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Type: Masters Coursework thesis × Start date: 1991 × End date: 1991 × Subject: Study and teaching × Author: Hogan, Maree Anastasia ×

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    Identifying effective strategies for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) education within the homeless youth community
    Hogan, Maree Anastasia ( 1991)
    This study was designed to investigate the knowledge of homeless youth in relation to HIV/AIDS, opinions of effective anti AIDS education campaigns and education resources considered to be acceptable to their community. A control group who corresponded in age and gender to the sample population were also interviewed. The knowledge deficits identified in this study suggest that the past HIV/AIDS education campaigns have not provided practical knowledge to the sample population of this study. The sample population was not adequately aware of sexual and intravenous drug behaviours which would provide them with protection from the HIV. Knowledge of protective behaviours is essential if the rate of HIV transmission is to be reduced or eliminated. Effective education programs are the only weapon against the spread of this disease. Universal education campaigns must be replaced by programs which are community specific and acceptable. The recommendations which developed from this study have implications for many community education programs.