Abstract

Globally, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immunodeficiency diseases (AIDS) and sexual transmitted diseases (STDs) are pressing issues that need evidenced-based interventions.? Data show that African-American adolescents are a higher rate than any other ethnic group. To address this public health problem, it is imperative to incorporate strategies for adolescent HIV/STD education prevention programs. The purpose of this project was to examine the relationship between a HIV education intervention program and participation in HIV and STD screening with 132 African American students in grades 9 through 12 at an urban high school. The project employed quantitative data from the Coordinated School Services (CSS) pre-test and post-test that adhered to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. Data supported the implementation and maintenance of the HIV STD education programs.

Author Details

Sharron Y. Hightower, DNP

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Cross-Sectional

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

African American Students, Urban High Schools, STD Educational Programs

Advisor

JoAnn Manty

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Capella University

Degree Year

2016

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2016-06-15

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