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Allen, Nicholas; Damian, Diona L. – Health Education & Behavior, 2022
Skin cancers are the most common malignancy in Australia. Regular sunscreen use can reduce the incidence of cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas and actinic keratoses and has been associated with reducing the incidence of basal cell carcinomas and melanomas. However, sunscreen effectiveness is limited by the failure of the population to use it…
Descriptors: Cancer, Prevention, Health Behavior, Foreign Countries
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Nkwonta, Chigozie A.; Dawson, Robin M.; Adegboyega, Adebola – Journal of American College Health, 2022
Objective: Half of new human papilloma virus ( (HPV)) infections occur between the ages of 15 and 24. As preventive measures are underutilized globally; international university students are at particular risk for HPV infection and sequelae. The study aim was to explore HPV knowledge and preventive behaviors in this population. Participants:…
Descriptors: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Foreign Students, At Risk Persons, Knowledge Level
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Promsri, Prasong; Khetjoi, Sitthiporn; Chuachan, Nathaorn; Chompromma, Prasert; Worabuttara, Thaworn; Deeod, Pongmanut; Uthaphan, Phattharachai; Neadpuckdee, Radchaneeboon; Chachikul, Prachan – International Education Studies, 2023
The current study aims to investigate the effects of a strategic plan developed by the involvement of the family, community, and Buddhist institutions in Thai vulnerable youth knowledge, attitudes, and behavioral changes. The sample included 302 vulnerable adolescents from Khon Kaen, Thailand. The utilization of systematic sampling was observed…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Buddhism, Family Involvement, At Risk Persons
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Shin, Sunny H.; Bouchard, Leah M.; Montemayor, Benjamin – Prevention Science, 2022
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as childhood maltreatment and household dysfunction, have been linked to adolescent substance use. As a result, there exists a pressing need for trauma-informed, substance use preventive intervention for adolescents with a history of ACEs. The primary aim of this qualitative study is to increase our…
Descriptors: Trauma, Prevention, Intervention, Substance Abuse
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Sawhney, Indermeet; Zia, Asif; Yazdi, Bahar; Shankar, Rohit – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2020
Background: People with epilepsy (PWE) have a higher fracture risk than nonepilepsy populations. Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) cause bone loss. Limited physical activity and poor dietary intake increase fracture risk in PWE. People with an intellectual disability have higher prevalence of epilepsy, likely to be on multiple AEDs, with poorer response,…
Descriptors: Epilepsy, Intellectual Disability, At Risk Persons, Drug Therapy
Burgandie Montoya – ProQuest LLC, 2022
The purpose of my research was to understand LAUSD counselors' perceptions related to professional development around crisis response before and during COVID. The goal of this project was to learn how we can best support prevention efforts for students. I learned about counselors' understanding of the suicide preventative measures the district…
Descriptors: Youth, Suicide, Prevention, At Risk Persons
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Ho, Portia; Bulsara, Caroline; Patman, Shane; Downs, Jenny; Hill, Anne-Marie – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Adults with intellectual disability experience high rates of falls making falls prevention an important health need. The purpose of the study was to seek perspectives of older adults with intellectual disability and their caregivers to (a) explore the experiences of older adults with intellectual disability when seeking healthcare…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, At Risk Persons, Health Promotion, Older Adults
Oh, Jessica Hyunjung – ProQuest LLC, 2022
Purpose: The purpose of this Doctoral of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to implement and evaluate an in-person educational session to enhance knowledge about eating disorders, risks, and resources through a culturally appropriate manner to a community Korean American women's group. It is also aimed to raise cultural awareness towards weight…
Descriptors: Korean Americans, Females, Eating Disorders, Prevention
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Uthaphan, Phattharachai; sa-nguan, Saccarak Rai; Mueaithaisong, Aphichit; Phanphoon, Artit; Karsapone, Somkhuan; Sopajorn, Sakdipong; Neadpuckdee, Radchaneeboon; Promsri, Prasong; Chachikul, Prachan – Higher Education Studies, 2022
This study aims to involve the institutions of family, community, and Buddhism in designing a training course that could enhance vulnerable youths' knowledge of unintentional pregnancy prevention. The attitude toward the involvement of the three stakeholders and changes in teens' behaviors are also the center of the investigation. 302 vulnerable…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Buddhism, Pregnancy, Intention
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Sodeinde, Oluwaseyi Adewunmi; Adekoya, Helen Odunola; Akintayo, Johnson Babafemi – American Journal of Health Education, 2023
Background: Knowledge, attitude, and practice of healthy lifestyles are crucial for the prevention of hypertension. While the use of the mass media as health information sources persists, their use for hypertension prevention interventions among high-risk individuals is arguably low. Purpose: To examine the effect of radio drama intervention on…
Descriptors: Prevention, Hypertension, Intervention, Radio
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Hartwig, Rhyanne; McMullen, Brock – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2021
The United States has made many advances in establishing a culture of acceptance and inclusivity for individuals with disabilities. Through best practices in K-12 education, students with disabilities are becoming more independent and empowered, however, there are many potential risks students with disabilities face, especially in the area of…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Child Safety, Skill Development, Physical Education Teachers
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Machtinger, Erika T.; Li, Andrew Y.; Liu, Yifen – Journal of School Health, 2019
Background: Lyme disease is a common tick-borne disease in the northeastern and midwestern United States. School-aged children aged 5-15 years are at high risk for contracting Lyme disease. Many school campuses in the mid-Atlantic United States are in areas that are near, or border with, wooded habitat. Methods: We surveyed school administrators…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Central Office Administrators, School Districts, Diseases
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Angela Pharris; Julie Miller-Cribbs; Jedediah Bragg; Bonni Goodwin; Chan M. Hellman – Journal of Youth Development, 2022
Camp has proven to be an effective positive youth development strategy for children and youth who experience trauma and adversity. However, training camp counselors who are prepared to meet the needs of trauma-exposed youth in these settings are less understood. This pilot evaluation study provides the results of a social simulation-based training…
Descriptors: Camps, Youth Programs, Counselor Training, Simulation
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Pinar, Gul; Pinar, Tevfik – SAGE Open, 2020
This study was conducted to assess the impact of health belief model based educational intervention on knowledge, health beliefs, preventive behaviors, and biochemical levels of women about osteoporosis. The study was design as a population-based and randomized experimental study by pretest and posttest design between July 2014 and July 2015. The…
Descriptors: Intervention, Program Effectiveness, Females, Adults
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Lopes, Henrique; McKay, Veronica Irene – Australian Journal of Adult Learning, 2021
After more than a year of living with the COVID-19 pandemic, much experience has been accumulated by countries around the world. There have been many failures, and there have been some things that have gone well. Adult learning and education in some form has played a significant role in public health since, without the ongoing continuing…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Lifelong Learning, Adult Education
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