Attitudes of ninth grade students and teachers in Denmark toward using condoms for protection against acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) were studied. Results indicate that information on "safe sex" had been understood, but that pupil behavior has not been satisfactory from the perspective of disease prevention. (SM)

Reviews literature on worksite fitness and health promotion programs. Examines their impact on employees and the sponsoring organization. Discusses beneficial effects such as increased fitness, and reduction in health care costs, risk factors of heart disease, absenteeism, and turnover. Addresses issues related to participation rates, program…

Compared computer-assisted behavioral health counseling intervention for high school students (N=45) with a health tip educational intervention (N=17) and an assessment only group (N=15). Found significant dietary improvement among computer-assisted counseling group and lesser improvement among two control groups. (Author/CM)

A nationwide network of clinics to educate health care providers about clinical aspects of sexually transmitted diseases has succeeded and led to development of a 13-clinic network for training in the clinical, epidemiological, psychological, and social aspects of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), drawing on the earlier clinic…

Examined is the effectiveness of a smoking-prevention program in modifying high school students' attitudes and values in such categories as health, peer pressure, and social image as related to smoking. The intervention lasted four to six weeks within the framework of ninth- and tenth-grade biology classes. (Author/YP)

These guidelines cover athletic trainers and blood-borne pathogens at athletic events, student athletic trainer education, universal precautions and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, medical records and confidentiality, infected athletic trainers, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) testing, HBV…

Describes a special activity that offers an alternative for elementary physical educators with limited time, providing visual stimulation to generate student interest and enhance motivation to participate in personal fitness pursuits. The program helps students understand the benefits of fitness participation and increases awareness of physical…

This article describes a workshop developed in response to the findings of a study on addiction-related needs in a Canadian community. The project, a self-esteem and personal competence initiative that targets elementary school teachers, is found to impact their students. A theoretical model of behavior change is described as well. (LKS)

The Heart Adventures Challenge Course teaches students about the circulatory system's design and functions, taking them through a model of the circulatory system in the gym. The article provides detailed instructions for presenting the unit. It describes how the course was developed and taught in a middle school. (SM)

For nearly 40 years, the Delaware School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) has been improving school health education and services in the state. The SHAC has recommended policies to the Delaware Board of Education and state legislature, conducted conferences and workshops, published information, and helped develop health education curricula.…

Over 500 Indiana secondary school principals completed surveys regarding their schools' HIV/AIDS education status. Most offered some HIV/AIDS education taught by teachers with different educational backgrounds and school roles. Most considered students at risk for HIV and responded to the need for education using various formats, personnel, and…

A rap contest methodology for smoking prevention was tested with 10-14 year olds in a predominantly minority school district. Contests occurred after initial assemblies where students heard and viewed taped peer antismoking rap messages. Winning students received $25. Pre- and posttesting indicated high preference ratings for the intervention. (SM)

Describes the Health Education and Lifestyle Promotion (H.E.L.P.) program, Missouri University's employee wellness model. H.E.L.P. utilizes a carefully structured, comprehensive package approach. Its success stems from networking existing campus resources and personnel and creating effective program design, implementation, and evaluation. The…

Examines five challenges confronting health educators in planning effective AIDS education for youth: gaining community support; determining program placement, scope and content; meeting educational needs of minority, high-risk youth; focusing on the real needs of youth; and incorporating AIDS education in school as part of comprehensive health…

A questionnaire that included topics derived from the Surgeon General's Report on AIDS was sent to 148 parents. Responses indicated that most parents favored all topics as appropriate. They were more supportive of sex-related AIDS education topics than they were of sex education a few years ago. (SM)