Health Education

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(Re)defining reproductive health with and for the community: an example of participatory research from Mali.

Qualitative research was carried out in central Mali to inform the development of curricula for an intervention to improve young peoples reproductive health. Both the young people and societal gatekeepers (including religious leaders and traditional ...
Sarah Castle, Sidy Traore, Lalla Cisse (Afr J Reprod Health, 200204)
re-defining-reproductive-health-community-example-participatory.asp

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Disseminating weaning messages: an intervention trial.

This article reports a non-randomized intervention study conducted in two market towns to find out whether participant-centred health education discussions improve parents knowledge and actions concerning infant feeding. Following an initial quiz, ...
K Hoare, C M Wright, P Wilson, L T Weaver (Br J Community Nurs, 200204)
disseminating-weaning-messages-intervention-trial.asp

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Burden of mental illness on family members, care-givers and the community.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the burden of mental illness in the family/caregiver and the community. DESIGN: A cross-sectional descriptive study. SETTING: Rehabilitation centres, community day centres, resettlement villages and in the community in three ...
Z Nyati, M B Sebit (East Afr Med J, 200204)
burden-mental-illness-family-members-care-givers-community.asp

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Contributing to Balkan public health: a school for Skopje.

The absence of social well-being and growing vulnerability are alarming for a large portion of people living in the Balkan countries. The Stability Pact is currently targeting the issue of social cohesion, which holds out promise for as yet unrealized ...
Jeffrey Levett (Croat Med J, 200204)
contributing-balkan-public-health-school-skopje.asp

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Nutrition education for the healthy elderly population: isnt it time?

In the United States, people are living longer, healthier lives. A major goal of our public health system is to maintain health among successful agers and prevent or delay chronic disease morbidity. Major strides are being made in identifying the dietary ...
Nadine R Sahyoun (J Nutr Educ Behav, 200203-04)
nutrition-education-healthy-elderly-population-isn-t-time.asp

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Extending the reach of nutrition education for older adults: feasibility of a Train-the-Trainer approach in congregate nutrition sites.

Low-income older adults are difficult to reach with nutrition education. This study examines the feasibility of a Train-the-Trainer approach using congregate nutrition site (CNS) managers to deliver nutrition education. The study suggests that CNS ...
Jacquelyn W McClelland, Lisa M Irving, Roger E Mitchell, Lucille B Bearon, Kelly H Webber (J Nutr Educ Behav, 200203-04)
extending-reach-nutrition-education-older-adults-feasibility-train.asp

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Comprehension of written health care information in an affluent geriatric retirement community: use of the Test of Functional Health Literacy.

BACKGROUND: The comprehension of written health care information, e.g. prescription bottle labels or an informed consent form, impacts on communication with patients and their ability to understand medical procedures, as well as goals of therapy. ...
Jennifer Gausman Benson, Walter B Forman (Gerontology, 200203-04)
comprehension-written-health-care-information-affluent-geriatric.asp

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The use of vitamin supplements in self-medication.

Supplements, frequently containing vitamins, are often taken to try to compensate for an unhealthy life style or in an attempt to maximise health or performance. As illustrated by vitamin E, fundamental issues on both the efficacy and safety of the ...
G R M M Haenen, A Bast (Therapie, 200203-04)
vitamin-supplements-self-medication.asp

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Web site helps families cope with childhood illnesses. Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia undergoes Internet expansion.

The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia has received accolades for its revised Web site, which provides extensive communications channels for patients and their parents. Also, its intranet streamlines internal ...
Tom Rees (Profiles Healthc Mark, 200203-04)
web-site-helps-families-cope-childhood-illnesses-children-s-hospital.asp

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Theory-based development and testing of an adolescent tobacco-use awareness program.

OBJECTIVE: To develop and disseminate an effective tobacco awareness and cessation program. METHODS: Self-report data from youth (n=1,601) and implementation data from site facilitators (n=16) provided the basis for the trial program evaluation. RESULTS: ...
Dennis W Smith, Brian Colwell, James J Zhang, Jennifer Brimer, Catherine McMillan, Stacey Stevens (Am J Health Behav, 200203-04)
theory-based-development-testing-adolescent-tobacco-awareness-program.asp