Evaluating the implementation of the SWITCH® school wellness intervention and capacity-building process through multiple methods.

ABSTRACT:

Background

School wellness programming is important for promoting healthy lifestyles and academic achievement in youth; however, research is needed on methods that can help schools implement and sustain such programs on their own. The purpose of this study was to investigate factors within and outside the school environment that influenced school capacity for implementation and potential sustainability of wellness programming.

Methods

As part of the School Wellness Integration Targeting Child Health (SWITCH®) intervention, elementary school wellness teams (N = 30) were guided through a capacity-building process focused on promoting the adoption of healthy lifestyle behaviors in students. Data on implementation were collected through three standardized surveys and interviews

SUBMITTER: McLoughlin GM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7733251 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature