Factors Related to the Health Knowledge and Health Behavior of Disadvantaged Black Youth.

Riggs, Richard S.; Noland, Melody Powers

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ERIC Number: EJ310761

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1984

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Factors Related to the Health Knowledge and Health Behavior of Disadvantaged Black Youth.

Riggs, Richard S.; Noland, Melody Powers

Journal of School Health, v54 n11 p431-34 Dec 1984

Disadvantaged Black adolescents were surveyed regarding health knowledge, health locus of control, and health practices. Significant differences were found for scores on the health knowledge test due to sex, age, and health locus of control. Implications for health and nurse educators are discussed. (Author/DF)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Blacks, Economically Disadvantaged, Health, Health Behavior, Knowledge Level, Secondary Education, Sex Differences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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