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National HIV Prevention Conference
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[TITLE:] THE CHILDREN'S HEALTH MARKET: HIV/AIDS EDUCATION FOR ELEMENTARY AGED CHILDREN
Natl HIV Prev Conf. 2005 Jun 12-15 (abstract no. MR-G0401)
Stewart, P
The Childrens Health Market, Wilton, CT
ISSUE: HIV/AIDS Health Education for K-6 Students.
SETTING: Elementary Classroom.
PROJECT: The Children's Health Market Overview of The Great Body Shop Comprehensive Health Education Curriculum which addresses HIV/AIDS.
RESULTS: Curriculum used in school districts in U.S. Research conducted since mid-90's shows change in student knowlege, reduced risk behavior and change in parent behavior according to pre/post tests, teacher surveys, and parent surveys.
LESSONS LEARNED: HIV/AIDS Education for Elementary Aged Children: Teaching elementary aged children about HIV/AIDS can be made easy when the information is age appropriate and the learning activities are relevant to a child's life. Reduce the discomfort of teaching this subject by experiencing non-threatening learning tools and activities. Participants in this seminar will explore THE GREAT BODY SHOP comprehensive health and substance abuse prevention curriculum, which will equip them to teach sensitive subject matter to children. This workshop is also helpful in working with parent groups who wish to preview HIV/AIDS instruction.
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