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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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M'Cormack, Fredanna A. D.; Drolet, Judy C. – Health Educator, 2012
Introduction: Iron deficiency anemia prevalence of pregnant Sierra Leone women currently is reported to be 59.7%. Anemia is considered to be a direct cause of 3-7% of maternal deaths and an indirect cause of 20-40% of maternal deaths. This study explores knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of urban pregnant Sierra Leone women regarding anemia.…
Descriptors: Pregnancy, Females, Health Promotion, Health Services
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Nobiling, Brandye; Drolet, Judy C. – Health Educator, 2012
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) have not been popular contraceptives in the US for the past 40 years. Recent evidence, however, has shown a slight rebirth in use, from a rate of approximately 2% in 2002 to over 5% in 2008 (Guttmacher Institute, 2010). Empirical evidence is favorable of IUD use in most women, but the still-low usage rate suggests…
Descriptors: Females, Student Attitudes, Marketing, Contraception
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Hutchins, Matt; Drolet, Judy C.; Ogletree, Roberta J. – Health Educator, 2010
Much attention has been given to the fact that Americans are becoming less active. This study was designed to examine the levels of exercise-specific self-efficacy and physical activity rates in a selected group of college students. Students were recruited as they entered a fitness facility. Participation consisted of completing a survey that…
Descriptors: College Students, Physical Activities, Self Efficacy, Physical Activity Level
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Fetro, Joyce V.; Wood, Ralph; Drolet, Judy C. – Health Educator: Journal of Eta Sigma Gamma, 2000
Assessed six categories of college students' health risk behaviors. Student survey data indicated that respondents were engaging in risk behaviors that could impact educational achievement and lead to serious consequences. Youth tended to enter college with established patterns of risk. Most regularly consumed large amounts of alcohol. Differences…
Descriptors: College Students, Eating Habits, Health Behavior, Health Education