What Older Adults Know about HIV/AIDS: Lessons from an HIV/AIDS Education Program |
| |
| Authors: | La Fleur F Small |
| |
| Institution: | 1. Department of Sociology &2. Anthropology and Geriatrics, Boonshoft School of Medicine , Wright State University , Dayton , Ohio , USA lafleur.small@wright.edu |
| |
| Abstract: | Despite being one of the fastest growing segments of the HIV/AIDS caseload, persons age 50 and older have been largely neglected in terms of HIV/AIDS education. This study describes a project involving HIV-related health education for persons ≥50 in an urban area of Ohio. Data from 50 persons age ≥50 were collected. Pre-and postsurveys were used in the completion of repeated measures ANOVA, and focus groups provided qualitative data. Despite a paucity of available educational materials addressing HIV/AIDS, older adults are willing to participate in sessions about HIV/AIDS. Findings suggest the need for alternative approaches to providing HIV/AIDS education. |
| |
| Keywords: | |
|
|
