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ERIC Number: EJ394486
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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A Comparison of Peer Educator, Media, and Screening Only Approaches in Reducing Cardiovascular Risk among Corrections Personnel.
Fridinger, Frederick W.; Vincent, Murray L.
Health Education (Washington D.C.), v20 n1 p30-35 Feb-Mar 1989
Findings are reported from a study conducted to design, implement, and evaluate the effects of a cardiovascular screening and educational training program aimed at reducing heart disease risk factors of corrections personnel. Inclusion of peer educator/advocate intervention significantly affected the incidence of certain risk factors. (IAH)
Descriptors: Adults, Cardiovascular System, Correctional Institutions, Health Promotion, Institutional Personnel, Peer Counseling, Program Effectiveness
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Health Risk Appraisal; Risk Factors