Abstract Although advances in HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention have led to improvements in health and well-being, HIV/AIDS continues to be a global health concern, especially for adolescents and young adults. The school system, with its access to vast numbers of youth, has and continues to be the most pivotal player in prevention. This article reports on an empirical study of school social workers which examined their views about the current state of HIV/AIDS education. A specific focus is placed on the use of peer education, under the guidance of school social workers, as a new strategy for increasing the potential of preventive education effectiveness.
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Abstract American Indians/Alaska Natives represent slightly less than 0.9% of the total U.S. population, yet they account for one percent of the reported HIV and AIDS cases nationwide. Approximately 2537 cumulative AIDS cases have been identified in the American Indian/ Alaska Native community; AIDS related deaths account for about half of the cumulative cases among Native Peoples. The number of HIV/ AIDS cases is swelling as evidenced by the 122 new HIV infections and 190 new AIDS cases reported in 2001. Increases in HIV infection among American Indians/Alaska Natives result primarily from unprotected sexual activity and injection drug use. The information in this article considers cultural and family traits and values that should be addressed in HIV/AIDS prevention education and culturally competent instruction that complements these variables.
{"title":"HIV/AIDS Prevention Education","authors":"Thomas W. Sileo EdD, Myma A. Gooden Msw","doi":"10.1300/J499V06N02_04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J499V06N02_04","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract American Indians/Alaska Natives represent slightly less than 0.9% of the total U.S. population, yet they account for one percent of the reported HIV and AIDS cases nationwide. Approximately 2537 cumulative AIDS cases have been identified in the American Indian/ Alaska Native community; AIDS related deaths account for about half of the cumulative cases among Native Peoples. The number of HIV/ AIDS cases is swelling as evidenced by the 122 new HIV infections and 190 new AIDS cases reported in 2001. Increases in HIV infection among American Indians/Alaska Natives result primarily from unprotected sexual activity and injection drug use. The information in this article considers cultural and family traits and values that should be addressed in HIV/AIDS prevention education and culturally competent instruction that complements these variables.","PeriodicalId":87475,"journal":{"name":"Journal of HIV/AIDS prevention in children & youth","volume":"6 1","pages":"47-64"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1300/J499V06N02_04","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66355359","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2008-07-14DOI: 10.1080/10698370802126485
Brian P. Cole, Timothy D. Nelson, R. Steele
ABSTRACT This study presents the results of an evaluation of a peer-based HIV/AIDS education program, the BASE program, as implemented in a suburban high school setting. The participants were 132 high school students who participated in an “AIDS Awareness Day” as a part of the BASE program in their high school. Each student completed preintervention and postintervention measures of HIV knowledge and attitudes toward HIV/AIDS. Results indicated that no significant change in knowledge was observed from preintervention to postintervention. A significant decrease in fear of becoming HIV infected was observed from preintervention to postintervention; however, other attitudes did not change over time. The results suggest limited effectiveness of the program as implemented in changing student knowledge of and attitudes toward HIV/AIDS. The role of fidelity to the original program is highlighted. This study provides relevant data for individuals and organizations who are responsible for selecting and implementing school-based HIV prevention programs, including health educators and health care providers, administrators, and policymakers.
{"title":"An Evaluation of a Peer-Based HIV/AIDS Education Program as Implemented in a Suburban High School Setting","authors":"Brian P. Cole, Timothy D. Nelson, R. Steele","doi":"10.1080/10698370802126485","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10698370802126485","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This study presents the results of an evaluation of a peer-based HIV/AIDS education program, the BASE program, as implemented in a suburban high school setting. The participants were 132 high school students who participated in an “AIDS Awareness Day” as a part of the BASE program in their high school. Each student completed preintervention and postintervention measures of HIV knowledge and attitudes toward HIV/AIDS. Results indicated that no significant change in knowledge was observed from preintervention to postintervention. A significant decrease in fear of becoming HIV infected was observed from preintervention to postintervention; however, other attitudes did not change over time. The results suggest limited effectiveness of the program as implemented in changing student knowledge of and attitudes toward HIV/AIDS. The role of fidelity to the original program is highlighted. This study provides relevant data for individuals and organizations who are responsible for selecting and implementing school-based HIV prevention programs, including health educators and health care providers, administrators, and policymakers.","PeriodicalId":87475,"journal":{"name":"Journal of HIV/AIDS prevention in children & youth","volume":"9 1","pages":"84 - 96"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10698370802126485","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"59877203","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2008-07-14DOI: 10.1080/10698370802126469
B. Lichtenstein
ABSTRACT Portrayals of children being affected by a parent's illness or death from HIV/AIDS typically involve survivors from high-prevalence countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Little is known about such children in the United States, even though HIV/AIDS is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality for adults of childbearing age. To address this issue, the present study investigated children who had been orphaned (or were at risk of being orphaned) in the American Deep South. The study also sought to describe the family contexts of at-risk children. Three research methods were used: a chart review of deceased and active adults at a public HIV clinic; an obituary review; and an examination of data from a statewide needs-assessment survey. The triangulated results indicated that at-risk children outnumbered orphans by 2 to 1. Most of these at-risk and orphaned children were African Americans living in abject poverty and facing an uncertain future. Privacy issues raised problems in identifying the children, and knowledge of their whereabouts was hampered by HIV-related stigma. Further research is needed to assess the needs of children for health policy purposes and to identify this group as a special population for intervention or referral to social services.
