Examined the differences in personal health practices by family type--single-parent versus two-parent--and the relationship of family characteristics--socialization practices, extent of social networks, health training efforts by parents, family socioeconomic status to personal health practices in single-parent and two-parent families (N=41).…

In this report, the School Health Index includes a Planning for Improvement section to help schools develop an action plan for improving student health. A school's results from the Index can help promote health activities in the overall School Improvement Plan. With the growing recognition of the relationship between health and academic…

As part of an ongoing project in comprehensive school health, the effect of the presence of school-health aides on a nurse's daily activities was examined. Substantial decreases occurred in the time spent by the nurse for first aid and administration of routine medicine, while time devoted to problem-oriented assessment increased 154 percent. (JN)

A survey is described of the education for health activities being conducted and planned in Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas by official, voluntary, and private health services and health planning agencies. (JMF)

This article discusses the use of isokinetic and isometric exercise to reduce subcutaneous fat. (JS)

This planning guide is intended as a reference for individuals developing a self-directed health promotion/wellness program for older women. The introduction defines the concept of wellness, and the seven tasks involved in the action planning process. Six steps in designing a program are outlined, including laying the groundwork, targeting…

This activity book contains ditto masters of information sheets, recipes, and activity sheets to be given to parents of preschool children. This book was developed as a component of another book, "Educator's Guide: Food Experiences for Young Children," to bring the classroom experiences into the home. It is intended to give parents some…

Traditional undergraduate liberal arts courses, required of most premedical and predental students, have failed dismally to motivate doctors and dentists to become concerned with the health problems of the poor, be they black or white. Examination of black studies programs leads the authors to believe that these programs, if planned with the…

Describes a system of appraisal in health education leading to continuous adjustment of curriculum and evaluation processes developed by the local school district. (GB)

Health Start is being carried out to develop ways of coordinating health resources and to extend Head Start-type health services to a greater number of poor pre-school children. (Author/CB)

It would be inaccurate to issue an epitaph for college health services. With an increased reliance upon community resources, college health personnel can allocate their resources to their rebirth. An analysis of the student development framework reveals numerous elements that are naturally suitable for future efforts of college health personnel.…

This paper is directed toward the role of educational institutions, schools and colleges in the health education process. Presented at the Regional Meeting of the President's Committee on Health Education, Georgia Power Company building, Atlanta, 1972. (Author)

Motivational factors affecting self-responsibility for health are analyzed and the relationship and importance of ability and effort as causal factors in health outcomes are examined. (JMF)

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

Several of the American Heart Association's education programs are described. The newest program is Heart Health Education in the Young, designed to stress the importance of early risk factor education. (JMF)