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Not all women who apply qualify for a civil protective order. This study compares the type and severity of violence reported by women who qualified with that experienced by women who did not qualify. Ninety women seeking a protective order against a male intimate were interviewed. Findings indicated that 28% of women applying for a protective order did not qualify primarily because of cohabitation requirements or childbearing status. Actual and threatened violence was measured with the 46-item Severity of Violence Against Women Scale. A 17-item questionnaire measured stalking behavior. Levels of reported violence for the preceding 3 months were measured for the two groups. The symbolic threat behavior only of throwing, smashing, or breaking an object was significantly higher for qualifying women. The physical abuse behavior only of being pushed, shoved, or pulled was significantly higher. None of the stalking behaviors were significantly different. Data are urgently needed that document the barriers to abused women receiving protective orders, the relevancy of qualifying criteria, and the effectiveness of protective orders issued.

The study examined the indicators and consequences of intimate partner violence on women's employment and associated types and levels of violence. Interviews were conducted with a consecutive sample of 90 women seeking a protective order. Actual and threatened violence was measured with the Severity of Violence Against Women Scales (46 items). Eight questions were asked about type of harassment experienced at the worksite. The results found most of the abused women had been employed at one time

Promoting healthy relationships and preventing unhealthy behaviors, such as bullying and teen dating violence, among young adolescents was the goal of this study. This developmentally appropriate project used interactive theater to deliver a healthy message. Students in 7 th grade health classes (N = 114) participated in the interactive theater intervention, a program that consisted of three consecutive performances and one follow-up day. This article reports on community-based research related to the development of a theater script in collaboration with a local theater group, the feasibility of using this innovative format as an intervention method, and lessons learned in collaborating with community partners. Keywordscommunity-based participatory research; early adolescents; interactive theater; bullying; teen dating violence; school-based intervention; violence prevention Creative, appealing programs using community-based participatory research (CBPR) methods can be an effective means of teaching youth how to recognize and form healthy peer and beginning romantic relationships. However, such programs are often implemented without being integrated to rigorous research designs that will ultimately yield reliable, generalizable evidence. Promising studies are frequently conducted with homogenous samples and rarely replicated in larger, more diverse samples. With this in mind, as a first step, a CBPR study to evaluate the effectiveness of using interactive theater methodology to promote health and prevent violence in a sample of young adolescents of middle school age was conducted.The purpose of this article is to report on a CBPR approach related to the development of a theater script in collaboration with a local theater group, and the feasibility of using this innovative format as an intervention method with middle school youth. The overall goal of the project was to promote healthy relationships and prevent unhealthy behaviors, such as bullying, sexual bullying, and teen dating violence, among young adolescent students. The objectives were to: (a) collaborate with a local theater group to develop and write a script that addresses healthy/unhealthy relationships, including peer teasing/bullying, sexual bullying/harassment, and early signs of dangerous teen relationships; and then, (b) develop and adapt an interactive theater performance that is culturally and developmentally appropriate for middle school youth. Lessons learned from implementing this intervention are reported to promote the use of creative approaches by helping other community-based NIH Public Access Community-based Participatory ResearchCBPR, also known as community-based research, community-wide research, communityinvolved research, or community-centered research, aims to improve the health and wellbeing of communities by addressing identified needs (Israel, Schulz, Parker, & Becker, 1998). Community partners are involved at the inception of the research project. Israel et al. (1998) reviewed CBPR approaches and identified key princi...

Asthma is a common disease in children, and obtaining basic knowledge and skills to manage asthma symptoms is critically important. This study examined the effectiveness of a theoretically based school nurse–led asthma intervention on asthma symptoms, self-management, peak flow meter usage, daily activities, and school absences in children 7–12 years old. A randomized controlled, two-group, repeated measures design was conducted in eight public schools. Data collection occurred at three time points. The treatment group had statistically significant differences in reported symptoms ( p < .001), asthma control with a peak flow meter usage ( p < .001), and daily activities ( p < .001) at 6 weeks and at 12 weeks. Although difference in school absences was not statistically significant, the treatment group missed fewer school days than the control group. Self-management is a complex process, and school nurses can provide essential learning steps and continuity of care for school-age children living with asthma.

The women in this study reported ACE scores consistently higher than national rates. Our data highlight the added benefit of using ACE criteria as a global prevention strategy to identify those most at risk for delayed mental and behavioral health issues and to intervene with supportive strategies and guided referrals as indicated.

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