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Direct linkVarghese, Joe; Kutty, V. Raman – Evaluation Review, 2012
Background: The dominant theoretical basis of our public health practice originates from a positivist or reductionist paradigm. It fails to take into account the complexity emerging out of public health's multiple influences originating from biological and social worlds. A deeper understanding of the interaction of elements that characterize the…
Descriptors: Public Health, Governance, Theories, Systems Approach
Frimpong, Jemima A.; Rivers, Patrick A.; Bae, Sejong – Health Education Journal, 2008
Objective: To evaluate school immunization records and document the immunization coverage and compliance level of children enrolled in kindergarten in Phoenix during the 2001-2002 school year. The purpose was to obtain information on: 1) immunization status by age two; 2) under-immunization in kindergarten; 3) administration error; and 4)…
Descriptors: Student Records, Immunization Programs, Kindergarten, Young Children
Download full textGeneral Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Program Evaluation and Methodology Div. – 1995
This report presents: (1) a review of the evidence that vaccine cost has prevented children from being immunized on time; (2) an evaluation of the implementation of the Vaccines For Children (VFC) program, including whether this program, as implemented, is likely to meet the needs of the under-immunized children; and (3) some options for improving…
Descriptors: Child Health, Disease Control, Health Care Costs, Immunization Programs
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families. – 1988
Based on findings of the most current and highly regarded evaluations and research reviews available, this committee print provides an update of a prior committee report (August, 1985) on eight cost-effective federal programs for children. Described in terms of program participation, characteristics, benefits for children, cost effectiveness, and…
Descriptors: Children, Compensatory Education, Cost Effectiveness, Disabilities
Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield. – 1983
A study of the health mandates placed on elementary and secondary education in Illinois was initiated in September 1981. Rules and regulations requiring health examinations, screening of vision, hearing, and dental status, and immunization against certain preventable communicable diseases were reviewed. Analysis focused on five study questions:…
Descriptors: Auditory Tests, Dental Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Needs
Peer reviewedBaker, Frank; Curbow, Barbara – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1991
The epidemiological method of case-control study is described, and its advantages and disadvantages are discussed for use in health program evaluation. Examples are reviewed, with a step-by-step description of the method. Potential applications are discussed, including worksite health promotions, screening programs, and large-scale public health…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Control Groups, Epidemiology, Evaluation Methods
PDF pending restorationHimes, John H.; And Others – 1982
The Lawrence (Massachusetts) Children's Health Project (LCHP) was a demonstration project consisting of an alternative approach to providing health care to children, many of whom were not receiving health services. The project was carried out by the Merrimack Education Center and focused on a school-based model for Early Periodic Screening,…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Delivery Systems, Demonstration Programs, Disadvantaged
