A list is presented of 19 institutions offering master's degree programs to prepare health educators for international work. Name and address of the institution, degree/title offered, descriptive information, language requirement, and field work requirement are included. (CB)

International students who come to the United States in pursuit of higher education are in a high-risk group for health problems. Services to meet their special health needs are few and often ineffective. Health education faculty must help these students progress through the curriculum with the help of handouts, bilingual materials, and study…

The University of Minnesota has developed an undergraduate International Health course to help students identify and compare health problems among diverse nations, explore various factors that influence world health, explain some of the difficulties encountered when attempting to assess the health status of a country, and relate the status of a…

This article explores environmental health and epidemiology topics relating to international health, focusing on population issues, underdeveloped countries, and food supply problems. (CB)

A list is presented of periodicals, newsletters, books, reports, and games relating to world hunger for use as teaching materials. (CB)

This paper explores the responsibility of the sexual educator and the characteristics needed to deal adequately with all facets of sex education in a positive, enriching way. A plan to help preservice teachers feel more comfortable and to teach them appropriate classroom methods is given. (MT)

A study was conducted to: (1) measure the impact of a "pro life" film on abortion attitudes of college students; (2) identify any further change due to a "pro choice" response film; and (3) detect any attitude shift over time. Results are analyzed and conclusions are presented. (MT)

This study examined the impact of a six-week segment of the Preschool Health Education Project on 53 preschool children, specifically assessing the impact of children's cognitive level and participation in school/home learning activities upon health knowledge and behavior during routine health examinations. Findings are discussed. (MT)

This futures study develops three probable alternative corporate health promotion scenarios within the framework of a post-industrial society. Each forecast offers an historical review, a statistical treatment, and a scenario narration. (MT)

This article highlights significant developments and events resulting from the official affiliation of health education with the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD). Included is a chronology of achievements in health education in AAHPERD, of general historical events, and of health-related events. (MT)

The current emphasis upon individual responsibility for health has posed a troubling dilemma for health educators in the area of mental health where interrelationships between physical, biochemical, and environmental elements and health status are being debated. This dilemma is discussed, and implications for mental health educators are suggested.…

The purpose of this study was to assess beliefs about and needs of the senior citizen population as expressed by people aged 65 or older and as expressed by people aged 22 to 40. The focus group interview process is described. Findings are discussed, and further research directions are suggested. (MT)

Two groups (experimental and control) totaling 239 low-income asthmatic children, aged 8 to 11 years, were studied. One group was exposed to an asthma health education program. Findings indicate asthma health education for children increases management skills, reduces symptoms, and improves school performance. (Author/CH)

A study at the University of Alabama/Birmingham (UAB) compared adult asthma patients receiving a self-care workbook with those receiving only asthma pamphlets. Outcomes were assessed in five areas: (1) health care utilization, (2) functional status, (3) knowledge, (4) adherence, and (5) psychological reactions. (Author/CH)

A technology transfer project for getting initial community adoption of childhood asthma management programs is described. The evolution of the project, including development of programs, packaging considerations, establishment of partnerships, implementation, and evaluation are discussed. (Author/CH)