Gender Equity in HIV/AIDS Education

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kacie Kidd
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Gender Equity ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Aids Education ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
School Based ◽  
Initial Discovery ◽  
Student Questions ◽  
Hiv Aids

Since its initial discovery in the early 1980s, through the development of treatment and prophylaxis medications as well as continued attempts at vaccination development, HIV/AIDS has changed the narrative about infectious diseases around the world. It has led to recognition of the complexities of the intersections of sexuality, gender, race, age, culture, and socioeconomic status while simultaneously highlighting gender inequities in all aspects of the disease. These inequities present in clinical trials that include only subsets of the population, prevention strategies that are offered based on oversimplified assumptions about sexual behaviors, and limited education about risk for everyone from schoolchildren through medical professionals. Activists and public health advocates push for inclusion and transparency in research and treatment for HIV/AIDS, but education at all levels has lagged. The United Nations and the International Conference on Population Development have declared school-based sex education a goal for all countries in order to reduce the health burden of HIV/AIDS. Sex education in schools varies between and within countries, with no standardization of how to best educate youth about sex, reproductive health, or disease prevention. Despite continued challenges with curriculum incorporation and content, research suggests that key qualities of an effective educational program include the creation of a safe space for student questions, inclusion of diverse voices, and clear guidance for preventing sexually transmitted infections such as HIV/AIDS. In order to mitigate continued inequity over the next several decades and beyond, comprehensive HIV/AIDS education must emphasize the intersectionality of gender, sexuality, race, age, culture, and socioeconomic status at all levels from elementary introductions through training for medical and mental health researchers and providers.

scholarly journals The application of Intervention Mapping in developing and implementing school-based sexuality and HIV/AIDS education in a developing country context: The case of Tanzania

2009 ◽  
Vol 37 (2_suppl) ◽  
pp. 28-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kitila Mkumbo ◽  
Herman Schaalma ◽  
Sylvia Kaaya ◽  
Joanne Leerlooijer ◽  
Jessie Mbwambo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Country ◽  
Intervention Mapping ◽  
Aids Education ◽  
School Based ◽  
Hiv Aids

State Policy on School-based Sex Education: A Content Analysis Focused on Sexual Behaviors, Relationships, and Identities

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 506-519 ◽  
Author(s):  
William J. Hall ◽  
Benjamin L.H. Jones ◽  
Kristen D. Witkemper ◽  
Tora L. Collins ◽  
Grayson K. Rodgers
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
State Policy ◽  
School Based

scholarly journals “What Do Our Boys Know about Sex?” Preliminary Data of a New Questionnaire for the Evaluation of the Knowledge of Sexuality among Adolescents

Uro ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 99-107
Author(s):  
Francesco Persico ◽  
Paolo Fedelini ◽  
Marco Fabiano ◽  
Luigi Pucci ◽  
Maria Ferraiuolo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sex Education ◽  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Cultural Exchange ◽  
Education Policies ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
School Based ◽  
Internet Media ◽  
One Year ◽  
National Health Policies

Background: The sexual health of young people is an especially important issue for national health policies. Adolescents, in fact, are at elevated risk for adverse sexual and reproductive health outcomes relative to their habits, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), sexual behaviour and teenage pregnancy. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge about sexuality of students under the age of 18. Moreover, we aimed to explore the influence of sex education on sexual knowledge and behaviour. Methods: The participants were enrolled during a cultural exchange project in September 2019. After completing the questionnaire, all students took part in a sex education course performed by an urologist with expertise in sociology and psychology. The adolescents repeated the same survey in a web form in September 2020, one year after the course. Results: Analyzing the data, sex education lessons helped to improve students’ confidence in approaching all the issues of the questionnaire. Moreover, we observed a significant increase in the role of school as main source of information, while the role of the internet, media and family remained stable. Conclusions: This study encouraged the introduction of school-based sexual education policies, pointing to opportunities for structural early intervention programs.

scholarly journals Perception regarding reproductive health among adolescents of rural Sindh, Pakistan

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-45
Author(s):  
Anjum Shahid ◽  
Abdul Ghaffar Pirzada ◽  
Ashfaque Ahmed Memon
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Sizable Proportion ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
Hiv Aids

Adolescence, the second decade of life, is a period in which an individual undergoes major physical and psychological changes. Adolescence is a period when health problems that have serious immediate consequences can occur or when problem behaviours that could have serious adverse effects on health in the future are initiated. This study examines the knowledge and perception regarding reproductive health and opinion toward reproductive health education among adolescents of rural Sindh, Pakistan.  Study was conducted in 2008- 2009 on a total number of 369 adolescent males (209) and females (160) studying in colleges of Kambar Shadadkot, rural Sindh. This descriptive study using cluster sampling technique was conducted in randomly selected eight intermediate colleges of boys and girls. After informed consent and ensuring confidentiality, an anonymous quantitative questionnaire was completed to ascertain the knowledge of adolescents.  Main outcome measures were adolescent’s knowledge of reproductive health concepts, pregnancy and contraceptive methods and knowledge in relation to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV/AIDS. Analysis of data revealed that a sizable proportion of adolescents had low knowledge regarding reproductive health issues and had misconception regarding reproductive physiology, STDs and condoms. Teacher was the focal source of information and 63% male and 43 % female respondents desired a need for RH education. More than half of participants had no knowledge on STDs and HIV/AIDS and its spread and a small percentage had awareness regarding contraceptive methods, about condom use and its protective coverage against STD’s and pregnancy. Strong efforts are needed to augment awareness among rural adolescents and education could serve the purpose. Gender-based ethnically amenable sex education curriculum should be introduced in educational institutions.South East Asia J Public Health | Jan-June 2012 | Vol 2 Issue 1 | 39-45 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/seajph.v2i1.15264

scholarly journals Religiosity of adolescents in prevention of STD/VIH/AIDS

2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 440
Author(s):  
Adriana Gomes Nogueira Ferreira ◽  
Patrícia Neyva da Costa Pinheiro
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Catholic Church ◽  
Paulo Freire ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Immunodeficiency Syndrome ◽  
Nursing Health ◽  
Safer Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Hiv Aids

