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Hawley, Helen – Health Education Journal, 2009
Objective To explore what might encourage older people to exercise at home after falls rehabilitation. Design: Qualitative research methods were used based on a grounded theory approach, to provide insights into older adults' experiences following a fall, of both rehabilitation and home exercise. Setting: Community dwellings. Method: Nine…
Descriptors: Grounded Theory, Qualitative Research, Health Promotion, Health Personnel
Roberts, C. Michael; Seiger, Anil; Ingham, Jane – Health Education Journal, 2009
Objective: The views of patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) about three key services (non-invasive ventilation [NIV], early discharge schemes and rehabilitation) were sought in order to inform recommendations for the delivery of optimum care within a national programme of hospital COPD service development. Design: Four focus…
Descriptors: Females, Hospitals, Focus Groups, Prior Learning
Gosling, Rachael; Stanistreet, Debbi; Swami, Viren – Health Education Journal, 2008
Objective: To explore the perceptions of physical activity and healthy eating among children from two north west of England primary schools, with the ultimate aim of improving healthy lifestyle choices. Design: A qualitative study in which each child participated in two focus groups. Setting: Two primary schools in a deprived ward of Warrington,…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Focus Groups, Foreign Countries
Turnbull, Triece; van Wersch, Anna; van Schaik, Paul – Health Education Journal, 2008
A review of recent literature (2000--2006) has been undertaken to investigate the role of sex education within the family context, in order to engage with the problems of sexual health in British society. The findings which emerged were categorized under the following five themes: (1) Parental roles regarding sex education; (2) The importance of…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Parent Participation, Family Relationship, Parent School Relationship
Audrey, Suzanne; Holliday, Jo; Campbell, Rona – Health Education Journal, 2008
Objective: Although current UK policy argues that schools have a key role in raising health standards, emphasis on the core curriculum restricts teachers' opportunities to undertake health promotion activities. The challenge is to design effective health promotion interventions that minimize pressures on teaching staff and curriculum space. Here…
Descriptors: Intervention, Health Promotion, Smoking, Formative Evaluation
Egan, M. B.; Bielby, G.; Eves, A.; Lumbers, M. L.; Raats, M. M.; Adams, M. R. – Health Education Journal, 2008
Objective: A nationwide survey of teachers investigated the teaching of food hygiene in UK secondary schools. Previous studies have focused on effective strategies in consumer food hygiene training but there is little research focusing on school-based education. Design: The questionnaire was developed based on the results of in-depth interviews…
Descriptors: Home Economics, Secondary Schools, Learning Activities, Food Standards
Reeve, Joanne; Peerbhoy, Denise – Health Education Journal, 2007
Objective: Organizational learning, underpinned by evidence-based health care, and greater user involvement in planning and delivery were key objectives of the NHS Plan. Evaluation, and specifically participatory evaluation, offers the potential to address these elements of the NHS modernization agenda. We discuss the strengths and limitations of…
Descriptors: Organizational Development, Program Evaluation, Case Studies, Public Agencies
Challenger, Alison; Coleman, Tim; Lewis, Sarah – Health Education Journal, 2007
Objective: To determine which factors predict default from subsequent treatment sessions after initial enrolment and attendance at a large, English smoking cessation service. Design: Cross-sectional survey using data obtained at smokers' initial enrolment attendance to compare the characteristics of those who subsequently default with those who do…
Descriptors: Smoking, Outcomes of Treatment, Predictor Variables, Attendance
Aspinall, Peter J. – Health Education Journal, 2007
Britain is becoming an increasingly diverse society in ethnic, cultural, and linguistic terms. Race equality as a matter of governance has gained momentum through legal developments and prioritization in policies. However, ethnic inequalities in health and healthcare are marked and persistent and language has been identified as a key barrier to…
Descriptors: Health Services, Foreign Countries, Language Aptitude, Immigrants
Downer, Martin C.; Blinkhorn, Anthony S. – Health Education Journal, 2007
Objective: (1) to provide a commentary on a conference held at the University of Manchester entitled Researching Water Fluoridation: Evaluation and Surveillance; (2) to synthesize from the proceedings of the meeting suggestions for future research and public health surveillance. Method: The main points and problematic issues raised by the speakers…
Descriptors: Conferences (Gatherings), Disease Control, Investigations, Public Health
Peerbhoy, Denise; Bourke, Cathriona – Health Education Journal, 2007
Objective: To document young people's and teachers' responses to "Icebreaker", a Theatre in Education (TIE) performance exploring themes of sexual health and relationships, in relation to "Healthy Arts"' objectives. Design: Data reported here were part of a wider evaluation of a government funded scheme. Setting: Data was…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Adolescents, Teaching Methods, Interpersonal Relationship
Downer, Martin C.; Drugan, Caroline S. – Health Education Journal, 2007
Background and objective: This paper was designed to rehearse the evolution of policy for the UK NHS General Dental Service (and related services) since its inception in 1948, culminating in the establishment of a new contract for general dental practitioners in 2006. Methods: Information was abstracted from the literature, historical records,…
Descriptors: Dentistry, Public Policy, Foreign Countries, Health Services
Chalmers, Helen; Tyrer, Paul; Aggleton, Peter – Health Education Journal, 2006
Objective: In support of the UK Government's teenage pregnancy and sexual health strategies, a certificated programme of professional development for school nurses and other community nurses was developed to provide support for personal, social and health education (PSHE) work, including sex and relationships education (SRE), for young people.…
Descriptors: Grounded Theory, Health Education, Formative Evaluation, School Nurses
Dunne, Fidelma; McAleer, Sean; Roff, Susan – Health Education Journal, 2006
Objective: To assess the undergraduate educational environment in a large UK medical school. Method: Prospective study using the already validated Dundee Ready Education Environment (DREEM) questionnaire ("Appendix 1"). Setting: A large UK medical school. Participants: All medical students enrolled in the academic year 2002/2003. Main…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Medical Education, Medical Students, Medical Schools
Downer, Martin C.; Drugan, Caroline S.; Blinkhorn, Anthony S. – Health Education Journal, 2006
Background and objective: Brushing for Life is intended to promote regular brushing of children's teeth with fluoride toothpaste. The programme is delivered by health visitors who provide toothbrushes, toothpaste and dental health education material at children's 8, 18 and 36 month development checks. The purpose of the present paper was to…
Descriptors: Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Dental Health