The evidence and presence of modifiable risk factors associated with heart disease has heightened... more The evidence and presence of modifiable risk factors associated with heart disease has heightened interest among health educators in developing prevention oriented programs. In an attempt to assist in planning future curriculum efforts and research in this area a literature review was conducted. It is presented and organized within the following three major categories: 1. incidence of cardiovascular risk factors (in the school age population); 2. need for health education (the status of adolescent health and problems of motivation); and 3. evaluations of current heart projects (knowledge, attitudes and behavioral outcomes). A few classic articles were included: the primary literature reviewed was that of the past 10 years. The following conclusions were drawn: 1. there is a need to be concerned about the cardiovascular health of young people; 2. the need for educational programs about proven methods of prevention is well documented; 3. studies have found that adolescents do not have sufficient knowledge upon which to make healthful decisions related to preventing cardiovascular disease; 4. research has demonstrated that well designed programs can be effective in increasing health knowledge and promoting positive attitudes; 5. some programs have encouraged behavioral change; 6. most programs have proven too expensive to become integral components of the curricula; and 7. further educational research must be conducted so that health education might by the end of this decade play a significant role in the reduction of the morbidity and mortality inflicted by cardiovascular disease.
Ethical considerations inherent in the process of research and publication represent one issue of... more Ethical considerations inherent in the process of research and publication represent one issue of particular concern to professionals. Members of a profession usually are guided by a code of ethics that specifies standards for practic,e. However, rarely do professional preparation programs sufficiently prepare students to deal with the concerns associated with research and professional publication. The authors address three specific areas of concern for health educarors: the student-professor relationship, joint authorship, and ethics in publishing. Potential problems are discussed, and imiplications for the profession are cited.
This article illustrates the appropriateness of the school as a worksite for health promotion pro... more This article illustrates the appropriateness of the school as a worksite for health promotion programs and demonstrates how cholesterol screening is an effective tool to introduce such a program into a school system. Of 1,639 employees, 1,217 elected to have their cholesterol measured (74% response rate). Forty-five percent had elevated cholesterol according to the NIH Consensus Panel. Of these, 12% were in the "high" category (greater than or equal to 240 mg/dl) while 33% had levels that placed them in the "borderline high" risk category (200-239 mg/dl). Cholesterol screening can be incorporated easily into most school systems due to the presence of nursing staff and health educators. Systematic planning is essential for success and must include a counseling and educational intervention coupled with an active referral and follow-up program. This type of screening should be part of a multicomponent health promotion program.
Journal of American College Health Association, 1980
ABSTRACT In an attempt to promote prevention of cardiovascular disease among college students, a ... more ABSTRACT In an attempt to promote prevention of cardiovascular disease among college students, a study was conducted to determine whether an educational program originally designed to increase high school students' knowledge of cardiovascular disease would be effective with college students. The specific objectives of the study were to determine college students' baseline knowledge regarding primary and secondary risk factors of cardiovascular diseases, to ascertain their knowledge of the warning signs and appropriate emergency procedures for heart attack and stroke victims, and to evaluate the effectiveness of self-instructional units on the “Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases, Parts I and II” and “Warning Signs and Emergency Procedures for Heart Attack and Stroke Victims.”The results of the study found that the college students were not sufficiently aware of the risk factors of cardiovascular disease or the warning signs and emergency procedures for heart attack and stroke victims. The educational program effectively instructed these students in these areas, and the participants found the materials suitable for college curricula and expressed a desire for more of them.
Early detection and screening techniques along with the concept of personal responsibility for on... more Early detection and screening techniques along with the concept of personal responsibility for one's own health are prominent themes in medical education. Testicular cancer, its natural history, and the current approach to prevention, early detection, and diagnosis are discussed with special emphasis on the role of the primary care physician. Current community and school efforts are described along with the availability of patient education resources. Since the incidence of testicular cancer has doubled in the last 20 years, we must give more attention to educating the public by encouraging primary physicians to incorporate instruction on self-examination of the testicles into regular physical exams.
In response to the increase in teenage cigarette smoking in the United States, the federal govern... more In response to the increase in teenage cigarette smoking in the United States, the federal government funded an innovative school health education curriculum titled the School Health Curriculum Project. The purpose of this study was (1) to determine the cigarette smoking attitudes and behaviour of eighth-grade students who participated in the Project, and (2) to identify whether or not significant differences existed among students who participated in one or more R units of the Project. Three grade units of the Project were examined: the fifth grade lung unit, sixth grade heart unit, and seventh grade brain unit. The independent variable was the type and number of Project units received. The teenage self-test, supplemented with a number of behavioural items, was used to measure cigarette smoking attitudes and behaviours and served as the dependent variable. The analysis of variance indicated that significant mean differences did not exist between the combination of one or more units...