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Pub Date : 2008-07-14DOI: 10.1080/10698370802126501
S. Kashima, F. D. de Castro, Maria Fernanda de Castro Amarante, Grupo ProSeguir, M. R. Barbieri, D. Covas
ABSTRACT Considering the fact that information on HIV/AIDS is a strategy for disease control, this project was planned to provide comprehensive information about HIV infection and AIDS to schoolteachers and their students. Previous analysis of adolescent students' knowledge of HIV/AIDS showed that they still have doubts about transmission, diagnosis, and treatment. Thus we provided them with dynamic educational activities on the subject. Schoolteachers, students, and researchers worked together for 3 years developing HIV/AIDS educational material and activities such as theater plays, a first reader, games, and musical performances. The material produced by schoolteachers, students, and researchers in this multidisciplinary approach should be a way to promote prevention by fostering reflection and discussion regarding the disease process, HIV infection, and an understanding of the disease transmission. These creative, interactive activities may improve understanding on HIV/AIDS, and enhance school community assurance through the diffusion of information on HIV/AIDS to Brazilian society.
{"title":"HIV/AIDS Researchers Interaction with Schoolteachers: A Key to Combat AIDS Among Brazilian Adolescents","authors":"S. Kashima, F. D. de Castro, Maria Fernanda de Castro Amarante, Grupo ProSeguir, M. R. Barbieri, D. Covas","doi":"10.1080/10698370802126501","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10698370802126501","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Considering the fact that information on HIV/AIDS is a strategy for disease control, this project was planned to provide comprehensive information about HIV infection and AIDS to schoolteachers and their students. Previous analysis of adolescent students' knowledge of HIV/AIDS showed that they still have doubts about transmission, diagnosis, and treatment. Thus we provided them with dynamic educational activities on the subject. Schoolteachers, students, and researchers worked together for 3 years developing HIV/AIDS educational material and activities such as theater plays, a first reader, games, and musical performances. The material produced by schoolteachers, students, and researchers in this multidisciplinary approach should be a way to promote prevention by fostering reflection and discussion regarding the disease process, HIV infection, and an understanding of the disease transmission. These creative, interactive activities may improve understanding on HIV/AIDS, and enhance school community assurance through the diffusion of information on HIV/AIDS to Brazilian society.","PeriodicalId":87475,"journal":{"name":"Journal of HIV/AIDS prevention in children & youth","volume":"14 1","pages":"115 - 131"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10698370802126501","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"59877342","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2008-07-14DOI: 10.1080/10698370802124068
Nancy M. Sileo, Thomas W. Sileo
ABSTRACT Manuscript considers results of a research study that assesses American Indian university students' factual knowledge, understanding, and perceptions of susceptibility to HIV/AIDS, and relationships between their attitudes and decisions to engage in HIV-risk behaviors. Participants responded to a 57-item scaled survey and several demographic items. Survey items were grouped into five categories: factual knowledge about HIV/AIDS, perceptions about sexual intercourse and condom use, perceptions about susceptibility to HIV/AIDS, self-efficacy and HIV/AIDS, and personal beliefs about HIV/AIDS. Survey results indicate unique approaches should be employed when conducting HIV/AIDS prevention education programs for the heterogeneous American Indian/Alaska Native tribes in the United States.
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Pub Date : 2008-07-14DOI: 10.1080/10698370802126477
C. Sneed
ABSTRACT This study examined the relationship between parent adolescent communication (comfort), topics discussed when talking to parents about sex (content), and sexual behavior. A larger percent of participants reported they discussed sex with their mother in comparison to their father. More females than males reported they discussed sexual topics with their parents. Adolescents reporting more comfort in talking with their mother about sex were more likely to hold conversations on topics about sex. Content of conversations was related to sexual behavior. A larger percent of adolescents who were told to wait to have sex until married were not sexually active in comparison to adolescents who were given no instruction. The importance of direct messages from parents on their expectations for child's sexual behavior is discussed.
