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View article: Enhancing children's health literacy: a scoping review of resources for ‘Curriculum for Wales’ health and well-being design, implementation, and assessment
Enhancing children's health literacy: a scoping review of resources for ‘Curriculum for Wales’ health and well-being design, implementation, and assessment Open
Health literacy (HL) plays an important role in developing the skills and capacities to make health-enhancing decisions, impacting health and well-being. Primary schools are key settings for developing HL through the reformed ‘Curriculum f…
View article: Impacts of Global School Feeding Programmes on Children’s Health and Wellbeing Outcomes: A Scoping Review
Impacts of Global School Feeding Programmes on Children’s Health and Wellbeing Outcomes: A Scoping Review Open
Objectives School feeding programmes (SFPs) are widely implemented to address child poverty, food insecurity and malnutrition, yet evidence on their influence on children’s health outcomes is limited. With ongoing debate around universal v…
View article: CARELINK Wales: Examining Outcomes Trajectories for Children in Care with Synthetic Control Methodologies
CARELINK Wales: Examining Outcomes Trajectories for Children in Care with Synthetic Control Methodologies Open
Being taken from your family and entering care is traumatic and alters life course for many children, but sometimes it may be the lesser of two-evils. This work investigates outcomes following care entry, and evaluates decisions to place c…
View article: Growing Up in Wales: An hybrid electronic and traditional cohort using administrative, health and survey data.
Growing Up in Wales: An hybrid electronic and traditional cohort using administrative, health and survey data. Open
ObjectivesThe Growing up in Wales Cohort brings together a birth cohort (Born in Wales) and a primary school cohort (HAPPEN) to create a national children’s cohort. GUIW brings together education, health and survey data to enable life cour…
View article: Investigating the Impact of Universal Free School Meals on the Health and Wellbeing of Primary School Children in Wales: An evaluation using linked data
Investigating the Impact of Universal Free School Meals on the Health and Wellbeing of Primary School Children in Wales: An evaluation using linked data Open
ObjectivesThe introduction of Universal Free School Meals (UFSM) in Wales aims to improve child health and reduce inequalities. Using linked health data we aim to explore UFSM’s impact on healthcare usage, focusing on physical health, ment…
View article: Mapping the Evidence on Outcomes of Childhood Out-of-Home Care: A Scoping Review of Reviews
Mapping the Evidence on Outcomes of Childhood Out-of-Home Care: A Scoping Review of Reviews Open
Background Children placed in out-of-home care in high-income countries face complex challenges due to exposure to adverse childhood experiences and systemic disadvantages. While research on their outcomes has grown, the evidence base rema…
View article: To what extent does self-reported physical activity impact children’s wellbeing and mental health? Insights from school-aged children in Wales
To what extent does self-reported physical activity impact children’s wellbeing and mental health? Insights from school-aged children in Wales Open
There has been emphasis on the wellbeing of school-aged children amongst research, policy and practice in recent years, particularly during key developmental stages such as early childhood and adolescence. This study aimed to identify spec…
View article: Improving communities based on the voices of children and young people in Wales: Findings from RPlace
Improving communities based on the voices of children and young people in Wales: Findings from RPlace Open
Background The opportunity for children and young people (CYP) to play, socialise, explore and contribute within their community is fundamental to their wellbeing. CYP’s involvement in community development generates enthusiasm, motivation…
View article: “Support for my dad would have benefited me because I was the one looking after him”: A qualitative analysis of the support needs of young people exposed to Adverse Childhood Experiences
“Support for my dad would have benefited me because I was the one looking after him”: A qualitative analysis of the support needs of young people exposed to Adverse Childhood Experiences Open
Background Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with negative health and wellbeing outcomes. Ensuring young people receive timely and appropriate support after experiencing ACEs could improve these outcomes. Objective This s…
View article: Examining the health literacy and health behaviours of children aged 8–11 in Wales, UK
Examining the health literacy and health behaviours of children aged 8–11 in Wales, UK Open
Childhood is a period of significant formative development where knowledge, skills, and capacities for adequate health literacy are acquired, particularly within school settings. The new Curriculum for Wales (CfW), phasing in from Septembe…
View article: Cohort profile: Health and Attainment of Pupils in a Primary Education National Cohort (HAPPEN) – a hybrid total population cohort in Wales, UK
Cohort profile: Health and Attainment of Pupils in a Primary Education National Cohort (HAPPEN) – a hybrid total population cohort in Wales, UK Open
Purpose Health and Attainment of Pupils in a Primary Education National (HAPPEN) is a primary school national cohort which brings together education, health and well-being research in line with the Curriculum for Wales framework. Health, e…
View article: To what extent does self-reported physical activity impact children’s wellbeing and mental health? Insights from School-Aged Children in Wales.
