van Assema, Patricia (author / University of Limburg, Maastricht, The Netherlands)
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07883
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, Ham, Mimeographed, 1994. 1 p. Presented at the Society for Nutrition Education, Portland, OR, July 16-20, 1994., Due to the increasing number of local health projects aimed at fat consumption reduction, there is a need for effective nutrition education interventions that can be applied in a community setting. Two interventions will be presented that were developed, pretested, implemented and evaluated in the framework of the local Dutch 'Healthy Bergeyk' Project. The first intervention was based on the 'Tupperware' concept: Inhabitants of the municipality of Bereyk could apply for a nutrition education session by a dietician in their own home and invite other people. The intervention was developed based on the Theory of Planned Behavior and Social Learning Theory. The second intervention was a calendar-like program that gave step-wise suggestions for reducing fat intake. Program development was based on the concepts of skills improvement and feedback. Written questionnaires and telephone interviews were also completed by the dieticians (n=4) to collect process data on the nutrition education sessions. The results showed that especially women with a low level of education participated in the interventions, program use was satisfactory, participant satisfaction was high and that more than 70% of the respondents indicated to have changed to a diet with less fat. It was concluded that the results are encouraging, but that the interventions should be implemented and evaluated in other community projects, because the results of this study were primarily based on post-intervention self-reports.
Glanz, Karen (author), Kristal, Alan R. (author), Patterson, Ruth E. (author), and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA; Cancer Research Center of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07878
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James F. Evans Collection, Ham, Mimeographed, 1994. 1 p. Presented at the Society for Nutrition Education, Portland, OR, July 16-20, 1994., This study examined relationships of common targets of nutrition interventions (predisposing and enabling factors) with current diet and intention to change diet. We analyzed baseline data from the Working Well Study, a randomized trial of health promotion intervention with 114 worksites and 37,291 workers. We constructed scales of predisposing factors (5 items on beliefs, benefits and motivation, alpha=.65) and enabling factors (6 items on barriers, norms and social support, alpha=.59), and examined their relationships with current diet (fat [%en] and fruits and vegetables [F&V, servings per day]) and intention and self-efficacy to improve diet (5 point scales). For predisposing factors, correlations were: .39 with fat; .32 with F&V; .45 with intention to decrease fat; and .41 with self-efficacy to increase F&V (all p<0.001). For enabling factors, corresponding correlations were .27, .23, .25, .24, .24 and .24 (all p<0.001). After control for age, sex, education, marital status and body mass index in multiple regression models, associations of predisposing factors with all diet measures remained significant (change in R-squared=.05-.17), but for enabling factors associations were very small (change in R-squared=.01-.04). These results suggest that predisposing factors strongly affect both current diet and intention to improve diet. Although enabling factors were only weakly associated with diet and intention to change diet, results of the Working Well Study will help determine whether interventions that enhance enabling factors can affect dietary change.
Piscopo, Suzanne (author), Travers, Kim D. (author), and Piscopo: MAHE, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Travers: Department of Human Ecology, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Canada
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07894
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, Ham, Mimeographed, 1994. 1 p. Presented at the Society for Nutrition Education, Portland, OR, July 16-20, 1994., As relatively little is known about the impact on viewers of TV health education programs, the purpose of this study was to utilize health communication theory to evaluate the short term impact of 'The Rhythm of Health' T.V. series on nutrition and health knowledge, attitudes and behaviors fo viewers. A quasi-experimental, single-blind, pre and post-intervention evaluation was conducted during mid-1993 amongst 37 adult volunteers from different occupational fields. The research hypotheses were that there would be significant positive differences between mean score increases in 1) correct factual responses, 2) preferred attitudes, and 3) recommended behaviors, of subjects exposed to the TV series (experimental group) versus those who were not exposed (control group). Both groups completed two quasi-identical, self-administered, validated questionnaires approximately one week before and one week after the intervention (experimental group only) had taken place. Results revealed mean score increases for the exposed group which were generally greater than those of the similar unexposed group for knowledge, attitudes, intended and current behaviors in that order. These findings were, therefore, highly positive and supportive of the K-A-B Learning Hierarchy. Potential links were also suggested between improvement in attitudes and knowledge, and individuals who were less-educated, were light T.V. viewers, and used or preferred television as a source of health information. The findings have implications for planning nutrition and health education via mass media channels.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17046
Notes:
In Thomas E. Backer and Everett M. Rogers (eds.), Organizational aspects of health communications campaigns: what works? Sage Publications, Newbury Park. 249 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17045
Notes:
In Thomas E. Backer and Everett M. Rogers (eds.), Organizational aspects of health communication campaigns: what works? Sage Publications, Newbury Park. 249 pages.
