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. 1993 Dec;9(4):6-11.

Assessment of health and stress levels in school personnel

M A Hoffman, V S Freeman, T M Kaplan, C L Behmer, S Kangas-Packett
  • PMID: 8124010

Assessment of health and stress levels in school personnel

M A Hoffman et al. J Sch Nurs. 1993 Dec.

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.

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    Passarelli C. Passarelli C. J Sch Nurs. 1993 Dec;9(4):4. J Sch Nurs. 1993. PMID: 8124009 No abstract available.