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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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An outbreak of influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 antigenic variants exhibiting cross-resistance to oseltamivir and peramivir in an elementary school in Japan, September 2024
Takashita, Emi
This study investigated an influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 outbreak in a Japanese elementary school using antigenic analysis and sequencing. Results showed oseltamivir and peramivir cross-resistance, highlighting the need for strong antiviral monitoring…
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Modelling the effects of intervention measures in reducing the risk of norovirus transmission in preschool settings
Lee, Edward
This study used SEIR modeling to simulate norovirus spread in Singaporean preschools. Isolating sick children, handwashing, and disinfection sharply reduced transmission, highlighting the need for comprehensive hygiene protocols in early education…
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Schistosoma mansoni and soil-transmitted helminth infections among schoolchildren living along the shore of Lake Hawassa, southern Ethiopia
Beyene, Belay
This study assessed Schistosoma mansoni and soil-transmitted helminths in 363 Ethiopian schoolchildren using microscopy. Results showed 59.8% prevalence, underscoring the need to intensify deworming and strengthen sanitation interventions.
Keywords: Prevalence, Schistosoma mansoni, Soil-transmitted helminths, Deworming, Diagnostic methods
Assessing 7-year heat-stress exposures and adaptation strategies for children using a real-time monitoring network in Taiwan
Lung, Shih-Chun Candice
Using 7 years of WBGT data from 20 Taiwanese schools, this study assessed daily heat stress in children ages 7–15. Results identified local risk patterns and showed that shading or indoor relocation reduced WBGT levels and the number of dangerous…
Keywords: Heat, Heat exposure, Health adaption, Sustainable development goal 3, Children and heat
Assessing COVID-19 transmission through school and family networks using population-level registry data from the Netherlands
Garcia-Bernardo, Javier
This study used PCR results and network data from Dutch students to model COVID-19 transmission. Multilevel regression showed most variation stemmed from individual and school-level factors, not geography or socioeconomic status.
Keywords: COVID-19 transmission, School networks, Family networks, Registry data
A primary school-based dengue solution model for post-COVID-19 in southern Thailand: Students’ understanding of the dengue solution and larval indices surveillance system
Jaroenpool, Jiraporn
This study used participatory research to create a dengue prevention model in Thai schools. Over 90% of students had poor knowledge pre-intervention; post-tests showed improvement, supporting early education and larval surveillance training.
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Schools and Wastewater Surveillance: Practical Implications for an Emerging Technology to Impact Child Health
Johnson, Gwendolyn
This study examined wastewater surveillance at 52 Houston schools, evaluating SARS-CoV-2 data use, communication gaps, and stakeholder needs. Findings highlight ways to improve data sharing to increase the public health impact of wastewater…
Keywords: Wastewater, Wastewater-based surveillance, COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Schools, School nursing
The impact of long-term exposure to NO₂, O₃, and their oxidative potential on adolescents’ mental health, and the protective role of school-based greenness
Dang, Jiajia
This study assessed 149,697 Chinese adolescents for NO₂, O₃, and oxidative potential exposure. Higher pollution increased mental health risks, while greater school greenness significantly reduced vulnerability, symptoms, and emotional distress.
Keywords: Mental health, Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), Ozone (O3), Oxidative potential, Greenness
Soil-transmitted helminthiasis among adolescents in Anaocha Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria: Insights and recommendations for effective control
Aribodor, Ogechukwu B.
This study found 35.2% soil-transmitted helminth prevalence among 443 Nigerian adolescents, mainly Ascaris. Key factors included class level, parental literacy, and toilet type. Findings support expanded deworming and improved sanitation and hygiene.
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Evaluating the effectiveness of different intervention measures for an outbreak of Mycoplasma pneumoniae in Hangzhou based on a dynamic model
Xu, Ling
Using an SEIAR model, this study simulated a Mycoplasma pneumoniae outbreak in a Zhejiang primary school. Early combined interventions reduced attack rates from 75% to under 9%, offering strong evidence to guide school epidemic control strategies.
Keywords: Mycoplasma pneumoniae, SEIAR model, Intervention measures, Evaluation