Considers efficacy of media-based efforts to prevent adolescent drug use. Reviews selected theories and research, and makes suggestions for integrating social and behavioral theory and research into media prevention strategies. Concludes that scientists and interventionists could improve research and development in this prevention arena.…

Describes plastic surgery techniques used to irrigate, debride, and close lacerations caused by surfboards. Head lacerations and nose fractures are the most common injuries. According to a survey, lacerations may be deeper than expected from their surface appearance and wounds may contain surfboard fragments. Injury prevention is discussed. (SM)

Presents statistics on injury patterns in youth sports, recommending that physicians who care for young athletes understand the kinds of injuries likely to be sustained. Awareness of injury patterns helps medical professionals identify variables associated with injury, anticipate or prevent injuries, plan medical coverage, and compare individual…

Safely driving a play vehicle requires many skills. This article offers several suggestions to parents on teaching preschoolers how to operate play vehicles safely and on pedestrian safety in general. A list of teaching aids for play vehicle safety, appropriate for parents and teachers, is included. (IAH)

Claims educational institutions must recognize their obligation to provide work and study environments free of sexual harassment and intimidation. Discusses definitions of sexual harassment. Discusses need for consistent, accessible grievance procedures. Provides excerpts from and summaries of actual policies and materials. (ABL)

Children with mothers who were instructed to interact in a minimal manner with their children displayed distress sooner and played less with their age-mates than did children with mothers who interacted in a minimal manner but were not instructed to do so. Participants were 36 female and 36 male toddlers of 15-18 months of age and their mothers.…

Outlines the reasons for a need to know more about water and swimming pool dangers with regards to young children and how to make these water areas more safe. (BB)

Examined short- and long-term outcome evaluation results of "Here's Looking at You" alcohol education prevention program for elementary and secondary school students. Short-term gains included increase in participant knowledge about alcohol and a positive attitudinal net gain. On long-term basis, actual alcohol drinking pattern of…

The paper reviews principles of preventative intervention and their application to communication problems associated with cleft palate. Ten specific suggestions (such as continuing professional education, identification of adenoidal atrophy, and prompt referral for secondary management) and activities are described. (Author/DB)

This article discusses reasons for the increase in basketball-related injuries, describes common injuries, outlines steps for diagnosis and treatment, and offers recovery and prevention strategies. (IAH)

Examines losses--financial, personal, and more--suffered by the university, the student, and the profession when a minority student nurse drops out. Suggests possibilities to prevent such attrition. (Editor/JOW)

Based on experiences at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and other campuses, this report attempts to define the extent of alcohol use and resultant problems of college students. Concludes that by drawing upon various models available in the literature, college and university faculty, staff, and students can approach alcohol problems in…

For some youth, schools provide more structure and stability than any other source. Project Pioneer, a pilot project at a Wichita (Kansas) high school, helps create a support base for high risk youths entering high school. Success depends on extensive staff training and close counseling for potential dropouts. (MLH)

Hypertension is more prevalent among Black Americans than among White Americans. In recognition of this fact, some physicians are devising outreach programs that inexpensively promote improved health habits, including exercise, in Black communities. (JD)

Describes 10 modules for primary care practitioners on health promotion/disease prevention for the elderly on these topics: Alzheimer's disease in minorities, dehydration, diabetes, elder abuse, geriatric nutrition, oncology, oral health in long-term care, incontinence, injury prevention, and physical activity. These areas are significant for…