Vol. 5, Num 1: Contents | Editorial | Up Front | Abstracts

EDITORIAL
Scott C. Ratzan

UP FRONT

Vital Data

Prescriptions

ARTICLES  abstracts from the print version

Predicting the Potential for Risky Behavior among Those “Too Young” to Drink as the Result of Appealing Advertising
Austin, E. and Knaus, C.

Does Knowledge Make a Difference? The Association between Knowledge about Genes and Attitudes Towards Gene Tests
Jallinoja, P. and Aro, A.

Social Cognitive Factors Associated with Mother-Adolescent Communication about Sex
DiIorio, C.,  Resnicow, K., Dudley, W.,  Thomas, S., Manteuffel, B., Wang, D., Van Marter, D. and Lipana, J.

Weaving Meanings Together in an AIDS Residence: Communicative Practices, Perceived Health Outcomes, and the Symbolic Construction of Community
Frey, L., Adelman, M., Flint, L., and Query, J.
 

FORUM

LETTERS:
Response to DeJong and Wallack's Article: A Critical Perspective on the Drug Czar's Anti-Drug Media Campaign
McCaffrey, B.

The Drug Czar's Anti-Drug Media Campaign: Continuing Concerns
DeJong, W. and Wallack, L.

Adolescents’ Perceptions of Print Cigarette Advertising: A Case for Counteradvertising
Hawkins, K. and Hane, A.C.

BOOK REVIEW

Health Communication Research: A Guide to Developments and Direction
Jackson, L. and Duffy, B.
Review by Coopman, S.