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Document 0680
DOCN M94A0680
TI HIV/AIDS education and sex education: do they encourage sexual
experimentation in youth?
DT 9412
AU Grunseit AC; Kippax S; National Centre for HIV Social Research (MU),
Macquarie; University, North Ryde, NSW, Australia.
SO Annu Conf Australas Soc HIV Med. 1993 Oct 28-30;5:42 (abstract no. TE9).
Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ASHM5/94348975
AB INTRODUCTION: The provision of HIV/AIDS & sexuality education (SE) to
young people is one of the most hotly debated issues facing
educationists today. A major point of friction is whether exposure to
HIV/AIDS &/or SE encourages sexual experimentation. To investigate this
question, a literature review by the Macquarie University Unit was
commissioned by the Social & Behavioural Unit of the Global Programme on
AIDS (WHO). METHOD: 14 databases were searched & articles from
international experts in the field were sought. Only studies documenting
the effect of HIV/AIDS &/or SE on behaviour (as opposed to knowledge &
attitudes) were included. RESULTS: In general, the studies indicated
that HIV/AIDS &/or SE programs have a limited impact on the sexual
behaviour of young people: If there is an effect, it is generally in the
direction of less or safer sexual behaviour with respect to HIV (or
other STD) transmission & unplanned pregnancy. The greatest impact is
obtained if education takes place prior to onset of sexual activity.
CONCLUSION: This study shows that failing to provide appropriate &
timely information on HIV & sexuality for fear of condoning &
encouraging sexual activity is not only based on assumptions that are
not borne out by objective analysis, but the opportunity of reducing the
unwanted outcomes of unintended pregnancy & STD transmission is missed,
& is therefore in the disservice of our youth.
DE Adolescence Female Human HIV Infections/*PREVENTION &
CONTROL/TRANSMISSION Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Male Pregnancy
Risk-Taking *Sex Behavior *Sex Education MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).