A study examined the extent of usage regarding caffeinated and non-caffeinated beverages, perceptions individuals have involving these beverages, and differences between those people who choose caffeinated versus non-caffeinated beverages. Attitude and life-style differences were observed between those who drank caffeinated drinks and those who…

Six papers for the Second Delbert Oberteuffer Symposium in Cincinnati, Ohio, 1986 discuss various aspects of research and evaluation in school health programs. (DF)

The history of the use of cervical caps as a birth control method is recounted in the areas of (1) revival of the cervical cap; (2) repopularization of the cervical cap; (3) empirical research; (4) nonbehavioral factors; (5) behavioral problems; and (6) health problems. (CB)

The evaluation of an integrated cardiovascular health education and government course in a secondary school indicated that cardiovascular health education can be effectively integrated with traditional high school government curricula. Important health promotion concepts can be maintained and enriched with the integrity of the host discipline also…

A study examined the feasibility and replicability of informational and reinforcement strategies designed to increase safety belt use in a university setting. The findings revealed moderate increases in safety belt use over repeated observations. (CB)

Corporate wellness professionals, surveyed about components of an effective corporate wellness training program, indicated that strong professional preparation is needed in the areas of specific coursework, administrative and behavioral skills, and a variety of job-related experiences. (CB)

Explores the nature of the new AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) virus and its diseases, avoidance strategies, neurologic disease and AIDS, co-factors involved in progression from asymptomatic infection to disease, AIDS versus civil liberties--barriers to effective communication, the importance of language in communication, and health…

The authors describe the principles and underlying assumptions that have guided the design of their STD (sexually transmitted diseases) initiatives, drawing special attention to the implications for AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) health education efforts. (Author/CT)

This article reviews the theoretical and empirical work that resulted in the New York Blood Center health education and psychosocial support program for blood donors who are notified that they are HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) antibody positive. Also describes how the program is being implemented. (Author/CT)

This article identifies various dimensions of the AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)-related issues emerging in corporations nationwide, including confidentiality, the right of patients to work, benefits and insurance, HTLV-III (Human T-Lymphotropic Type III) screening, fears of contagion among workers, needs of companies to avoid…

Describes the AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) community education intervention program developed by the Detroit Health Department health education staff. Discusses background of the program, barriers to program design, theoretical considerations, selection of strategies, and implications for health educators. (CT)

The impact of exposure time, instructional methods, and teacher quality in a family life education program for junior high students was investigated and classified according to intensity. The more intensive the program, the greater the gains in knowledge about teen reproduction and prevention methods. (Author/CH)

From a descriptive model of policy in health care delivery, the author theorizes that government has effectively attained economic and budgetary goals, but policy is creating displacements and attacking the national commitment to social welfare policy. Asserts that public health disciplines must collaborate to strengthen policy and empower…

The purpose of the study was to determine whether a brief seat belt group educational intervention could be incorporated into an existing public health program and result in increased use of seat belts. Seat belt use increased from 4.9 to 12.6 percent among 268 low-income mothers during the study. (Author/CH)

Studies assessed the potential impact of health education messages at blood pressure screenings. Messages sought to motivate hypertensives to seek treatment and normotensives to improve health habits. Each participant viewed a standard or experimental program. Results indicate that the experimental programs were significantly more effective in…