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W L McNab

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PubMed1985

Staying alive: a mini-unit on child molestation prevention for elementary school children.

This article describes a mini-unit to help teachers prevent molestation of elementary school children. The major emphasis of the unit is on safety and survival skills that young people can use to help them in "Staying Alive." Child molestation is defined, methods of coercion are described, and survival tips and relevant learning activities related to prevention are suggested. The mini-unit is an example of what elementary school teachers, in cooperation with the school nurse, can do to incorporate survival skills to prevent child molestation into the elementary school classroom.

Accident Prevention↗
PubMed1983

Anorexia and the adolescent.

Anorexia nervosa or self-starvation is a disease that can lead to life-long problems or death. A problem primarily affecting young women, anorexia is occurring at a rapidly increasing rate in the United States. In today's society, thinness is perpetuated in all aspects of life; the result of this initial dieting in combination with a low self-concept and self-esteem appear to be factors related to this disease. This article defines anorexia nervosa, explains physical and psychological problems resulting from the disease and emphasizes the role health professionals have in the prevention and early recognition of anorexia nervosa in the adolescent.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1979

The "other" venereal diseases: herpes simplex, trichomoniasis and candidiasis.

Although the term venereal disease has been synonymous with gonorrhea and syphilis, the Center for Disease Control now states that the new cases of herpes simplex type - 2, trichomoniasis and candidiasis are rapidly approaching and, in certain instances, have surpassed the annual cases of syphilis and gonorrhea. Trichomoniasis and candidiasis are at times unbearable to millions of women. In relation to genital herpes, the circumstances are much more serious. It is rapidly approaching epidemic proportions, it has no cure, and it can be detrimental to the unsuspecting pregnant woman. It is imperative that, as health professionals, we broaden our teaching efforts to include these "other" venereal diseases and help our students to do what they can within the total framework of their own knowledge and behavior to avoid and treat venereal infections. Traditionally the term "venereal disease" has been thought of as being synonymous with only gonorrhea and syphilis because of their high incidence rates. The Center for Disease Control estimates that there are 3 million new cases of trichomoniasis and 300,000 to 1 million cases of herpes genitalis, compared to one million cases of gonorrhea and about 20,000 cases of syphilis each year. These incidence rates certainly indicate a need for our educational programs to include trichomoniasis and herpes simplex, as well as the traditional coverage of gonorrhea and syphilis, in our health education classes. But what are these other common, sexually transmitted diseases? What are their causes, symptoms and complications, and most important, how can they be prevented or at least treated?

Abortion, Habitual↗
PubMed1978

The sexual needs of the handicapped.

One of the basic needs of life to the handicapped, as well as to all individuals, is the understanding of one's own sexuality. Sex education can help handicapped individuals in finding sexual satisfaction and may foster self-responsibility, maturity and positive actions toward other rehabilitation goals. Traditionally, the teachings of sexuality to handicapped persons have run into objections resulting from society's negative attitude toward the handicapped and parental apprehension regarding the decision-making skills of their children in relation to acceptable and unacceptable sexual behaviors. However, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 has provided a way for parents and health professionals to put pressure on local, state and federal programs to allocate funds for the development of a sound sex education program. As professionals in health education it is our challenge and responsibility to see that the sexual needs of the handicapped are not forgotten.

Adolescent↗
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Rape prevention through health education.

Rape is one of the fastest rising, yet most under-reported crimes in the United States. The effects of rape can result in various physical, logical and legal complications in the life of the victim. This paper presents an overview of rape, including the definition and etiology of rape, rape myths, physical and psychological problems related to rape, treatment procedures, and most importantly, measures in health education that can help reduce the probability of rape occurrence. Reducing the likelihood that an individual will become a rape victim is an objective of preventive health education. This article can help people learn what rape encompasses, how it is likely to occur, and how to prevent or cope with such an experience.

Female↗