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Evaluating the Risks: A Bernoulli Process Model of HIV Infection and Risk Reduction.
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Pinkerton, Steven D.; Abramson, Paul R. – Evaluation Review, 1993
A Bernoulli process model of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is used to evaluate infection risks associated with various sexual behaviors (condom use, abstinence, or monogamy). Results suggest that infection is best mitigated through measures that decrease infectivity, such as condom use. (SLD)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Condoms, Contraception, Disease Control
Global Population Profile: 2002. International Population Reports
Christenson, Matthew; McDevitt, Thomas; Stanecki, Karen – US Department of Commerce, 2004
Global Population Profile: 2002 summarizes the most important trends in global population at the dawn of the 21st century. The presentation is organized around four themes: (1) Global Population; (2) Growth, Global Population; (3) Composition, Contraceptive Prevalence in the Developing World; and (4) the AIDS Pandemic in the 21st Century. This…
Descriptors: Population Trends, Population Growth, Profiles, Population Distribution
Structural Ecosystems Therapy for HIV-Seropositive African American Women: Effects on Psychological Distress, Family Hassles, and Family Support
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Szapocznik, Jose; Feaster, Daniel J.; Mitrani, Victoria B.; Prado, Guillermo; Smith, Lila; Robinson-Batista, Carleen; Schwartz, Seth J.; Mauer, Magaly H.; Robbins, Michael S. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2004
This study tests the efficacy of Structural Ecosystems Therapy (SET), a family-ecological intervention, in improving psychosocial functioning when compared with an attention-comparison person-centered condition and a community control condition. A sample of 209 HIV-seropositive, urban, low-income, African American women was randomized into 1 of…
Descriptors: Family Programs, Therapy, Psychology, Intervention
Adolescent Syndromes of Risk for HIV Infection.
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Hennessy, Michael – Evaluation Review, 1994
Using data from the Youth Risk Behavioral Survey of more than 11,600 adolescents, risks for a general-risk group, reporting behavior indirectly linked to the disease, and a high-risk group reporting more risky behaviors, are estimated. Results highlight the weaknesses of behavioral-risk studies and the questionable nature of risk groups. (SLD)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Attitudes
Policy Issues in School Attendance of Children with AIDS: A National Survey.
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Katsiyannis, Antonis – Journal of Special Education, 1992
An evaluation of existing state school attendance policies for children with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) indicated that most states have developed policies emphasizing inclusion of these children in the regular classroom, the use of preventive measures of hygiene and sanitation, and involvement of health officials as appropriate.…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Attendance, Communicable Diseases, Educational Policy
Evaluator Collaboration across Diverse AIDS-Related Education Programs.
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Rudd, Rima E.; And Others – Evaluation Practice, 1993
Events that brought independent evaluators together to address common problems and issues in the area of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) education are described, focusing on development and accomplishments of the collaboration. The foundation stemmed from the funding agency's insistence that each program identify an evaluator. (SLD)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Cooperation, Disease Control, Evaluation Problems
An Africentric Model for AIDS Education, Prevention, and Psychological Services within the African American Community.
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Foster, Pamela M.; And Others – Journal of Black Psychology, 1993
Describes an Africentric model for training psychologists who deliver Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) education, prevention, and services within the African-American community. Principles of the NTU philosophy (a Bantu concept) and Nguzo Saba were used in training 75 African-American psychologists to deliver prevention services. (SLD)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, African Culture, Afrocentrism, Black Community