Journal of Physical Education Recreation Dance, 1982
ABSTRACT New approaches to teaching aerobic life-styles in secondary schools are suggested, focus... more ABSTRACT New approaches to teaching aerobic life-styles in secondary schools are suggested, focusing on three components: (1) the psychological benefits of aerobic activity; (2) alternative aerobic programs at nonschool locations; and (3) the development of an aerobics curriculum to help maintain an active life-style after graduation. (JN)
Cancer Council (ICC) was formed with the mission of promoting policies, programs, partnerships, a... more Cancer Council (ICC) was formed with the mission of promoting policies, programs, partnerships, and research to eliminate the unequal burden of cancer among racial and ethnic minorities as well as underserved populations in the United States and its associated territories. 1 As part of this mission the ICC Fact Sheets were specifically created because it is recognized that medically underserved populations, such as our racial and ethnic minorities, experience disproportionately greater suffering and compromised health from the many types of cancer compared to the US population as a whole. 2 Furthermore, people of all ethnic backgrounds who are poor, lack health insurance, or otherwise have inadequate access to quality cancer treatment, experience higher cancer incidence, higher mortality rates, and poorer survival rates. 3,4 As these special populations continue to grow at a significant rate, they will as a whole become the "majority" population in our country. Reasons for health status inequalities and disparities in our minority and special populations are both numerous and complex. However, some of the primary and often stated causes are
La población hispana / latina es considerada de una manera más precisa como un mosaico de cultura... more La población hispana / latina es considerada de una manera más precisa como un mosaico de culturas. De hecho, los diferentes grupos hispanos reflejan grandes diferencias étnicas y culturales y tienen pocas características en común. Por ejemplo, esta población cubre todo el espectro racial; los hispanos pueden ser blancos, áfrico americanos, asiáticos o nativo americanos. Es más, su diversidad se extiende a nacionalidad, costumbres, ancestros, estilos de vida y nivel socioeconómico. Al mismo tiempo que existen similitudes especialmente relacionadas con idioma (español) y religión (católica), profundas diferencias en antecedentes y experiencias de vida entre los diversos grupos influyen directamente sobre su salud. Esto quiere decir, que se debe tener precaución de hacer generalizaciones cuando se habla de la población latina / hispana. En el año 2000, los hispanos alcanzaron 32.5 millones y representaron el 11.8% del total de la población. (1) Para el año 2050, los hispanos representarán casi un cuarto de la población del país (98.2 millones). (1) Aproximadamente dos tercios de los hispanos eran de origen mexicano (62.5%) y 9.6% de origen puertorriqueño, mientras que personas de origen cubano, centro o suramericano y otros orígenes hispanos representaron 4.3%, 14.3% y 6.6% respectivamente. (1,2,3) DATOS ESTADÍSTICOS DE CÁNCER EN LOS LATINOS / HISPANOS
The evidence and presence of modifiable risk factors associated with heart disease has heightened... more The evidence and presence of modifiable risk factors associated with heart disease has heightened interest among health educators in developing prevention oriented programs. In an attempt to assist in planning future curriculum efforts and research in this area a literature review was conducted. It is presented and organized within the following three major categories: 1. incidence of cardiovascular risk factors (in the school age population); 2. need for health education (the status of adolescent health and problems of motivation); and 3. evaluations of current heart projects (knowledge, attitudes and behavioral outcomes). A few classic articles were included: the primary literature reviewed was that of the past 10 years. The following conclusions were drawn: 1. there is a need to be concerned about the cardiovascular health of young people; 2. the need for educational programs about proven methods of prevention is well documented; 3. studies have found that adolescents do not have sufficient knowledge upon which to make healthful decisions related to preventing cardiovascular disease; 4. research has demonstrated that well designed programs can be effective in increasing health knowledge and promoting positive attitudes; 5. some programs have encouraged behavioral change; 6. most programs have proven too expensive to become integral components of the curricula; and 7. further educational research must be conducted so that health education might by the end of this decade play a significant role in the reduction of the morbidity and mortality inflicted by cardiovascular disease.
Ethical considerations inherent in the process of research and publication represent one issue of... more Ethical considerations inherent in the process of research and publication represent one issue of particular concern to professionals. Members of a profession usually are guided by a code of ethics that specifies standards for practic,e. However, rarely do professional preparation programs sufficiently prepare students to deal with the concerns associated with research and professional publication. The authors address three specific areas of concern for health educarors: the student-professor relationship, joint authorship, and ethics in publishing. Potential problems are discussed, and imiplications for the profession are cited.
This article illustrates the appropriateness of the school as a worksite for health promotion pro... more This article illustrates the appropriateness of the school as a worksite for health promotion programs and demonstrates how cholesterol screening is an effective tool to introduce such a program into a school system. Of 1,639 employees, 1,217 elected to have their cholesterol measured (74% response rate). Forty-five percent had elevated cholesterol according to the NIH Consensus Panel. Of these, 12% were in the "high" category (greater than or equal to 240 mg/dl) while 33% had levels that placed them in the "borderline high" risk category (200-239 mg/dl). Cholesterol screening can be incorporated easily into most school systems due to the presence of nursing staff and health educators. Systematic planning is essential for success and must include a counseling and educational intervention coupled with an active referral and follow-up program. This type of screening should be part of a multicomponent health promotion program.