ABSTRACTObjective: to identify the influence of religiosity in the adoption of safer sexual behaviors related to prevention of STD/ HIV/AIDS, from the knowledge of the activities in the church and can be inserted in the course of nursing as a social network of support, but also will promote educational activities with young people from the biblical knowledge about the prevention of these diseases. Methods: this is about a qualitative study, focused on the Paulo Freire’s methodology. The subjects are adolescents who participate in meetings of young assiduously promoted by the Catholic church in the municipality of Tianguá-CE to accept and participate in the study. To assist in the collection and analysis of data used: semi-structured interview, a field diary, observation and free of crop circles as Freirian method. The analysis will be made from the sort of stories and discussion according to the sequence of circles together with the results more significant. It will be observed the ethical aspects of research in Human Beings accordance with Resolution 196/96. Descriptors: nursing; health education; sexually transmitted diseases; acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. RESUMOObjetivo: identificar a influência da religiosidade na adoção de comportamentos sexuais seguros relacionados à prevenção das DST/HIV/AIDS, a partir das atividades realizadas na igreja que podem ser inseridas no exercício da enfermagem como rede social de apoio, e promover ações educativas com os adolescentes acerca da prevenção destes agravos. Métodos: será realizado estudo qualitativo voltado à metodologia de Paulo Freire. Os sujeitos serão adolescentes que participem assiduamente de encontros de jovens promovidos pela igreja católica do município de Tianguá-CE e que aceitem participar do estudo. Para a coleta e análise dos dados será utilizado entrevista semi-estruturada, diário de campo, observação livre e círculos de cultura conforme o método Freiriano. A análise será a partir da ordenação das narrações e discussão de acordo com a seqüência dos círculos e com os resultados mais significativos. Serão observados os aspectos éticos da pesquisa em Seres Humanos de acordo com a Resolução 196/96. Descritores: enfermagem; educação em saúde; doenças sexualmente transmissíveis; síndrome de imunodeficiência adquirida. RESUMEN Objetivos: identificar la influencia de la religiosidad en la adopción de comportamientos sexuales seguros relacionados con la prevención de las DST/HIV/SIDA,  a partir de las actividades realizadas en la Iglesia que pueden ser inseridas en le ejercicio de la enfermería como red social de apoyo y promover acciones educativas con los adolecentes a cerca de la prevención de estos agravantes. Métodos: será realizado un estudio cualitativo tornado hacia la metodología de Paulo Freire. Los sujetos seron adolecentes que participen asiduamente de reuniones de jóvenes promovidas por la Iglesia Católica del Municipio de Tianguá-CE e que acepten participar del estudio. Para la colección y análisis de los datos será utilizada entrevista semi-estructurada, prontuario de campo, observación libre y círculos de cultura conforme el método de Freire. El análisis será a partir de la orden de narrativas y discusión de acuerdo con la secuencia de los círculos y con los resultados más significativos. Serán observados los aspectos éticos de la pesquisa en Seres Humanos en la conformidad con la Resolución 196/96. Descriptores: enfermería; educación en salud; enfermedades de transmisión sexual; síndrome de inmunodeficiencia adquirida.  

scholarly journals National Sex Survey in South Korea

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 190-190
Author(s):  
D. G. Moon ◽  
◽  
J. W. Kim ◽  
H. G. Jeong ◽  
J. J. Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Prevention Strategies ◽  
National Scale ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
The Past ◽  
Stis And Hiv ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Hiv Aids

Objective: This study aimed to perform the national sex survey and to collect the basic data for establishment of the prevention strategies of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV/AIDS. Design and Method: This is a national survey performed on a sample of 2,500 individuals (1,273 men and 1,227 women) aged 18-69 years old. The online surveys were carried out on a national scale in South Korea. Subjects were randomly selected from resident registration. A structured questionnaire was developed which elicited information concerning: demographic information, information on their sexual behavior, sexual identity, prostitution, experience of STIs, and experience of sex education. Results: The majority of the subjects were either married or living with a partner. Mean number of sexual intercourse is 3.0±3.3 times a month. Mean sexual satisfaction score using visual analog scale is 63.2±24.6. Eighty-four percent had a fixed sex partner; 13.1% (22.6% of men; 2.5% of women) had experience through a speed dating or prostitution. 0.9% of men and 1.1% of women were sexually attracted to the same gender only, 1.5% of men and 2.0% of women were sexually attracted to both gender. 1.8% of participants had the experience of the STIs. Only 10.4% of the respondents had received sex education in the past year. Conclusions: We performed the National Sex Survey according to the nationwide distribution of population. It would be useful for establishment of the prevention strategies of STIs and HIV/AIDS. To control STIs and HIV/AIDS, powerful policies containing sex education and medical services will be needed.

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