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Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
1997
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Graduate Nursing
First Advisor
Kay Foland
Keywords
HIV, AIDS, middle school student health, middle school student hygiene
Abstract
The average incubation period of HIV is approximately . eight years. Many AIDS patients between the ages of 20-29 years were likely infected as adolescents. A total of 480 questionnaires were distributed among middle school students in a frontier community. Results concluded that knowledge level increased with grade progression and females were more knowledgeable than males. The majority of HIV questions were answered correctly implying that a .high level of knowledge existed among most adolescents. Questions asked regarding HIV transmission (specifically mosquito bites and blood donation) showed a knowledge deficit among some adolescents. Primary sources of HIV information were school, television and parents. In collaboration with school systems, advanced practice nurses may be able to assist with HIV prevention education for the future
Library of Congress Subject Headings
HIV (Viruses)
AIDS (Disease)
Middle school students -- Health and hygiene -- Attitudes
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
75
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Rights
Copyright © 1997 Gene Ellis. All rights reserved
Recommended Citation
Ellis, Genie M., "Knowledge Level of Adolescents About HIV and AIDS in a Frontier Community" (1997). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 716.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/716