This research monograph reports findings based on studies conducted by Maine's Regional Medical Program Research and Evaluation Service from interviews of 90 families in Indian communities. The report covers self-evaluation of health, patterns and sources of medical care, attitudes toward health care, perception of services, and survey results.…

A course was developed to deal with the concerns teachers have about the health needs of students in their classrooms. (MM)

The development and running of a student health shop allied with the student health service of the State University of New York at Stonybrook are described. The shop sells nonprescription health care products, provides basic health information, and refers students needing further health care or information. (MJB)

Since many students plan to utilize college health services, it is important that the services offered are adequate to meet the needs of the students. (MM)

The health education needs of developing nations are different from those of developed nations; therefore, specific assignments in health education programs should be geared to the needs of foreign students planning to return to their home countries upon graduation. (MM)

An interorganizational program designed for elderly excluded from existing home care programs was investigated to determine participant characteristics and status of cases after one year. The program demonstrates the need to eliminate restrictive eligibility criteria as well as the value of interagency staff consolidation to increase service…

Discusses the current trend toward a corporate health care system in which services are often paid for by a third party (insurance company or government). Says this results in the consumer's loss of control over the quality and type of health care rendered. Recommends adoption of a federated health care system. (GC)

Learning disabilities are a health threat because they prevent a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and they should be treated with a variety of remedial strategies reflecting their multiple causes. (MB)

Blacks have made enormous progress since the beginning of this century in improving their health and survival rates. In years of survival they are overtaking the more favored whites, but this has been accomplished largely by similar reductions of death rates at each age and from most causes. (Author)

Describes a practice theory of nursing for the elderly which focuses on maintaining the maximum amount of independence of elderly patients through a nursing focus on the full range of human functional abilities. Interrelates varied health related characteristics and requirements of the elderly with theoretical components of self-care nursing…

The Health Interests and Practices (HIP) Framework was developed to delineate a health education program from the target population's perspective. This framework can be used in various health education settings and applied in a range of health needs assessment to determine the focus of health education programs. (CB)

A needs assessment was conducted to identify the health needs of school district employees in planning a comprehensive employee health service. Survey questionnaires were analyzed to determine characteristics of those individuals who may be at greatest health risk. Results indicate that degree of stress can differentiate health risk predictors.…

This article review results of a survey concerning the United States' national health profile and delineates health promotion goals to improve health and increase healthy behavior of the population, with special emphasis placed on young adult college students. (CB)

The authors surveyed all institutions of higher education in New York State to determine practices regarding the identification on health forms of students with eating disorders. Results of this analysis are reported and suggestions made to include items related to eating disorders on student health forms. (Author/MT)