Summary of the AIDS Education Needs Assessment

Abstract:
[Archived] The American School Health Association surveyed its members about HIV education resources, policy, training, knowledge, and opinions. The majority of respondents indicated a need for information on how to promote and plan school-based HIV prevention education programs, how to integrate school-based HIV education programs in their communities, and resource lists for various education materials. Many of the respondents also indicated a need for model policies concerning appropriate levels of HIV education, confidentiality issues, attendance policies, and guidelines for handling body fluids. A majority of respondents expressed a need for in-service training to update their knowledge and skills. While the ASHA members were more knowledgeable about HIV than the general public, a significant portion did not know HIV can affect the brain, HIV cannot be transmitted by kissing, and a spermicide containing nonoxynol-9 used during sexual activity can reduce the risk of HIV transmission.

Author(s): Kerr, Dianne L.

Publication: Journal of School Health (JOSH), Vol. 58, No. 8


Date Published: 10/1/1988

Pages: 1

Location Code: 6017