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The development of a prototype computer application for prostate cancer education
(1994-12-30)
The purpose of this study was to develop a prototype prostate cancer software program. The program provides users with information about the prostate gland, different prostate cancer treatments, information on the possible ...
The effect of an internally directed teaching approach in aerobic dance on selected health variables
(1994-08-30)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of using an internally directed approach in teaching aerobics classes on the following variables: general self-esteem, physical self-esteem, and state-trait anxiety. ...
Elementary teachers' attitudes toward human growth, development, and sexuality
(1992-05-30)
This descriptive study was conducted in a large urban school district to determine elementary teachers' attitudes toward human growth, development, and sexuality. The "Attitudes Toward Teaching Human Sexuality" (Schultz & ...
Self-reported physical activity levels among women over age 40 in a suburban community
(2000-05-30)
The purpose of this study was to determine the self-reported physical activity levels of women over the age of 40 years residing in a suburban community. This research utilized a cross-sectional design to investigate the ...
Women's health education and the internet: consumerism or mutuality?
(1999-05-30)
The purpose of this study was to extend the application of the patient-provider framework, specifically the mutuality and consumerism models, to women's on-line health resources. A convenience sample of 139 women's health ...
The effect of physical fitness and other risk factors on the incidence of hypertension in apparently healthy adult women: a longitudinal study
(1992-12-30)
A longitudinal study was conducted to determine whether significant differences existed between baseline physical fitness measures and other risk factors, identified during an initial visit to the Cooper Clinic, and ...
Preschool health education: impact on health knowledge and health locus of control
(1991-12-30)
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of a comprehensive health education program on young children's health knowledge and health locus of control. A secondary purpose of this investigation was to determine ...
Occupational stress and job satisfaction related to management styles of American- and Japanese-owned companies in America
(1991-05-30)
Occupational stress and job satisfaction are of concern to many groups: health educators, health professionals, corporate executives, and managers. The impact of various management styles, including the Japanese management ...
Purpose in life and breast health behavior in Hispanic and Anglo women
(1998-05-30)
The purpose of the study was to determine relationships between purpose in life and breast health behavior in Hispanic and Anglo women. Differences in purpose in life and breast health behavior between the two ethnic groups ...