Journal article
The COMPASS study: a longitudinal hierarchical research platform for evaluating natural experiments related to changes in school-level programs, policies and built environment resources
Abstract
BackgroundFew researchers have the data required to adequately understand how the school environment impacts youth health behaviour development over time.Methods/DesignCOMPASS is a prospective cohort study designed to annually collect hierarchical longitudinal data from a sample of 90 secondary schools and the 50,000+ grade 9 to 12 students attending those schools. COMPASS uses a rigorous quasi-experimental design to evaluate how changes in …
Authors
Leatherdale ST; Brown KS; Carson V; Childs RA; Dubin JA; Elliott SJ; Faulkner G; Hammond D; Manske S; Sabiston CM
Journal
BMC Public Health, Vol. 14, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2014
DOI
10.1186/1471-2458-14-331
ISSN
1472-698X