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Direct linkJahan, Saulat; Al-Saigul, Abdullah Mohammed; Alharbi, Ali Mousa – Health Education Journal, 2021
Objective: To evaluate the health education infographics posted on Twitter accounts by major health care institutions in Saudi Arabia. Method: Cross-sectional review of health education infographics using a semi-structured evaluation form. The scoring rubric included 10 criteria grouped under 4 main headings: (1) usefulness, (2) legibility, (3)…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Health Education, Social Media, Information Dissemination
Download full textAbdul Yekeen, A.F.; Bell, J.; Boorman, A.; Hancock C.; Kelly A.; Kelly, E.; Mulrooney, H.M.; Streich, R. – New Directions in the Teaching of Physical Sciences, 2017
Personal health & wellbeing are rated more highly in those with higher educational qualifications than those without, and good health & wellbeing are likely to impact upon student attendance and hence attainment at university. It is important to understand factors which may affect perceived health and wellbeing from a student perspective…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Undergraduate Students, Knowledge Level, Risk
Himelhoch, Seth; Goldberg, Richard; Calmes, Christine; Medoff, Deborah; Slade, Eric; Dixon, Lisa; Gallucci, Gerard; Rosenberg, Stanley – Journal of Community Psychology, 2011
Background: To assess rates of screening and testing of HIV and HCV among those with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. Methods: One hundred fifty-three people with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders completed measures and were screened for HIV and HCV. Results: Six percent were HIV…
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Substance Abuse, Mental Disorders, Drug Use
Lippe, Jaclynn; Brener, Nancy D.; McManus, Tim; Kann, Laura; Speicher, Nancy – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008
To monitor priority health-risk behaviors among youth and young adults, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) developed the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS). The YRBSS includes national, state, territorial, and local school-based surveys of high school students in grades 9-12. In addition, some states, territories,…
Descriptors: Death, Heart Disorders, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Diseases
Shaw, Frederic E., Ed. – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008
The "Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report" ("MMWR") Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Data in the weekly "MMWR" are provisional, based on weekly reports to CDC by state health departments. This issue of "MMWR" contains the following studies: (1) Youth Risk Behavior…
Descriptors: Death, Heart Disorders, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Connecticut State Dept. of Education, Hartford. – 1990
This health module presents specific objectives for a health education course on prevention of communicable and noncommunicable diseases. It presents specific objectives together with suggested activities to meet those objectives. Several suggested activities incorporate the teaching strategy of cooperative learning as a means to assist in student…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Communicable Diseases, Cooperative Learning, Diseases
Balling, Allison; Grunbaum, Jo Anne; Speicher, Nancy; McManus, Tim; Kann, Laura – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2005
To monitor priority health-risk behaviors among youth and young adults, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention developed the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS). The YRBSS includes national, state, territory, and local school-based surveys of high school students in grades 9-12. In addition, some states, territories, and cities…
Descriptors: Death, Heart Disorders, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Diseases
Manitoba Dept. of Education, Winnipeg. – 1987
This handbook contains suggested teaching activities, student worksheets, background information, and a list of basic resources for teachers of health education. Topics covered are mortality rate, health promotion, the circulatory system, heart disease, majors dimensions of health, and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Included in the…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Communicable Diseases, Grade 8, Health Education
Manitoba Dept. of Education, Winnipeg. – 1987
This handbook contains suggested teaching activities, student worksheets, background information, and a list of basic resources for teachers of health education. Topics covered are mortality rate, health promotion, sexually transmitted diseases, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and major dimensions of health. Included in the handbook is…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Communicable Diseases, Grade 9, Health Education
Obringer, S. John; Elrod, G. Franklin – Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services, 2004
The purpose of this study was to identify the major characteristics of postpolio syndrome (PPS), investigate physical and psychological limitations, and comprehensively review current medical interventions through a single subject design. The study addresses the symptoms and characteristics, the effect on life style, and the current recommended…
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Microbiology, Physical Disabilities, Case Studies
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of Curriculum Development. – 1987
This guide provides a framework for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) instruction within a comprehensive health education program stressing positive health behaviors. The guide is structured to: (1) provide information to school personnel on how to implement a home/school/community approach to AIDS instruction; (2) provide suggested…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Communicable Diseases, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Education
Sroka, Stephen R. – 1989
This guide is a comprehensive resource to teach about acquired immune deficiency syndrome and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) from kindergarten to college. It uses an activity-oriented behavioral approach to teaching prevention strategies within a communicable disease conceptual framework which is easily implemented into all schools.…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Communicable Diseases, Decision Making, Drug Abuse
Manitoba Dept. of Education, Winnipeg. – 1987
This handbook contains suggested teaching activities, student worksheets, background information, and a list of basic resources for teacher of health education. Topics discussed are health promotion, seven steps to health, major dimensions of health, and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Included in the handbook is a teaching unit on…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Class Activities, Communicable Diseases, Grade 7
Manitoba Dept. of Education, Winnipeg. – 1986
This family life instructional unit is organized around four themes: (1) the importance of families; (2) human growth and development; (3) dilemmas and issues; and (4) promoting positive lifestyle practices. Lessons in the dilemmas and issues section include more in-depth information on subjects such as marriage and issues related to sexuality and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Communicable Diseases, Divorce, Drug Abuse
Hezel, Linda; Bartlett, Connie; Hileman, Judy Willis; Dillon, Lisa; Cessna, Tamara – School Nurse News, 2000
Elementary school is the perfect place to teach and reinforce the lifelong skill of effective handwashing for students and adults. One collaboration between an elementary school and a nursing education program to augment school health services without taxing the school budget is described. Nursing students spent 260 professional nursing service…
Descriptors: Child Health, College School Cooperation, Communicable Diseases, Elementary Education