To what extent does self-reported physical activity impact children’s wellbeing and mental health? Insights from School-Aged Children in Wales. Open
There has been emphasis on the wellbeing of school-aged children amongst research, policy and practice in recent years, particularly during key developmental stages such as early childhood and adolescence. This study aimed to identify spec…
View article: “Support for my dad would have benefited me because I was the one looking after him”: A qualitative analysis of the support needs of young people exposed to Adverse Childhood Experiences
“Support for my dad would have benefited me because I was the one looking after him”: A qualitative analysis of the support needs of young people exposed to Adverse Childhood Experiences Open
Background Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with negative health and wellbeing outcomes. Ensuring young people receive timely and appropriate support after experiencing ACEs could improve these outcomes. Objective This s…
View article: Efficacy of providing energy expenditure information to guide weight loss interventions in people with obesity: A randomized controlled trial
Efficacy of providing energy expenditure information to guide weight loss interventions in people with obesity: A randomized controlled trial Open
Summary Resting energy expenditure (REE) and metabolic fuel utilization (carbohydrate or fat) proxied by respiratory quotient (RQ) from indirect calorimetry enables more precise measurement of energy needs and fat oxidation capacity. The s…
View article: A systematic review of non-clinician trauma-based interventions for school-age youth
A systematic review of non-clinician trauma-based interventions for school-age youth Open
Exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is recognised globally as a risk factor for health problems in later life. Awareness of ACEs and associated trauma is increasing within schools and educational settings, as well as the deman…
View article: Impacts of Global School Feeding Programmes on Children’s Health and Wellbeing Outcomes: A Scoping Review
Impacts of Global School Feeding Programmes on Children’s Health and Wellbeing Outcomes: A Scoping Review Open
Background School feeding programmes (SFP) are one of the world’s most extensive interventions to alleviate child poverty, food insecurity and malnutrition. Schools are ideal settings to promote healthy eating habits early in life since ch…
View article: Cohort Profile: Health and Attainment of Pupils in a Primary Education National-Cohort (HAPPEN) – A hybrid total population cohort in Wales, UK
Cohort Profile: Health and Attainment of Pupils in a Primary Education National-Cohort (HAPPEN) – A hybrid total population cohort in Wales, UK Open
Purpose HAPPEN is a primary school national cohort which brings together education, health and wellbeing research in line with the Curriculum for Wales framework for health and wellbeing. Health, education and social care data of primary s…
View article: The well-being and work-related stress of senior school leaders in Wales and Northern Ireland during COVID-19 “educational leadership crisis”: A cross-sectional descriptive study
The well-being and work-related stress of senior school leaders in Wales and Northern Ireland during COVID-19 “educational leadership crisis”: A cross-sectional descriptive study Open
The COVID-19 pandemic caused far-reaching societal changes, including significant educational impacts affecting over 1.6 billion pupils and 100 million education practitioners globally. Senior school leaders were at the forefront and were …
View article: Changes in self-reported health and wellbeing outcomes in 36,951 primary school children from 2014 to 2022 in Wales: an analysis using annual survey data
Changes in self-reported health and wellbeing outcomes in 36,951 primary school children from 2014 to 2022 in Wales: an analysis using annual survey data Open
Introduction This study examines the changes in childhood self-reported health and wellbeing between 2014 and 2022. Methods An annual survey delivered by HAPPEN-Wales, in collaboration with 500 primary schools, captured self-reported data …
View article: Cohort profile: Born in Wales—a birth cohort with maternity, parental and child data linkage for life course research in Wales, UK
Cohort profile: Born in Wales—a birth cohort with maternity, parental and child data linkage for life course research in Wales, UK Open
