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ERIC Number: EJ677431
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-1531-3204
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The GIG: An Innovative Intervention To Prevent Adolescent Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infection in a Latino Community.
de Anda, Diane
Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work, v11 n3-4 p251-77 2002
In Los Angeles County, the GIG intervention offers education to adolescents about pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections at a social event geared to the youth culture. Pre- and posttests completed by 609 Latino adolescents indicated an increase in knowledge and attitude changes. Use of peer educators was an important component of program success. (Contains 29 references.) (TD)
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescents, Attitude Change, Culturally Relevant Education, Health Education, Knowledge Level, Nonschool Educational Programs, Outreach Programs, Peer Teaching, Pregnancy, Prevention, Program Evaluation, Sexuality, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Urban Youth
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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