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Rosenbloom, Susan Rakosi; Killian, Caitlin – American Journal of Sexuality Education, 2014
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the HPV vaccination for boys and girls starting at age 11, yet adoption rates are low. We use eight focus groups to explore the decision making process, experiences, and social influences, including media and sex education classes, shaping attitudes of male and female college…
Descriptors: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Immunization Programs, Health Promotion, Focus Groups
Lofink, Hayley; Kuebler, Joanna; Juszczak, Linda; Schlitt, John; Even, Matt; Rosenberg, Jessica; White, Iliana – School-Based Health Alliance, 2013
The School-Based Health Alliance Census for the 2010-2011 school year is the 12th request for data from school-based health centers (SBHCs) since 1986. SBHCs are health centers that provide comprehensive care to children and adolescents in a setting that is trusted, familiar, and immediately accessible: their school. SBHCs serve at the…
Descriptors: School Health Services, Access to Health Care, Child Health, Health Promotion
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Davis, Terry C.; Fredrickson, Doren D.; Kennen, Estela M.; Humiston, Sharon G.; Arnold, Connie L.; Quinlin, Mackey S.; Bocchini, Joseph A., Jr. – Health Education & Behavior, 2006
The purpose of this study was to determine whether an in-service for public health nurses (PHNs) and accompanying educational materials could improve vaccine risk/benefit communication. The content and timing of vaccine communication were recorded during 246 pre-and 217 post-intervention visits in two public health immunization clinics.…
Descriptors: Nurses, Immunization Programs, Public Health, Clinics