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School Health Research Library
We have curated a library of peer-reviewed scientific studies from around the world published since 2016, focusing on the school built environment and occupant health and performance. This research builds on the 2017 Schools for Health: Foundations for Student Success report released by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health that synthesizes foundational research about school indoor environmental quality impacts on students and staff.
To help translate this research into action in schools, we have compiled School Health Research Highlights to help school staff and leaders access key findings and actionable strategies on priority topics.
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Molecular detection of SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory viruses in saliva and classroom air: a two winters tale
Banholzer, Nicolas
Using bioaerosol and saliva samples from Swiss high schools over two winters, this observational study analyzed the probability of airborne detection of SARS-CoV-2 versus other respiratory viruses using Bayesian logistic regression.
Keywords: Airborne transmission, Human influenza, Molecular detection, Respiratory virus, SARS-CoV-2
COVID-19 Mitigation in a K-12 School Setting: A Case Study of Avenues: The World School in New York City
Iyengar, Ananya
This observational case study assessed COVID-19 mitigation at a private K–12 school in NYC. Compared to city benchmarks, interventions like ventilation upgrades, testing, masking, and vaccination reduced transmission and informed public health…
Keywords: Pandemic preparedness, COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Indoor air, Transmission mitigation, Ventilation
Epidemiological characteristics and influencing factors of tuberculosis aggregation in schools in Wuhan, China during 2017–2022
Zhang, Zhengbin
This observational study used logistic regression to assess tuberculosis aggregation in Wuhan high schools (2017–2022). Boarding and poor sick leave practices were linked to higher outbreak risk, supporting better management to reduce transmission.
Keywords: Pulmonary tuberculosis, Outbreak, Epidemiology, Regression analysis
Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection in School Contacts of Tuberculosis Cases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Wang, Wenjin
Analyzing 28 studies with 54,707 school contacts, this systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection prevalence and risk factors, including index case bacteriological status and school-level characteristics.
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Influence of eye-related behavior on myopia among junior middle school students under the background of double reduction during the COVID-19 pandemic
Li, Fengqin
Using latent profile analysis, this observational study assessed behavioral patterns among junior middle school students in China and their association with myopia during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keywords: Eye-related behavior, Myopia, COVID-19, Double reduction policy, Junior middle school students, Latent profile analysis
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Italian primary school children’s learning: A systematic review through a psycho-social lens
Trotta, Eugenio
Through a systematic review of Italian studies, this paper synthesizes findings on the academic and psycho-social effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on primary school children, identifying key patterns and research gaps.
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Prevalence and factors associated with Schistosoma mansoni infection among primary school children in Kersa District, Eastern Ethiopia
Aliyi, Hussen
This cross-sectional study used stool testing and surveys to assess Schistosoma mansoni infection and risk factors among 419 Ethiopian schoolchildren. Logistic regression identified predictors, supporting improved control strategies and public…
Keywords: Schistosoma mansoni, Infection, Kato-Katz, School children, Ethiopia, Neglected tropical disease, MDA, Snail control
Implementation and effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions, including mask mandates and ventilation, on SARS-CoV-2 transmission (alpha variant) in primary schools in the Netherlands
Gorgels, Koen M. F.
Using school surveys and case registry data, this study examined the impact of ventilation systems and mask mandates on COVID-19 secondary attack rates in Dutch primary schools, finding stronger effects from ventilation compared to masking.
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Factors associated with hookworm and Schistosoma mansoni infections among school-aged children in Mayuge district, Uganda
Kim, Eun Seok
Using stool tests and questionnaires from 1,617 Ugandan schoolchildren, this cross-sectional study identified behavioral and environmental risk factors for hookworm and Schistosoma mansoni, supporting targeted parasite control and public health…
Keywords: Hookworms, Schistosomiasis, Risk factors, Mayuge, Uganda
A digital intervention to support childhood cognition after the COVID-19 pandemic: a pilot trial
Kirk, Hannah
A randomized controlled pilot study assessed a multi-domain digital intervention for improving executive functions in 6–8-year-olds across regional Australian schools, using cognitive testing and parent/teacher ratings to measure pre- and post-…
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