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Barry, Adam E.; Valdez, Danny; Padon, Alisa A.; Russell, Alex M. – American Journal of Health Education, 2018
Background: Exposure to alcohol-related advertising is consistently linked to adolescent drinking initiation and alcohol-related consequences. Since the advent of social networking sites, the alcohol industry has adapted its advertising efforts and allocated large portions of advertising budgets and efforts on digital and online media. Purpose:…
Descriptors: Advertising, Social Media, Drinking, Content Analysis
Dunsiger, Shira I.; Bock, Beth C.; Horowitz, Santina; Lantini, Ryan; Jennings, Ernestine; Thind, Herpreet – American Journal of Health Education, 2022
Background: Few cessation studies have examined their recruitment methods to determine the most effective methods for enrollment and retention. Purpose: Data from a randomized controlled trial of yoga for smoking cessation was used to evaluate recruitment methods (e.g., radio, referral) and their relationship to enrollment, participant…
Descriptors: Smoking, Health Behavior, Recruitment, Enrollment
Haithcox-Dennis, Melissa – American Journal of Health Education, 2018
Misleading health news and product advertising has plagued the United States since the 19th century. Companies and individuals spent large sums of money to advertise in a variety of media, including newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, and, more recently, the Internet. Preying on the fears and insecurities of consumers, these entities used…
Descriptors: Health, Information Sources, Web Sites, Advertising
Tsai, Adam G.; Boyle, Tracy F.; Hill, James O.; Lindley, Corina; Weiss, Karl – American Journal of Health Education, 2014
Background: Due to the high prevalence of obesity, individuals may be desensitized to weight as a personal health concern. Purpose: To evaluate changes in obesity awareness associated with a statewide public education campaign in Colorado. Methods: Cross-sectional random digit dial telephone surveys (n = 1,107 pre, n = 1101 post) were conducted…
Descriptors: Obesity, Body Weight, Body Height, Incidence
Jashinsky, Jared; Gay, Jennifer; Hansen, Nathan; Muilenburg, Jessica – American Journal of Health Education, 2017
Background: TV viewing and computer game use may both limit physical activity, but only TV viewing may promote a poorer diet due to exposure to food advertising and availability of the hands for snacking. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate relationships between the different screen times and type 2 diabetes markers among youth.…
Descriptors: Television Viewing, Computer Games, Play, Physical Activities
Schultz, Jennifer; Litchfield, Ruth – American Journal of Health Education, 2016
Background: A literature gap exists for grocery interventions with realistic resource expectations; few technology-based publications exist, and none document traditional comparison. Purpose: Compare grocery store traditional aisle demonstrations (AD) and technology-based (TB) nutrition education treatments. Methods: A quasi-experimental 4-month…
Descriptors: Food, Retailing, Nutrition Instruction, Rural Areas
Hahn, Ellen J.; Rayens, Mary Kay; Kercsmar, Sarah E.; Robertson, Heather; Adkins, Sarah M. – American Journal of Health Education, 2014
Background: Radon is a leading cause of lung cancer, but few test their homes to determine radon levels. Purpose: The study assessed feasibility and success of a Test and Win Contest to promote radon testing in rural and urban communities. Methods: The prospective, quasi-experimental study tested a novel contest to raise radon awareness. Paid and…
Descriptors: Health Education, Cancer, Competition, Case Studies
Lohrmann, David K. – American Journal of Health Education, 2011
In his March 2011 AAHE Scholar presentation, the author suggested several possible innovations in school health education that, if initiated, may better meet the needs and interests of two youngest generations--Millenials and 2020s. In this article, the author assesses the status of health education in schools, enumerates the characteristics of…
Descriptors: Comprehensive School Health Education, Media Literacy, Cognitive Psychology, Human Resources
Grosick, Tracy L.; Talbert-Johnson, Carolyn; Myers, Melissa J.; Angelo, Renee – American Journal of Health Education, 2013
Background: Body image refers to an individual's thoughts and feelings about his or her body and physical appearance. To date, several qualitative and quantitative findings implicate sociocultural influences, such as the media or parental pressure, in shaping female adolescents' body image perceptions. Overall, there is not much quantitative…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Self Concept, Values, Student Attitudes
Hill, Susan C.; Thomsen, Steve R.; Page, Randy M.; Parrott, Nikki – American Journal of Health Education, 2005
Every year in the United States, health and social problems result from adolescents' use and abuse of alcohol. Alcohol use is associated with high-risk behaviors and is a leading cause of death among adolescents. Research indicates that alcohol advertising influences drinking intentions for children and adolescents. Using content analysis of 486…
Descriptors: Social Problems, Advertising, Health Education, Drinking
Price, James; Murnan, Judy; Moore, Bradene – American Journal of Health Education, 2006
This paper examines the availability of soft drinks in schools ("pouring rights contracts") and its effects on the growing nutritional problems of American youth. Of special concern is the prevalence of overweight youth, which has been increasing at alarming rates. There has been a direct relationship found between soft drink consumption and…
Descriptors: Obesity, Nutrition, Child Health, Educational Environment
Peterson, Michael; Goodwin, Steve; Ellenberg, Deborah – American Journal of Health Education, 2004
This study examined the impact of the American Cancer Society's (ACS's) media based peer education program, Message Magic: Selling Healthy Eating and Physical Activity, on participant self-reported dietary and physical activity behaviors and advocacy skill development. High school students participating in the program were required to work as a…
Descriptors: Advertising, Physical Activities, Health Promotion, Skill Development
Hill, Susan C.; Lindsay, Gordon B.; Thomsen, Steve R.; Olsen, Astrid M. – American Journal of Health Education, 2003
Media literacy education helps individuals become discriminating consumers of health information. Informed consumers are less likely to purchase useless health products if informed of misleading and deceptive advertising methods. The purpose of this study was to conduct a content analysis of health-related TV infomercials. An instrument…
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Media Literacy, Health Education, Consumer Education
Ickes, Melinda. J.; Butler, Karen; Rayens, Mary Kay; Noland, Melody; Wiggins, Amanda T.; Hahn, Ellen J. – American Journal of Health Education, 2016
Background: Tobacco media campaigns are effective, but less is known regarding the impact on college students. Purpose: The purpose was to test the effects of an on-campus Tips television campaign on frequency and believability of ads recalled and to assess demographic and personal factors associated with believability. Methods: A…
Descriptors: College Students, Smoking, Television, Advertising
Wallen, Jacqueline; Randolph, Suzanne; Carter-Pokras, Olivia; Feldman, Robert; Kanamori-Nishimura, Mariano – American Journal of Health Education, 2014
Background: African Americans are disproportionately exposed to and targeted by prosmoking advertisements, particularly menthol cigarette ads. Though African Americans begin smoking later than whites, they are less likely to quit smoking than whites. Purpose: This study was designed to explore African American smoking cessation attitudes,…
Descriptors: African Americans, Smoking, Health Behavior, Intervention
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