Report of the 1984 ASHA membership survey

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Health Administration
• Professional Development

Background:

• The American School Health Association (ASHA) conducted a membership survey in 1984.
• This survey aimed to maintain ASHA's continuing education units provider status, initially granted by the American Nurses' Association in 1981.
• Survey results were compared with data from 1980 and 1982.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report the results of the 1984 ASHA membership survey.
• To analyze membership demographics, meeting attendance, and continuing education preferences.
• To identify professional issues and gather feedback for improving the Journal of School Health.

Main Methods:

• A membership survey was administered by the American School Health Association.
• Data collected included demographics, national meeting attendance, and continuing education needs.
• Comparative analysis with previous surveys from 1980 and 1982 was performed.

Main Results:

• The survey examined membership demographics and attendance at national meetings.
• Continuing education needs, preferences, and strategies for maintaining professional competence were assessed.
• Reader-identified professional issues and suggestions for enhancing the Journal of School Health were documented.

Conclusions:

• The study identified several key membership trends within the ASHA.
• The findings provide implications for future strategic planning for the organization.
• Recommendations were made to improve the Journal of School Health's utility and impact.