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AIDS knowledge, concerns, and behavioral changes among inner-city high school students

A Sikand1, M Fisher, S B Friedman

  • 1Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, Michigan 48201, USA.

The Journal of Adolescent Health : Official Publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
|May 1, 1996
PubMed
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Adolescent knowledge of AIDS is good, but concerns haven't fully translated into safer behaviors. HIV/AIDS prevention programs must bridge this gap to reduce high-risk activities among high school students.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Adolescent Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Adolescent engagement in high-risk behaviors remains a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding adolescent knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is crucial for effective prevention strategies.
  • Previous research highlights a gap between awareness and behavioral change in youth regarding sexually transmitted infections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the level of knowledge about AIDS among high school students.
  • To evaluate adolescent attitudes toward AIDS and condom use.
  • To identify behavioral changes, if any, resulting from AIDS awareness and to determine the extent of continued high-risk behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • Anonymous questionnaires were administered to 771 students in Grades 9-12 at a New York City high school.

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  • Data were collected during regular gym classes to ensure broad participation.
  • The study focused on knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported behavioral changes related to AIDS.

    • Main Results:

    • Students exhibited a generally good understanding of AIDS, though some misconceptions were present.
    • A significant level of concern regarding AIDS was reported, alongside some reported behavioral modifications.
    • Despite knowledge and concern, the majority of students continued to engage in high-risk behaviors.

    Conclusions:

    • While adolescents possess substantial knowledge and express concerns about AIDS, this awareness does not consistently translate into reduced high-risk behaviors.
    • Current HIV/AIDS prevention efforts for adolescents need enhancement to effectively convert knowledge and concern into sustained behavioral change.
    • Targeted interventions are necessary to address the persistent engagement in high-risk activities among youth despite educational initiatives.