To counteract influences which encourage children and adolescents to smoke, schools can provide smoking prevention and cessation education and a supportive nonsmoking environment. This article suggests resources to develop such programs through student education, school and district policy, and/or governmental regulation. (Author/JL)

This study examined conditions under which three substance abuse curricula were implemented in three Oregon school districts. Data related to teachers' involvement were collected from interviews of 44 teachers in 21 schools. Information from program coordinators included details of implementation of curricula with 4,325 students. (Author/JL)

The five major goals proposed by the Holmes Group are outlined and discussed in-depth. The implications of each goal or recommendation for health education and health educators are considered. (JL)

A review of selected research regarding the impact of youth-directed nutrition education on parents precedes the description of a proposed conceptual model to guide development and evaluation of future interventions with a parent component, encompassing parents' personal factors, home and family environment, and parental behavior. (Author/CB)

A pilot study testing the feasability of using the Reflotron blood analyzer for cholestrol screening in the school environment found that the instrument was easy to use and inexpensive. Its quick results allowed for immediate counseling and referral. (CB)

Comparison of Black adolescents' and White adolescents' cancer knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs found that, although subjects typically obtained their knowledge from the same sources, groups differed in terms of knowledge about warning signs, cue to action, perceived barriers, susceptibility, severity, and benefits. (Author/CB)

The Florida Association of Professional Health Educators' process for developing a registration and certification system for professional health educators in Florida included forming a planning committee; determining initial registration requirements; formulationg record-keeping procedures and fee structures; developing implementation and…

A review of research demonstrating that many dating relationships include violence as a means of conflict resolution precedes a discussion of strategies through which school health personnel and educators can discuss courtship violence with students and demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to the problem. (Author/CB)

Pilot-testing of a cardiovascular health education curriculum with 218 American Indian and Hispanic fifth graders in rural New Mexico noted significant increases in knowledge about the cardiovascular system, exercise, nutrition, obesity, tobacco use, and habit change, suggesting that the culturally oriented program may help promote a healthy…

To prevent the spread of AIDS, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are working with national associations and local government and education departments to establish and improve AIDS education programs. It has published guidelines for school health education and has created an online bibliography of AIDS education resources. (JL)

A 50-minute AIDS lesson plan, designed and integrated with extant health education guidelines, was successfully field-tested. The study concluded that after one hour of AIDS education, significant learning outcomes occurred. The lesson plan, as well as methodology and results, is discussed. (Author/JL)

School personnel may use these guidelines in planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs about Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). All aspects of planning such a program, including how to prepare personnel, select appropriate teachers, design curricula for all ages and assess the program, are discussed. Appendices are…

School districts may benefit by establishing health education/ promotion programs for its employees. Twelve steps in doing so are presented. Health benefits will accrue to employees while employers'"bottom line" will be reduced by their investment in employees' health. Detailed planning steps are outlined. (Author/JL)

Study of the reliability of a modified picture identification instrument for measuring the health knowledge of preschool children (N=311) indicated that it was reliable for three- to five-year-olds in assessing comprehensive health knowledge. (Author/CB)

Some well-meaning federal health and medical educational activities are unrealistic and overzealous. Drug education curricula should address issues such as self-esteem, decision making, assertion skills, stress reduction, recreational activities, and factual information. (CB)