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Peer reviewedKoop, C. Everett – Issues in Science and Technology, 1987
Calls for more education as the immediate preventative measure against acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Discusses the known ways that AIDS is transmitted and cautions that many innocent people may also contract the disease. Promotes the presentation of accurate and personally sensitive information to children. (TW)
Descriptors: Disease Control, Disease Incidence, Educational Cooperation, Epidemiology
Institute of Medicine (NAS), Washington, DC. – 1986
This book is addressed to anyone involved with or affected by the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) epidemic, including legislators, researchers, health care personnel, insurance providers, educators, health officials, executives in the pharmaceutical industry, blood bank administrators, and other concerned individuals. The following…
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Disease Control, Disease Incidence, Epidemiology
Peer reviewedKeeling, Richard P. – Science, Technology, & Human Values, 1987
Discusses the importance of education as the primary response of higher education to the epidemic associated with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Focuses on the personal, social and institutional issues that bear on AIDS education on college campuses and the important features of AIDS education programs. (TW)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, College Science, Disease Control, Disease Incidence
McCormick, Kathleen – American School Board Journal, 1986
A panel of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) experts at a recent conference sponsored by the National School Boards Association provided useful advice and information to school officials on medical, legal, and policy-related issues raised by the AIDS epidemic. Highlights of the conference are discussed. (TE)
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Disease Control, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Education
Download full textFraser, Katherine; Mitchell, Patricia – 1988
This guide provides information to support state and local efforts to fight the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) epidemic. The guide is divided into three sections: (1) the need; (2) the challenge: providing effective AIDS prevention education; and (3) developing a comprehensive state leadership role. An extensive bibliography of 66…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Communicable Diseases, Disease Control, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedFreimuth, Vicki S.; And Others – Science, Technology, & Human Values, 1987
Reports on a study designed to provide insight on college students' perception about acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Focuses on students knowledge about AIDS, their perceptions about their own risk, and any change in behavior they have made in response to the AIDS risk. (TW)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Behavior Change, College Students, Disease Control
Williamson, Gloria – American School Board Journal, 1985
Outlines the importance of educating elementary students against sexually transmitted diseases. Includes a listing of groups to contact for more information. (MD)
Descriptors: Disease Control, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Education, Physical Health
Peer reviewedIssues in Science and Technology, 1987
Contains excerpts from a special study on the AIDS epidemic by the Institute of Medicine and National Academy of Sciences. Presents an overview of the problem, outlines educational needs and public health measures, and identifies future research needs. (ML)
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Diseases, Health Education, Public Health
Office of National AIDS Policy, Washington, DC. – 1996
This document reports on the threat of HIV/AIDS to young people in the United States and proposes ways in which the Federal government could further address the needs of adolescents. Analysis of data gathered from young people affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic and from professionals engaged in HIV research, prevention, and care revealed several…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Disease Control
Peer reviewedBloom, David E.; Carliner, Geoffrey – Science, 1988
Claims that the lifetime cost of medicare per acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) patient will not exceed $80,000, an amount similar to the cost of treating other serious illnesses. Argues that the total projected costs for treating AIDS patients between 1981 and 1991 will not exceed $22 billion. (TW)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Cost Estimates, Costs, Disease Control
Keeling, Richard P. – Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, 1992
The report is designed to inform members of college and university and administration governing boards about facts and issues surrounding acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) so that they may develop education and prevention programs for their institutions and ensure protection from accidental…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Administrative Policy, College Administration, Communicable Diseases
Attawell, Kathy; Elder, Katharine – United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), 2006
Although there is a need for enhanced evidence-based information on successful HIV and AIDS education interventions, much has already been learnt about good practices and policies in the education sector's response to the pandemic. This booklet, to be used in tandem with others in the series, aims to further expand our knowledge by highlighting…
Descriptors: Health Education, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Communicable Diseases, Teacher Education
California Community Colleges, Sacramento. Office of the Chancellor. – 1990
Developed by the Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges in response to legislative mandate, this report provides a brief epidemiological background on the Human Immune Deficiency Virus epidemic, a summary of actions taken by the Board of Governors and the Chancellor's Office, results of a survey of the colleges regarding…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Communicable Diseases, Community Colleges, Contraception
Peer reviewedDickens, Bernard M. – Science, 1988
Provides an overview of some major areas of legal concern in which the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) epidemic is having an impact. Reviews rights of confidentiality and nondiscrimination regarding access to health care, employment, housing, education, and insurance. (TW)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Compliance (Legal), Discriminatory Legislation, Disease Control
Peer reviewedFineberg, Harvey V. – Science, 1988
Discusses a number of obstacles that limit effective education for reducing the incidence of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) in the United States. Includes behaviors that must be changed, disagreement about the propriety of educational messages to prevent AIDS, and uncertainty as to some of the dual messages of reassurance being…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Disease Control, Drug Education
