Veronica Velasco
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 220421 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Veronica Velasco |
| NOMBRES | Veronica |
| APELLIDO | Velasco |
| FIRMA | VELASCO V |
| AFILIACIONES | University of Milano-Bicocca |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1890-5564 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 19 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 12 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 19 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2013 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
A scoping review of instruments measuring the implementation of the Health-Promoting School approach
The Health-Promoting School (HPS) is a holistic approach that addresses not only the curriculum but also policies, the physical and social school environment, and the school’s external environment. Given its complexity in implementation, evidence on effectiveness is mixed. Adequately measuring the implementation of the approach is therefore essential for research and practice. This paper presents the results of a scoping review of instruments tha…
School principals’ Covid-19 health literacy and its association with mental health
School principals are prone to mental health problems due to work demands. During the COVID-19 pandemic, school principals were additionally tasked with managing challenging responsibilities, i.e. implementing hygiene regulations, communicating frequent policy updates, and transitioning to online teaching. This international study aimed to assess school principals’ COVID-19 health literacy (HL) levels as a resource during the pandemic and to exam…
Instruments used to measure well-being, ill-being, and health-related lifestyle behaviors in students attending Italian universities
Background The well-being of university students is increasingly recognized as a critical public health issue, influenced by complex interactions among psychological, behavioral, and contextual factors. Despite growing research, measurement tools often lack standardization and contextual specificity, limiting the understanding of students’ health. This review aimed to map and critically analyze instruments assessing well-being, ill-being, and hea…
How online gambling fits into people’s lives
Online gambling is a widespread phenomenon. While most of the literature deals with problem gamblers, little attention is paid to nonproblem gamblers. Moreover, the lifestyles and contexts of gamblers are poorly investigated, although from a prevention and health promotion perspective, they assume strategic importance. This research aims to investigate how online gambling fits into nonproblem gamblers’ lifestyles, identifying the contexts and sit…
How to Promote School Principals' Well‐Being? The Role of Job‐Related Perceptions and Behaviors
BACKGROUND: The well-being of school principals and the factors that influence it is a research area that is gaining increasing attention in the literature. School principals experience high levels of work-related stress with potential negative effects for work-ability, climate, and school effectiveness. METHODS: This study examined the work and health outcomes of Italian comprehensive and high school principals during the COVID-19 pandemic. This…
How Can Students Be Empowered in Relation to SDGs Through Active Learning? Psychological and Contextual Dimensions Associated with Teachers’ Use of Storytelling in Europe
Promoting empowerment regarding the SDGs among students requires teaching practices based on a student-centered approach. Storytelling has gained prominence as a tool to increase student engagement, critical thinking, and more equitable school environments. While its benefits for students are well documented, less is known about the factors influencing teachers’ willingness to adopt storytelling. The Erasmus+ project PLACES aims to support the im…
The importance of school leaders in school health promotion. A European call for systematic integration of health in professional development
School leaders such as principals are key not only for educational and school quality but also for initiating and sustainably anchoring any innovation in schools. Although there is widespread agreement about the importance of holistic approaches to school health promotion, the role of principals has received increased, but not yet systematic, attention. In this context, it is unclear which leadership competencies are needed and to what extent the…
Measuring the Professional Identity of Italian Teachers
Teacher professional identity is an important construct that may influence teachers’ self-perception and behavior. Analysis of the literature suggests that teachers hold multiple roles, but a clear shared definition and theory-based validated measures are lacking. Furthermore, few studies have assessed the relationship between teacher professional identity and work and health outcomes. This study aimed to develop and assess the validity of the Te…
Exploring Patterns of Alcohol Consumption in Adolescence
Adolescents are particularly prone to engage in health-risk behaviors such as alcohol and substance use, which can significantly impact their present and future lives. Our study explores the factors contributing to (1) regular alcohol use (i.e., at least 3 to 5 times in the last 30 days) and (2) binge drinking (i.e., drinking at least five glasses of alcohol in a single sitting in the last 12 months) in adolescents, in the 2014 and 2018 waves of …
Covid-19 and the Health Promoting School in Italy
Objective: International agencies report the importance of health promotion in planning educational strategies and school management in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to identify the benefits of using a Health Promoting School (HPS) approach to guide educational and school policy during the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy, the main objectives and practices to be implemented, and the challenges likely to be faced. Design: A three-p…
Adolescents’ Nutrition
Adolescent obesity rates are increasing on an epidemic level and food intake is one of the most important causes of this condition. From an ecological perspective, food intake is, in turn, influenced by many factors that need to be considered. This study aims to evaluate the associations between socio-demographic factors (gender, family origin, socio-economic status, parent's education level), which consist of social stratifiers, health literacy …
