Today, behavioral and lifestyle factors constitute over 50% of the causation of all 10 of the leading causes of death in American women. As many as one million premature deaths in the U.S. could be prevented through changes in behavior. In an effort to address this issue, the Get Real project was designed with the following goals in mind:
- To educate college age women about important health issues;
- To provide a forum where young women can openly discuss their health concerns;
- To emphasize the importance of the behavioral components of health promotion and disease prevention; and
- To empower young women to make decisions and take responsibility for their own health and well-being.
The Get Real project consists of a 27-minute video, facilitator's guide, fact sheets and promotional posters. The video portrays the typical activities, attitudes, and reactions of young people on college campuses today, and is meant to serve as an introduction to women's health issues and to stimulate further discussion.
This video kit has been distributed across the country to college health centers. Health educators may wish to view and use this important tool to promote the health of college-age women.
To order this important video kit, please call our toll-free information and referral service 800-994-9662 or TDD: 888-220-5446. |
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