ERIC Number: EJ885797
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2003
Pages: 6
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Health Education in an Inner-City Catholic Grade School
Legg, Katherine; Grigoriev, Lana
Journal of School Nursing, v19 n4 p219-224 2003
The purpose of this article is to outline the process, content, and evaluation of a 14-week health education program for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in an inner city Catholic grade school who are at risk for multiple health problems. The process includes a needs assessment with findings, followed by construction of an age-appropriate program. A content outline displays the topics and information presented to the students. In conclusion, an evaluation presents the results and effectiveness of the program. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Catholic Schools, Health Education, Needs Assessment, Urban Areas, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Program Evaluation, At Risk Persons, Program Effectiveness, Drug Use, Smoking, Drinking, Nutrition, Human Body
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: District of Columbia
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