AGRICOLA FNI 92001233, The diet-health message for the 1990s has become complex, changing from the simple directives of previous decades as scientific evidence has evolved. If today's consumers are more knowledgeable, they are also more confused. The confusion stems not only from the complexity of the message, but also from the fact that the various groups and organizations developing it respond to the challenge from their own perspectives. Added to this are the constraints of the various media (print, radio, and television) that deliver the message. For consumers, the result has been not only confusion but, at times, outright rejection of reasonable recommendations. The more that health professionals in academia, government, and voluntary organizations, food producers, and health reporters can agree on a set of clear, consistent, focused, and positive messages based on current scientific knowledge, the sooner recommendations for a healthful diet will be accepted and followed. (original)
Rosales, Maria Cristina (author), Uccellani, Valerie (author), and Uccellani: Nutrition Communication Project, Academy for Educational Development, Washington, D.C.; Rosales: Centro Regional de Audiovisuales, Guatemala City, Guatemala
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1992
Published:
USA: Clearinghouse on Development Communication, Arlington, VA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 89 Document Number: C06311
Neel, Caroline M. Stetter (author / West Virginia University)
Format:
Proceedings
Publication Date:
1991-03-28
Published:
Bangladesh: Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 132 Document Number: C19951
Notes:
Burton Swanson Collection, from "Proceedings seventh annual meeting of the assocation for international agricultural and extension education"Riverfront Holiday Inn, St. Louis, Missouri, March 28-30, 1991
Quattrucci, E. (author), Walker, R. (author), and Quattrucci: Istituto Naz. della Nutrizione, Rome, Italy.; Walker: University of Surrey, Guildford, U.K.
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1991
Published:
New York, N.Y. : Plenum Press
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 93 Document Number: C06968
Elkamel, Farag M. (author / Centre for Development Communication, Cairo, Egypt)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
1991
Published:
Egypt
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C14102
Notes:
Pages 84-97 in Kwame Boafo and Nancy George (eds.), Communication processes: alternative channels and strategies for development support, IDRC-MR274e, International Development Research Centre, Canada. 1991. 97 pp. Selected papers prepared for a seminar held in Nairobi, Kenya, November 14-16, 1990.
Pocinki, Karen McCrory (author / Head, Health Education and Communications Cluster, Public Information Office, National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD)
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1991
Published:
USA: Binghamton, N.Y. : Haworth Press
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 92 Document Number: C06771
AGRICOLA FNI 92002180, Most of the materials produced by the Public Information Office of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) are written for an older audience. However, the NIA and other groups that deal specifically with aging issues are not the only organizations that address the health information needs of older adults. Whether they realize it or not, most medical writers today communicate primarily with an audience of older people. A vital component of NIA'S mandate (Research on Aging Act, 1974) is to carry out public information and education programs to assist all Americans -- and especially older people -- in dealing with problems and understanding the processes associated with aging. To do this job effectively, NIA's medical writing staff must know as much as possible about the Institute's older constituents. Moreover, it is becoming equally important for everyone in health communication to understand the diverse groups of older adults, which account for a growing segment of the health information audience. (original)
Bass, Ellen S. (author), Calderon, Rebecca L. (author), Khan, Mary Ellen (author), and Office of Health Research, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C.
