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Grade 6 students benefit from Learning About AIDS
1School of Recreation, Physical and Health Education, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Summary
The "Learning About AIDS" program significantly improved Grade 6 students' knowledge of HIV/AIDS and fostered more positive attitudes toward people living with AIDS (PLWAs). This educational intervention proved beneficial for student understanding and empathy.
Area of Science:
- Public Health Education
- Pediatric HIV/AIDS Awareness
Background:
- HIV/AIDS education is crucial for young adolescents.
- Understanding and attitudes towards PLWAs can be influenced by targeted programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the
- Learning About AIDS
- educational program.
- To assess changes in Grade 6 students' knowledge of HIV/AIDS.
- To examine shifts in attitudes towards persons living with AIDS (PLWAs).
Main Methods:
- A pretest/post-test/follow-up comparison group design was employed.
- Intervention group received the
- Learning About AIDS
- program.
- Control group did not receive the intervention.
Main Results:
- Students in the intervention group demonstrated significantly greater HIV/AIDS knowledge post-program and at follow-up.
- The intervention group exhibited significantly more positive attitudes towards PLWAs compared to the control group.
- Positive effects on knowledge and attitudes were sustained at follow-up.
Conclusions:
- The
- Learning About AIDS
- program is an effective educational tool for Grade 6 students.
- The program successfully enhances both factual knowledge and empathetic attitudes regarding HIV/AIDS.
- This intervention represents a valuable approach to HIV/AIDS education in schools.