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HIV/AIDS knowledge among high risk Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong: implications of a prevention program
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Date Issued
1996
Conference
Citation
Davis, C., & Tang, S. K. (8-9 Nov 1996). HIV/AIDS knowledge among high risk Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong: implications of a prevention program. Hong Kong AIDS Conference 1996, Lam Woo International Conference Centre, Hong Kong.
Type
Conference Paper
Abstract
Objectives: To assess HIV/AIDS knowledge among male and female high risk adolescents in Hong Kong and to assess the impact of an HIV/AIDS awareness program. Methods: The intervention involved an intensive 7 hour program about HIV/AIDS which utilized interactive learning techniques within small groups. The participants included 127 (50 male and 77 female) Chinese adolescents between 13 to 16 years of age residing in group homes in Hong Kong
Results: Findings revealed that participants rated themselves as having significantly more knowledge after the HIV/AIDS awareness program as compared to before the program. Findings also revealed that the intervention resulted in significant changes in IIIV/AIDS knowledge regarding modes of transmission, facts and personal vulnerability; however, participants reported no significant attitudinal change toward HIV/AIDS. Over 70% of participants stated that the program changed their perceptions of HIV/AIDS and that they would practice safe sex in the future.
Conclusions: HIV/AIDS education is greatly needed among high risk Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong, and HIV/AIDS information can be effectively taught through interactive learning techniques.
Results: Findings revealed that participants rated themselves as having significantly more knowledge after the HIV/AIDS awareness program as compared to before the program. Findings also revealed that the intervention resulted in significant changes in IIIV/AIDS knowledge regarding modes of transmission, facts and personal vulnerability; however, participants reported no significant attitudinal change toward HIV/AIDS. Over 70% of participants stated that the program changed their perceptions of HIV/AIDS and that they would practice safe sex in the future.
Conclusions: HIV/AIDS education is greatly needed among high risk Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong, and HIV/AIDS information can be effectively taught through interactive learning techniques.
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