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Williams, S. L.; French, D. P. – Health Education Research, 2011
There is convincing evidence that targeting self-efficacy is an effective means of increasing physical activity. However, evidence concerning which are the most effective techniques for changing self-efficacy and thereby physical activity is lacking. The present review aims to estimate the association between specific intervention techniques used…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Self Efficacy, Physical Activity Level, Effect Size
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Bertrand, Jane T.; O'Reilly, Kevin; Denison, Julie; Anhang, Rebecca; Sweat, Michael – Health Education Research, 2006
This review systematically examined the effectiveness of 24 mass media interventions on changing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related knowledge, attitudes and behaviors. The intervention studies were published from 1990 through 2004, reported data from developing countries and compared outcomes using (i) pre- and post-intervention data, (ii)…
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Knowledge Level, Attitude Change, Health Behavior
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Kennedy, Anne; Gask, Linda; Rogers, Anne – Health Education Research, 2005
We have set out to investigate an approach to improve patients' ability to self-manage chronic illness. For effective health care in chronic disease, we believe patients need to work in partnership with their doctor; patient-centred consultations are one way to achieve this. This report describes our experience of training specialists in…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Intervention, Consultants, Chronic Illness