Effects of Acculturation on Knowledge of AIDS and HIV among Hispanics.

Marin, Barbara V.; Marin, Gerardo

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ERIC Number: EJ413858

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Publication Date: 1990

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Effects of Acculturation on Knowledge of AIDS and HIV among Hispanics.

Marin, Barbara V.; Marin, Gerardo

Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, v12 n2 p110-21 May 1990

Reports survey of San Francisco Hispanics to identify relationship between acculturation and AIDS transmission knowledge. Indicates generally good transmission knowledge, but many erroneous beliefs. Knowledge strongly associated with acculturation level, with less-acculturated Hispanics harboring more errors, even controlling for education. Suggests need for targeted AIDS education campaigns. (TES)

Descriptors: Acculturation, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Community Surveys, Disease Control, Health Education, Health Promotion, Hispanic Americans, Social Integration

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: California (San Francisco)

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