysis of a multi-level system of parenting support[J].Clinical Psychology Review,2014,34:337-357. (magtech.com.cn)
  • Provider risk factors for medication administration error alerts: analyses of a large-scale closed-loop medication administration system using RFID and barcode. (ahrq.gov)
  • The lack of positive effects highlights the need for policy-makers and public health officials need to carefully consider and evaluate prevention programs in order to ensure that they are worthwhile from school, health, and societal perspectives. (springer.com)
  • Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Jl. (thejhpb.com)
  • School-based social-emotional (SEL) programs that address interpersonal conflict and teach emotion management have succeeded in reducing youth aggression among elementary school youth, with few studies in middle schools. (ojp.gov)
  • Social Network Analysis (SNA) is an innovative approach Extension professionals can use to understand interactions among Extension clientele. (ufl.edu)
  • Mehmetoglu and Jakobsen expertly introduce introductory to advanced social science data analysis skills in a clear and engaging manner. (sagepub.com)
  • Previously, Ms. Andrews served as the Deputy Director of the Ford Foundation's Office of Program Related Investments, where she assisted in the management of a $130 million social investment portfolio. (buildhealthyplaces.org)
  • Additionally, Ms. Andrews has been an independent consultant on community development, social investment, financial analysis and housing policy. (buildhealthyplaces.org)
  • The moderating role of social program design. (su.se)
  • Altogether 19 articles were suitable for analyses. (plos.org)
  • Sample preparation for methyl parathion analysis routinely involves extraction with an organic solvent (e.g., acetone or benzene), centrifugation, concentration, and resuspension in a suitable solvent prior to GC analysis. (cdc.gov)
  • Mehmetoglu and Jakobsen's book offers a concise, yet comprehensive, introduction to the statistical methods that are widely used in data analysis. (sagepub.com)
  • Patient and caregiver factors in ambulatory incident reports: a mixed-methods analysis. (ahrq.gov)
  • The purpose of this chapter is to describe the analytical methods that are available for detecting, measuring, and/or monitoring methyl parathion, its metabolites, and other biomarkers of exposure and effect to methyl parathion. (cdc.gov)
  • Rather, the intention is to identify well-established methods that are used as the standard methods of analysis. (cdc.gov)
  • This tutorial reviews these methods to guide researchers in answering the following questions: When I analyze mean differences in factorial designs, where can I find the effects of central interest, and what can I learn about their effect sizes? (lu.se)
  • School-based drug prevention programs have been criticized on methodologic grounds because the unit of analysis is often not the unit of randomization, thus increasing the likelihood of Type I errors. (psu.edu)
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) initiated an Extended Program on Immunization (EPI) to establish and extend immunization services worldwide in 1974 to minimize child mortality [ 16 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Effects on mental health problems also became apparent at follow-up. (virginia.edu)
  • When things go wrong with you, it hurts me too: The effects of partner's employment status on health in comparative perspective. (su.se)
  • Obesity has negative effects on child health in the short term, such as bone, joint and muscle problems 2 , breathing difficulties, and increased risk of fractures, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases, insulin resistance and psychological effects. (bvsalud.org)
  • Findings suggest that there was considerable interpersonal communication about Youth VIP among the students generated by program participation. (cdc.gov)
  • Development and implementation of a pediatric patient safety program. (ahrq.gov)
  • During recent decades, a range of preventive programs have been implemented internationally, as well as in Swedish schools. (springer.com)
  • But it is also possible that whatever causes parents to have low incomes might also directly influence children's development, in which case transfer programs need not improve poor children's long-term life chances. (nationalaffairs.com)
  • The NORM condition revealed 1-year program effects for cigarette and marijuana use with individuals as the unit of analysis and only marginal effects with classroom as the unit of analysis. (psu.edu)
  • By choosing appropriate scenaria it is possible to analyze the effects of population policies and investment shifts to the agricultural sector. (iiasa.ac.at)
  • Studying the elderly general population and falling accidents, it was shown that such an effect was the largest immediately after initiating therapy. (lu.se)
  • A recent meta-analysis [ 16 ] demonstrated that Internet-delivered CBT-I showed large treatment effects (Cohen d =1.0) on the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI). (jmir.org)
  • This publication introduces Extension educators to possible ways to apply SNA in their work to plan and evaluate programs in a more efficient way. (ufl.edu)
  • This software specialises in three areas: models with responses at several levels of a data hierarchy, multilevel structural equation models, and measurement error modelling. (bristol.ac.uk)
  • In the studies that were included in our analysis, changes of adiponectin levels (when present) were also evaluated. (plos.org)
  • physical activity program targets four different levels. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This half-day workshop is geared toward data analysts and researchers of all levels, particularly those performing analysis on hierarchically clustered (nested) data using Mplus, R, or SPSS. (agingcenters.org)
  • A multilevel strategy revealed program effects for cigarettes and marijuana with both class and school as grouping levels. (psu.edu)
  • The effects were in the range of what is found for Web-based treatment in general. (jmir.org)
  • Since no differences between the nutrition-only and the control groups were found, they were combined in further analyses. (confex.com)
  • Some primary prevention effects on stress and well-being were found directly after training and some became more apparent at follow-up. (virginia.edu)
  • No program effects were found using school as the analysis unit. (psu.edu)
  • Program duration was 6 to 7 weeks, after which participants received posttest measurements and a 3-month follow-up. (jmir.org)
  • Version 16 Jan 2012 fixes a bug where a model contains one or more level 2 responses together with one or more level 1 responses with random effects at level 2. (bristol.ac.uk)
  • The contextual effect of school, which distinguished rural and urban schools, on safe sex behavior was measured by intra-class correlation (ICC). (thejhpb.com)
  • Introduction: Foods brought from home are of consistently poorer nutritional quality than foods served by school lunch programs in the US and other westernized countries. (confex.com)
  • To obtain information about the summer school program and registration, please refer to the GESIS website . (uni-mannheim.de)
  • Physical activity programs based in the school setting and following a multicomponent approach have been proven to be most successful. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Physical activity programs for the elderly exist, but these are often expensive and not easily accessible to the elderly with chronic illness(es). (biomedcentral.com)
  • In addition, the beneficial effects of these physical activity programs on cognitive functioning have never been specifically tested in this target group. (biomedcentral.com)
  • physical activity program, a two-arm cluster randomized controlled trial will be conducted in three waves: (1) baseline assessment, January/February 2014, (2) post assessment, June/July 2014 and (3) 12-month follow-up assessment, June/July 2015. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Data collection will include physical and medical testing, self-administered questionnaires, group discussions and document analyses. (biomedcentral.com)