A study of the cognitive differences and effective preferences of college students exposed to televised v direct classroom instruction indicates that, while student cognitive acquisition is the same with both types of instruction, students prefer and enjoy direct classroom instruction. (JMF)

The development of a heart health evaluation instrument for a secondary level heart education program is summarized. (JMF)

A Virginia elementary-secondary school blood pressure education program is described and evaluated. Evidence presented indicates that participants' cardiovascular knowledge levels increased significantly as a result of program participation. (JMF)

A discussion is presented on the relative effectiveness of four relaxation techniques when used in conjunction with a psychosocial stressor. (JMF)

A survey of school board members and superintendents of public schools in Indiana shows that school policymakers would support broad-based, well-developed programs in human sexuality taught by well-qualified teachers. Attitudes toward school responsibility for sex education and program goals are summarized. (PP)

The extent and status of peer education programs at selected secondary schools around the United States were studied. Objectives of these programs, recruitment and training of leaders, curriculum, educational activities, and evaluation are reported. (PP)

Reasons for carrying out cross-cultural and international health education research are presented, along with suggestions for adapting research methods to different cultures. Selection of appropriate topics, research design, development of measurement instruments, and data collection methods are considered. (PP)

Researchers evaluated the construct validity of attitude measures containing feeling, belief, and intention-to-act components. Evidence strongly suggests that treating these three factors as unidimensional concepts is inadequate for measuring health attitudes--a multidimensional approach is needed. (PP)

To test the relationship between stressful life-change events and accident incidence, researchers administered the College Schedule of Recent Experience to male students at a large midwestern university. The study's implications for identifying high-risk persons and for accident prevention are discussed. (PP)

A study assessed the impact of using modeling and rehearsal techniques for teaching breast self-examination to college students. Although students exposed to the techniques did not differ from a control group who read pamphlets in knowledge level, their attitudes changed somewhat. (PP)

Researchers investigated whether including a health risk appraisal instrument into a college health education course would motivate students to change health behavior. Use of the instrument produced a somewhat higher (but not significant) rate of behavior change than did taking the course, focused on life-style, alone. (PP)

Health educators can play a vital role in helping provide emotional and social support for single fathers, in helping prepare their children for parent roles, and in educating the community about needs of these parents. Special characteristics and needs of single-father families are discussed. (PP)

Options for the health educator who has decided to present information about the development and risk of nuclear arms are discussed. Educational resources on the subject and points where the topic might be brought up in class are noted. (PP)

The relationship between effective health instruction and computer usage must be explored through thoughtfully designed preservice and inservice training programs for health educators. Computer education topics of relevance to health educators are listed along with suggestions for planning the incorporation of computer literacy in the health…

Most faculty need help to feel comfortable and competent about their own computer skills before they are willing to work with students in this mode. A multidimensional workshop that can provide information about computers to faculty members is described. (CJ)