A study examined the feasibility and replicability of informational and reinforcement strategies designed to increase safety belt use in a university setting. The findings revealed moderate increases in safety belt use over repeated observations. (CB)

This study examined treatment-related changes in the health-related variables of weight, exercise, and diet. Two hundred and twenty teachers participated in health promotion workshops, with 115 teachers serving as a control group. Pretests and posttests were administered. Results are presented. (MT)

The "Personal Behavior Health Project" is a tool the health teacher can use to promote actual changes in health behavior. (MM)

The author discusses conceptual differences among nonassertiveness, assertiveness, and aggression and presents suggestions for developing assertion skills in the nonsmoker. (MJB)

Research has generally found instruction effective in raising student cognitive levels, but only inconsistently effective in producing behavior change. The authors urge that health education programs be developed in a manner reflective of the supportive behavior change research. (MJB)

As health education becomes a focal point in the health care system, more attention will be given to the professional practice of health educators. Understanding ethical theory and other value judgments will be an important aspect of the health education profession. (DF)

A project is described that provides activities which allow children to learn about their physical health by using themselves as experimental subjects. (JD)

Given the many goals of sex education programs, it seems unfair to judge them by the degree to which they meet them all. This paper discusses the effects that sex education programs have on students' knowlege, attitudes, and behavior. (MT)

Type A behavior, also known as coronary prone behavior, should be identified in children as its lack of treatment could lead to coronary disease and death if the child continues the behavior into adulthood. (CJ)

Two conferences, Seaside I and Seaside II, were held to develop a professional support system to assist in improving the health education profession in Oregon. Due to the success of the first two conferences, two more were held in which conceptual models in nutrition, fitness, sexuality, and weight control were presented. (JN)

This article describes a teacher preparation program in health education that provides educators with the skills that will enable them to make positive changes in the attitudes, values, and behaviors of their students. (MM)

Youth Quit Smoking Programs are discussed, and it is noted that senior high school students can get involved in planning, implementing, and evaluating smoking cessation programs. (MM)

The authors describe a study undertaken at the State University of New York at Buffalo which sought to develop an effective Alcohol Instruction Model and to develop an Alcohol Behavior Inventory that would measure the drinking severity and the severity of alcohol-related behavior of university students. (MJB)

A theoretical model for understanding motivation of plaque control is presented. The belief in this model is that, if people can be convinced of their ability to control a health threat, they would be encouraged to take responsibility for their health. (CJ)

Health educators need to utilize behavioral criteria to assess the effectiveness of school health education programs. (MM)