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[AIDS and school: proposal for institutional and interdisciplinary prevention]
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Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|April 25, 2000
Summary
The AIDS and School project trains teachers to prevent HIV/AIDS among adolescents. This initiative, involving multiple institutions, aims to equip educators with essential knowledge and skills for early intervention and prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Education
- Social Work
Context:
- Initiated in 1992 by Rio de Janeiro State University and Oswaldo Cruz Foundation.
- Focused on preventive intervention during adolescence, a critical age for HIV/AIDS transmission.
- Recognized the need for teacher involvement to reach a large student population.
Purpose:
- To develop an institutional and interdisciplinary strategy for combating HIV/AIDS.
- To capacitate teachers in selected districts of Rio de Janeiro starting in 1994.
- To provide teachers with training on critical topics including loss, death, sexuality, and AIDS-specific information.
Summary:
- The project involved training teachers through workshops covering themes like "Loss and Death," "Sexuality," "Sexuality in AIDS Times," and "Technical Information and Applied Methodology."
- It emphasized supervision and support for the AIDS and School Project Executive Group (GEPAE).
- The project is funded by the World Bank through the Ministry of Health and is currently under evaluation for potential program development.
Impact:
- The project's innovative approach and effectiveness have led to its consideration for transformation into a full-fledged program.
- Aims to enhance HIV/AIDS prevention efforts within the educational system.
- Contributes to equipping educators with the necessary tools to address sensitive health issues.