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[A problem-posing educational methodology for the prevention of HIV / AIDS]. / Una pedagogia de concientizacion para la prevencion del VIH / SIDA.
Rev Latinoam Psicol ; 24(1-2): 97-108, 1992.
Article in Es | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-12285548
PIP: The problem-posing methodology of Brazilian educator Paulo Freire, using the reading circle approach previously deployed in successful literacy campaigns in developing countries, is introduced for application in AIDS information programs. The basis of this educational process is the dialogue where those to be educated resolve their problems by evaluating information critically, capturing concepts by codification and decodification, and transmitting information by creating relevant educational materials. Health circles are organized with women as educators to impart knowledge about AIDS and HIV: definitions, epidemiological components (sex, age, and risk behavior), means of transmission, stages of the progression of AIDS, prevention of HIV infection, and tests for detecting HIV antibodies. The dialogue explores knowledge and feelings about AIDS and how it affects life in the community reveals personal experiences and accounts of knowing someone who was HIV-positive, and develops action plans to minimize AIDS cases in the community. The Latin population of California, mainly of Mexican origin, with low levels of education, income, and acculturation and a high incidence of AIDS, is an appropriate target of such intervention. In 1980, there were 12.3 million people of Hispanic origin in the US. In August 1990, there were 143,280 persons diagnoses with AIDS according to the Centers for Disease Control. 78,878 of these (55%) were Anglos, and 21,752 (15%) were Hispanics. Among the Anglos, the incidence was 300/million inhabitants, while among Hispanics, it was 1059/million, a 3-field higher rate.^ieng
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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Teaching / Hispanic or Latino / HIV Infections / Incidence / Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / White People / Evaluation Studies as Topic / Group Processes Type of study: Diagnostic_studies / Evaluation_studies / Incidence_studies / Prognostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Country/Region as subject: America do norte Language: Es Journal: Rev Latinoam Psicol Year: 1992 Document type: Article Country of publication: Colombia
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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Teaching / Hispanic or Latino / HIV Infections / Incidence / Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / White People / Evaluation Studies as Topic / Group Processes Type of study: Diagnostic_studies / Evaluation_studies / Incidence_studies / Prognostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Country/Region as subject: America do norte Language: Es Journal: Rev Latinoam Psicol Year: 1992 Document type: Article Country of publication: Colombia