Recently added articles from American Journal of Health Studies:
Instrument construction for measuring intention to obtain AED training.(Automated External Defibrillator)
Jun 22, 2006; ... Abstract: The purpose of this study was to develop an instrument measuring the strength of factors influencing the acquisition of AED training. The instrument development process included: item generation interviews, a pilot test, a reliability sample, and data analysis. A total of 210 ...
Impact of a college course on perceptions of terrorism preparedness activities.
Jun 22, 2006; ... Abstract: This study evaluates the effectiveness of a college course concerning terrorist attacks and preparedness activities. Information was presented on a variety of current efforts to prepare residents for terrorist activities. The participants' perceptions of the likelihood of ...
Psychological perceptions to walking, water aerobics and yoga in college students.
Jun 22, 2006; ... Abstract: A study utilizing a college sample compared psychological responses to yoga, water aerobics, and walking. Measurement variables included anxiety, exertion, pain, arousal, and mood. Anxiety was reduced for all modalities, with greatest reduction for water aerobics. Exertion was ...
Faith-based prevention model: a rural African-American case study.
Jun 22, 2006; ... Abstract: This study was designed to assess how a Faith-Based Prevention Model impacted elementary school, middle school, and high school youths' views on five risk factors: accessibility to alcohol, tobacco or other drugs, academic achievement, self-concept, peer behavior, and ...
Health teacher perceptions and teaching practices regarding disordered eating behaviors in high school students.(Survey)
Jun 22, 2006; ... Abstract: This investigation assessed health teachers' perceptions and teaching practices regarding disordered eating behaviors. Surveys (n=600) were mailed to a random sample of high school health teachers. The 32-item survey utilized several theoretical constructs. Most respondents (88%) ...