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Athletic Trainers as HIV/AIDS Educators for Athletes.

B P Hunt1, T J Pujol

  • 1Department of Health and Physical Education, Northwestern State University of Louisiana, Natchitoches, LA 71497.

Journal of Athletic Training
|June 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

College athletes, aged 20-29, need effective Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) education. Athletes prefer media and expert-led sessions for learning about HIV/AIDS prevention.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sports Medicine
  • Health Education

Background:

  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) remains a significant public health concern.
  • The 20-29 age demographic shows the most rapid increase in HIV/AIDS diagnoses.
  • College student-athletes represent a unique population for targeted health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess current sources of HIV/AIDS information among college basketball players.
  • To identify preferred instructional formats for HIV/AIDS education within this demographic.
  • To inform strategies for enhancing HIV/AIDS prevention education for student-athletes.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to 821 scholarship basketball players from 53 NCAA institutions.

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  • Participants identified common sources of HIV/AIDS information.
  • Participants indicated preferred methods for receiving HIV/AIDS education.

    • Main Results:

    • Mass media (92.4%), parents (62.2%), and peers (54.8%) were primary information sources.
    • Athletic trainers (32.2%) and team physicians (43.4%) were also identified sources.
    • Preferred educational formats included video presentations (66.5%), small group discussions (58.8%), and expert Q&A sessions (52.4%).

    Conclusions:

    • Student-athletes rely on diverse sources for HIV/AIDS information, with a strong preference for media and interactive formats.
    • Athletic trainers and team physicians can leverage these preferences to improve HIV/AIDS education delivery.
    • Tailored educational strategies are crucial for effective HIV/AIDS prevention in collegiate athletic populations.