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Peer reviewedBaker, Judith A. – Gerontologist, 1989
Compared effectiveness of theoretically based educational strategy with standard breast self-examination educational strategy. Found that women in experimental group (N=68) were significantly more likely to perform breast self-examination appropriately three months following instruction than were women in standard treatment group (N=66) after…
Descriptors: Cancer, Females, Older Adults, Outcomes of Education
Peer reviewedBausell, R. Barker – Gerontologist, 1986
Compared persons 65 years of age or older (N=177) to younger adults (n=997) with respect to compliance with 20 recommended health-seeking behaviors. Overall, the elderly group reported greater compliance with these behaviors, attributed more importance to their value, but perceived themselves as having less control over their future health.…
Descriptors: Adults, Age Differences, Behavior, Compliance (Psychology)
