A cross-cultural study of social work students' attitudes toward AIDS policy: implications for social work education

Draws on surveys from social work students at an IL & a Helwan, Egypt, university (total N = 118) to compare their attitudes toward acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) & related policy. Interview & survey data were also obtained from faculty (N unspecified) regarding AIDS-related...

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Published in:International social work 1998-01, Vol.41 (1), p.39-52
Main Authors: Soliman, Hussein H., Miah, Mizanur Rahman
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
AIDS
Attitudes
College Students
Education policy
Egypt
Illinois
Public policy
Social Attitudes
Social work
Social Work Education
Student Attitudes
United States of America
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Summary:Draws on surveys from social work students at an IL & a Helwan, Egypt, university (total N = 118) to compare their attitudes toward acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) & related policy. Interview & survey data were also obtained from faculty (N unspecified) regarding AIDS-related course content. Results indicate that US students showed greater knowledge about the disease & its effects & prevention. The most significant reasons for the discrepancy were a lack of definition for the Egyptian social worker's role regarding the disease & US students' greater amount of exposure to the disease experience. Both groups generally adopted an advocacy role in responding to the disease crisis. It is concluded that AIDS-related curriculum content needs development, focusing on cultural & societal perspectives, particularly in Egypt. 3 Tables, 30 References. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:0020-8728
1461-7234
DOI:10.1177/002087289804100104