Assessment of human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome audiovisual materials designed for grades 7 through 12

• Published in: Journal of pediatric nursing Vol. 10; no. 2; pp. 114 - 120
• Main Author: Matzen, Jane L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01-04-1995
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adolescent Behavior; AIDS/HIV; Audiovisual Aids - standards; Curriculum; Guidelines as Topic; HIV Infections - prevention & control; HIV Infections - psychology; Humans; Nursing; School Nursing - methods; Sex Education
• ISSN: 0882-5963; 1532-8449
• DOI: 10.1016/S0882-5963(05)80007-7

Nurses are often involved in formulating and implementing HIV/AIDS education programs in the public schools. A tool was developed to assess the inclusion of components that deal with factual information, social implications of HIV/AIDS, abstinence, condom usage, and attitudes in audiovisual materials. This information, in checklist format, can assist nurses in evaluating audiovisual materials and in selecting the most appropriate materials dealing with HIV/AIDS for groups of adolescents. Twenty-four audiovisual materials from a rural education agency were evaluated using this checklist; the tool provided a method to analyze and convey information regarding the components of the HIV/AIDS audiovisual materials, which can assist nurses in choosing or recommending educational resources appropriate in programs for teaching adolescents about sexuality and HIV/AIDS prevention.