ERIC Number: EJ882189
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 20
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ISSN: ISSN-0360-1277
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What Older Adults Know about HIV/AIDS: Lessons from an HIV/AIDS Education Program
Small, La Fleur F.
Educational Gerontology, v36 n1 p26-45 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 were collected. Pre-and postsurveys were used in the completion of repeated measures ANOVA, and focus groups provided qualitative data. Despite a paucity of available educational materials addressing HIV/AIDS, older adults are willing to participate in sessions about HIV/AIDS. Findings suggest the need for alternative approaches to providing HIV/AIDS education. (Contains 3 tables and 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Health Education, Focus Groups, Older Adults, Urban Areas, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Adult Education, At Risk Persons, Social Bias, Pretests Posttests, Program Effectiveness, Knowledge Level, Individual Characteristics, Gender Differences, African Americans
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Ohio
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