Validation of the Covid-19 Digital Health Literacy Instrument in the Italian Language
The Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic and the associated "infodemic" have shown the importance of surveillance and promotion of health literacy, especially for young adults such as university students who use digital media to a very high degree. This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the Italian version of the COVID-19 adapted version of the Digital Health Literacy Instrument (DHLI). This cross-sectional study is part…
Multiple Health Behavior Programs in School Settings
Typically, schools implement health promotion programs that focus on a single behavioral domain. Multiple related health topics may be addressed using separate interventions, potentially producing overlap in program content. However, integrative approaches in health promotion have the potential to produce interventions capable of improving multiple health behaviors. In particular, more research is needed to identify the conditions and the factors…
School Health Promotion at the Time of Covid-19
The Coronavirus pandemic has impacted the entire school population’s emotions and the disruption of the organization of the school world. In this context it is important to reflect on the role of health promotion at school. The present study aimed at exploring school leaders’ and teachers’ perspectives and experiences about COVID-19 pandemic and its effects in the school and education system. The first objective was to gather the experience of sc…
The Italian School Psychologists’ Role
School psychologists’ relevance has been broadly affirmed. However, there is no shared definition of their professional role, and more efforts are needed to promote an organisational and whole-school approach. The present study aims to investigate practices and representations of Italian school psychologists, advance knowledge of the status and development of school psychology, and learn more about the approaches currently adopted in schools. A q…
Health Literacy Levels among Italian Students
Health literacy was identified as an important determinant of health, particularly for adolescents. However, more efforts are needed to monitor this construct and provide inputs for policy development. This study aims to: (a) Assess the validity and reliability of the Italian version of the Health Literacy for School-Aged Children (HLSAC-I); (b) Identify the health literacy levels among Italian students and compare them with other countries' leve…
Analysis of Burnout Syndrome and Resilience in Nurses throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic
The level of burnout in nurses was high, being higher on those who took care of COVID-19 patients. Resilient nurses were able to better cope with stressful situations
Physical Performance and Quality of Life in Older Adults
Older adults are at increased risk of several cytochrome P450 (CYP) drug interactions that can result in drug toxicity, reduced pharmacological effect, and adverse drug reactions. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of potential CYP interactions referring to the most clinically relevant drugs and exploring the relationship between them and quality of life and physical performance in Spanish octogenarians. Institutionalized and community-dwe…
Cross-validation of the Norwegian Teacher's Self-Efficacy Scale (NTSES)
Cross-validation of the Norwegian Teacher's Self-Efficacy Scale (NTSES)
Physical Performance and Quality of Life in Older Adults
Older adults are at increased risk of several cytochrome P450 (CYP) drug interactions that can result in drug toxicity, reduced pharmacological effect, and adverse drug reactions. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of potential CYP interactions referring to the most clinically relevant drugs and exploring the relationship between them and quality of life and physical performance in Spanish octogenarians. Institutionalized and community-dwe…
Multiple Health Behavior Programs in School Settings
Typically, schools implement health promotion programs that focus on a single behavioral domain. Multiple related health topics may be addressed using separate interventions, potentially producing overlap in program content. However, integrative approaches in health promotion have the potential to produce interventions capable of improving multiple health behaviors. In particular, more research is needed to identify the conditions and the factors…
School Health Promotion at the Time of Covid-19
The Coronavirus pandemic has impacted the entire school population’s emotions and the disruption of the organization of the school world. In this context it is important to reflect on the role of health promotion at school. The present study aimed at exploring school leaders’ and teachers’ perspectives and experiences about COVID-19 pandemic and its effects in the school and education system. The first objective was to gather the experience of sc…
The Italian School Psychologists’ Role
School psychologists’ relevance has been broadly affirmed. However, there is no shared definition of their professional role, and more efforts are needed to promote an organisational and whole-school approach. The present study aims to investigate practices and representations of Italian school psychologists, advance knowledge of the status and development of school psychology, and learn more about the approaches currently adopted in schools. A q…
Health Literacy Levels among Italian Students
Health literacy was identified as an important determinant of health, particularly for adolescents. However, more efforts are needed to monitor this construct and provide inputs for policy development. This study aims to: (a) Assess the validity and reliability of the Italian version of the Health Literacy for School-Aged Children (HLSAC-I); (b) Identify the health literacy levels among Italian students and compare them with other countries' leve…
Analysis of Burnout Syndrome and Resilience in Nurses throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic
The level of burnout in nurses was high, being higher on those who took care of COVID-19 patients. Resilient nurses were able to better cope with stressful situations
Covid-19 and the Health Promoting School in Italy
