This Phase I project will produce a preliminary version of a videotape that will inform parents about clinical trial opportunities, and will help them to evaluate the appropriateness of enrolling their HIV infected child. We have assembled a team of video and HIV experts to produce the preliminary… More

This project is composed of two educational packages to educate families on issues relating toat-home care for chronically or critically ill family members. One videotape/workbook package will focuson families who provide care for an ill child. The other will focus on adult patients who are cared… More

The project is a videotape and brochure designed to educate and assist men who have recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer. This project is important because it reaches an ever-growing number of patients who are at a critical decision-making juncture regarding their medical treatment options.… More

This videotape/print package will show parents successful models of transition planning for Middle and High School students with various disabilities. Since the passage of IDEA (Public Law 101- 476) students age 16 years and older must have a statement of the transition services that they need in… More

The proposed project is a multi-media campaign to assist people in the self-management of cardiovascular disease and its risk factors. Specifically, the campaign will promote diagnosis, treatment and effective self-management of CVD in adults; will increase knowledge about CVD and its risk factors,… More

DESCRIPTION: The proposed project is a health promotion series to support older adults and their caregivers by providing needed information on maintaining good mental health through the aging process, specifically about the diseases of depression, substance abuse, and dementia,… More

DESCRIPTION: The proposed project is a health promotion series to support older adults and their caregivers by providing needed information on maintaining good mental health through the aging process, specifically about the diseases of depression, substance abuse, and dementia,… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The proposed is a multi-media campaign for men with depression, using documentary video, print, and Internet. Campaign targets men with diagnosed or undiagnosed depression, and their significant referents. The project aims to: increase knowledge about… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by investigator): State of the Art is developing a healthcommunication and education campaign-"Arthritis Education Campaign: Pain and Exercise (AEC). AEC will include a 13-part broadcast television series (one season), which will be edited to create a video set, and a companion… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This project will provide people diagnosed with cardiovascular disease with a package of two documentary-style videotapes, two booklets, and an interactive web module, that stresses the importance of self-management and to motivate them to do so. The Phase I… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This project will provide people diagnosed with cardiovascular disease with a package of two documentary-style videotapes, two booklets, and an interactive web module, that stresses the importance of self-management and to motivate them to do so. The Phase I… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Suicide rates increase with age, and adults 65+ have the highest rate of completed suicide. Risk factors include depression, social isolation, physical illness, and hopelessness. Of completed elder suicides, 70 percent had a medical appointment within 30 days of… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): There are nearly 8.9 million cancer survivors in the U.S. Cancer can have a profound effect on a survivor's mental health as well as his body. Poor mental health can effect treatment adherence, treatment effectiveness, and even the body's own ability to fight… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The proposed project is a multi-media campaign addressing the issue of men and depression using documentary video, television broadcast and print. The campaign targets men and their significant referents. The project aims to: increase knowledge about depression… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): State of the Art, Inc. proposes to develop the Obesity Education Campaign (OEC) through a Phase I SBIR grant. OEC will address the growing epidemic of childhood obesity and the related risk of chronic disease in adulthood. This multi-media campaign will include… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): State of the Art, Inc is proposing a health education resource titled HIV and Sober Intimate Behavior, which will include an interactive simulation software, a video, a support booklet and a user's guide for professionals. The materials will give adults in… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Although most adverse outcomes due to asthma can be prevented through appropriate medical care and disease management, adolescents continue to be at high risk for negative consequences of uncontrolled asthma. Two contri buting factors are 1) Failure of… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Drug abuse-associated behavior continues to be a significant factor in the spread of HIV/AIDS in the United States - both directly and indirectly. The use of injection and non-injection illicit drugs, as well as alcoho l, can increase HIV transmission risk… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): In order to curb the growing rate of childhood overweight and obesity in the U.S., prevention behaviors need to be initiated during early childhood. As gatekeepers to their children's health, parents play a crucial role in helping achieve this early prevention… More