It has become recognized that major health problems are caused, precipitated, exacerbated, or maintained by lifestyle factors such as exercise, diet, and consumption of psychoactive substances. The introduction of complex behavior change into the medical prescription for health promotion and disease prevention has resulted in a large body of…

Examines the ways hypertension therapy-related stress is mediated by extended family-based self-help groups in rural, central Mississippi. Concludes that these self-help groups are the best means of controlling hypertension in this area because they are built upon an existing family structure and involve the entire extended family in adapting to…

Describes how, with special precautions and structured programing, severely handicapped students who show signs of aggression and noncompliance can be prepared to participate in vocational/community-based programs located in the community. Discusses compliance training and suggests strategies to help reduce aggression during on-the-job training…