Journal of American College Health Association, 1980
ABSTRACT In an attempt to promote prevention of cardiovascular disease among college students, a ... more ABSTRACT In an attempt to promote prevention of cardiovascular disease among college students, a study was conducted to determine whether an educational program originally designed to increase high school students' knowledge of cardiovascular disease would be effective with college students. The specific objectives of the study were to determine college students' baseline knowledge regarding primary and secondary risk factors of cardiovascular diseases, to ascertain their knowledge of the warning signs and appropriate emergency procedures for heart attack and stroke victims, and to evaluate the effectiveness of self-instructional units on the “Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases, Parts I and II” and “Warning Signs and Emergency Procedures for Heart Attack and Stroke Victims.”The results of the study found that the college students were not sufficiently aware of the risk factors of cardiovascular disease or the warning signs and emergency procedures for heart attack and stroke victims. The educational program effectively instructed these students in these areas, and the participants found the materials suitable for college curricula and expressed a desire for more of them.
Early detection and screening techniques along with the concept of personal responsibility for on... more Early detection and screening techniques along with the concept of personal responsibility for one's own health are prominent themes in medical education. Testicular cancer, its natural history, and the current approach to prevention, early detection, and diagnosis are discussed with special emphasis on the role of the primary care physician. Current community and school efforts are described along with the availability of patient education resources. Since the incidence of testicular cancer has doubled in the last 20 years, we must give more attention to educating the public by encouraging primary physicians to incorporate instruction on self-examination of the testicles into regular physical exams.
In response to the increase in teenage cigarette smoking in the United States, the federal govern... more In response to the increase in teenage cigarette smoking in the United States, the federal government funded an innovative school health education curriculum titled the School Health Curriculum Project. The purpose of this study was (1) to determine the cigarette smoking attitudes and behaviour of eighth-grade students who participated in the Project, and (2) to identify whether or not significant differences existed among students who participated in one or more R units of the Project. Three grade units of the Project were examined: the fifth grade lung unit, sixth grade heart unit, and seventh grade brain unit. The independent variable was the type and number of Project units received. The teenage self-test, supplemented with a number of behavioural items, was used to measure cigarette smoking attitudes and behaviours and served as the dependent variable. The analysis of variance indicated that significant mean differences did not exist between the combination of one or more units...
Journal of Physical Education Recreation Dance, 1982
ABSTRACT New approaches to teaching aerobic life-styles in secondary schools are suggested, focus... more ABSTRACT New approaches to teaching aerobic life-styles in secondary schools are suggested, focusing on three components: (1) the psychological benefits of aerobic activity; (2) alternative aerobic programs at nonschool locations; and (3) the development of an aerobics curriculum to help maintain an active life-style after graduation. (JN)
Cancer Council (ICC) was formed with the mission of promoting policies, programs, partnerships, a... more Cancer Council (ICC) was formed with the mission of promoting policies, programs, partnerships, and research to eliminate the unequal burden of cancer among racial and ethnic minorities as well as underserved populations in the United States and its associated territories. 1 As part of this mission the ICC Fact Sheets were specifically created because it is recognized that medically underserved populations, such as our racial and ethnic minorities, experience disproportionately greater suffering and compromised health from the many types of cancer compared to the US population as a whole. 2 Furthermore, people of all ethnic backgrounds who are poor, lack health insurance, or otherwise have inadequate access to quality cancer treatment, experience higher cancer incidence, higher mortality rates, and poorer survival rates. 3,4 As these special populations continue to grow at a significant rate, they will as a whole become the "majority" population in our country. Reasons for health status inequalities and disparities in our minority and special populations are both numerous and complex. However, some of the primary and often stated causes are
La población hispana / latina es considerada de una manera más precisa como un mosaico de cultura... more La población hispana / latina es considerada de una manera más precisa como un mosaico de culturas. De hecho, los diferentes grupos hispanos reflejan grandes diferencias étnicas y culturales y tienen pocas características en común. Por ejemplo, esta población cubre todo el espectro racial; los hispanos pueden ser blancos, áfrico americanos, asiáticos o nativo americanos. Es más, su diversidad se extiende a nacionalidad, costumbres, ancestros, estilos de vida y nivel socioeconómico. Al mismo tiempo que existen similitudes especialmente relacionadas con idioma (español) y religión (católica), profundas diferencias en antecedentes y experiencias de vida entre los diversos grupos influyen directamente sobre su salud. Esto quiere decir, que se debe tener precaución de hacer generalizaciones cuando se habla de la población latina / hispana. En el año 2000, los hispanos alcanzaron 32.5 millones y representaron el 11.8% del total de la población. (1) Para el año 2050, los hispanos representarán casi un cuarto de la población del país (98.2 millones). (1) Aproximadamente dos tercios de los hispanos eran de origen mexicano (62.5%) y 9.6% de origen puertorriqueño, mientras que personas de origen cubano, centro o suramericano y otros orígenes hispanos representaron 4.3%, 14.3% y 6.6% respectivamente. (1,2,3) DATOS ESTADÍSTICOS DE CÁNCER EN LOS LATINOS / HISPANOS
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