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van Nassau, Femke; Singh, Amika S.; van Mechelen, Willem; Brug, Johannes; Chin A. Paw, Mai J. M. – Journal of School Health, 2014
Background: The school-based Dutch Obesity Intervention in Teenagers (DOiT) program is an evidence-based obesity prevention program. In preparation for dissemination throughout the Netherlands, this study aimed to adapt the initial program and to develop an implementation strategy and materials. Methods: We revisited the Intervention Mapping (IM)…
Descriptors: Obesity, Intervention, Information Dissemination, Program Implementation
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McGuire, Sandra L. – Journal of School Health, 1986
Aging education needs to begin early, preferably in preschool and kindergarten, and continue throughout the school years. A description is given of the components of an effective elementary school mini-course on aging. (JD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Older Adults, Program Development, Student Attitudes
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Bailey, William J. – Journal of School Health, 1985
A questionnaire was administered to university and high school students enrolled in drug education programs to survey the credibility of various message sources. Doctoral-level university-trained professionals with relevant experience were found to be the message source deemed most credible by both groups of students. (Author/MT)
Descriptors: Credibility, Drug Education, Health Education, Higher Education
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Gumerman, Sheila; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1980
A description is given of an education program for the sophomore health class at a rural high school addressing the problems associated with adolescent sexuality. The background, processes, and problems characterizing the program's development are discussed. (JD)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Health Services, Curriculum Design, Health Education
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Reichelt, Paul A. – Journal of School Health, 1977
Considerations for involving adolescents in the planning of sex education include (1) improved awareness of student needs, (2) correct "tailoring" of the program to fit the target population, and (3) aiding in the maturation and development of adolescents as health consumers and practitioners. (MB)
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Health Education, Individualized Programs, Program Development
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Haynie, Denise L.; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1997
Addresses decision-making skills as one approach to increasing adolescents' ability to manage interpersonal violence. Data from Healthy Transitions, a pilot violence prevention study in Baltimore (Maryland), illustrate ways adolescents think about situations of social conflict and highlight the need to understand adolescents' viewpoints when…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Conflict Resolution, Decision Making, Disadvantaged Youth