Enhancing Special Educators' Knowledge and Understanding of HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS continues to spread among children, youth, and young adults across all racial, ethnic, and cultural populations, including those with disabilities. This article considers information on HIV/AIDS such as individuals' health-risk behaviors, environmental circumstances, and perceptions th...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services 2008, Vol.27 (1), p.35
Hauptverfasser:	Sileo, Nancy M, Sileo, Thomas W, Prater, Mary Anne
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) At Risk Persons Attitudes Comprehensive School Health Education Cultural Influences Cultural Traits Disabilities Environmental Influences Ethnicity Health Behavior Knowledge Level Legal Responsibility Prevention Racial Differences Sexually Transmitted Diseases Social Bias Social Values Special Education Teachers Special Needs Students Teacher Attitudes
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Zusammenfassung:	HIV/AIDS continues to spread among children, youth, and young adults across all racial, ethnic, and cultural populations, including those with disabilities. This article considers information on HIV/AIDS such as individuals' health-risk behaviors, environmental circumstances, and perceptions that may contribute to HIV-infection; how disability characteristics, and cultural traits and values impact school-based HIV/AIDS prevention programs; and, culturally competent instructional considerations that acknowledge these variables. (Contains 4 tables.)