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1990-05
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 81 Document Number: C04797
CCOD Agric/Bio Issue 9/21/90, The land-grant extension system has long been known as the best educational network in the world. Extension home economists are focusing much of their efforts in food, nutrition and health programming. Extension personnel are collaborating with other agricultural health professionals in programs designed to improve the nutritional quality of diets consumed by individuals in the United States. (original)
Describes the differing roles of science and public journalism. Notes an increase in the number of science and health reporters who have advanced training in the fields they cover and a growing number of reporters being assigned to cover health-risk stories. Also notes development of a new form of journalism devoted to service rather than news.
Adams, Patricia A. (author), Brown, J. Lynne (author), Kaltreider, D. Lynne (author), Sims, Laura S. (author), and Institute of Policy Research and Evaluation, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA; Department of Nutrition, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA; Institute of Policy Research and Evaluation, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA; Institute of Policy Research and Evaluation, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1989-02
Published:
USA: Baltimore, MD : Williams and Wilkins
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 90 Document Number: C06442
Criticisms have been made in the past for overlooking communication as an important factor in development programmes and for inefficient use of communication strategies, media, messages and models. This paper gives examples to demonstrate the need to employ proper communication to ensure success of such development programmes. (original)
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C19724
Notes:
James E. Grunig Collection, Pages 199-228 in Charles T. Salmon (ed.), Information campaigns: balancing social values and social change. Sage Publications, Newbury Park, California USA. 306 pages
Jensen, Helen H. (author), Johnson, S.R. (author), and Associate Professor of Economics and Head of the Food and Nutrition Policy Division, Center for Agricultural and Rural Development, Iowa State University; Associate Professor of Economics and Head of the Food and Nutrition Policy Division, Center for Agricultural and Rural Development, Iowa State University
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
1988-05
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 74 Document Number: C03732
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, Ames, IA : Center for Agricultural and Rural Development, Iowa State University, 1988. 50+ p.
Theodore Hutchcroft Collection, This study uses qualitative and quantitative methods to content-analyze a sample of mass media, and solicit information (through focus group discussions -FGDs) from media personnel in Ghana in an attempt to find out how socio-economic factors affect their performance. The subject of study was coverage of health-related issues in both broadcast and print media. It found that, in general, there was very poor coverage of health issues, qualitatively and quantitatively, compared to that given to, say, politics, agriculture, economics and sport. It concludes that, among the topmost impediments to proper and adequate coverage of health-related issues are lack of specialization and professionalism among Ghanaian journalists. But systemic factors such as the state of the economy, lack of financial resources and equipment also adversely affect journalistic performance. (original)
Bradley, Linda (author), Haynes, Donald K. (author), Sunnarborg, Kathryn (author), and Sunnarborg: Co-Ed Worker, Boys and Girls Club, Duluth, Minnesota; Bradley: County Extension Agent, Minnesota Extension Service, University of Minnesota, Duluth; Haynes: Associate Professor, Department of Health, Physical Education and Research, University of Minnesota, Duluth
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1988
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 70 Document Number: C03026
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 196 Document Number: D08092
Notes:
John L. Woods Collection, RB #401 Development Training and Communication Planning, UNDP Asia and Pacific Programme, Bangkok, Thailand. 6 pages. English version.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 94 Document Number: C07112
Notes:
food irradiation; food safety, James F. Evans Collection, In: Charles W. Felix (ed), Food Protection Technology. Chelsea, MI: Lewis Publishers, Inc., 1987. p. 55-60
Peters, J.A. (author / Bath College of Hisher Education, Department of Home Economics, Bath, UK) and Bath College of Hisher Education, Department of Home Economics, Bath, UK
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1986
Published:
UK
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 62 Document Number: C01974
Notes:
Burton Swanson Collection, In: Jones, G.E., ed. Investing in rural extension : strategies and goals. New York : Elsevier Applied Science Publisher, 1986. p. 149-158. (Paper presented at an international conference held at the University of Reading in September 1985)
