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Kizito, Alex; Caitlin, Meredith; Wang, Yili; Kasangaki, Arabat; Macnab, Andrew J. – Health Education, 2014
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explain the rationale and potential for the WHO health promoting schools (HPS) to improve children's oral health, and describe validated quantitative methodologies and qualitative approaches to measure program impact. Design/Methodology/Approach: Critical discussion of the impact of poor oral health and…
Descriptors: Dental Health, Health Promotion, Comprehensive School Health Education, Statistical Analysis
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Boot, N. M. W. M.; de Vries, N. K. – Health Education, 2012
Purpose: This case study aimed to examine the factors influencing the implementation of health promotion (HP) policies and programs in secondary schools and the consequences for professional assistance. Design/methodology/approach: Group interviews were held in two schools that represented the best and worst case of implementation of a health…
Descriptors: Secondary Schools, Health Promotion, Case Studies, Influences
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Ahn, Mark J.; Frederikson, Lesley; Borman, Barry; Bednarek, Rebecca – Health Education, 2011
Purpose: This study seeks to measure the public knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to eye health and disease in New Zealand (NZ). Design/methodology/approach: A 22-item survey of 507 adults in NZ was conducted. The survey was developed using interviews and focus groups, as well as comparisons with other benchmark international studies.…
Descriptors: International Studies, Focus Groups, Public Health, Diseases