Document 1139
 DOCN  M94A1139
 TI    The effects of a sexuality/AIDS/STD educational program on knowledge,
       attitudes and behaviours of Canadian grade 9 students: A 3-year study.
 DT    9412
 AU    King AJ; Warren WK; Beazley RP; Wright NP; Social Program Evaluation
       Group, Queens University, Kingston,; Ontario, Canada.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(2):20 (abstract no. 372D). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94371436
 AB    BACKGROUND: In this presentation, the final results from a three-phase
       evaluation of a 20-hour educational program, called Skills for Healthy
       Relationships (SHR) are presented. The program was based on a
       behavioural change model emphasizing skill development, responsible
       attitudes and motivational supports through peer modeling and parental
       involvement. OBJECTIVES: The program was designed to meet the following
       objectives: participants will demonstrate significant changes in (1)
       knowledge of AIDS and other STD, (2) attitudes related to healthy
       sexuality, homosexuality, PLWAs and to condoms, (3) assertiveness and
       other communication skills, (4) sexual behaviours and, (5) condom use.
       METHODS: A quasi-experimental, time-series design with a pretest and
       three similar posttests were used. They were administered in four
       Canadian provinces to approximately 2000 students each in a
       demonstration group and in a comparison group. T-tests, chi-squares and
       analysis of variance were used to examine differences on pre- and
       posttest responses and regression analyses were done to predict sexual
       behaviours. RESULTS: Demonstration group perceptions of SHR's impact on
       assertiveness and comfort in talking about condoms two years later were
       extremely positive. Their significant changes in AIDS knowledge (p <
       .001) and in some attitudes are other indicators that the program had a
       positive impact. Significant differences were found favouring the
       demonstration group with respect to individual behavioural intent and
       tolerance items. At Posttest 3, SHR seemed to have little practical
       effect on delaying vaginal intercourse. The sexually active males in the
       demonstration group were more likely to use condoms by PT2 but not by
       PT3. The less positive behavioural results after the second year suggest
       that SHR's content and approach need to be reinforced more than once,
       especially when the sexually active students also tend to engage in
       other risk behaviours and present a greater challenge to reach.
 DE    Adolescence  *Adolescent Behavior  Assertiveness  Attitude to Health
       Communication  Condoms/UTILIZATION  Female  *Health
       Education/METHODS/ORGANIZATION & ADMIN  Human  HIV
       Infections/*PREVENTION & CONTROL  *Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice  Male
       Ontario  Program Evaluation  *Sex Behavior  *Sex
       Education/METHODS/ORGANIZATION & ADMIN  Sexually Transmitted
       Diseases/*PREVENTION & CONTROL  Students/*PSYCHOLOGY  MEETING ABSTRACT

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