The HIV / AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of students attending a minority-majority high school

Abstract

A pre- and post-test survey design was used to help determine significant changes in students' HIV/AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors as a result of formal school education. Surveys were administered to students enrolled in a life sciences course at a minority-majority high school in Central Florida. Survey distribution took place once prior to these students' instruction in HIV/AIDS and once after the lesson. The results of these surveys were analyzed and used to provide insight on the effectiveness of this particular school-based HIV/AIDS education program. Survey results indicate that while the majority of students were knowledgeable in regards to the transmission of HIV, approximately half of those sexually active students reported not using condoms as a method of protection against transmission during sexual intercourse. Research analysis suggests the need for a more comprehensive HIV/AIDS unit that will increase the knowledge and retention rate among these students, as well as promote behaviors that will reduce the risk of spreading HIV/AIDS.

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Thesis Completion

2003

Semester

Spring

Advisor

Oetjen, Dawn

Degree

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

College

College of Health and Public Affairs

Degree Program

Health Services Administration

Subjects

Dissertations, Academic -- Health and Public Affairs;Health and Public Affairs -- Dissertations, Academic;HIV (Viruses);High school students -- Health and hygiene

Format

Print

Identifier

DP0021783

Language

English

Access Status

Open Access

Length of Campus-only Access

None

Document Type

Honors in the Major Thesis

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