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Health Education Research, 1986
ABSTRACT Vietnam veterans, Vietnam-era veterans and Vietnam-era non-veterans were compared on hea... more ABSTRACT Vietnam veterans, Vietnam-era veterans and Vietnam-era non-veterans were compared on health status. Data were generated on 168 participants responding to the Cornell Medical Index Health Questionnaire and a self-reported health status questionnaire. Vietnam veterans reported experiencing more illness symptoms and participating in a greater number of negative health behaviours than either the Vietnam-era veterans or the Vietnam-era non-veterans. Implications for health educators include the construction of health education programs designed to promote risk reduction targeting Vietnam veterans and their children.
Journal of American College Health, Nov 1, 2006
Social smoking is a newly identified phenomenon in the young adult population that is poorly unde... more Social smoking is a newly identified phenomenon in the young adult population that is poorly understood. We investigated differences in social smoking (smoking most commonly while partying or socializing) and other smoking within a convenience sample of college smokers (n = 351) from a large midwestern university. Results revealed that 70% of 351 current (past 30-day) smokers reported social smoking. No significant difference was found in motivation to quit between smoking groups. However, a significant difference was found between groups in confidence to quit, the number of days smoked, and the number of cigarettes smoked on those days. More social smokers than expected did not perceive themselves as smokers. Logistic regression analysis revealed that lower physical and psychological dependence and higher social support scores predicted social smoking.
American Journal of Health Promotion, May 1, 1997
This study was performed to investigate the dietary behaviors and stress-related factors among ma... more This study was performed to investigate the dietary behaviors and stress-related factors among male and female college students. Methods: A total of 405 college students (male-195, female-210) were recruited, of whom a questionnaire-based survey was conducted. The study investigated the general characteristics, health-related factors, dietary behaviors, and stress-related factors of the respondents. Results: The body mass index was significantly higher in males. The rates of underweight and overweight were significantly different between male and female respondents. The scores for workout frequency, health concerns and health condition were significantly higher in males, while the score for watching TV & playing computer games was significantly higher in females. The scores for meal regularity, frequency of breakfast consumption, and smoking were significantly higher in males. Eating problems showed a significant difference between males and females. The biggest source of stress was social factors, followed by college study and individual factors and the most experienced stress-induced symptom was anxiety, followed by headache and stomachache. The most popular way to overcome stress was taking a rest, followed by drinking & smoking and outdoor activity. The most preferred food under stressful conditions were alcohol or beverages, followed by hot & spicy food and sweet food, which showed a significant difference between males and females. Conclusion: These results indicate that stress affects dietary behaviors, drinking, smoking, and health status. Stress not only changes dietary behaviors, but is also related to health status. Therefore, it is necessary to develop appropriate programs for emotional stability and stress relief targeting college students which provide continuous nutrition education focused on desirable dietary behaviors and nutritional aspects.
Evaluation & the Health Professions, Mar 1, 1989
The present study was designed to compare the pharmacology training of nurse practitioner program... more The present study was designed to compare the pharmacology training of nurse practitioner programs with medical and dental progranms. In all, 73 schools in 14 states were selected Jbr the study. This sample was composed of 40 nurse practitioner programs, 19 schools of medicine, and 14 schools of dentistry. The major findings were that (1) significan t differences were found among the three sch7ool types on didactic hours spent on basic pharmacologicalprinciples, central nervous system depressants and stimulants, psychopharmacology, drug effects on the nervous system, cardiovascular agent, endocrine agents, chemotherapy, and poisons and antidotes; and (2) no statistically significant differences were found among the t ree schools in ocular pharmacology, respiratory and gastrointestinal tract agents, and drug interactions.
Journal of Traumatic Stress, 1990
This study was conducted to investigate the long-term physical health implications of sexual assa... more This study was conducted to investigate the long-term physical health implications of sexual assault in the rape victim. Fifty-one sexual assault victims, each with 2 or more years of time elapsed since the rape, responded to a selfadministered questionnaire composed of demographics items and the Cornell Medical Index-Health Questionnaire (CMI). The victims were matched by age with a control group of 51 nonvictims. The results showed nonsignificant t-test differences between the two groups in demographic factors and in two CM1 scores, Past Illness Symptoms and Family Health History. However, significant differences resulted between the groups in perceived current health status (x 2 [
Journal of Traumatic Stress, Apr 1, 1990
The purpose of this study was to analyze population longevity relative to homicide and suicide de... more The purpose of this study was to analyze population longevity relative to homicide and suicide deaths in light of competing risks. Mortality data by age and sex derived from Vital Statistics and data from the U.S. Census were utilized to calculate life tables. The causes of death for this study were classified according to the Eighth Revision of the lnternal Classification of Disease, Adapted (1CDA) (World Health Organization). The 1CSA code for the causes examined in this study are homicides (E960-E987) and suicides (E950-E959). Calculations based upon public health data and cause deletion indicate a loss in population life expectancy due to homicide and suicide deaths of 0.70456 years for males and 0.2606 years for females. When the findings are translated to the life expectancy of the population in terms of time, a total of 1,305,805 person years per decade are irretrievably lost from suicide and homicide deaths.
Journal of Health Education, Mar 1, 1992
Journal of the American Optometric Association, 1989
In this report, vision screenings conducted by schools in the state of Missouri are reviewed. Dat... more In this report, vision screenings conducted by schools in the state of Missouri are reviewed. Data were generated by the 127 participating schools in 38 school districts that responded to four research questions. In general, many inadequacies exist in schools regarding vision screening. Recommendations include greater participation in the public school arena by vision specialists and the development of consistent criteria for vision screening in school districts.
