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Chippendale, Tracy – Health Education & Behavior, 2021
Background: Outdoor falls present a significant challenge to the health and well-being of older adults. Safe strategy use is an important component of falls prevention, yet little is known regarding use of outdoor falls prevention strategies. Aims: To examine outdoor falls prevention strategy use among naturally occurring retirement community…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Older Adults, Safety, Intervention
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Dolenc, Eva; Kolšek, Marko; Slabe, Damjan; Eržen, Ivan – Health Education & Behavior, 2022
Relevant organizations emphasize the importance of first aid (FA) for older adults due to the increased risk of injuries and sudden illnesses in old age. Even though FA training guidelines have been developed, no program for an FA course adapted for the older adults has been formally adopted in Europe. This study's objective is to identify older…
Descriptors: First Aid, Health Education, Older Adults, At Risk Persons
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Epperson, Anna E.; Averett, Paige E.; Blanchflower, Tiffany; Gregory, Kyle R.; Lee, Joseph G. L. – Health Education & Behavior, 2019
Background/Aims: The aim of this investigation was to identify which design elements on Natural American Spirit packs are salient to (i.e., noticed by) U.S. adult smokers and what meanings smokers derive from these elements. Method: We conducted a secondary analysis of qualitative data from a study of cigarette packaging design. U.S. adult smokers…
Descriptors: Smoking, Adults, Merchandise Information, Design
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Sznajder, Kristin K.; Winchester, Margaret S.; Biney, Adriana A. E.; Dodoo, Naa D.; Letsa, Demi; Dodoo, F. Nii-Amoo – Health Education & Behavior, 2020
Background: Though internal migration in Ghana has become increasingly common in recent years, research has not focused on the gendered experiences and perceptions of migration and the association with sexual and reproductive health risks for male and female migrants. Method: A qualitative study using semistructured interviews among migrant market…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Migration, Sexuality, Birth
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Randolph, Mary E.; Pinkerton, Steven D.; Somlai, Anton M.; Kelly, Jeffrey A.; McAuliffe, Timothy L.; Gibson, Richard H.; Hackl, Kristin – Health Education & Behavior, 2009
Seriously mentally ill women at risk for HIV infection (n = 96) participated in structured interviews assessing sexual and substance-use behavior over a 3-month period. The majority of the women (63.5%) did not use condoms. Consistent with the theory of reasoned action, attitudes toward condom use and perceived social norms about safer sex were…
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Disease Control, Females, Self Efficacy
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Buller, David B.; Andersen, Peter A.; Walkosz, Barbara J.; Scott, Michael D.; Cutter, Gary R.; Dignan, Mark B.; Zarlengo, Elizabeth M.; Voeks, Jenifer H.; Giese, Aimee J. – Health Education & Behavior, 2005
Health communication campaigns intended to reduce chronic and severe exposure to ultraviolet radiation in sunlight and prevent skin cancer are a national priority. Outdoor workers represent an unaddressed, high-risk population. Go Sun Smart (GSS), a worksite sun safety program largely based on the diffusion-of-innovations theory, was evaluated in…
Descriptors: Employees, Surveys, At Risk Persons, Program Implementation