Developmental progression in children's knowledge of AIDS: implications for education and attitudinal change.
J Pediatr Psychol
; 18(2): 177-92, 1993 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
The effectiveness of curricula designed to enhance a child's understanding of AIDS may hinge partially upon incorporating information adjusted to the child's developmental status. Accordingly, we examined the developmental progression of children's understanding of illness transmission in general and AIDS in particular, as well as explored the relation between a child's knowledge of AIDS and his/her attitudes toward persons with AIDS. Knowledge of AIDS was manipulated through use of a brief educational intervention. Results support a developmental progression in knowledge about AIDS that is consistent with progressions related to illnesses in general. Knowledge enhancement was associated with positive changes in attitude.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud
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Educación en Salud
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Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
Límite:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Pediatr Psychol
Año:
1993
Tipo del documento:
Article