Document 0565
 DOCN  M9620565
 TI    Knowledge of human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency
       syndrome, perception of risk, and behaviors among older adults.
 DT    9602
 AU    Rose MA
 SO    Holist Nurs Pract. 1995 Oct;10(1):10-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
       MED/96037738
 AB    In a study of knowledge and beliefs about human immunodeficiency virus
       among older persons, 458 senior center participants completed a
       questionnaire derived from the Health Belief Model. The older adults had
       a fairly good knowledge base about acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
       (AIDS). Although they recognized the seriousness of the disease, they
       generally did not believe that they were susceptible to AIDS. Those who
       expressed an interest in receiving AIDS education had significantly
       higher perceived susceptibility scores than those who did not. African
       American respondents were statistically more interested in AIDS
       education than white or Hispanic respondents. Recommendations for
       interventions and further research are discussed.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL/  TRANSMISSION
       Age Factors  Aged  Aged, 80 and over  Female  *Health Behavior  Health
       Education  Human  *Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice  Male  Models,
       Psychological  Questionnaires  *Risk-Taking  Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
       JOURNAL ARTICLE

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