HIV/AIDS Education in Indiana Public Schools, Grades 7-12

Indiana secondary school principals were surveyed regarding HIV/AIDS education status in their schools. A questionnaire from the Centers for Disease Control was evaluated then modified for the survey. More than 520 school principals responded to the questionnaire mailed to all 680 school principals,...

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Published in:The Journal of school health 1992-03, Vol.62 (3), p.93-96
Main Authors: Ellis, Nancy T., Torabi, Mohammad R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - prevention & control
Administrator Responsibility
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
AIDS
AIDS (Disease)
AIDS/HIV
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
Communicable Diseases
Comprehensive School Health Education
Curricula
Curriculum
Female
Health Education
Health Education - organization & administration
Health Promotion
High school principals
HIV Infections - prevention & control
Humans
Indiana
Inservice Teacher Education
Male
Middle Aged
Nursing
Polls & surveys
Principals
Public Schools
School Surveys
Schools
Secondary Education
Secondary schools
State Surveys
Study and teaching
Surveys
Surveys and Questionnaires
Teacher Qualifications
United States
Workforce
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Summary:Indiana secondary school principals were surveyed regarding HIV/AIDS education status in their schools. A questionnaire from the Centers for Disease Control was evaluated then modified for the survey. More than 520 school principals responded to the questionnaire mailed to all 680 school principals, grades 7–12, in Indiana. Most schools offer some form of HIV/AIDS education in grades 7–12. HIV education was taught by teachers with different educational backgrounds and school roles. Almost 60% of school principals believe students are at risk for HIV infection. Tests of statistical significance were conducted with regard to principals' opinions and actual practice of HIV/AIDS education in schools. Most schools have responded to the need for HIV/AIDS education, but with a variety of formats, teaching personnel, and teacher training. (J Sch Health. 1992;62(3):93–96)
ISSN:0022-4391
1746-1561
DOI:10.1111/j.1746-1561.1992.tb06025.x