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Baumeister, Alfred A.; And Others – American Behavioral Scientist, 1991
Discusses child morbidity, suggesting solutions can be found at the community level. Argues the federal government's role is essential in articulating policy and providing resources. Generates a new morbidity model emphasizing poverty and social factors as crucial influences. Lists priorities for effective, preventive, intervention planning. (NL)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Birth Rate, Child Development, Child Health
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Foley, Richard P.; And Others – Teaching and Learning in Medicine, 1993
In an experimental program, problem-based learning was used as the primary instructional method for a one-month primary-care internal medicine rotation on AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) patient care. Resident, tutor, and faculty perceptions of the problem-based approach were positive. Despite substantial initial planning, little…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Clinical Experience, Communicable Diseases, Curriculum Development
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Sawyer, Richard J.; Blake, Susan; Ledsky, Rebecca; Goodenow, Carol; Evans, Doug – Journal of HIV/AIDS Prevention in Children & Youth, 2004
This study identified substantial training and resource needs for special education (SPED), transitional bilingual education/ English as a Second Language (TBE/ESL), and general education (GENED) HIV education teachers relative to providing appropriate, effective HIV education to students with disabilities (SWD) and language minority/Limited…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Prevention, Bilingual Education, Disabilities
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Edmunds, Lena; Rink, Elizabeth; Zukoski, Ann P. – Prevention Researcher, 2004
The sexual health needs of young males have been largely ignored in the field of reproductive health. Until recently, the health care needs of females have received the vast majority of attention from public health professionals and organizations with services focused on the prevention of teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and…
Descriptors: Health Services, Health Needs, Health Education, Sex Education
Johnson, Ping H. – International Electronic Journal of Health Education, 2004
This study examined the priority health behaviors among Chinese youth by administering a questionnaire to 1,917 undergraduates enrolled in three universities in China. The response rate was 89.7%. This survey found that 75.2% of the participants tried cigarettes at least once during their lifetime, over half had their first cigarette and alcoholic…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Health Education, Physical Activities, Health Behavior
Simeonsson, Rune J., Ed. – 1994
This book argues that a paradigmatic change of emphasis is needed from treatment to prevention in order to promote the well being of children and to reverse many of the social problems children face today. Written for an interdisciplinary audience, the book is divided into three sections. The first section provides a framework and overview of…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Child Abuse, Child Behavior
Coogle, Constance L., Ed.; Finley, Ruth B., Ed. – 1994
A program was developed in Virginia to train Black and rural family caregivers of persons with dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease. This final program report begins with project briefs that summarize major products and findings, program objectives and accomplishments, and dissemination activities. Chapter 1 addresses issues related to…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Alzheimers Disease, Blacks, Community Resources
Mulligan, Vicki – 1997
An inclusive childcare program is a program that is committed to individually appropriate practice, accepting children regardless of their developmental profiles, strengths, or competencies. This conference paper addresses the problem that although inclusive programs are now commonplace, professional childcare providers are still unsure about the…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Admission Criteria, Admission (School)
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Vocational Instructional Materials Lab. – 1991
Developed through a modified DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) process involving business, industry, labor, and community agency representatives in Ohio, this document is a comprehensive and verified employer competency profile for nurses' aides. The list contains units (with and without subunits), competencies, and competency builders that identify…
Descriptors: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Communicable Diseases, Competence, Competency Based Education
Sharman, Ron – 1988
This package contains two types of asbestos training materials: (1) an instructor's guide for "Asbestos in the Home: A Homeowner's Course"; and (2) "Asbestos Abatement Certification: Small-Scale Worker Student Manual," a 16-hour course, with instructor's guide. The instructor's guide for the 6-hour homeowner's course contains…
Descriptors: Asbestos, Behavioral Objectives, Course Content, Educational Resources
Johnson Inst., Minneapolis, MN. – 1998
Intended for parents, teachers, and other caregivers, this set of guide booklets presents simple and effective skills for communicating with children and adolescents on a variety of child-rearing and life-safety issues including sexuality and drug abuse. The 23 booklets are:(1) "How To Set Guidelines for Teenage Parties"; (2) "What To Teach Kids…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Child Rearing
Texas Tech Univ., Lubbock. Home Economics Instructional Materials Center. – 1982
This guide for postsecondary child development instructors is intended for use in courses on nutrition, health, and safety in a child care setting. The materials are most effective when coordinated with carefully selected textbooks. Access to a quality care center for laboratory work is essential. An introduction describes the instructor's guide…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Child Care Occupations, Child Caregivers, Child Development
Haenn, Joseph F. – 1984
As part of Project HAPPIER (Health Awareness Patterns Preventing Illnesses and Encouraging Responsibility), a survey was conducted among teachers and other migrant personnel in Illinois to assess the current health needs of migrants. The availability of educational materials was also investigated in the survey in order to ensure that a proposed…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Dental Health, Disease Control, Drug Abuse
Eriksen, Michael P. – 1987
When employees develop cancer, businesses bear not only the direct medical costs of the disease, but also the indirect costs associated with lost work time, disability payments, loss of a trained employee, and retraining. Research has confirmed that aggressive prevention and screening programs can be, and indeed are, effective in limiting the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Cancer, Corporate Education, Cost Effectiveness
Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. Div. of Elementary and Secondary Education. – 1983
One of a series of documents prepared in conjuntion with the revised minimum standards adopted in 1983 by the Ohio State Board of Education for elementary and secondary schools, this publication is an elaboration of those portions of the minimum standards pertaining to school health services. Following the text of the standard and a brief…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Ancillary School Services, Communicable Diseases, Compliance (Legal)
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