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STEPS to a Healthier Heart: Improving Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) Knowledge among African American Women
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Brown, Cynthia Williams; Alexander, Dayna S.; Cummins, Kayla; Price, Amanda Alise; Anderson-Booker, Marian – American Journal of Health Education, 2018
Background: African American women have the highest risk of death from heart disease among all racial, ethnic, and gender groups due to sedentary behaviors. Purpose: This article describes an intervention among 2 groups--a program group and an information group (intervention and comparison)--that assessed cardiovascular risk factor knowledge among…
Descriptors: Females, African Americans, Heart Disorders, Intervention
Evaluation of an Educational Intervention on Knowledge and Awareness of Medication Safety in Older Adults with Low Health Literacy
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Whittaker, Chanel F.; Tom, Sarah E.; Bivens, Angel; Klein-Schwartz, Wendy – American Journal of Health Education, 2017
Background: Older adults with low health literacy are at increased risk of nonadherence, accidental drug exposure, and adverse events. Purpose: This study evaluated older adults' knowledge and awareness of medication safety and poison prevention resources using an interactive educational game compared to a less intensive intervention involving…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Health Education, Intervention, Adult Education
Oasis Connections: Results from an Evaluation Study
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Czaja, Sara J.; Lee, Chin Chin; Branham, Janice; Remis, Peggy – Gerontologist, 2012
Purpose of the Study: The objectives of this study were to evaluate a community-based basic computer and Internet training program designed for older adults, provide recommendations for program refinement, and gather preliminary information on program sustainability. Design and Methods: The program was developed by the OASIS Institute, a nonprofit…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Community Programs, Adult Education, Adult Programs
Knowledge of Nontraditional Careers Increases.
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New Jersey Research Bulletin, 1996
In 1996, the effectiveness of New Jersey's Perkins Act-funded single parent/displaced homemaker and gender equity programs in increasing clients' knowledge of nontraditional careers was evaluated through a 60-question survey that was administered to all clients before each program began and 6 weeks after completion of those portions of the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Comparative Analysis, Displaced Homemakers
Increases in Knowledge: Equity Standards.
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New Jersey Research Bulletin, 1996
In 1996, the effectiveness of New Jersey's Perkins Act-funded single parent/displaced homemaker and gender equity programs were evaluated through a 20-question equity standards survey. The survey was administered to all clients before each program began and 6 weeks after completion of those portions of the programs pertaining to equity standards.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Comparative Analysis, Displaced Homemakers
D.S.E. Citywide Chapter 2 Special Projects, 1988-89. Final Evaluation Report. OREA Evaluation Section Report.
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Torres, Marcia; Askins, William – 1990
This report presents an evaluation of the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act, Chapter 2, Subprogram C, Special Projects program for the 1988-89 school year. The purpose of the program was to expand the knowledge and skills of job developers in placing severely handicapped students in appropriate occupational and adult service agency…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Education Work Relationship, Employment Opportunities, Employment Services