This paper identifies and briefly comments on the approaches used for justifying health education program needs for the purpose of educating and training people for the health care professions and occupations. It assesses and evaluates available information concerning the needs of programs that are designed to train and educate professionals for…

Through a comprehensive critical review of the empirical literature on health services utilization, there has been developed: (1) a classification of health services utilization, (2) a list of operational indices commonly used to measure each type of use. (3) a summary of the most powerful predictors of various types of use, and (4) a numbered…

This article explains the development and implementation of an educational program for pregnant adolescents in the state of Louisiana. (RC)

Health education programs must begin to emphasize the relationship between genetic constitution, environment, and lifestyle if significant progress is to be made in the prevention of chronic disease. (DS)

A parent-monitored program of oral hygiene, stressing regular brushing and flossing, resulted in statistically significant improvement in palque and gingivitis ratings. (MJB)

Improvement of federal effectiveness in the fields of health care and preventive medicine involves pressure by the public directed toward appropriation of monies, as well as their preliminary authorization. (MJB)

The reorganization of Indiana University/Bloomington's scattered environmental health and safety functions into one administrative network is described. (MJB)

The authors critically examine the research on physical activity in the elderly to assess the elderly's capacity for exercise and the benefits accruing from exercise. Lower-intensity exercise programs attract a more representative group of senior participants and overcome many barriers. Implications for program planning and efforts are discussed.…

Based on extensive research experience with employee assistance programs, ethical issues concerning employee assistance and wellness/health promotion programs are considered at three levels: (1) the individual level, (2) the organizational level, and (3) the interorganizational level. (Author/CH)

A survey regarding health education/health promotion evaluation activities was sent to American College Health Association member institutions. Results indicated that evaluations were used most often to modify or justify continuing programs. The implications of the survey results are discussed and recommendations made. (Author/MT)

Describes a system of appraisal in health education leading to continuous adjustment of curriculum and evaluation processes developed by the local school district. (GB)

This study examines the process of teacher education as a precursor to student education. Of first concern is the question of preparing teachers to teach about drug use and abuse, but no final determination of the success or failure of a program can be made without some measure of the effects upon the students. (Author)

This paper describes an innovative and effective approach to venereal disease education which utilized an Educational Telephone Network. (JC)