During a four year period, an instrument to identify stress reported by college students was developed from items suggested by students, from related literature, and from a jury of experts. The instrument provides a valuable tool to assist students identify factors that could be targeted for stress management. (Author/MT)

This study examined the validity and reliability of a short obesity knowledge scale. A 12-item test was developed covering etiology of obesity, diseases related to obesity, weight loss techniques, and general information on obesity. Four test formats were compared, revealing that the scale needs further validation. (Author/MT)

A questionnaire was administered to university and high school students enrolled in drug education programs to survey the credibility of various message sources. Doctoral-level university-trained professionals with relevant experience were found to be the message source deemed most credible by both groups of students. (Author/MT)

A nutrition education curriculum, which emphasized the importance of a low-salt, low-fat, and increased complex carbohydrate diet for cardiovascular health, was pilot tested on third and fourth graders. At posttest, participating students reported significant, positive eating pattern changes while students in the control group did not. (Author/MT)

Health consists of social, mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical components. Wellness is the integration of these components, and high-level wellness is the balance of these components. Iatrogenic health education disease results when health educators do not concern themselves with the whole person, and therefore, all components of health.…

Questionnaires to 613 predominantly Black, urban high school students elicited information on health problems, information needs, and factors affecting health service prior to the opening of an adolescent health clinic in Detroit. Results were used in staff training and program planning for the clinic. (Author/MT)

This investigation examined the incidence and types of health-related problems of migrant children as identified by school health medical personnel. Results indicated 615 of the 1,000 children in the sample had physical, visual, dental, auditory, immunization, or nutritional problems. Implications are discussed. (Author/MT)

This study compared two Health Risk Appraisals (HRAs) in terms of age, lifestyle factors, variables of desirable weight and blood pressure, as well as presentation. When 133 students were administered both HRAs, significant differences in lifestyle factors and observable differences in graphics and tables were found. Implications are discussed.…

This study was to validate a three-component alcohol attitude scale by testing its ability to discriminate between a sample of U.S. university students and their Egyptian counterparts. Forty-nine of 54 items, all three components, and the total instrument discriminated significantly between U.S. and Egyptian students. (Author/MT)

This article compares the effects of sexuality education programs with the results of other educational programs and discusses why sex education programs may increase knowledge but may not effectively change behavior. Reasons to offer sexuality education are discussed. (Author/MT)

The nation's public schools can systematically promote the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for good health. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services contracted to evaluate the School Health Curriculum Project and three other approaches. The design, implementation, and benefits of the School Health Education Evaluation (SHEE) are…

The School Health Education Evaluation (SHEE) was used to review the School Health Curriculum Project and three other curricula: Project Prevention, 3 Rs and High Blood Pressure, and Health Education Curriculum Guide. The four curricula are described and the process that led to their selection for SHEE is highlighted. (Author/MT)

To accurately assess the health knowledge, attitudes, and practices of students in fourth-seventh grades, the staff of the School Health Education Evaluation project found development of a new instrument necessary. The philosophic orientation and detailed processes followed in developing a noncurriculum specific, psychometrically sound evaluation…

Important findings from the School Health Education Evaluation are summarized, focusing on the four principal scores of overall knowledge, attitude, practice, and program-specific knowledge. The relationship of those scores to measures of program implementation and cost is described. Variables of program effectiveness are discussed. (Author/MT)

Two substudies were conducted within the School Health Education Evaluation to assess implementation practices and cumulative effects. Special samples were identified to permit independent analysis of contributing factors. Results of the substudies are discussed. (Author/MT)