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Showing 1 to 9 of 9 for “"Sources of Health Information"”.
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Health Literacy, Health Disparities and Sources of Health Information in US Older Adults
This descriptive study is a secondary analysis of the National Assessment of Adult Literacy (NAAL) 2003, a large scale national assessment which included health literacy. It examined the relationships between health literacy and demographic/background characteristics in older adults (age 65 and …
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Effects of Self-Efficacy and Response Efficacy Messages in Health News: Changing Health Attitudes and Behavioral Intentions
Cancer is now the second leading cause of death for Americans, behind heart disease. By current estimates, up to two thirds of cancer diagnoses could be avoided or prevented with behavior changes such as the adoption of healthier lifestyles. One way that individuals learn about cancer is through …
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Engagement and understanding: pregnant adolescents and health information in Freedom Park
… and young adult pregnancy is a major sexual health issue for vulnerable young women in South Africa. Beginning by examining the origins of adolescent pregnancy in South Africa, this paper then proceeds to examine the various sources of health information accessible to adolescent women, and …
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Fantasy-Theme Analysis of Food Documentaries: Contention, Collaboration, and Consultation as Health Promotion Approaches
In this study, the medium of documentary film is explored as a potential health-promotion tool. Food documentaries have become more popular recently, and the public's awareness of food-related health issues is growing. By analyzing different approaches to documentary films about food, I unpack the …
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Knowledge and Perceptions of Vitamin D Among College Women Age 18-22 Years
<p>The purpose of this study is to assess the knowledge and perceptions regarding vitamin D among female college students, age 18-22, at a public university in the southeastern US. The study is a cross sectional design utilizing a qualitative method (focus groups) to create detailed descriptions of …
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Defining Health and Health-Related Behaviors Following a Near-Death Experience
While broad categories of health and influences on definitions of health have been identified, the process through which adults define and re-define health has not been researched. The purpose of this study was to investigate the process of defining health and appropriate health-related behaviors …
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Parent-Child Health Communication From the Perspectives of Young African American Men Who Have Sex With Men and the Parents of Young African American Men Who Have Sex With Men
… have sex with men (AAYMSM) experience an array of adverse health concerns. These young men are at an increased risk for substance use, risky sexual behavior, victimization, and HIV/AIDS. These health concerns are more pronounced among AAYMSM because of the societal stigma and discrimination …
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Which methods of dissemination do women in Cape Town, South Africa prefer when searching for safe abortion providers?
Background: The Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act of 1996 makes provision for access to safe abortion, free of charge in government facilities in South Africa. Despite liberal abortion legislation, unsafe abortion persists in South Africa. Increasing access to information about safe and legal …
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Health knowledge and expected outcomes of risky behaviour: a comparative study of non-disabled adolescents and young people with intellectual and physical disabilities
Research exploring the physical health needs of people with intellectual disabilities is increasing. Unfortunately, first hand accounts from young people with intellectual disabilities remain largely absent. This is despite the fact that many of these individuals, albeit to a lesser extent than …