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[AIDS prevention in secondary school: program summary and evaluation]
S Fernández Costa1, O Juárez Martínez, E Díez David
1Ambit Prevenció, Centro de Estudios para la Prevención del SIDA, Instituto Municipal de Salud Pública de Barcelona.
Revista Espanola De Salud Publica
|March 10, 2000
Summary
Spanish secondary schools utilize numerous human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention programs. While most programs use active learning and teacher delivery, many lack sufficient sessions and crucial skills training for adolescents.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Health Education
Context:
- Adolescent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention programs in Spain have seen increased publication over the past decade.
- A comprehensive review of these programs is essential for understanding their scope and quality.
Purpose:
- To compile, describe, and assess HIV prevention programs for adolescents in Spanish secondary schools published between 1990 and 1997.
- To evaluate program quality based on criteria including skills training, delivery method, pedagogical approach, and duration.
Summary:
- Nineteen programs were analyzed, with 74% focusing specifically on HIV prevention and 26% on broader sexual health.
- Most HIV programs utilized active learning (100%) and teacher delivery (93%), with 57% incorporating skills training.
- A significant portion of programs lacked sufficient session duration and comprehensive skills training components.
Impact:
- Most regional governments have developed or adapted secondary school preventive materials, predominantly HIV-specific.
- While effective methodologies are employed, there's a need to enhance program duration and integrate skills-based training.
- Future programs should consider incorporating peer-delivered activities to improve adolescent HIV prevention effectiveness.