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Doak CC, Doak LG, Root JH. 1996. Teaching patients with low literacy skills. (2nd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: J. B. Lippincott, 224 pp.

Annotation: This book describes techniques for most effectively teaching patients with low literacy skills. The book includes a description of the literacy problem and its effect on health; an explanation of current theories of comprehension; descriptions of tests for patient comprehension and for readability of materials; tips on teaching patients; suggested techniques for writing and rewriting educational materials; use of audio-visual materials in patient education; and advice on pretesting written materials for patients. The book includes chapter bibliographies and an index.

Keywords: Educational materials, Language barriers, Low literacy, Manuals, Patient education, Programmatic issues, Risk factors, Writing

Children's Safety Network. 1992. Injury prevention outlook: An assessment of injury prevention in state maternal and child health agencies. Newton, MA: Education Development Center, Children's Safety Network, 2 v.

Annotation: This report presents the findings of an assessment of the status of state maternal and child health injury prevention program activities. The authors outline key elements of a comprehensive statewide injury prevention program developed by the Children's Safety Network. These elements provide the framework to support the assessment. Following are the key measurements of the assessment: inclusion of an injury prevention coordinator within maternal and child health agencies; funding; advocacy; needs assessment; data improvement; an intervention plan; support and guidance for local programs; evaluation; and collaboration. It consists of a summary of findings and a background report. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Children's Safety Network, Education Development Center, 43 Foundry Avenue, Waltham, MA 02453-8313, Telephone: (617) 618-2918 Fax: (617) 969-9186 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.childrenssafetynetwork.org Single copies available at no charge.

Keywords: Coalitions, Community programs, Comprehensive programs, Data, Evaluation, Financing, Health professionals, Needs assessment, Planning, Programmatic issues, U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau

Wilson-Brewer R, Cohen S, O'Donnell L, Goodman IF. 1991. Violence prevention for young adolescents: A survey of the state of the art. Newton, MA: Education Development Center, 64 pp.

Annotation: This working paper presents results from a survey of 51 violence prevention programs around the United States. It includes detailed case studies of a select sample, reviews evaluations conducted by these programs, and provides recommendations for advancing the field.

Contact: Education Development Center, 43 Foundry Avenue, Waltham, MA 02453-8313, Telephone: (617) 969-7100 Fax: (617) 969-5979 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.edc.org Document Number: ERIC ED 356 442.

Keywords: Acquaintance violence, Adolescents, Behavior, Business, Community programs, Conflict resolution, Curricula, Evaluation, Injury prevention, Prevention, Programmatic issues, School based programs, Social learning, Stress, Violence
   

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