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This article describes the objectives, theoretical bases, development process, and evaluation efforts to-date for the Circle of Life (COL) curricula, HIV/AIDS prevention interventions designed for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth. The curricula are based on Indigenous models of learning and behavior encompassing concepts of Western theories of health behavior change. The curricula underwent extensive national and community review. Subsequent advances include the development of a computer-based version of the intervention.
Objective: The aim of this paper is to assess the level of knowledge on HIV/AIDS and its risk factors, attitude towards HIV/AIDS and AIDS patients and its transmission, and to identify high risk behaviors associated with HIV/AIDS among university students in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Methodology: A cross–sectional survey was conducted among students enrolled in two universities, the Xinjiang University (XU) and Xinjiang Medical University (XMU). …
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Significant challenges remain in narrowing the gap between beneficiaries and those still missing from the AIDS response. …
The manual is designed for people who want to develop materials in ethnic minority languages but are not sure how. Explaining and giving examples of why culture and language are essential in HIV prevention, the manual offers a simple but detailed explanation of the 12-Step UNESCO Methodology for developing and creating these culturally and linguistically appropriate prevention materials such as such as radio shows, TV soap operas, comics and movies. It also outlines practical steps needed to design and produce a prevention drama in ethnic minority languages. …
Estudio sobre la situación general de las ITS y VIH/sida en pueblos originarios de América Latina. La primera parte del análisis incluye una evaluación doble: por una parte, la constatación de la gravedad de la presencia de estas enfermedades específicas en los pueblos indígenas, a partir de muestras concretas y, por otra parte, las maneras de solucionar el problema que ya los mismos pueblos y sus agentes de ayuda están aplicando. …
Artículo que aborda la problemática del VIH/SIDA y las personas con discapacidad. El olvido en que cae este grupo al abordar respuestas al VIH/SIDA y como esta epidemia las está afectando. El artículo propone medidas para incluirlas en planes de prevención según su tipo de discapacidad (visual, auditiva, física, intelectual).
The theme of the 2010 GMR on Reaching and Teaching the Most Marginalized has particular relevance for the IATT on Education as marginalization is a cause of HIV risk and vulnerability, and often a consequence of being HIV-positive. Children affected by AIDS can face particular challenges in accessing educational opportunities, ensuring regular school attendance, and continuing their studies. Teachers are given an important responsibility in ensuring that children and young people acquire essential knowledge, skills and attitudes for HIV prevention. …
Este estudio se realizó en Universidades de las Regiones de Tarapacá, Antofagasta, Valparaíso, del Bío Bío, de Los Lagos y de la Región Metropolitana.Se encuestó a 1.302 estudiantes de Pedagogía y 174 profesores. Los temas que se abordaron fueron: Género, Diversidad sexual, Sexualidad y VIH/SIDA. Además, se consideraron variables como sexo, edad, macrozona (norte, centro y sur), religión, observancia religiosa y tendencia política. Se aplicaron pruebas de significación estadística para cada una de las variables consideradas (Chi cuadrado). …
The paper gives an account on the activities of UNICEF Myanmar supported "HIV/AIDS Prevention through the Promotion of Reproductive Health Project". The six project components described in the report are: life skills and HIV/AIDS including School-based Healthy Living and HIV/AIDS Prevention Education (SHAPE); STD care and management; UNAIDS partnership building; targeting high-risk groups and ethnic minorities; responsive and innovative activities such as working with religious groups; and monitoring and evaluation. …
This issue concentrates on the questions of "What characterizes socially marginalized youth?", "What can be done to address the needs of socially marginalized youth?", and "What obstacles do programmes for socially marginalized youth face?"
The consultation was organized to explore the specific needs of ethnic minority communities in European countries for culturally and linguistically appropriate HIV/AIDS and sexual health services. Further, it aimed to develop a context for collaborative and integrated approaches towards improving and enhancing such services. …
This article discusses the problem of AIDS in relation to adolescents in light of the fact that this is a significant concern for this age group especially in minority populations. There is a scarcity of knowledge of the cultural context of sexual behaviour in this age group and the influences that lead to early initiation of sex and unsafe sex. Few efforts targeting young adolescents have been community based although research has shown a need for an increase in such intervention programmes. …
