Considers educational and counseling issues related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Advises educators and counselors to examine both characteristics and determinants of human behavior, direct efforts at individuals and communities, work respectfully in all communities to produce human change, and foster individual and group pride. Sees…

Surveyed 98 schools in Louisiana, where sex education and human immunodeficiency virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) education are optional, to determine effects of sex education on HIV/AIDS instruction. Schools with sex education covered more content. Schools with predominantly minority enrollments were less likely to devote time…

Although 91% of parents recently surveyed said they supported HIV education, schools have generally failed to provide adequate instruction for fear of stirring up controversy. Other obstacles include inadequate program content and timing of instruction, improperly trained instructors, and insufficient student involvement. Thousands of youngsters…

Focuses on the social consequences of the AIDS epidemic, arguing that sociologists have an important contribution to make in planning for the long-range social consequences of AIDS. Concludes with three different commentaries on Berk's article. (Author/BSR)

Examined relationship between knowledge about Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), subjective perception of AIDS risk, and sexual behavior of undergraduates (N=459). Found students generally informed but that no relationship existed between accurate knowledge about AIDS and sexual behavior. Provides AIDS education and counseling…

Almost half of AIDS cases among Hispanics associated with sexual transmission. Of 25 condom brands studied, only half provided Spanish instructions. Readability tests indicate these texts pose difficulties for anyone reading below ninth-grade level. Suggests need to modify AIDS education and prevention materials available to Hispanic community.…

The impact of a state-mandated acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) education program was evaluated using a sample of 2,709 adolescents. The modest changes observed after the program emphasize that the dissemination of AIDS information by public schools is only the first step in changing adolescent behavior as a means of AIDS prevention and…

A study of 34 undergraduates with deafness and 46 typical undergraduates found students with deafness had significantly lower scores on an "HIV/AIDS Knowledge Index" than the hearing students. The students with deafness obtained more of their information about HIV/AIDS from family and friends than hearing students. (Contains references.)…

Success in controlling the spread of AIDS rests with health educators. Health educators are exhorted to stand firm against forces which label AIDS a moral issue rather than a disease, and to accept their responsibility to equip students, especially adolescents, with the knowledge needed to protect themselves. (IAH)

This article offers guidelines for teaching students with deafness about AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). It considers the school's obligation in this area, choosing a health care professional to work with the teacher, presenting the lessons, and the principal's role. Organizational and hotline resources are listed. (DB)

Of 109 rural teacher training institutions surveyed, only 41 included HIV education as part of the teacher preparation program. Discusses HIV/AIDS educational objectives; student classification level; program length; program content; and relationships to existing alcohol, substance abuse, and suicide prevention programs. (SV)

Argues against condom education and distribution in the schools. (SR)

Rebuts an article in this issue against condom education and distribution in the schools. (SR)

Explores the state of sexuality education in the United States. After concerted efforts in the 1960s to stop sex education, interest in sexuality education resurged in the 1980s, largely as a result of AIDS fears. There is now a broad-based consensus on the necessity of sexuality education, but there are still few effective programs. (SLD)

Stating that educational campaigns are mandatory, prudent behavior required, and limited screening and quarantine recommended, Evans addresses two questions: (1) Will a religiously based sexual ethic help prevent AIDS? and (2) How should we respond to the person with AIDS? Concludes that religious education must replace fear of AIDS with…