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Showing 1 to 19 of 19 for “"health curriculum"”.
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Sexual Health Education (SHE) in Ontario: Exploring a Sample of the Public Discourse Surrounding the 2015 Update to Ontario’s Human Development and Sexual Health Curriculum
… social ostracization and bullying, and mental health challenges) associated with sexuality and sexual health (Brady & Halpern-Felsher, 2007; Drouin, Ross, & Tobin, 2015; Public Health Agency of Canada [PHAC], 2008) on their way to adulthood. The need for relevant sexual health education that …
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DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF A HEALTHY BODIES CURRICULUM MODULE FOR COLLEGE PERSONAL HEALTH
Health curriculum traditionally (re)produces obesity discourse, a fusion of biomedical and moral perspectives of weight and fat. This weight-centered approach to bodies may perpetuate weight stigmatization, indirectly supports a culture of thinness, and contradicts other health messages concerning …
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AN INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL HEALTH AND GLOBAL HEALTH ETHICS: SEVEN TOPICS FOR STUDENTS
This is a practicum thesis to develop global health curriculum for students. The thesis includes seven articles that provide an introduction to global health and global health ethics. Topics for the articles were developed through research, discussions with current students and the author’s …
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A Comparison of the Effects of Two Adult Cardiovascular Education Approaches on Risk Reduction Behaviors of Adults and Their Children
The major problem yet unsolved in community based health education programs is the determination of the minimum degree of personal instruction needed to give maximum yield from mass media at the lowest possible cost. The present research provides an assessment of amount of individual contact …
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Closing the Gap: Achieving Equitable Healthcare Outcomes for Kaiser Permanente Members
… provides a comprehensive Master of Public Health curriculum to deliver a wide breadth of public health knowledge. The MPH program not only equipped me with the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful, it also allowed me to find my passion. The well-established coursework and …
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Health knowledge levels, behaviors, and perceived needs of 1992 North Texas high school graduates
… completed by 168 graduates. Differences between health knowledge, behaviors, and perceived needs among graduates were examined in relationship to school district size attended, gender, and ethnicity. Additionally, an attempt was made to determine if the health needs of the graduates were …
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The relationship between selected characteristics of health education programs and the acquisition of student health knowledge in secondary schools of the state of Virginia
Kilander-Leach Health Knowledge scores of 702 high school students in the state of Virginia were obtained by standard survey techniques in order to investigate the relationship of selected variables to the acquisition of health-related topics. A health education research questionnaire filled out by …
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A study of the development and formative evaluation of the Miyupimaatisiiuwin curriculum
A First Nations' view of health encompasses spiritual, interpersonal, physical and intellectual components. It is believed that for a person to be truly healthy, they must achieve balance and strength in all four aspects of their being--spirit, heart, body and mind. This thesis discusses the …
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Evaluation Training in Public Health: Exploring a New Approach for MPH Curricula
… evaluation is an essential function for public health professionals that has also become necessary to acquire funding for public health programs and support evidenced-based public health practice. Despite the importance of evaluation in the public health field, previous research suggests that …
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“Just Like Math”: Parents’ Perspectives on Sexuality Education in Primary Classrooms
… need to learn? 3) What role does the school curriculum have in contributing to healthy sexuality in young children? The data collection involved semi-structured interviews with seven parents whose children were in kindergarten to grade three. Using grounded theory to analyze and code the …
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Oral health care training for caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities
… This study explored the impact of an oral health care training program on caregivers’ knowledge of the oral-systemic link and confidence in the provision of oral health care for individuals with DD.</p> <p>Methods: This study used a mixed-methods design with a convenience sample comprised …
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Sexual Health Knowledge and Attitudes of a Sample of Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Freshmen
… purpose of this study was to describe the sexual health knowledge and attitudes of a sample of Saskatchewan post secondary freshmen aged 17-19. Three primary questions guided this research: What do Saskatchewan freshmen know about the general sexual health topics of physiology, contraception, and …
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Hearing their voices: The perceptions of children and adults about learning in health education
… particular about their perceptions about their health and health education in schools. Also heard in this study were the voices of adults (parents and teachers of the sample of children). Six research questions were explored related to the health knowledge children already had about health and …
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The effectiveness of computer based interactive oral health education
… for schools in supporting and improving oral health, by reducing the availability of cariogenic produce in schools and actively promoting healthier diets. In light of this the researcher created an interactive computer programme, designed to educate children about healthy eating and improve …
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Program Evaluation of a District’s Elementary School Wellness Curriculum to Improve Undergraduate Training
… elementary teachers’ preparation to teach health content (Emotional, Relationships, Growth and Development, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Hygiene, Safety, Substance Use/Misuse, Diseases, Environmental/Consumer/Community Health) within the framework for a state’s certification and …
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The Integration of Health Care Policy in Medical Education
Traditional medical school curriculums currently do not include introductory courses on various health care policy topics. The 2005-2006 U.T. Southwestern Congressional Health Care Fellowship activities are examined in this thesis, including Avian Influenza, the Ryan White Care Act reauthorization, …
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The Need For Racial and Ethnic Health Disparity Curriculum In Genetic Counseling Programs
<p>Racial and ethnic health disparities (REHD) exist across all organized medicine, including the spectrum of genetic counseling, particularly in genomic testing and access to care. While cultural competency and health disparities have been included as a part of the <em>Standards of Accreditation …
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<b>Reaching Consensus: Development of an Advocacy 2.0 Instructional Model for Schools and Programs of Public Health</b>
… effective tools available for improving public health. As the field of public health becomes more focused on improving the social determinants of health, dismantling structural racism, and tackling chronic disease and other public health problems, training the workforce in how to effectively …