Objective: International agencies report the importance of health promotion in planning educational strategies and school management in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to identify the benefits of using a Health Promoting School (HPS) approach to guide educational and school policy during the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy, the main objectives and practices to be implemented, and the challenges likely to be faced. Design: A three-p…
Adolescents’ Nutrition
Adolescent obesity rates are increasing on an epidemic level and food intake is one of the most important causes of this condition. From an ecological perspective, food intake is, in turn, influenced by many factors that need to be considered. This study aims to evaluate the associations between socio-demographic factors (gender, family origin, socio-economic status, parent's education level), which consist of social stratifiers, health literacy …
Validation of the Covid-19 Digital Health Literacy Instrument in the Italian Language
The Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic and the associated "infodemic" have shown the importance of surveillance and promotion of health literacy, especially for young adults such as university students who use digital media to a very high degree. This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the Italian version of the COVID-19 adapted version of the Digital Health Literacy Instrument (DHLI). This cross-sectional study is part…
Exploring Patterns of Alcohol Consumption in Adolescence
Adolescents are particularly prone to engage in health-risk behaviors such as alcohol and substance use, which can significantly impact their present and future lives. Our study explores the factors contributing to (1) regular alcohol use (i.e., at least 3 to 5 times in the last 30 days) and (2) binge drinking (i.e., drinking at least five glasses of alcohol in a single sitting in the last 12 months) in adolescents, in the 2014 and 2018 waves of …
The importance of school leaders in school health promotion. A European call for systematic integration of health in professional development
School leaders such as principals are key not only for educational and school quality but also for initiating and sustainably anchoring any innovation in schools. Although there is widespread agreement about the importance of holistic approaches to school health promotion, the role of principals has received increased, but not yet systematic, attention. In this context, it is unclear which leadership competencies are needed and to what extent the…
Measuring the Professional Identity of Italian Teachers
Teacher professional identity is an important construct that may influence teachers’ self-perception and behavior. Analysis of the literature suggests that teachers hold multiple roles, but a clear shared definition and theory-based validated measures are lacking. Furthermore, few studies have assessed the relationship between teacher professional identity and work and health outcomes. This study aimed to develop and assess the validity of the Te…
How Can Students Be Empowered in Relation to SDGs Through Active Learning? Psychological and Contextual Dimensions Associated with Teachers’ Use of Storytelling in Europe
Promoting empowerment regarding the SDGs among students requires teaching practices based on a student-centered approach. Storytelling has gained prominence as a tool to increase student engagement, critical thinking, and more equitable school environments. While its benefits for students are well documented, less is known about the factors influencing teachers’ willingness to adopt storytelling. The Erasmus+ project PLACES aims to support the im…
A scoping review of instruments measuring the implementation of the Health-Promoting School approach
The Health-Promoting School (HPS) is a holistic approach that addresses not only the curriculum but also policies, the physical and social school environment, and the school’s external environment. Given its complexity in implementation, evidence on effectiveness is mixed. Adequately measuring the implementation of the approach is therefore essential for research and practice. This paper presents the results of a scoping review of instruments tha…
School principals’ Covid-19 health literacy and its association with mental health
School principals are prone to mental health problems due to work demands. During the COVID-19 pandemic, school principals were additionally tasked with managing challenging responsibilities, i.e. implementing hygiene regulations, communicating frequent policy updates, and transitioning to online teaching. This international study aimed to assess school principals’ COVID-19 health literacy (HL) levels as a resource during the pandemic and to exam…
Instruments used to measure well-being, ill-being, and health-related lifestyle behaviors in students attending Italian universities
Background The well-being of university students is increasingly recognized as a critical public health issue, influenced by complex interactions among psychological, behavioral, and contextual factors. Despite growing research, measurement tools often lack standardization and contextual specificity, limiting the understanding of students’ health. This review aimed to map and critically analyze instruments assessing well-being, ill-being, and hea…
How online gambling fits into people’s lives
Online gambling is a widespread phenomenon. While most of the literature deals with problem gamblers, little attention is paid to nonproblem gamblers. Moreover, the lifestyles and contexts of gamblers are poorly investigated, although from a prevention and health promotion perspective, they assume strategic importance. This research aims to investigate how online gambling fits into nonproblem gamblers’ lifestyles, identifying the contexts and sit…
How to Promote School Principals' Well‐Being? The Role of Job‐Related Perceptions and Behaviors
BACKGROUND: The well-being of school principals and the factors that influence it is a research area that is gaining increasing attention in the literature. School principals experience high levels of work-related stress with potential negative effects for work-ability, climate, and school effectiveness. METHODS: This study examined the work and health outcomes of Italian comprehensive and high school principals during the COVID-19 pandemic. This…
Medicine (11 obras) · Psychology (11 obras) · Political science (8 obras) · School Health and Nursing Education (8 obras) · Health promotion (7 obras) · Medical education (7 obras) · Pedagogy (7 obras) · Public health (7 obras) · COVID-19 and Mental Health (6 obras) · Nursing (5 obras)