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Preventing AIDS via Education
Author(s) -
House Reese M.,
Walker Catherine M.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
journal of counseling and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.805
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1556-6676
pISSN - 0748-9633
DOI - 10.1002/j.1556-6676.1993.tb02214.x
Subject(s) - human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , transmission (telecommunications) , disease , medicine , politics , immunology , environmental health , virology , family medicine , economic growth , political science , computer science , economics , telecommunications , pathology , law
AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) education is the only effective method of reducing the transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) disease. The authors of this article compare the AIDS epidemic to past epidemics, including social and political responses. Populations at risk for HIV infection are identified, and the authors discuss current social and economic factors affecting AIDS education programs. Recommendations are made and resources are identified for starting a community‐based AIDS education program.