Document 2198
 DOCN  M94A2198
 TI    Impact of AIDS education among college youths.
 DT    9412
 AU    Padhye M
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):359 (abstract no. PD0041). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370377
 AB    OBJECTIVES: 1. To examine & assess the high risk behaviour of college
       youths. 2. To ascertain the impact of AIDS education after the
       programmes. METHODOLOGY: An explorative & action research carried out
       for over 6 months of duration. During the first phase of study an
       interview schedule was designed to asses the risk behaviour. In the
       second phase several modules were used in awareness programmes in
       various forms, sex education to AIDS awareness. The third phase mainly
       focused on evaluation of knowledge & behaviours related to HIV/AIDS.
       SAMPLE: Both male & female are equally representative in the study.
       RESULTS: There were significant impact on positive behaviour charge &
       increasing knowledge level was observed after the awareness sessions.
       The respondents developed in greater insight on individual risk
       behaviour & appreciated the value of safe life style. DISCUSSION &
       CONCLUSION: Many studies shows that the increase in knowledge level does
       not necessarily mean there is change in behaviour. However, from this
       study it is obvious that student have clear intellectual understanding
       of risk behavioural consequences & its direct relationship in HIV
       infection. They do show positive indication & acceptance of safe life
       style. Viz. using condoms, reducing sex partners, avoiding casual sex
       etc.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL  Adolescence
       Adult  Female  *Health Education  Human  India  Knowledge, Attitudes,
       Practice  Male  Risk Factors  Sex Education  *Students  Universities
       MEETING ABSTRACT

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