This study examined the extent to which Fishbein's Model of Behavioral Intentions was able to predict breast self-examination behavior. A questionnaire was administered to 350 women who were classified according to frequency of breast self-examination. Results are set forth. Implications for health educators are considered. (MT)

This article outlines the incidence and etiology of cervical cancer among Hispanic women, discusses screening and treatment, and identifies factors that may contribute to high incidence and death rate. Factors include Hispanics' utilization of health services, culturally based attitudes, and the role of Hispanic men. Implications for health…

This study compared instructional outcomes of two education programs about testicular cancer and testicular self-examination. Instruction facilitated by a former testicular cancer patient was compared to information provided by printed materials. There was no difference in information dissemination, but possible differences in attitude resulted.…

The Washington State Cancer Education Conference designed to encourage cancer education in school programs is described from its planning stages through participant commitments. (JMF)

A mammography public education program which used newspaper press releases, local talk shows, news segments, and announcements, flyers, advertisements, and presentations to companies and select populations increased public awareness and decreased misconceptions about mammography. (CB)

Cancer is due to environmental exposure rather than genetic factors. The health educator, by increasing students' awareness of the cancer problem, can assist in the development of cancer prevention programs. Five goals are described for the development of a course in environmental cancer. (JN)

This study was designed to determine how effective an instructional program about cancer prevention might be in changing the knowledge and behavior of teenage females. (MM)

A high school curriculum project was developed to teach students about the importance of breast and testicular self-examination. Questionnaires were used to evaluate the project. Results are discussed. (DF)

This research project tested the effects of two behavior modification programs, one emphasizing self-control and one traditional nutrition education, on the snacking habits of 91 fourth grade students. The project's methodology is discussed. (JL)

Objectives, activities, instructional methods, and resources are listed for a 10-lesson unit plan for teaching about women's health issues at the secondary school level. Body image, menstrual health, substance abuse, breast and genital cancer, occupational health, pregnancy, and aging are discussed. (CB)

A study assessed the impact of using modeling and rehearsal techniques for teaching breast self-examination to college students. Although students exposed to the techniques did not differ from a control group who read pamphlets in knowledge level, their attitudes changed somewhat. (PP)

The American Cancer Society's guidelines, recommending that having Pap tests at three-year intervals is safe for many women, are questioned. Dangers to women with a high risk of cervical cancer, problems with faulty test results, and other gynecological problems that may be detected during pelvic examinations are discussed. (PP)