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HIV/AIDS Education in Indiana Public Schools, Grades 7–12
Author(s) -
Ellis Nancy T.,
Torabi Mohammad R.
Publication year - 1992
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.1746-1561.1992.tb06025.x
Subject(s) - human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , medicine , family medicine , health education , medical education , public health , disease control , psychology , statistical analysis , nursing , environmental health , statistics , mathematics
Indiana secondary school principals were surveyed regarding HIV/AIDS education status in their schools. A questionnaire from the Centers for Disease Control was evaluated then modified for the survey. More than 520 school principals responded to the questionnaire mailed to all 680 school principals, grades 7–12, in Indiana. Most schools offer some form of HIV/AIDS education in grades 7–12. HIV education was taught by teachers with different educational backgrounds and school roles. Almost 60% of school principals believe students are at risk for HIV infection. Tests of statistical significance were conducted with regard to principals' opinions and actual practice of HIV/AIDS education in schools. Most schools have responded to the need for HIV/AIDS education, but with a variety of formats, teaching personnel, and teacher training. (J Sch Health. 1992;62(3):93–96)