HIV/AIDS education and the Army: unique program characteristics, components and educational opportunities
- 1 April 1988
- journal article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Health Education Research
- Vol. 3 (1) , 89-96
- https://doi.org/10.1093/her/3.1.89
Abstract
AIDS has been identified as a significant military problem. The unique needs and characteristics of the military organization and population have resulted in Department of Defense decisions to screen all military applicants, reserve and active duty soldiers for HIV antibodies. A variety of military AIDS health educational and counseling programs have evolved in conjunction with this program. This article reviews the unique characteristics of the military and its population as well as the program, policy and educational components of total force screening. As in the civilian sector, until a cure and/or vaccine are developed, education is the only viable strategy for the prevention of further transmission of the disease in the military community. It is critical that the military ascertain which specific health educational strategies are most effective in influencing the domains of knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and personal sexual/behavioral practices.Keywords
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