Purpose Using Wales’s national dataset for maternity and births as a core dataset, we have linked related datasets to create a more complete and comprehensive entire country birth cohort. Data of anonymised identified persons are linked on…
View article: A systematic review of non-clinician trauma-based interventions for school-age children and young people
A systematic review of non-clinician trauma-based interventions for school-age children and young people Open
Exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is increasingly recognised as a risk factor for health problems in later life. Awareness of ACEs and associated trauma is increasing in schools and educational settings, as well as demand fo…
View article: The Health and Attainment of Pupils in Primary Education
The Health and Attainment of Pupils in Primary Education Open
ObjectivesHAPPEN (The Health and Attainment of Pupils in Primary EducatioN) aims to empower schools to make meaningful changes by gaining a better understanding of pupil’s physical, psychological, emotional and social health. HAPPEN has ha…
View article: The well-being and work-related stress of senior school leaders in Wales and Northern Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional descriptive study
The well-being and work-related stress of senior school leaders in Wales and Northern Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional descriptive study Open
The COVID-19 pandemic caused far-reaching societal changes, including significant educational impacts, affecting over 1.6 billion pupils and 100 million education practitioners globally. Senior school leaders were at the forefront; an occu…
View article: Breastfeeding initiation and duration through the COVID-19 pandemic, a linked population-level routine data study: the Born in Wales Cohort 2018–2021
Breastfeeding initiation and duration through the COVID-19 pandemic, a linked population-level routine data study: the Born in Wales Cohort 2018–2021 Open
Objectives The WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life. This study aimed to examine the impact the pandemic had on breastfeeding uptake and duration, and whether intention to breastfeed is associated with long…
View article: Changes in self-reported health and wellbeing outcomes in 36,951 primary school children from 2014 to 2022 in Wales: A descriptive analysis using annual survey data
Changes in self-reported health and wellbeing outcomes in 36,951 primary school children from 2014 to 2022 in Wales: A descriptive analysis using annual survey data Open
This study examines the changes in childhood self-reported health and wellbeing between 2014 and 2022. An annual survey delivered by HAPPEN-Wales, in collaboration with 500 primary schools, captured self-reported data on physical health, d…
View article: Cohort Profile: Born in Wales - a birth cohort with maternity, parental, and child data linkage for life course research in Wales, UK
Cohort Profile: Born in Wales - a birth cohort with maternity, parental, and child data linkage for life course research in Wales, UK Open
Purpose Parental and neonatal child health and education records have been linked to provide an entire country birth cohort, to examine what will improve the health and wellbeing of families growing up in Wales. Established in 2020, Born i…
View article: Intention to breastfeed and association with subsequent breastfeeding duration, a linked population level routine data study - The Born in Wales cohort 2018-2021
Intention to breastfeed and association with subsequent breastfeeding duration, a linked population level routine data study - The Born in Wales cohort 2018-2021 Open
Objective The World Health Organisation recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life. This study aimed to examine 1) If intention to breastfeed is associated with higher levels of breastfeeding, and 2) If the pandemi…
View article: The Effect COVID Has Had on the Wants and Needs of Children in Terms of Play: Text Mining the Qualitative Response of the Happen Primary School Survey with 20,000 Children in Wales, UK between 2016 and 2021
The Effect COVID Has Had on the Wants and Needs of Children in Terms of Play: Text Mining the Qualitative Response of the Happen Primary School Survey with 20,000 Children in Wales, UK between 2016 and 2021 Open
Play is central to children’s physical and social development. This study examines changes in children’s response to questions on play opportunities between 2016 and 2021. Primary school children aged 8–11 in Wales participated in the HAPP…