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Dietz, C. J.; Sherrill, W. W.; Ankomah, S.; Rennert, L.; Parisi, M.; Stancil, M. – Health Education Research, 2023
Diabetes is a chronic condition that has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, affecting nearly 34 million adults, and disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations, such as ethnic minorities, the elderly and individuals with low socioeconomic status. This study addresses the impact of the Health Extension for Diabetes (HED)…
Descriptors: Diabetes, Self Management, Adults, Health Programs
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Lippert, Julia; Montgomery, James; DeMarco, Camille – Health Education & Behavior, 2021
Lead exposure has been linked to neurological, reproductive, and developmental effects, and approximately 3.5% of Chicago children under the age of 3 years have elevated blood lead levels. The aim of this research was to provide outreach opportunities to address the issue of lead exposure in water and soil. A series of seven community-based health…
Descriptors: Poisoning, Hazardous Materials, Health Programs, Outreach Programs
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Berg, Carla J.; Dekanosidze, Ana; Torosyan, Arevik; Grigoryan, Lilit; Sargsyan, Zhanna; Hayrumyan, Varduhi; Topuridze, Marina; Sturua, Lela; Harutyunyan, Arusyak; Kvachantiradze, Lela; Maglakelidze, Nino; Gamkrelidze, Amiran; Abovyan, Romela; Bazarchyan, Alexander; Kegler, Michelle C. – Health Education Research, 2019
Local coalitions can advance public health initiative but have not been widely used or well-studied in low- and middle-income countries. This paper provides (i) an overview of an ongoing matched-pairs community-randomized controlled trial in 28 communities in Armenia and Georgia (N = 14/country) testing local coalitions to promote smoke-free…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Smoking, Public Health, Developing Nations
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Hill, Barry C.; Black, David R.; Shields, Cleveland G. – Perspectives in Peer Programs, 2016
The purpose of this article is to identify characteristics of Black barbershop clients and barbers in an urban Midwestern city participating in a health promotion program called Affecting Cancer Together (ACT) that are associated with client knowledge about prostate cancer. Statistical analyses examined client and barber characteristics for their…
Descriptors: Cancer, Health Education, Cosmetology, Urban Areas
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Young, David; Weinert, Clarann; Spring, Amber – Journal of Extension, 2012
The demographic and socioeconomic impacts of the baby boomer generation turning 65 in 2011 will be magnified in rural areas where elderly are already disproportionately represented. The overall goal of a collaborative, community-based project was to improve the health literacy, health outcomes, and overall well-being of rural elderly in four…
Descriptors: Well Being, Older Adults, Rural Extension, Health Education
US Department of Education, 2010
Between 1945-1973, the American Public Health Association (APHA), a membership organization for public professionals, accredited graduate programs in public health. In 1974, the APHA and the Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH), a national association representing deans, faculty, and students of accredited schools of public health,…
Descriptors: Health Education, Advisory Committees, Health Programs, Public Health
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Cueva, Melany – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2010
What does it mean to provide community-based health education that respects adults of diverse cultures and ways of being in the world? How does one nurture meaningful learning opportunities that awaken possibilities as a catalyst for understanding, conversation, and action? In this article, nurturing place, sharing power, heart listening, talking…
Descriptors: Health Education, Adult Basic Education, Community Programs, Adult Learning
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Christopher, Suzanne; Gidley, Allison L.; Letiecq, Bethany; Smith, Adina; McCormick, Alma Knows His Gun – Health Education & Behavior, 2008
The Messengers for Health on the Apsaalooke Reservation project uses a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach and lay health advisors (LHAs) to generate knowledge and awareness about cervical cancer prevention among community members in a culturally competent manner. Northern Plains Native Americans, of whom Apsaalooke women are a…
Descriptors: Participatory Research, Females, American Indians, Health Programs
Hankins, Eunice G.; Cauffman, Joy G. – School Health Review, 1972
Descriptors: Child Care, Clinics, Community Programs, Health Education
National Inst. of Mental Health (DHEW), Rockville, MD. – 1971
This document explains what community consultation and education is, what it does, and how it works; its concern with the prevention of mental illness and the promotion of mental health is examined. More specifically, the document is designed to cast a spotlight upon the preventative and educative services which community mental health centers are…
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Community Programs, Community Services, Consultants
Hancher-Rauch, Heidi; Hicks, Lisa – American Journal of Health Education, 2008
Objectives: This teaching idea is designed to increase students' understanding about the principles of a Coordinated School Health Program and apply these principles as they plan a community health program. As students work through the planning process, they will address many of the AAHPERD/AAHE Standards for Health Education Programs. Target…
Descriptors: Health Education, Health Programs, Integrated Services, Public Health
Westerfield, Carl; Miller, Joseph – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1978
In this program for the professional preparation of health educators, school health and community health curriculums are interrelated. (MM)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Community Programs, Health Education, Health Programs
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Clark, Noreen M. – Convergence: An International Journal of Adult Education, 1980
Describes two adult education programs which can develop health capability. One is focused on family and community health and the other is a nonformal adult education program which teaches collective problem solving. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Programs, Developing Nations, Family Health
Dignan, Mark B.; Kazanowski, Alice – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1978
The underlying philosophy of this model community-based patient education program is that patients have the right and the responsibility to participate in the management of their disease. (MM)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Disease Control, Educational Programs, Health Education
Fitzgerald, Will – Appalachia, 1980
The article describes the county's efforts to promote flouridation and improve the general dental health of its citizens, especially those in the rural areas. It describes the development, philosophy, and growing popularity of Project SMILE, a preventive dental program largely funded by Appalachian Regional Commission grants. (SB)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Dental Clinics, Dental Health, Financial Support
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