ISSN:0737-1209    

DOI:10.1111/j.1525-1446.1993.tb00041.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0737-1209    

DOI:10.1111/j.1525-1446.1993.tb00042.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0737-1209    

DOI:10.1111/j.1525-1446.1993.tb00043.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

AbstractIt is theorized that persons with strong sense of coherence are likely to define an event as less stressful and be able to manage a problem more successfully than those with weak sense of coherence. The study investigated the relationship among coherence and personal and environmental concerns, appraisal of threat, emotional distress, and high‐risk behaviors in minority women at risk for human immunodeficiency (HIV) infection. As predicted, a significant negative relationship was seen between level of coherence and concerns. Moreover, women strong in coherence reported less negative appraisals of threat, less emotional distress, and fewer high‐risk behaviors than those with weak coherence. Results of tests of a path model investigating the impact of coherence and appraisal on distress and risk revealed coherence to be significantly and negatively associated with appraisal, distress, and risk, both directly and indirectly through its association with appraisal. The path model accounted for 45% of the variance in distress, 10% of the variance in appraisal, and 4% of risk behavior. Continuing investigation of factors such as coherence that can lessen the seriousness of environmental stressors is imperative as it relates to women at risk for HIV infect

ISSN:0737-1209    

DOI:10.1111/j.1525-1446.1993.tb00044.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

AbstractWe assessed knowledge of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and of safer sex practices among college freshmen. A second purpose of the study was to assess this knowledge among black as well as white students. Students attending classes at three private colleges in a large southern city were asked to participate in the study. Respondents completed the modified AIDS information survey, the knowledge of safe sex practices questionnaire, and a demographic data sheet. A total of 689 questionnaires were received from single college freshmen. The results indicated that respondents were knowledgeable about the cause and transmission of AIDS but were less knowledgeable about medical aspects. Most knew that condoms are effective in preventing the spread of AIDS, but fewer could differentiate between the effectiveness of latex and nonlatex condoms. These findings are useful to health educators in improving AIDS education programs.

ISSN:0737-1209    

DOI:10.1111/j.1525-1446.1993.tb00045.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

AbstractMany children in our country spend all or part of their days in group day care while their parents work or go to school. These children are not only at risk for day‐care‐related illnesses, but also may lack preventive health care because their parents have time constraints or financial barriers. A group of nursing faculty members found that by collaborating with early childhood educators, accessible and cost‐effective health care could be provided to children at a campus day‐care site. This collaboration allowed for the early detection of problems, thereby reducing barriers to learning. Furthermore, by entering a day‐care system, nurses found opportunities to conduct health education and promotion that had a positive impact on children, parents, and day‐care staff. This model, or components of it, could be replicated in simil

ISSN:0737-1209    

DOI:10.1111/j.1525-1446.1993.tb00046.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0737-1209    

DOI:10.1111/j.1525-1446.1993.tb00047.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

AbstractThe realities of developing an orientation program include recognizing the critical influence of organizational culture and management priorities on the final form of plans and projects. The step from theory to practice is illustrated in the experience of three of the authors as they began to implement competency‐based orientation programs. The common experiences of these three very different agencies were that programs are affected by organizational readiness, evolution to meet organizational needs, and the administrative contex

ISSN:0737-1209    

DOI:10.1111/j.1525-1446.1993.tb00048.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY

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AbstractA random sample of 182 client charts at local agencies serving children with special needs were reviewed to identify any children at nutrition risk and determine if they had access to nutrition services. A standardized protocol was used to review data on clinical and dietary variables. The findings indicate a need for improved data collection, better use of collected data, and greater agency use of registered dietitians.

ISSN:0737-1209    

DOI:10.1111/j.1525-1446.1993.tb00049.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

AbstractIn Canada, professional associations are mandating theory‐based nursing as a standard of practice. Few systematic studies of nurses' attitudes toward, knowledge of, and exposure to theory‐based nursing are in the literature. We used a convenience sample of nursing managers in a public health department to describe these aspects before and after an educational program, and to identify preferred ways of learning about nursing models. The managers had moderately positive attitudes toward theory‐based nursing, which increased and were maintained six months after an educational program. Case studies and small group discussions were preferred over lectures and reading as methods of learning nursing theory. The significant increases in positive attitudes after the educational program suggest that knowledge and experience in applying nursing theory had an impact on the managers' attitudes. Managers identified a need to explore a variety of models before making a commitment to one. Leadership, commitment, and careful planning are required when the decision to introduce a model is

ISSN:0737-1209    

DOI:10.1111/j.1525-1446.1993.tb00050.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

数据来源: WILEY