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Keeling, Richard P. – Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, 1992
The report is designed to inform members of college and university and administration governing boards about facts and issues surrounding acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) so that they may develop education and prevention programs for their institutions and ensure protection from accidental…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Administrative Policy, College Administration, Communicable Diseases
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DiSpezio, Michael A. – Science Teacher, 1990
Contrasted are DNA viruses, RNA viruses, and RNA retroviruses. The structure, genome, and replication of retroviruses are discussed. The discovery, structure, and action of the HIV virus are described. A list of 17 references is included. (CW)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Biological Sciences, Communicable Diseases, Disease Control
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Goetz, Angella; And Others – Academic Medicine, 1992
A survey of 149 entering first-year medical residents concerning experiences with and knowledge of infection control investigated occurrence and patterns of accidental needle-sticking and reporting, student immunization for Hepatitis B, and instruction in universal precautions. It is concluded that students are at risk for needle-sticking, but…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Communicable Diseases, Disease Control
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Brown, Joseph D.; Richter, Jan – Strategies, 1994
Provides guidelines for physical educators who handle blood and body fluid spills, clean contaminated surfaces and equipment, and clean body fluids from students. The guidelines establish good health practices that can protect teachers and students against various infections and contagious diseases. (SM)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Communicable Diseases, Disease Control, Elementary Secondary Education
Handi Helps, 1984
The eight issues of Handi Helps presented in this document focus on specific issues of concern to the disabled, parents, and those working with the disabled. The two-page handi help fact sheets focus on the following topics: child abuse, leukemia, arthritis, Tourette Syndrome, hemophilia, the puppet program "Meet the New Kids on the…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Disabilities, Diseases, Information Sources
Marcec, Andrew – 1987
The learning modules contained in this document are designed to permit instructors in many settings to deliver high quality training to caregivers of Alzheimers' disease patients. Instructors can prepare by reviewing the Instructor's Guide which outlines the behavioral objectives each learner will be expected to achieve to complete the module as…
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Caregivers, Death, Family (Sociological Unit)
Siska, Heather Smith – 1985
The intent of this manual is to present health and safety standards and procedures for the special environment of cooperative preschools, where both teacher-supervisors and parents are present and responsible for the well-being of the children. After a brief discussion about meeting environmental standards, child health is investigated in terms of…
Descriptors: Accidents, Diseases, Guidelines, Health
McCormick, Kathleen – American School Board Journal, 1985
Few schools have policies to deal specifically with herpes and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Discusses some schools and states that have developed such policies and includes a source list for more information. (MD)
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Public Health
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Newacheck, Paul W.; And Others – American Journal of Public Health, 1984
Analyzes possible explanations (changes in survey designs, awareness of parents and physicians and among the institutionalized population) for the near doubling, since 1960, of the proportion of childhood limitations of activity due to chronic illness as reported by the National Health Interview Survey. (Author/GC)
Descriptors: Activities, Children, Disabilities, Diseases
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Youngs, Bettie B. – NASSP Bulletin, 1981
Discusses the role, causes, and signals of stress in children from infancy to adolescence. Offers suggestions to help students deal with stress more effectively. (Author/WD)
Descriptors: Coping, Diseases, Elementary Secondary Education, Health
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Weitzman, D. M. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1993
This article discusses the importance of exercise for many people with visual impairments and diabetes. It lists precautions for the person with visual impairments and diabetes and specifies who should not exercise, explains "diabetes-specific" benefits of exercise, suggests a format for a safe workout, and includes an example of a successful…
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Diabetes, Disease Control, Exercise
Rattigan, Peter; Biren, Greg – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2007
Physical education practitioners and programs have the opportunity and obligation to help children become physically educated, healthy, and active adults. This article discusses the battle against obesity in K-12 learners from an exercise physiology perspective and focuses on the fact that practitioners have all the tools they need to battle this…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Obesity, Teacher Effectiveness, Physical Activities
Arizona State Dept. of Education, Phoenix. – 1988
This publication contains recommended guidelines for developing an AIDS curriculum that will meet the needs of Arizona school districts and recognize local sensitivities. It is emphasized that parental involvement and community support are the key elements for successful AIDS education. These guidelines suggest appropriate background materials…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Class Activities, Communicable Diseases, Curriculum Development
Montana State Dept. of Health and Environmental Sciences, Helena. – 1985
This manual presents information about the disease, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and guidelines for service delivery to Montana residents who have been diagnosed with AIDS or related disorders. The first section describes the disease's causes, symptoms, and transmission; risk factors; high-risk populations; prevention suggestions;…
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Clinical Diagnosis, Disease Control, Food Service
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Dickens, Bernard M. – Science, 1988
Provides an overview of some major areas of legal concern in which the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) epidemic is having an impact. Reviews rights of confidentiality and nondiscrimination regarding access to health care, employment, housing, education, and insurance. (TW)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Compliance (Legal), Discriminatory Legislation, Disease Control
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