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Enhancing School Asthma Action Plans: Qualitative Results from Southeast Minnesota Beacon Stakeholder Groups
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Egginton, Jason S.; Textor, Lauren; Knoebel, Erin; McWilliams, Deborah; Aleman, Marty; Yawn, Barbara – Journal of School Health, 2013
Background: This study explores ways southeast Minnesota schools currently address asthma problems, identifies areas for improvement, and assesses the potential value of asthma action plans (AAPs) in schools. Methods: Focus groups were used to query stakeholder groups on asthma care in schools. Groups were held separately for elementary school…
Descriptors: Diseases, Child Health, School Health Services, Focus Groups
Sustaining School-Based Asthma Interventions through Policy and Practice Change
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Carpenter, Laurie M.; Lachance, Laurie; Wilkin, Margaret; Clark, Noreen M. – Journal of School Health, 2013
Background: Schools are an ideal setting for implementation of asthma interventions for children; however, sustaining school-based programs can be challenging. This study illustrates policy and practice changes brought about through the Childhood Asthma Linkages in Missouri (CALM) program to sustain such programs. Methods: Researchers analyzed…
Descriptors: Diseases, Child Health, School Health Services, Intervention
Children and Youth with Aids.
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Wishon, Phillip M. – Early Child Development and Care, 1988
Examines AIDS in terms of its causes, prevalence, prognoses, and modes of transmission. Discusses the importance of educating the public about AIDS and techniques for preventing AIDS. (RJC)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Children, Communicable Diseases, Disease Control