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A liberal arts health promotion course
Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|September 1, 1992
Summary
A university health promotion program, including a course on stress management and nutrition, had a lasting positive impact. Most students reported significant life benefits two years after completion, highlighting effective health education strategies.
Area of Science:
- Health Promotion
- Medical Education
Background:
- University-based health promotion programs can integrate with medical training.
- Family practice residency programs offer opportunities to enhance health promotion skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a campus health promotion program.
- To train family practice residents in health promotion.
- To evaluate the long-term impact of a health promotion course.
Main Methods:
- A 3-credit course was developed focusing on stress management, aerobic conditioning, interpersonal skills, and nutrition.
- The program was established through collaboration between the University of North Carolina at Asheville and the Mountain Area Health Education Center.
- A W. K. Kellogg Foundation grant supported the initiative.
Main Results:
- Follow-up assessments were conducted two years post-program.
- 90% of responding students reported a lasting positive effect from the course.
- The program successfully trained residents in health promotion.
Conclusions:
- Campus health promotion programs can yield significant long-term benefits for students.
- Health promotion education integrated into residency training is effective.
- The program demonstrated a successful model for health education and skill development.