Interviews with random samples of 641 registrants for a smoking cessation program on Chicago television news and 2,398 smokers who regularly viewed the news determined that registration was associated with (1) recognition of the need to change behavior; (2) high expectation for quitting; (3) concern about the burden of lung cancer on significant…

Data from sample of 232 seventh, 225 ninth, and 222 eleventh graders were analyzed using Health Belief Model, which accounted for 43 percent, 27 percent, and 17 percent, respectively, of variance in safer sex intentions. Health-related motivations should be focus of educational programs for younger adolescents, whereas social environment and…

A program to improve the quality of work relationships among managers and staff of group homes for the developmentally disabled includes three strategies: (1) adding people to the employee's social network; (2) improving skills for maintaining networks; and (3) training network members to be more supportive. (SK)

A survey of 1,085 seventh and eleventh graders assessed the impact of parents, peers, siblings, advertising, and sponsorship as role models influencing attitudes toward smoking and smoking behavior. Results suggest that intervention programs need to address nicotine addiction and be in place before grade seven. (JOW)

The impact of a state-mandated acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) education program was evaluated using a sample of 2,709 adolescents. The modest changes observed after the program emphasize that the dissemination of AIDS information by public schools is only the first step in changing adolescent behavior as a means of AIDS prevention and…

Examined outcome expectancies, outcome evaluations, and interest in participating in smoking cessation programs presented in graduated steps of intervention intensity. Concluded that attitudes and control beliefs should be the focus of initial program promotion for college smoking cessation programs. (JOW)

Sex education has not only failed to significantly reduce irresponsible sexual behavior among teenagers, it has also been blamed for promoting such behavior. Effective sex education for teenagers should be value based, address the issue of self-esteem, and be part of a total program which includes drug education and dropout prevention. (IAH)

This article discusses role delineation in the health education profession, defines and presents principles of health care marketing, describes marketing plan development, and examines major ethical issues associated with health care marketing when utilized by community health educators. A marketing plan format for community health education is…

Results are reported from a study in which high school baseball players (N=511) were surveyed to determine the prevalence and cultural distribution of smokeless tobacco usage and to assess the level of knowledge regarding its harmful effects. Subjects resided in the New York City-New Jersey metropolitan area. (IAH)

This article reviews literature related to the positive effects of outdoor education. The following dimensions of health, and the benefits associated with each, are discussed: emotional, social, physical, intellectual, and spiritual. A model of health benefits derived from outdoor recreation is presented, and implications for health education are…

For comprehensive school health education to become a reality, health educators must become competent in influencing politicians and public opinion. This requires health educators to work effectively with print and broadcast journalists. Suggestions are given on planning and implementing press conferences and releases. (IAH)

Results from a study of 85 college students indicate that self-efficacy is a moderately strong predictor of self-monitored performance of dietary and exercise behaviors when measured following a self-monitored performance attempt. (IAH)

Results from a survey of 83 U.S. institutions indicate that the internship is an important component in most undergraduate and graduate community health education/promotion professional preparation programs. Data are also presented on intern supervision and policies relating to salaries for interns. (IAH)

Results are presented from a study that used content analysis of two health education journals, over a five-year period, to ascertain the extent to which health educators are writing about teacher education and to determine which components and current trends associated with teacher education programs are being addressed. (IAH)

Health educators should consider autoerotic death as a topic for possible inclusion in health and death education classes. This article provides background information which includes extent of the problem, signs and symptoms of participation, health education curriculum, prevention, and implications for death education. (IAH)