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Glasser, Alice; Shaheen, Magda; Glenn, Beth A.; Bastani, Roshan – American Journal of Health Behavior, 2010
Objectives: To assess the effect of a multicomponent intervention on parental knowledge, sun avoidance behaviors, and sun protection practices in children 3-10 years. Methods: A randomized trial at a pediatric clinic recruited 197 caregiver-child pairs (90% parents). Intervention included a brief presentation and brochure for the parent and…
Descriptors: Intervention, Parent Education, Health Promotion, Health Behavior
James, Aimee S.; Daley, Christine M.; Greiner, K. Allen – American Journal of Health Behavior, 2011
Objectives: To explore knowledge and attitudes about colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among African American patients age 45 and older at a community health center serving low-income and uninsured patients. Methods: We conducted 7 focus groups and 17 additional semistructured interviews. Sessions were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed…
Descriptors: African Americans, Income, Focus Groups, Public Health

Boekeloo, Bradley O.; Howard, Donna E. – American Journal of Health Behavior, 2002
Surveyed young adolescents receiving general health examinations regarding oral sex occurrence. Overall, 18 percent reported having oral sex, and of that 18 percent, 25 percent reported no vaginal sex. Few adolescents used barrier protection during oral sex. Most adolescents thought that penile-anal sex could transmit HIV, but only 68 percent…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Early Adolescents, Health Behavior, Knowledge Level

Denny, George; Young, Michael; Rausch, Susan; Spear, Caile – American Journal of Health Behavior, 2002
Examined the effects of an abstinence education curriculum on outcomes among upper elementary, junior high, and senior high school students. Surveys of intervention and comparison students indicated that the curriculum had positively influenced knowledge, self-efficacy, and outlook (but not attitudes) among elementary students. There were no…
Descriptors: Comprehensive School Health Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Behavior, Knowledge Level

Telljohann, Susan K.; And Others – American Journal of Health Behavior, 1996
A survey of third graders' (n=677) health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors indicated that white children had significantly higher knowledge than black children, though attitudes were similar. Females had more positive attitudes than males, but knowledge was similar. There was a significant interaction of sex and race on the health behavior…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Grade 3, Health, Health Behavior

Collison, Sharon B.; And Others – American Journal of Health Behavior, 1996
Reports a study that evaluated the effectiveness of a nutrition education program on the knowledge, attitudes, and nutrient intake of female college athletes (n=28) and female nonathletes (n=32). Survey data and food diaries indicated that, though the program improved subjects' knowledge and attitudes, there was no significant impact on dietary…
Descriptors: Athletes, Behavior Change, Body Image, College Students