Cartacheff I, Deniaud F, Bravard C; International Conference on AIDS.
Int Conf AIDS. 1989 Jun 4-9; 5: 905 (abstract no. E.617).
Sante Scolaire du Rectorat de Paris, France
OBJECTIVE: To describe the impact of AIDS information on teenagers, some of them socially vulnerable. METHODS: 500 students from three secondary schools in the north of Paris, age 13 to 16, have been informed on AIDS in February and March 1988. The sessions were informal, with video and slides. A few weeks later, 335 (sex ratio = 1) responded to a confidential multiple- choice questionnaire. 81% reported no sexual relation. 75% were living in an unfavorable environment: low socio-economic level and ethno-cultural differences (families of North African immigrants and Asian refugees). RESULTS: 54% felt misinformed before this program. After it, the definition of HIV was better understood (96%) than AIDS (70%). 55% knew the three transmission routes among eight choices. Only 60% knew that seropositives and asymptomatic carriers are contagious. 61% misunderstood what "seropositive" is. Principles of prevention were well assimilated (89%) but 61% would not wait long enough before having the antibody test. Results in the more vulnerable group were not significantly different. CONCLUSION: Appropriate information among teen-agers and vulnerable youth has to be stressed: - transmission modes, particularly sexual, e.g.: HIV infection can escape notice; asymptomatic infected persons are contagious. - the 3-6 months delay before testing. - instructions for condom use (e.g. avoid oil-based lubricants). - the necessity not to change sexual partners.
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Keywords:
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- Adolescent
- HIV
- HIV Antibodies
- HIV Infections
- HIV Seropositivity
- Humans
- Paris
- Questionnaires
- Safe Sex
- Schools
- Sexual Behavior
- Sexual Partners
- Students
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UI: 102180753
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