Results of a study designed to assess knowledge about chlamydial infection among university students (N=258) revealed serious gaps in knowledge. Data suggests that students held several misconceptions, or had no knowledge, regarding symptoms, transmission, treatment, and testing for chlamydial infection. (IAH)

This article proposes a rationale for using content analysis as a research technique in health education. A review of literature relating to applications of this technique in health education and a step-by-step procedure for content analysis are presented. (IAH)

This review focuses on use of DINE nutrient analysis methodology, within educational settings, where nutritional behavior was the primary outcome variable. Studies are reported which relate to nutrient analysis variance, validity and reliability studies, and pilot and modification studies for use with special populations and situations. (IAH)

Results of a study of 289 undergraduate males indicate significant differences in personality traits between cigarette smokers and smokeless tobacco users. Smokeless tobacco users were more practical, conventional, and concerned with immediate interests and issues. Cigarette smokers tended to be more imaginative and Bohemian. (IAH)

Health educators are in an ideal position to teach individuals about dangers from the sun's ultraviolet light and how to prevent damage to eyes. Ultraviolet light is described, eye pathology which can be caused by it is outlined, and protective eyewear is discussed. (IAH)

This article discusses the value of incorporating critical thinking skills into health education curriculum objectives and the use of questioning techniques that promote development of these skills. A scenario which utilizes a questioning strategy based on Bloom's Taxonomy is presented. (IAH)

Health care cost inflation has been the most significant influence on worksite health promotion in the past. Perception of program impact on business-relevant variables currently has the greatest influence, and increased corporate attention to competitiveness and productivity will be the most influential factor in the 1990s. (IAH)

The Association for the Advancement of Health Education's code of ethics for health educators provides a common set of values to guide health educators in resolving ethical dilemmas, focusing on responsibility to the public, to the profession, and to employers in delivering health education and in research and evaluation. (SM)

Article discusses the relationship between credentialing and professionalism in health education, including definitions and illustrations of common terminology, methods of certification, and examples of the professionalization process. A main emphasis is the application of Boyer's principles of an effective community interwoven into the concept of…

Reports a study that used focus group discussions to evaluate fifth graders' understanding of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome before receiving HIV education. Results indicated students' conceptions about HIV were more naive than expected. The focus groups were effective in evaluating students' process of…

Health educators must understand how cultural differences affect health. Researchers conducted needs assessments of professional preparation programs in health education and examined attempts by state and local education agencies to develop and implement multicultural teaching aids. Results indicated preservice programs and state education…

Suggests a need for a collaborative, competency-based approach to health education professional preparation that uses the Role Delineation Project areas of responsibility and competency as a foundation. To illustrate the need, the article defines emerging trends in health education and suggests appropriate responses for higher education…

Study examined national certification practices in health and physical education (HE/PE), how often states permitted certified PE teachers to teach HE and vise versa, and trends in statewide testing in HE/PE. Questionnaires completed by department of public instruction administrators highlighted many trends in certification, teaching, and testing…

The transtheoretical model of health behavior change describes relationships among several concepts: stages of change, processes, decisional balance, confidence, and temptation. It can be applied to sexual behavior to identify ways of reducing the risk of HIV infection. (SK)

Data on dietary intake and stages of change from 17,121 employees in the Working Well Trail show that a greater proportion have tried to reduce fat rather than increase fiber consumption. Stage of change predicted 8-13% of variance in dietary intake. (SK)