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Dominick, Gregory M.; Friedman, Daniela B.; Hoffman-Goetz, Laurie – Health Education Journal, 2009
Objective: To systematically review definitions and descriptions of computer literacy as related to preventive health education programs. Method: A systematic review of the concept of computer literacy as related to preventive health education was conducted. Empirical studies published between 1994 and 2007 on prevention education programs with a…
Descriptors: Health Education, Health Promotion, Prevention, Definitions
Smith, Patricia Anne; Freeman, Ruth – Health Education Journal, 2009
Objective: To investigate the views and experiences of parents whose children have rampant tooth decay. Methods: In-depth, semi-structured interviews were carried out with 19 parents of varied age and social background whose children had been referred to Dundee Dental Hospital for assessment for dental extractions. Participants were encouraged to…
Descriptors: Family Life, Dental Health, Charts, Medical Services
Dennis, Leslie K.; Lowe, John B.; Snetselaar, Linda G. – Health Education Journal, 2009
Objective: To examine the importance of tanning among students in relation to attitudes and knowledge regarding skin cancer prevention. Design: A cross-sectional survey. Setting: College students at a major Midwestern university. Methods: Students were recruited to complete a self-administered questionnaire that included information on…
Descriptors: Prevention, Knowledge Level, Cancer, Student Attitudes
Arrowsmith, Heather E.; Cole, Henry P.; Mazur, Joan M. – Health Education Journal, 2009
Objective: A Spanish language version of an exercise about adolescent horseback riders' exposure to traumatic brain injuries was integrated into the Spanish curriculum in a rural Kentucky high school. Design: An exploratory case study design with two groups of students. Setting and Method: Thirty-eight students, enrolled in intermediate Spanish IV…
Descriptors: Rural Youth, Recreational Activities, Accident Prevention, Head Injuries
Urrutia-Rojas, Ximena; Ahmad, Naveed; Bayona, Manuel; Bae, Sejong; Rivers, Patrick A; Singh, Karan P – Health Education Journal, 2008
Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine specific risk factors associated with obesity among African American, Hispanic and Caucasian children. Design: This is a cross-sectional study conducted on 1076 fifth grade children from 17 elementary schools at Fort Worth, Texas. Data were collected through questionnaires and physical…
Descriptors: African American Children, Obesity, Prevention, Ethnic Groups
Marks, Ray; Allegrante, John P. – Health Education Journal, 2007
Background: Due to its chronic nature and its associated impact on physical function and life quality, arthritis in its various forms imposes a significant burden on society. Objective: To critically review and evaluate: (1) what has been documented about the burden of arthritis, (2) what is being done in treatment, and (3) what might be done at…
Descriptors: Patient Education, Intervention, Incidence, Prevention
Williden, Micalla; Taylor, Rachael W; McAuley, Kirsten A; Simpson, Jean C; Oakley, Maggie; Mann, Jim I – Health Education Journal, 2006
Objective: To use the Analysis Grid for Environments Linked to Obesity (ANGELO) framework to determine the barriers and promoters of healthy eating and physical activity in children aged 5-12 years, as a basis for the development of a pilot community-based programme for preventing obesity in children (APPLE project: A Pilot Programme for Lifestyle…
Descriptors: Obesity, Intervention, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level
Reed, Deborah B.; Claunch, Deborah T.; Cole, Henry P.; Mazur, Joan M. – Health Education Journal, 2006
Objective: This paper describes the characteristics of instructors at six farm safety day camps sponsored through local chapters of Farm Safety 4 Just Kids. What are their backgrounds and experience? What motivates them to participate as farm safety instructors? How do they prepare and present their instruction? Design: Data from 69 instructors…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Safety, Prevention, Volunteers
Browna, Richard L.; Marcus, Marianne T.; Lal, S.; Straussner, A.; Graham, Antonette V.; Madden, Theresa; Schoener, Eugene; Henry, Rebecca – Health Education Journal, 2006
Objective: Generalist health professional training on substance abuse prevention is patchy. This study assessed the effects of Project MAINSTREAM, a national interdisciplinary faculty development fellowship program, whose principal objective was to enhance curriculum on basic substance abuse services at health professions training institutions.…
Descriptors: Health Occupations, Substance Abuse, Prevention, Professional Development
Peretti-Watel, Patrick – Health Education Journal, 2005
Objective: To study drug-related beliefs among adolescents, and specifically their propensity to distinguish "soft drugs" from "hard drugs"; to investigate factors associated with such a propensity as well as its relationship with cannabis use. Design & setting: A cross-sectional self-administered survey conducted among a random sample of 5,812…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Marijuana, High Schools, Drug Use
Vahabi, Mandana – Health Education Journal, 2005
Objective: To assess young women's breast health knowledge and explore its relation to the use of screening mammography. Methods: A convenience sample of 180 women aged 25-45 residing in Toronto, Canada, with no history of breast cancer and mammography received an information brochure and four questionnaires which assessed their knowledge of…
Descriptors: Health Education, Females, Cancer, Foreign Countries
Goldman, Juliette D. G.; Padayachi, Usha K. – Health Education Journal, 2005
Objective: To examine a statewide sample of school counsellors' reporting behaviour of suspected cases of child sexual abuse, and their need for further education in this area. Design: A questionnaire using four hypothetical vignettes on child sexual abuse requested information on the degree of suspicion, reporting behaviour and familiarity with…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Questionnaires, School Counselors
Whitehead, Dean; Keast, John; Montgomery, Val; Hayman, Sue – Health Education Journal, 2004
Objective: To investigate an existing Trust-based osteoporosis service's preventative activity, determine any issues and problems and use this data to reorganise the service, as part of a National Health Service Executive/Regional Office-commissioned and funded study. Setting: A UK Hospital Trust's Osteoporosis Service. Design & Method: A…
Descriptors: Health Services, Trust (Psychology), Action Research, Interdisciplinary Approach
Baric, L. – Health Education Journal, 2004
There is no doubt that health promotion and health education (HP/HE) in the UK are in a crisis, in view of the limited amount of financial resources available, the reduction in services and the lack of available new specialist jobs. The Government seems to have made a political decision about the reduction (if not abolition) of HP/HE services,…
Descriptors: Research and Development, Health Education, Health Promotion, Research Methodology