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Erica Martinez Zumba; Karriem S. Watson; Paola Torres; Barbara Williams; Nasima Mannan; Lauren Green; Brenda Owens; Nicole Gastala; Rocio Bueno; Brenda Soto; Leslie Carnahan; Yamile Molina; Vida Henderson – Health Education & Behavior, 2024
Community-engaged patient navigation safety net programs are established as an evidence-based approach to address cancer prevention and early detection efforts, but barriers to expand and sustain such programs persist. In addition, few studies describe how these programs impact buy-in among communities and policy change within health care systems…
Descriptors: Cancer, Community Health Services, Public Health, Preventive Medicine
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Morteza Abdullatif Khafaie; Narges Mobasheri; Mahin Kheirollahi; Leila Ghahremani – Health Education, 2025
Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of a PRECEDE model-based educational program in enhancing awareness, attitudes and preventive behaviors against diabetes complications among rural patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Design/methodology/approach: This quasi-experimental study included 160 T2DM patients from rural health centers in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Rural Areas, Health Facilities, Diabetes
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Cooper, Spring C.; Davies, Cristyn; McBride, Kate; Blades, Joanna; Stoney, Tanya; Marshall, Helen; Skinner, S. Rachel – Health Education Journal, 2016
Objective: Australia has implemented a nation-wide programme providing a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to girls and boys through school-based programmes. Previous research has identified three distinct areas for attention: (1) lack of understanding about HPV and HPV vaccination, (2) young people's desire for involvement in decision-making…
Descriptors: Immunization Programs, Microbiology, Intervention, Adolescents
Franklin, Ruth H. – 1988
As part of a Geriatric Education and Health Management program, a model nurse-managed free clinic has been established at an urban senior center by faculty and students of the University of New Mexico College of Nursing. Funded by a 3-year grant from the Department of Health and Human Services, the weekly clinic is based on Orem's self-care theory…
Descriptors: Clinics, Health Promotion, Health Services, Individual Needs
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Rakowski, William; And Others – Generations, 1994
This issue on preventive health care and health promotion for older adults includes 14 articles on history and definition, development of guidelines, responsibility, implementation of programs for the elderly and how it differs from that for other populations, programs for minorities, access to health care information, and a description of a…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Demonstration Programs, Disabilities, Foreign Countries
Minnesota State Dept. of Health, St. Paul. – 1991
This document provides guidelines for communities interested in developing public cholesterol education and screening programs. It contains information to use in considering a program and protocols to follow in conducting a program that meets standards established by the National Cholesterol Education Program. An introduction summarizes content.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Clinical Diagnosis, Community Health Services, Community Programs
Maryland State Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene, Baltimore. – 1993
This report discusses the 1992 educational efforts of Maryland's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene relating to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The state agency's strategy is coordinated by the AIDS Administration and is designed to educate key people--including designated trainers, health care providers, and peer leaders--who can…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adult Education, Disease Control, Educational Practices
Sharbaugh, Carolyn S., Ed. – 1991
The proceedings reported in this document provide an overview of the trends, needs, and issues in maternal and child nutrition services and present recommendations and action strategies to improve such services. An executive summary presents a total of 28 recommendations and associated strategies which address general areas, women's nutrition for…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Allied Health Personnel, Children, Cost Effectiveness