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Love, Tamara; Wiese, Lisa Ann Kirk; Duncan, Vanessa; Bertrand, Herlie – Educational Gerontology, 2023
In the past two decades, deaths from stroke, heart disease and HIV decreased, whereas reported deaths from age-related Alzheimer's disease (AD) have increased. Future nurses will be caring for the rapidly escalating number of older adults facing increased AD risk, yet nursing students' knowledge has been shown to be limited regarding the…
Descriptors: Independent Study, Learning Strategies, Nursing Students, Knowledge Level
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Haynes, Carion R. – Educational Gerontology, 2016
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is steadily increasing among the baby boom population. Among this population, there is a gap between knowledge and behavioral choices. HIV risk perception is multifaceted and shaped by different sociodemographic factors. Baby boomers' perception of risk and sociocognitive determinates that impact their decision…
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Baby Boomers, Knowledge Level, Health Behavior
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Small, La Fleur F. – Educational Gerontology, 2010
Despite being one of the fastest growing segments of the HIV/AIDS caseload, persons age 50 and older have been largely neglected in terms of HIV/AIDS education. This study describes a project involving HIV-related health education for persons [greater than or equal] 50 in an urban area of Ohio. Data from 50 persons age [greater than or equal] 50…
Descriptors: Health Education, Focus Groups, Older Adults, Urban Areas
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Paniagua, Freddy A.; O'Boyle, Michael – Educational Gerontology, 2008
A comprehensive survey of HIV/AIDS with middle-aged and older adults should include six domains (e.g., factual knowledge regarding the acquisition and transmission of HIV, traditionally-accepted behavioral risks for HIV infection). A sample of 23 women (54.8%) and 19 men (45.2%), ranging in age from 51 to 85 were surveyed across such domains.…
Descriptors: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Risk, Older Adults, Sexuality