Perry C L, Griffin G, Murray D M
Prev Med. 1985 May;14(3):379-93. doi: 10.1016/0091-7435(85)90064-7.
Children and adolescents recently have become a group targeted for health promotion efforts. It is argued that early behavioral intervention will alter patterns of behavior that might place young people at increased risk for chronic diseases later in life. The Minnesota Heart Health Program is a longitudinal, community-based research and demonstration project to improve cardiovascular health in three north central communities. Reductions in cigarette smoking, improved eating and exercise patterns, and hypertension management are targeted objectives. To design educational interventions for children and adolescents in these areas as part of this program, a behavioral needs assessment was conducted in the communities prior to program implementation. This needs assessment focused on existing behavior patterns, skills related to the targeted behaviors, and environmental influences. This article describes that needs assessment, the results from two of the communities, differences due to gender and age of student, and the implications of the results for designing intervention activities for children and adolescents.
儿童和青少年最近已成为健康促进工作的目标群体。有人认为，早期行为干预将改变那些可能使年轻人在晚年患慢性病风险增加的行为模式。明尼苏达心脏健康项目是一项基于社区的纵向研究和示范项目，旨在改善三个中北部社区的心血管健康。减少吸烟、改善饮食和运动模式以及高血压管理是目标。作为该项目的一部分，为这些领域的儿童和青少年设计教育干预措施时，在项目实施前在社区进行了行为需求评估。这项需求评估侧重于现有的行为模式、与目标行为相关的技能以及环境影响。本文描述了该需求评估、两个社区的结果、学生性别和年龄造成的差异，以及这些结果对为儿童和青少年设计干预活动的影响。
