AIDS: Students' Knowledge and Attitudes at a Midwestern University

Is safer sex necessary with a “safe” partner? Condom use and romantic feelings

“…Five items were selected from previously published studies (Bouton et al, 1987;DiClemente, Zorn, & Temoshok, 1986;Goodwin & Roscoe, 1988). They were (a) "I am afraid of getting AIDS," (b) "I am not worried about getting AIDS," (c) "If I found out that my lover had AIDS, I would still have sex with him/her," (d) "I am not the kind of person who is likely to get AIDS," and (e) "I am less likely than most people to get AIDS."…”

Perceived social support among people living with HIV/aids

“…Throughout the history of the AIDS epidemic, people infected with HIV have been the targets of intensely negative public reactions (DesJarlais et al, 1985;Herek & Glunt, 1988;Kowalewski, 1988). Public opinion and attitudes toward those infected with HIV are based on negative stereotypes, which may lead family members and friends to withdraw support (Goodwin & Roscoe, 1988;Gray & Saracino, 1989). Thus, the perception of the family and friend networks as sources of support may be idealistic.…”

How Much Do Future Teachers Know About AIDS?

“…Several researchers have developed scientific surveys concerning knowledge and attitudes about AIDS of health related professionals, adolescents, and undergraduate college students (Buisman et al, 1988;Goodwin & Roscoe, 1988;Helgerson & Petersen, 1988;Lawrence & Lawrence, 1989;Searle, 1987;Scherer, Haughey, & Wu, 1989;Wertz, Sorenson, Lebling, Kessler, & Heiren, 1987). However, very little research has been completed in the area of AIDS knowledge of future teachers.…”