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Sissel, Peggy A.; Hohn, Marcia Drew – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 1996
People with low incomes and low literacy skills often have limited access to health care information. Popular education, participatory research techniques, and community-based partnerships between literacy programs and health educators and providers are methods that improve both health and literacy outcomes. (SK)
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Educational Cooperation, Health Education, Health Promotion

Kraus, Marjorie B.; Morgan, Connie M.; Matteson, Peggy S. – Journal of Nursing Education, 2003
In New Orleans, nursing faculty and students partnered with inner-city schools and churches to mobilize neighborhood assets and improve health care. Students learned community assessment skills and worked with empowered citizens who reclaimed their health resources. (Contains 28 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Community Programs, Empowerment, Health Promotion

Snowden, Lonnie R.; Clancy, Tom – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1990
The relationship between service intensity and improvement in general psychological well-being was investigated at a Community Mental Health Center staffed primarily by Blacks and serving a Black clientele. Results for 145 Black, 18 White, and 12 other clients indicate a nonlinear relationship between level of services and patient improvement.…
Descriptors: Blacks, Community Health Services, Demography, Mental Health Programs
Young, Christine L; Martin, Louise Doss – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1989
Reports survey responses from administrators of 23 urban and 25 rural, federally funded, primary health care projects in 6 midwestern states. Compares urban and rural projects regarding patients' social problems, staffing patterns, referrals to other agencies and community groups, and present and projected social services. Contains 16 references.…
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Community Resources, Needs Assessment, Referral

Ford, Sue – Evaluation Practice, 1987
Reorganization of data from a 1986 study of home care client placement for the elderly (N=18) allowed for user-specific reports to a variety of interested groups in the affected community. The techniques used to adapt and present the data are outlined. A short bibliography is appended. (TJH)
Descriptors: Caregivers, Community Health Services, Data Analysis, Evaluation Utilization

Dush, David M.; Spoth, Richard L. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1988
It is suggested that Community Mental Health (CMH) should be more involved in the development of comprehensive behavioral services, which is now taking place outside the traditional mental health environment. Implications for CMH planning and financing are discussed, drawing upon a selective literature review and clinical illustrations. (SLD)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Community Health Services, Mental Health Programs, Needs Assessment

Johnson, Jay; And Others – Journal of Employment Counseling, 1993
Examined postproject, career-mobility potential of seven outreach workers who worked for federally funded community Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) prevention project. Descriptive findings suggest that such projects can significantly improve lifetime vertical career mobility patterns for particular indigenous personnel and that their…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Ladders, Community Health Services, Employment

Cotugno, Albert J. – Psychology in the Schools, 1993
Assessed extent to which diagnostic confusion exists in referrals for assessment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to community mental health centers. Provided comprehensive evaluations to 92 children with previous diagnosis of ADHD. Only 22% of sample were given primary diagnosis of ADHD. Substantial numbers of children were…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Attention Deficit Disorders, Children, Clinical Diagnosis
Shoultz, Jan; Amundson, Mary Jane – Nursing and Health Care Perspectives, 1998
A survey of 177 nurse educators indicates they have more knowledge of primary health care than hypothesized; those with work experience beyond acute care have more knowledge. Nurse educators must be prepared to revise nursing curricula and teaching strategies in terms of community-based primary-health-care knowledge and skills. (JOW)
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Curriculum Development, Health Education, Higher Education

Gomby, Deanna S.; Culross, Patti L.; Behrman, Richard E. – Future of Children, 1999
This theme issue provides a summary of six evaluations of home-visiting models that have been implemented nationally. These model programs represent home-visiting programs across the country that help parents provide children with the best start in life. (SLD)
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Early Intervention, Home Visits, Models

Wagner, Mary M.; Clayton, Serena L. – Future of Children, 1999
Describes the Parents as Teachers (PAT) program, a parent-education program that includes home visiting and reports the results of evaluations of two randomized trials of PAT. Results from one of the studies suggested that home visits produced about a one-month developmental advantage per 10 visits for participating children. (SLD)
Descriptors: Child Development, Community Health Services, Home Visits, Parent Education

Conger, Cynthia O'Neill; Baldwin, Joan H.; Abegglen, JoAnn; Callister, Lynn C. – Journal of Nursing Education, 1999
Brigham Young University's nursing curriculum was revised to reflect the community-driven nature of primary health care. Curricular threads of inquiry, practice, stewardship, spirituality, and service are the framework for integrating community health nursing practice. (SK)
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Higher Education

Bryan, Stephany; Southern, Luanne – Reclaiming Children and Youth, 2002
A parent advocate and an agency professional suggest 10 steps for successful partnerships in family-based care, the basis of which is empathy for another's situation. Some of steps include being honest; facing and discussing fears; acknowledging cultural differences; maintaining a healthy sense of humor; and agreeing to disagree and mutually…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Community Health Services, Cooperative Planning, Empathy
Farrar, Amy; Xiong, Dao – Reaching Today's Youth: The Community Circle of Caring Journal, 1999
Illustrates several key cultural perspectives that must be considered in order to overcome communication barriers when providing culturally competent family services. Describes the challenges encountered by Hmong and other Southeast Asian families at a parent center. Presents an account of a Hmong father's experiences seeking care for his child…
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Cultural Awareness, Ethnic Groups, Family Programs

Gagin, Roni; Oded, Ofrah; Cohen, Mimi; Itskovitz, Joseph – Health & Social Work, 2001
This paper outlines and reflects on current procedures in Israel for requesting a late termination of pregnancy (LTP) and the subsequent decision-making processes, using data collected in 1995-97 from 183 women. Discusses the responsibility of the health system and social workers to address the need for enhanced support for women requesting LTPs.…
Descriptors: Abortions, Community Health Services, Ethics, Females