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Connelly, John J. – Mental Retardation, 1989
The article presents the case study of a 16-year-old boy with mental retardation and a positive blood test for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection. Fear of liability led to breach of consent, violation of confidentiality, and discrimination. Policy concerns about decision-making in the child welfare system regarding persons with HIV…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Case Studies, Child Welfare, Confidentiality
American Public Health Association, Washington, DC. – 1978
This manual was developed for those interested in promoting change to improve health conditions of their communities. Parts I and II focus on fundamental health education processes and discuss techniques and approaches for working with community members to plan and develop programs that are responsive to the community's expressed needs and goals.…
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Community Education, Community Involvement, Community Programs
Peace Corps, Washington, DC. Information Collection and Exchange Div. – 1982
This personal health training manual, intended for all Peace Corps volunteers, presents a series of training sessions dealing with basic health concepts and practices; it is designed to be used by Peace Corps Medical Officers and trainers to help trainees acquire the understanding, skills, and motivation necessary to keep themselves healthy in a…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavioral Objectives, Developing Nations, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
Shaper, Ruth; And Others – 1983
The final report of a statistical study of 1,737 childhood deaths in Maine from 1976-80 by cause and age also looks at distribution of deaths by cause and age in Maine's low-income population. The findings showed disease was the major cause of death (1,068 deaths) followed by accidents (578 deaths), suicide (50 deaths), and homicide (29 deaths).…
Descriptors: Accidents, Adolescents, Children, Comparative Analysis
New York State Office for the Aging, Albany. – 1990
This manual is intended for caregivers of homebound patients with Alzheimer's disease and others who are mentally impaired. It deals with the nature of Alzheimer's, the decline in a patient's abilities, information about available services, and legal and financial issues. The manual provides guidance and suggestions to lessen the daily stress…
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Community Information Services, Family Caregivers, Financial Support
Smith, David R. – 1996
Two documents are presented here. One is a report of the Texas state health department concerning the immunization needs of the state's population, the extent of federal, state, and private financial support for public vaccination programs, legislation and current efforts to extend immunization to all children, and future directions for…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Cost Effectiveness, Disease Control, English (Second Language)
Tillman, Gus – 1981
This manual is the second volume in a series of publications on community development programs. Guidelines are suggested for small-scale water projects that would benefit segments of the world's urban or rural poor. Strategies in project planning, implementation and evaluation are presented that emphasize environmental conservation and promote…
Descriptors: Community Development, Community Programs, Conservation (Environment), Developing Nations

Rural Special Education Quarterly, 1986
Provides parents and other concerned persons with information about some of the family support services and community-based living arrangements that are currently available to assist families in meeting the needs of their children who are severely and profoundly handicapped and/or chronically ill. Discussion includes funding sources, respite care,…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Children, Community Programs, Deinstitutionalization (of Disabled)
Fitz-Gerald, Max – 1986
The book was designed to be a reference material as part of a comprehensive sex education program or as a family resource book. The language and syntax of the book as well as the line drawing illustrations are geared specifically for hearing impaired young people and others whose need for information on human sexuality may be more advanced than…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Contraception, Decision Making, Disabilities
National Institutes of Health (DHEW), Bethesda, MD. High Blood Pressure Information Center. – 1979
As part of the National High Blood Pressure Education Program effort, the conference explored the implications and impact of the prevalence of hypertension in Spanish-speaking populations in California. Approximately 150 experts in health fields, representing all levels of government, public and private health care providers, consumers, and health…
Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Community Health Services, Data Collection, Disease Control
Vitaglione, Tom; Weisner, Kristie – 2001
This seventh annual report card is produced to heighten awareness of the health of the children of North Carolina by summarizing important child health indicators. The report is intended to assist health administrators, legislators, and family advocates in their efforts to improve the health and safety of children statewide. Data are presented for…
Descriptors: Birth Weight, Child Abuse, Child Health, Child Neglect
Stambler, Moses – 1983
Numerous factors influencing health status and health care in Mexico are reviewed in this paper. Part I covers socioeconomic influences including agricultural and land tenure patterns, oil production, population growth rate, and the extent of poverty. Part II discusses the political environment, emphasizing the effects of politics on strategies…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Cultural Context, Cultural Influences, Delivery Systems
Cappello, Dominic; Newberry, Jerald – 1999
This English and Spanish language multimedia packet comprises an educational curriculum designed to help families talk about self-esteem, sex, and peer pressure with their children in grades 4 through 8. The packet consists of a planning and training manuals, family activity books, and a videotape. The curriculum is comprised of four parent…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Child Health, Children, Curriculum
Mockenhaupt, Robin – 1984
Designed to simplify the search for federal government resources on maternal and child health, this guide was prepared for use by health professionals, educators, administrators, and the general public. It describes over 250 print and nonprint (posters, audiovisuals) resources in prenatal, infant, child, and adolescent health. The guide is divided…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Adolescents, Annotated Bibliographies, Child Abuse