Microform Publications, College of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University of Oregon eBooks, 1982
Journal of Optometric Education, 1985
American Journal of Health Education, 2008
Health Education Research, 1986
ABSTRACT Vietnam veterans, Vietnam-era veterans and Vietnam-era non-veterans were compared on hea... more ABSTRACT Vietnam veterans, Vietnam-era veterans and Vietnam-era non-veterans were compared on health status. Data were generated on 168 participants responding to the Cornell Medical Index Health Questionnaire and a self-reported health status questionnaire. Vietnam veterans reported experiencing more illness symptoms and participating in a greater number of negative health behaviours than either the Vietnam-era veterans or the Vietnam-era non-veterans. Implications for health educators include the construction of health education programs designed to promote risk reduction targeting Vietnam veterans and their children.
Journal of American College Health, Nov 1, 2006
Social smoking is a newly identified phenomenon in the young adult population that is poorly unde... more Social smoking is a newly identified phenomenon in the young adult population that is poorly understood. We investigated differences in social smoking (smoking most commonly while partying or socializing) and other smoking within a convenience sample of college smokers (n = 351) from a large midwestern university. Results revealed that 70% of 351 current (past 30-day) smokers reported social smoking. No significant difference was found in motivation to quit between smoking groups. However, a significant difference was found between groups in confidence to quit, the number of days smoked, and the number of cigarettes smoked on those days. More social smokers than expected did not perceive themselves as smokers. Logistic regression analysis revealed that lower physical and psychological dependence and higher social support scores predicted social smoking.
American Journal of Health Promotion, May 1, 1997
This study was performed to investigate the dietary behaviors and stress-related factors among ma... more This study was performed to investigate the dietary behaviors and stress-related factors among male and female college students. Methods: A total of 405 college students (male-195, female-210) were recruited, of whom a questionnaire-based survey was conducted. The study investigated the general characteristics, health-related factors, dietary behaviors, and stress-related factors of the respondents. Results: The body mass index was significantly higher in males. The rates of underweight and overweight were significantly different between male and female respondents. The scores for workout frequency, health concerns and health condition were significantly higher in males, while the score for watching TV & playing computer games was significantly higher in females. The scores for meal regularity, frequency of breakfast consumption, and smoking were significantly higher in males. Eating problems showed a significant difference between males and females. The biggest source of stress was social factors, followed by college study and individual factors and the most experienced stress-induced symptom was anxiety, followed by headache and stomachache. The most popular way to overcome stress was taking a rest, followed by drinking & smoking and outdoor activity. The most preferred food under stressful conditions were alcohol or beverages, followed by hot & spicy food and sweet food, which showed a significant difference between males and females. Conclusion: These results indicate that stress affects dietary behaviors, drinking, smoking, and health status. Stress not only changes dietary behaviors, but is also related to health status. Therefore, it is necessary to develop appropriate programs for emotional stability and stress relief targeting college students which provide continuous nutrition education focused on desirable dietary behaviors and nutritional aspects.
Evaluation & the Health Professions, Mar 1, 1989
The present study was designed to compare the pharmacology training of nurse practitioner program... more The present study was designed to compare the pharmacology training of nurse practitioner programs with medical and dental progranms. In all, 73 schools in 14 states were selected Jbr the study. This sample was composed of 40 nurse practitioner programs, 19 schools of medicine, and 14 schools of dentistry. The major findings were that (1) significan t differences were found among the three sch7ool types on didactic hours spent on basic pharmacologicalprinciples, central nervous system depressants and stimulants, psychopharmacology, drug effects on the nervous system, cardiovascular agent, endocrine agents, chemotherapy, and poisons and antidotes; and (2) no statistically significant differences were found among the t ree schools in ocular pharmacology, respiratory and gastrointestinal tract agents, and drug interactions.
Journal of Traumatic Stress, 1990
This study was conducted to investigate the long-term physical health implications of sexual assa... more This study was conducted to investigate the long-term physical health implications of sexual assault in the rape victim. Fifty-one sexual assault victims, each with 2 or more years of time elapsed since the rape, responded to a selfadministered questionnaire composed of demographics items and the Cornell Medical Index-Health Questionnaire (CMI). The victims were matched by age with a control group of 51 nonvictims. The results showed nonsignificant t-test differences between the two groups in demographic factors and in two CM1 scores, Past Illness Symptoms and Family Health History. However, significant differences resulted between the groups in perceived current health status (x 2 [
Journal of Traumatic Stress, Apr 1, 1990
The purpose of this study was to analyze population longevity relative to homicide and suicide de... more The purpose of this study was to analyze population longevity relative to homicide and suicide deaths in light of competing risks. Mortality data by age and sex derived from Vital Statistics and data from the U.S. Census were utilized to calculate life tables. The causes of death for this study were classified according to the Eighth Revision of the lnternal Classification of Disease, Adapted (1CDA) (World Health Organization). The 1CSA code for the causes examined in this study are homicides (E960-E987) and suicides (E950-E959). Calculations based upon public health data and cause deletion indicate a loss in population life expectancy due to homicide and suicide deaths of 0.70456 years for males and 0.2606 years for females. When the findings are translated to the life expectancy of the population in terms of time, a total of 1,305,805 person years per decade are irretrievably lost from suicide and homicide deaths.
Journal of Health Education, Mar 1, 1992
Journal of the American Optometric Association, 1989
In this report, vision screenings conducted by schools in the state of Missouri are reviewed. Dat... more In this report, vision screenings conducted by schools in the state of Missouri are reviewed. Data were generated by the 127 participating schools in 38 school districts that responded to four research questions. In general, many inadequacies exist in schools regarding vision screening. Recommendations include greater participation in the public school arena by vision specialists and the development of consistent criteria for vision screening in school districts.
Microform Publications, College of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University of Oregon eBooks, 1982
Journal of Optometric Education, 1985
American Journal of Health Education, 2008