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The Minnesota Heart Health Program Community Quit and Win Contests.
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Lando, Harry A.; And Others – American Journal of Health Promotion, 1994
The Minnesota Heart Health Program's Quit and Win smoking cessation contests occurred between 1982 and 1989. The contests used large prizes to encourage smokers to quit smoking. Evaluations indicated that the contests succeeded in recruiting relatively large proportions of smokers in entire communities, and abstinence outcomes were encouraging.…
Descriptors: Adults, Community Action, Health Behavior, Health Programs
Factors which Explain Amount of Participation in Rural Adolescent Alcohol Use Prevention Task Forces.
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Rissel, Christopher; And Others – American Journal of Health Promotion, 1995
Surveys of adolescent alcohol abuse prevention task force members found that members who were more satisfied with the task force and lived in the community less time spent more time on task force work. Satisfaction was greater for those who perceived more personal and community influence on the task force. (SM)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Alcohol Abuse, Child Health
School-Based Weight Management Services: Perceptions and Practices of School Nurses and Administrators. Applied Research Brief.
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Stang, James S.; And Others – American Journal of Health Promotion, 1997
This study assessed Minnesota school nurses' and administrators' perceptions of obesity, the school's role in providing weight management curricula and services, and current practices. Statewide surveys indicated that most administrators and nurses believe that obesity affects children's physical, social, and emotional health, and that schools…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Child Health, Comprehensive School Health Education, Elementary School Students