LK O'Connell, N Botchwey - International Journal of Health Policy …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
This paper responds to lessons from the Adolescent and Youth Health Policy (AYHP) process in South Africa by drawing comparisons with youth participation within the climate …
N Gangrade, N Botchwey, TM Leak - Health education research, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Adolescents from urban communities are at risk for unhealthy snacking behaviors. Youth advocacy interventions are shown to improve certain adolescent health behaviors, such as …
Community development needs to address the role of schools. Beyond education, schools can be important sources of health care, nutrition, and economic development. However …
N Botchwey, LK OConnell, K Bryan… - Journal of healthy eating …, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Disparities in youth obesity continue despite an increasing number of programs designed to address this challenge. Policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes hold promise …
Schools used to be the center of a community, serving as a hub for empowering students, staff, and community members. As our public school and political landscapes are constantly …
Proper nutrition during adolescence is critical in ensuring long-term health and longevity. However, in the United States (US), adolescents, especially those from minority, low …