Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 07:43:35 -0600

From: Debra Lafler <deblafler@CHARTER.NET>

Subject: knowledge and behavior

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Michael, I loved your last post. Very entertaining. It made me think of a question for all of you..

So, to all on the HEDIR..

I am curious to get your take/feedback on the the whole 'knowledge does not change behavior.'

When I have brought this up in the past, even to other health educators, some disagree and say that knowledge is what people need to change...for example with taking an Health Risk Assessment (HRA)...that it is necessary for people to take an HRA to know their health status and risk so they can make change. (One benefit to the popular HRAs these days is that the profile participants receive is usually full of recommendations for change, IF people are ready, interested and open to hear them!)

So, what I am looking for is - how would you respond or speak to those that don't understand that knowledge ALONE doesn't change behavior? What resources, references, web links, etc. would you use to support your discussion?

Thanks for any feedback!

Deb

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#203

Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 11:31:12 -0500

From: AAHE Gateway <AGateway@AAHPERD.ORG>

Subject: Special on HIV/AIDS among Blacks

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COMPELLING BET NEWS SPECIAL, STIGMA: THE SILENT KILLER PREMIERES ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 AT 8:00 P.M. ET/PT TO HONOR BLACK HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY

The BET News Special Examines Stigma's Role in the Spread of HIV/AIDS among Blacks in the U.S. and the Caribbean

BET Networks have announced plans to air the BET News special STIGMA:

THE SILENT KILLER, a half-hour show that examines the role that stigmas have played in the spread of HIV/AIDS among people of color in both the U.S. and the Caribbean on Thursday, February 7 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. This news special coincides with the nationally-observed Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (February 7), and is part of a longstanding Emmy Award-winning public education partnership with the Kaiser Family Foundation, the "BET Rap-It-Up" Campaign.=20

Examining the issue of stigma from multiple perspectives, this special news documentary explores the challenges faced by Blacks living with HIV, as well as the negative impact of stigma on prevention efforts.

The show takes a look at how some Black religious leaders have reacted to the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in their communities and the position the Black church has taken in addressing the epidemic. Additionally, the special highlights the role that media and entertainment industries have played in encouraging stigma; and also explores how stigma impacts personal relationships among families and HIV-positive individuals.=20

The show will also feature up-close and personal interviews with political and religious figures, public health experts, entertainers and people affected by HIV/AIDS, including Dr. Kevin Fenton, Director of the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB prevention; Phil Wilson, Founder and Executive Director of the Black AIDS Institute; and Ainsley Reid, CEO and Co-Founder of the Jamaican Network of People Living With HIV/AIDS. Also, BETonBlast, BET.com's broadband channel, will feature exclusive clips from the show immediately following the premiere on Thursday, February 7.

ABOUT BET NETWORKS

BET Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA)(NYSE: VIA.B), is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience.

The primary BET channel reaches more than 87 million households according to Nielsen Media Research, and can be seen in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions.

ABOUT KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION

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#204

Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 11:47:09 -0500

From: AAHE Gateway <AGateway@AAHPERD.ORG>

Subject: AAHE Mid-year Conference - call for proposals

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A CALL FOR PROPOSALS=20

Deadline: March 15, 2008=20

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ENGAGE. CHALLENGE. INSPIRE. 2008, is a joint conference of the American Association of Health Education (AAHE) and the National Association of Health Education Centers (NAHEC).=20

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June 22-24, 2008

Cincinnati, Ohio

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35 West Fifth Street | Cincinnati, OH | 45202

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Note: All Speakers have a reduced Speaker rate Registration fee!

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Co-hosted by Discover Health - YMCA of Greater Cincinnati and Ohio AHPERD with collaboration by Midwest AAHPERD.=20

This year's conference theme is Building Healthy Communities.

Presentations focused on building and sustaining community partnerships, acquiring funding through collaborative partnerships, peer partnerships and tips and tools for effective outreach will be given highest consideration. Consider co-presenting with an organization with whom you collaborate. Share your best practices, the process and outcomes!=20

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Thank you for your interest in presenting at Engage. Challenge. Inspire.

2008. Attendees include health education students and professionals, health education program directors and other key staff from health education centers, children's museums, science museums, universities, health departments, worksite wellness departments and K-12 school districts.=20

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We are enthusiastic to build a strong base of speakers to present in the following tracks:=20

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#205

Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 13:43:11 -0600

From: Michael Pejsach <healthedman@COX.NET>

Subject: PS

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Forgot this in my last emotional e-mail:

HAPPY Lundi and MARDI GRAS!

If you missed it, remember that the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is coming in Late April! You come back, ya hear.

Hoping you continue to apply psycho-social behavioral theories* to you health education plans, I am,

Yours truly,

Michael

*which for the most part focus on attitudes, values (perceived values of others?), beliefs, feelings, etc.

Michael Pejsach, Ed.D.

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On Feb 4, 2008, at 7:43 AM, Debra Lafler wrote:

> ** Call for Nominations

> ** HEDIR Technology Award

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>

> Michael, I loved your last post. Very entertaining. It made me think

> of a question for all of you..

>

>

>

> So, to all on the HEDIR..

>

>

>

> I am curious to get your take/feedback on the the whole 'knowledge

> does not change behavior.'

>

>

>

> When I have brought this up in the past, even to other health

> educators, some disagree and say that knowledge is what people need to

> change...for example with taking an Health Risk Assessment

> (HRA)...that it is necessary for people to take an HRA to know their

> health status and risk so they can make change. (One benefit to the

> popular HRAs these days is that the profile participants receive is

> usually full of recommendations for change, IF people are ready,

> interested and open to hear them!)

>

>

>

> So, what I am looking for is - how would you respond or speak to those

> that don't understand that knowledge ALONE doesn't change behavior?

> What resources, references, web links, etc. would you use to support

> your discussion?

>

>

>

> Thanks for any feedback!

>

> Deb

>

>

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#206

Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 17:37:47 -0500

From: Lori Marks <lnmarks@UMD.EDU>

Subject: American Academy of Health Behavior Annual Conference March 9-12

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Dear Health Professionals:

Earn up to 18.5 CHES category 1 credits at the American Academy of Health Behavior’s 8th Annual Scientific Meeting, March 9-12, 2008 in Mandalay Beach, California. Registration is filling up, and the discounted conference hotel rate is only available through February 11. Please reserve now to take advantage of the rich program and lovely oceanfront surroundings in Oxnard, also known as California’s Strawberry Coast.

Lori N. Marks, PhD

Executive Director

The American Academy of Health Behavior

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