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Thomson, Rob; Langley, John – Journal of Community Psychology, 2004
Many victims of physical assaults do not report the assault to the police. In this study we examine whom these victims talked to and how satisfied they were with the help they received. A sample of 374 participants of the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study (DMHDS) who had been assaulted in the preceding 12 months, were asked…
Descriptors: Young Adults, Victims of Crime, Emotional Experience, Physical Health
Yu, Chia-Chen; Liaw, Yin-Hua; Barnd, Susan – Sport, Education and Society, 2004
The world is becoming a global village and within many professions, including physical education and sport, individuals have multiple opportunities to work and socialize with people from different ethnic backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, religions, etc. Due to the increasing cultural diversity, it is important for physical education and sport…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Equal Education, Physical Activities, Females
Tossavainen, Kerttu; Turunen, Hannele; Jakonen, Sirkka; Vertio, Harri – Children & Society, 2004
The purpose of the study was to describe school nurses' (N=24) and teachers' (N=25) opinions of how the health-related goals in their counselling and instruction were attained and to find out the possible differences between the two groups in the Finnish European Network of Health Promoting Schools. The data were collected by a questionnaire and…
Descriptors: First Aid, Comprehensive School Health Education, Health Behavior, School Nurses
Schrader, Susan L.; Blue, Rebecca; Horner, Arlene – Journal of School Nursing, 2005
Although osteoporosis typically surfaces in later life, peak bone mass attained before age 20 is a key factor in its prevention. However, most American children's diets lack sufficient calcium during the critical growth periods of preadolescence and adolescence to achieve peak bone mass. "Better Bones (BB) Buddies" is an educational…
Descriptors: Prevention, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Dietetics
Rosal, Milagros C.; Goins, Karin Valentine; Carbone, Elena T.; Cortes, Dharma E. – Health Education & Behavior, 2004
Hispanics are twice as likely as non-Hispanic Whites to have diabetes and are also at higher risk for diabetes-related complications and poorer outcomes. The prevalence of diabetes is inversely related to educational status. Low literacy is common, especially among older Hispanics. Little literature exists on formative research to create diabetes…
Descriptors: Focus Groups, Diabetes, Latin Americans, Hispanic Americans
Kloek, Gitte C.; van Lenthe, Frank J.; van Nierop, Peter W. M.; Mackenbach, Johan P. – Health Education & Behavior, 2004
This article describes the association of external and psychosocial factors on the stages of change for fruit and vegetable consumption, among 2,781 inhabitants, aged 18 to 65 years, in deprived neighborhoods (response rate 60%). To identify correlates of forward stage transition, an ordinal logistic regression model, the Threshold of Change Model…
Descriptors: Locus of Control, Health Promotion, Health Behavior, Dietetics
Oshi, Daniel C.; Nakalema, Sarah – Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 2005
Research was undertaken to assess the role of primary school teachers with regard to the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. Structured and semi-structured questionnaires were responded to by 210 teachers drawn from primary schools in Eastern Nigeria (with pupils aged 6-15 years). These were supplemented by focus group discussions and…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Prevention, Focus Groups, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Carnegie Council on Adolescent Development, Washington, DC. – 1995
The Carnegie Corporation's Council on Adolescent Development builds on the work of many organizations and individuals to stimulate sustained public attention to the risks and opportunities of adolescence, and generates public and private support for measures that facilitate the critical transition to adulthood. This document explores some of the…
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Change Strategies
Carnegie Council on Adolescent Development, Washington, DC. – 1995
The Carnegie Corporation's Council on Adolescent Development builds on the work of many organizations and individuals to stimulate sustained public attention to the risks and opportunities of adolescence, and generates public and private support for measures that facilitate the critical transition to adulthood. The Council's concluding report…
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Change Strategies
American National Red Cross, Washington, DC. – 1995
This Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) education curriculum was developed for boys and girls, ages 6 to 17 years. It is a supplement to a similar program, "SMART Moves," aimed at prevention of drug abuse and premature sexual activity. The Act SMART prevention team should consist of a staff…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Activity Units, Curriculum Guides, Educational Games
Talley, Ronda C.; And Others – 1995
Because public health problems affect schools and communities so pervasively, schools inevitably must alter their mission to act as important service delivery sites for public health services, as well as for some community primary health services. Learning comes easier to healthy children, and health problems interfere with learning.…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Behavior Development, Behavioral Science Research, Early Intervention
Saam, Starr; And Others – 1994
This set of health education materials for kindergarten includes a teacher's manual, student workbook, activity posters, suggestions for a special event, and a booklet of letters for parents. The materials cover recommended health education content, including personal health, hygiene, family life, substance abuse prevention, injury prevention and…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Charts, Class Activities, Curriculum Guides
The Health Education Monograph Series, 1996
This issue presents 11 research papers submitted by students: (1) "An Exploration of Problem-Behavior Theory" (Casey Ann Reeves); (2) "HIV/AIDS Prevention, Intervention, and Education Techniques Used within the American Indian Population" (Ursule R. Smith); (3) "Parent-to-Child Conflict Tactics in Late Adolescence"…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adults, American Indians, Class Size
Smart, John C., Ed. – 1994
This collection of nine papers addresses theory and research in higher education. The papers include: (1) "Student Learning at Metropolitan Universities" (George D. Kuh and others); (2) "Applications of Generalizability Theory in Higher Education Assessment Research" (Gary R. Pike); (3) Policy Models and Policy Instruments in…
Descriptors: Athletics, College Faculty, College Students, Community Colleges
Hawes, Hugh, Ed.; And Others – 1991
This volume is about children's health, how good science teaching and scientific thinking can improve health, and how health education can contribute to scientific thinking. It is concerned with skills for life: skills which can save and improve lives; skills which go beyond the classroom and are used in daily life and which, when thoroughly…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Health, Class Activities, Cross Age Teaching