The development of an AIDS Awareness Package for schools

The Eastern Health and Social Services Board (EHSSB) in Belfast, developed an AIDS Strategy in autumn 1986. One part of that Strategy highlighted the need for health education and health promotion, with school children as a priority group. The development of an AIDS Awareness Package for Schools by a multidisciplinary team from Health and Education sectors is described. The importance of a joint approach to the project is highlighted, and the various steps taken to gain support and acceptance for the package are outlined. The necessity for training in the use of the AIDS Awareness Package and the future use and development of the material is discussed.