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…

This study was designed to find whether simple or complex messages are more effective in promoting safe sex behaviors. Two-hundred-forty college freshmen (131 males and 109 females) were assigned to three groups. The "simple messages" group received crucial messages. The "complex messages" group received crucial messages…

This curriculum guide on acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) was developed for students at the junior high school level. There are five major sections: (1) introduction, an overview of AIDS; (2) an overview of the history of AIDS; (3) basic immunology; (4) the effects of AIDS on the host; and (5) prevention of AIDS. The appendices include…

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…

This document presents testimony given before the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs concerning a General Accounting Office (GAO) review of education programs for youth designed to limit the spread of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It notes that most American teenagers have…

This resource package is designed to: (1) provide factual information to students in three critical areas: what Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is, how it can be transmitted, and how it can be prevented; and (2) provide auxiliary information and strategies for use at the discretion of the high school in a number of disciplines; e.g.,…

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.)…

Health and education matters in Canada are the responsibility of the government of each individual province. These opportunities for improvement in the Canadian system regarding Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) education exist. First, a nationally standardized curriculum is needed. Second, more time allocated for AIDS education is…

This document presents testimonies from the Congressional hearing examining the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) crisis and its impact on teenagers. Opening remarks from Representatives George Miller, Dan Coats, Ted Weiss, Ron Packard, and J. Roy Rowland stress the importance of determining how to protect adolescents from AIDS. C. Everett…

This document provides information about technical assistance and educational materials that can guide the development, implementation, and evaluation of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention education for school-age youth. It also presents resources that can increase the awareness of those…