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Pub Date : 2008-07-14DOI: 10.1080/10698370802175193
J. Baldwin, E. Daley, E. Brown, Euna M. August, C. Webb, R. Stern, R. Malow, J. Dévieux
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to evaluate a pilot program designed to educate African American adolescents living in rural, North Florida about STIs/HIV and to compare the effectiveness of peer- and adult-led faith-based, HIV educational programs. Controlling for age and pretest knowledge scores, the summed knowledge score was significantly higher at posttest for the adult-led group than the teen-led group. Participants' perceived risk of acquiring HIV also increased significantly for the adult-led group. Significant pretest differences between the two groups narrowed at posttest. This pilot study has the potential to inform future, faith-based interventions for African American youth that utilize peer leaders to educate and conduct outreach on HIV/AIDS issues.
{"title":"Knowledge and Perception of STI/HIV Risk Among Rural African-American Youth: Lessons Learned in a Faith-Based Pilot Program","authors":"J. Baldwin, E. Daley, E. Brown, Euna M. August, C. Webb, R. Stern, R. Malow, J. Dévieux","doi":"10.1080/10698370802175193","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10698370802175193","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to evaluate a pilot program designed to educate African American adolescents living in rural, North Florida about STIs/HIV and to compare the effectiveness of peer- and adult-led faith-based, HIV educational programs. Controlling for age and pretest knowledge scores, the summed knowledge score was significantly higher at posttest for the adult-led group than the teen-led group. Participants' perceived risk of acquiring HIV also increased significantly for the adult-led group. Significant pretest differences between the two groups narrowed at posttest. This pilot study has the potential to inform future, faith-based interventions for African American youth that utilize peer leaders to educate and conduct outreach on HIV/AIDS issues.","PeriodicalId":87475,"journal":{"name":"Journal of HIV/AIDS prevention in children & youth","volume":"9 1","pages":"114 - 97"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10698370802175193","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"59877733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2008-04-30DOI: 10.1080/15538340902824092
Jeffrey Sweat, A. Nyamathi, A. Christiani, Malaika Mutere
ABSTRACT This study analyzes survey and focus group data from 54 homeless youth from a drop-in center and residential shelter in the Los Angeles area. Youth from the drop-in center reported higher levels of risk-taking behaviors as well as less access, lower quality of care, and overall more negative views regarding health care utilization than those from the residential shelter. Effective interventions targeting homeless youth must be sensitive to the fact that this vulnerable population is heterogeneous. No single approach will address the specific needs, circumstances, and perspectives of all subgroups in the target population, necessitating a multifaceted design.
{"title":"Risk Behaviors and Health Care Utilization Among Homeless Youth: Contextual and Racial Comparisons","authors":"Jeffrey Sweat, A. Nyamathi, A. Christiani, Malaika Mutere","doi":"10.1080/15538340902824092","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15538340902824092","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This study analyzes survey and focus group data from 54 homeless youth from a drop-in center and residential shelter in the Los Angeles area. Youth from the drop-in center reported higher levels of risk-taking behaviors as well as less access, lower quality of care, and overall more negative views regarding health care utilization than those from the residential shelter. Effective interventions targeting homeless youth must be sensitive to the fact that this vulnerable population is heterogeneous. No single approach will address the specific needs, circumstances, and perspectives of all subgroups in the target population, necessitating a multifaceted design.","PeriodicalId":87475,"journal":{"name":"Journal of HIV/AIDS prevention in children & youth","volume":"9 1","pages":"158 - 174"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15538340902824092","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"59891918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2008-04-30DOI: 10.1080/15538340902824126
Cynthia D. Fair, Brittany Brackett
ABSTRACT This exploratory study seeks to recognize the voices of infected mothers and their uninfected children regarding their experiences and consequences of stigma and discrimination. Ten children and their HIV-positive mothers were interviewed to assess perceptions of stigma and discrimination, as well as emotional and educational functioning. Quantitative and qualitative methods indicated that infected mothers perceive greater levels of stigma and experienced a greater number of discriminatory acts than their uninfected children. Children's total stigma score was significantly correlated with levels of maternal anxiety and depression. Additionally, child reading levels were negatively correlated with their mothers' total stigma score. Qualitative analyses revealed that many acts of stigma and discrimination experienced by the mothers were related to a fear of contagion. Children did not report any acts of discrimination due, in part, to the fact that children did not typically share their mother's HIV status with others. However, the majority of children believed they would be mistreated if they revealed their mother's HIV status to their classmates. Findings suggest that those children who report high levels of HIV-related stigma may be at risk for educational problems and that children's perceptions of stigma are influenced by maternal mental health.
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