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Taylor, Mary Elizabeth – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1985
The purpose of this study was to (1) determine the kinds of sex education programs being offered by agencies that serve the handicapped; (2) to interview handicapped college students regarding experiences and attitudes toward sex education programs; (3) to review current sexuality textbooks for coverage of specific handicaps as they relate to…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Physical Disabilities, Sex Education, Sexuality
Munson, Howard E. – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1976
Reported are findings of a survey of teachers' opinions on the nature of teacher education required for good sex education programs. (GW)
Descriptors: Sex Education, Surveys, Teacher Qualifications, Teacher Response
Eberst, Richard M.; Eberst, Susan M. – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1977
There is often difficulty in implementing health education curriculums in some school districts because health education includes several taboo subjects and employs many taboo terms. (MM)
Descriptors: Health Education, Language Attitudes, Language Role, Sex Education
Hamburg, Marian V. – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1985
The growth and development of New York University's graduate level professional preparation program in human sexuality as an integral part of the Health Education Department is described. The difficulties encountered initially and the ongoing process of improvement are reviewed. Problems of professional identity and accreditation and their…
Descriptors: Graduate Study, Health Education, Higher Education, Sex Education
Spinazzola, Angelo J. – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1975
The key to successful aging is successful living, and an important part of the strategy for successful living, in the later years, is the maintenance of an active sex life, concordant with the desires and abilities of the individuals who are involved. (RC)
Descriptors: Age, Geriatrics, Older Adults, Sex (Characteristics)
Faulkenberry, James R.; Vincent, Murray L. – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1979
A survey of 530 South Carolina college and university students' sexual behavior patterns and contraceptive use indicates the need for comprehensive family planning programs focusing on preventing conception rather than preventing intercourse. (JMF)
Descriptors: College Students, Contraception, Family Planning, Health Education
Taylor, Mary E.; And Others – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1989
The relationship between contraceptive education and teenage male contraceptive behavior was investigated. Findings indicated that brief or moderately in-depth contraceptive education had little effect on contraceptive behavior. The teenage pregnancy and other sex-related problems may make parents and schools more amenable to comprehensive…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Contraception, Males, Negative Attitudes
Spinazzola, Angelo J. – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1975
Descriptors: Gerontology, Health Education, Older Adults, Psychological Needs
Turner, Edward T. – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1975
This article describes and presents a simulation game about pregnancy utilized in a senior college class on human sexuality. (RC)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Educational Games, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
Verdiner, Norma – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1975
A health educator describes her experience in teaching a course in health concerns for women. (RC)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Females, Health Education, Higher Education
Fetter, M. Patricia – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1987
This paper explores the responsibility of the sexual educator and the characteristics needed to deal adequately with all facets of sex education in a positive, enriching way. A plan to help preservice teachers feel more comfortable and to teach them appropriate classroom methods is given. (MT)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Methods Courses, Preservice Teacher Education, Sex Education
Pope, A. J.; And Others – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1985
The purpose of this investigation was to determine the relationship of the source of contraceptive knowledge to contraceptive knowledge accuracy and contraceptive behavior of college freshmen. Results and implications for health educators are discussed. (MT)
Descriptors: College Students, Contraception, Health Education, Higher Education
Adame, Daniel David – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1985
Given the many goals of sex education programs, it seems unfair to judge them by the degree to which they meet them all. This paper discusses the effects that sex education programs have on students' knowlege, attitudes, and behavior. (MT)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Behavior Change, Knowledge Level, Pregnancy
Gordon, Sol – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1990
Sex education has not only failed to significantly reduce irresponsible sexual behavior among teenagers, it has also been blamed for promoting such behavior. Effective sex education for teenagers should be value based, address the issue of self-esteem, and be part of a total program which includes drug education and dropout prevention. (IAH)
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Moral Values, Secondary Education
Noble, Keith Allan – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1986
School administrators face many dilemmas when deciding to implement sex education programs. Arguments for and against sex education being taught in schools are offered along with the author's personal opinion. (DF)
Descriptors: Administrators, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
