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    The "My Body" health program positively impacted boys' smoking attitudes, but had little effect on girls. Further research is needed to understand this gender-based difference in health education outcomes.

    Area of Science:

    • Health Education
    • Pediatrics
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • School-based health education programs aim to influence children's health behaviors.
    • Understanding the differential impact of health interventions on various demographic groups is crucial for effective public health strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the long-term effects of the "My Body" health education program on children's smoking behavior, knowledge, and attitudes.
    • To investigate potential gender-based differences in the program's effectiveness.

    Main Methods:

    • A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving approximately 400 children in seven junior schools in Northern England.
    • Participants were taught the "My Body" health education program over two winter periods (1977-8 and 1978-9).

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  • Smoking behavior, knowledge, and attitudes were assessed via questionnaires in 1980 and 1982, comparing program participants with an age-matched control group.

    • Main Results:

    • The health education program demonstrated a positive impact on the smoking behavior and attitudes of boys.
    • The program's effect on girls' smoking behavior, knowledge, and attitudes was negligible and potentially negative.
    • A significant gender disparity was observed in the program's outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • The "My Body" health education program was more effective for boys than for girls regarding smoking-related outcomes.
    • Further investigation is warranted to explore the reasons behind the differential impact observed between genders.
    • Tailoring health education strategies to address gender-specific needs may enhance program efficacy.