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Adolescents and AIDS: a survey of knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about AIDS in San Francisco.

Am J Public Health. 1986 Dec;76(12):1443-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/87046560
DiClemente RJ; Zorn J; Temoshok L

Abstract: To assess adolescents' knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about AIDS in San Francisco, data were obtained from 1,326 adolescents. There was marked variability in knowledge across informational items, particularly about the precautionary measures to be taken during sexual intercourse which may reduce the risk of infection. We conclude that development and implementation of school health education programs on AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases are needed in this population.
Keywords: *Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Adolescence *Family Planning Health Education Human *Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Questionnaires Support, Non-U.S. Gov't JOURNAL ARTICLE

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