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HIV Infection: Educational Programs and Policies for School Personnel
Author(s) -
Black Jeffrey Lynn,
Jones Lorraine Henke
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
journal of school health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.851
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 1746-1561
pISSN - 0022-4391
DOI - 10.1111/j.1746-1561.1988.tb00556.x
Subject(s) - human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , population , epidemiology , medicine , transmission (telecommunications) , family medicine , environmental health , computer science , telecommunications
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) challenges schools as the frontline defense against this epidemic. School personnel should become knowledgeable about human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and get involved in presenting quality HIV/AIDS education programs. This paper provides an epidemiological update on AIDS as it relates to the school‐age population. Evidence establishing modes of transmission is emphasized, and recommendations are presented for handling students infected with HIV. Information is provided to assist school staff implement HIV/AIDS education programs, including core concepts to be emphasized.