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St. Denis, Gerald C., Ed. – 1987
This document contains a list of planning committee members, institute participants, an introduction by Gerald C. St. Denis, a program agenda, and institute presentations. The following presentations are included: (1) "Greetings" (Barbara K. Shore); (2) "Public Health Social Work in Maternal and Child Health: A Forward Plan" (Alex Gitterman); (3)…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Children, Family Health, Family Planning
Sasserath, Valerie J., Ed. – 1983
The conference papers and discussions presented in this volume convey current information and are intended to serve as a guide for intervention by health professionals and others involved with high-risk parenting situations. High-risk parenting is defined as a social condition in which normal patterns of parent/child behavior and interaction are…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Early Childhood Education, Early Parenthood
Berendes, Heinz W., Ed.; And Others – 1991
This proceedings document contains papers addressing trends, determinants, and interventions in preventing low birthweight. Papers have the following titles and authors: "Trends in Rates of Low Birthweight in the United States" (Mary McCormick); "Evolution of the Preterm Birth Rate in France" (Gerard Breart); "The Etiology…
Descriptors: Birth Weight, Congenital Impairments, Etiology, Infants
1972
Health and communications experts from Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and South Vietnam met in Manila for two weeks of workshop sessions to discuss communication strategies and to develop educational materials for the promotion of family health. The overall aim of the workshop was to encourage the production of educational…
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Cultural Influences, Family Health, Family Planning
Watkins, Elizabeth L., Ed.; Melnick, Leslie R., Ed. – 1985
In Part I, "Extent of Knowledge and Implications for Social Work Intervention," the following conference papers are presented: (1) "Unintended Pregnancy and Infant Mortality, Strategies and Interventions" (Alfred W. Brann, Jr.); (2) "Implications for Social Work Intervention in Biopsychosocial Factors Associated with Infant Mortality and…
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Child Abuse, Child Advocacy, Child Neglect
Sharbaugh, Carolyn S., Ed. – 1991
The proceedings reported in this document provide an overview of the trends, needs, and issues in maternal and child nutrition services and present recommendations and action strategies to improve such services. An executive summary presents a total of 28 recommendations and associated strategies which address general areas, women's nutrition for…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Allied Health Personnel, Children, Cost Effectiveness