Age-appropriate HIV prevention messages for older adults: findings from focus groups in New York State

The Emerging Issues Committee of the New York State HIV Prevention Planning Group identified that prevention messages were not including persons 50 and older and that 15 percent of the newly reported AIDS cases in 1997 in New York were in this age group. Recognizing that there may be unique needs in...

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Published in:	Journal of public health management and practice Vol. 7; no. 3; p. 11
Main Authors:	Klein, S J, Nokes, K M, Devore, B S, Holmes, J M, Wheeler, D P, St Hilaire, M B
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-05-2001
Subjects:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Female Focus Groups Health Education HIV Infections - prevention & control HIV Infections - transmission Humans Male Middle Aged New York Persuasive Communication Sexual Behavior New York
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Summary:	The Emerging Issues Committee of the New York State HIV Prevention Planning Group identified that prevention messages were not including persons 50 and older and that 15 percent of the newly reported AIDS cases in 1997 in New York were in this age group. Recognizing that there may be unique needs in targeting prevention messages for this age group, a consultant conducted five focus groups throughout the state to speak with people to determine what they identified as unique themes related to HIV prevention for this age group.
ISSN:	1078-4659
DOI:	10.1097/00124784-200107030-00005