American journal of health education 

About: American journal of health education is an academic journal published by Taylor & Francis. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Health education & Health promotion. It has an ISSN identifier of 1932-5037. Over the lifetime, 998 publications have been published receiving 12165 citations. The journal is also known as: Health education & AJHE.

Emerging Answers: Research Findings on Programs to Reduce Teen Pregnancy (Summary)

Abstract: In 1997, I wrote No Easy Answers: Research Findings on Programs to Reduce Teen Pregnancy for the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. At that time, with only a few exceptions, most studies assessing the impact of programs to reduce teen sexual risk-taking failed either to measure or to find sustained long-term impact on behavior. Now, 4 years later, the research findings are definitely more positive, and there are at least five important reasons to be more optimistic that we can craft programs that help to reduce teen pregnancy. First, teen pregnancy, abortion, and birth rates began to decrease about 1991 and have continued to decline every year since then. Second, larger, more rigorous studies of some sex and HIV education programs have found sustained positive effects on behavior for as long as 3 years. Third, there is now good evidence that one program that combines both sexuality education and youth development (i.e., the Children's Aid Society—Carrera Program) can reduce pregnancies ...

The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Promote Sexual Health and Responsible Sexual Behavior

Abstract: I am introducing the Surgeon General's Call to Action to Promote Sexual Health and Responsible Sexual Behavior because we, as a nation, must address the significant public health challenges regarding the sexual health of our citizens. In recognition of these challenges, promoting responsible sexual behavior is included among the Surgeon General—s public health priorities and is also one of the Healthy People 2010 Ten Leading Health Indicators for the Nation. Although it is important to acknowledge the many positive aspects of sexuality, we also need to understand that there are undesirable consequences as well—alarmingly high levels of sexually transmitted disease and HIV/AIDS infection, unintended pregnancy, abortion, sexual dysfunction, and sexual violence. These challenges can be met, but first we must find common ground and reach consensus on some important problems and their possible solutions. It is necessary to appreciate what sexual health is, that it is connected with both physical and m...

Research Limitations and the Necessity of Reporting Them

Abstract: (2004). Research Limitations and the Necessity of Reporting Them. American Journal of Health Education: Vol. 35, No. 2, pp. 66-67.

Advantages and Limitations of the e-Delphi Technique: Implications for Health Education Researchers

Abstract: In the last 30 years, the application of the Delphi technique has been increasing. With the recent availability and established popularity of Internet-based research tools, the Internet has been identified as a means for mitigating Delphi limitations, maximizing its advantages, and expanding the breadth of its application. The discourse on the application of “e-Delphi” has been speculative in nature, however, with pragmatic analysis of Internet-based Delphi administration being limited in scope. Concomitantly, methodological guidance for conducting the e-Delphi in health education is limited, with best-practice implementation strategies yet to emerge. This paper advances the understanding of the e-Delphi technique, contributes to the evolution of this Internet-based research methodology, and provides guidance for the e-Delphi researcher in health education. Further, it offers a contribution to the discourse about Internet-based inquiry generally, and on using the e-Delphi technique in health educ...