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Peer reviewedRiggs, Richard S.; Noland, Melody Powers – Journal of School Health, 1984
Disadvantaged Black adolescents were surveyed regarding health knowledge, health locus of control, and health practices. Significant differences were found for scores on the health knowledge test due to sex, age, and health locus of control. Implications for health and nurse educators are discussed. (Author/DF)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Blacks, Economically Disadvantaged
