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Survey Findings of Health Education In Health Maintenance Organizations

Joseph J. Reilly, M.S.

Greater Detroit Area Hospital Council

Andrew A. Sorensen, Ph.D.

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Ernest W. Saward, M.D.

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

A questionnaire was mailed to all HMOs which were either federally qualified or applying for federal qualification, as of May 1978. The survey, which attained a 77% response rate, collected information on the frequency, providers, methods and health problem areas of health edu cation programs in HMOs as well as other health education information. Survey findings show that certain program areas such as nutrition educa tion and weight reduction programs have received greater emphasis than other patient education areas. Certain organizational factors are shown to be useful in describing differences in plans' commitments to health educations. Recommendations are made for further research to identify clearer relationships between health education and other HMO character istics. HMOs are recommended to assess the health education needs of their memberships and to educate staff regarding their own health risks, health education skills and member expectations and rights.

Health Education & Behavior, Vol. 8, No. 4, 316-332 (1981)
DOI: 10.1177/109019818100800404
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