Reducing discriminatory attitudes toward people living with HIV/Aids (PLWHA) in Hong Kong

An intervention study using an integrated knowledge-based PLWHA participation and cognitive approach

Datos Bibliográficos

ID19439628
AutoresJoseph T F Lau (0000-0003-2344-7107, Chinese University of Hong Kong, autor de correspondencia), H Y Tsui (Chinese University of Hong Kong), K Chan (0009-0003-1295-2076, Chinese University of Hong Kong), Sherry Kit Wa Chan (0000-0003-2712-5826, Chinese University of Hong Kong)
Año2005
Volumen17
Número1
Páginas85-101
Fecha de publicación2005-01-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessNo
TipoARTICLE
RevistaAIDS Care (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0954-0121 • E-ISSN: 1360-0451
EditorialInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/09540120412331305151
PMID15832836
OpenAlexW1998720826
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas8
Referencias citadas28

The present paper describes the development and evaluation of an intervention programme aiming to reduce adolescents' discriminatory attitudes toward people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). The intervention programme integrates components of 'virtual interaction' with PLWHA (watching a documentary), knowledge enhancement and a simple cognitive exercise. To evaluate its effectiveness, the programme was implemented to about 600 form 3-4 (grade 9-10) students of three secondary schools in Hong Kong. Using a structured questionnaire, the level of discriminatory attitudes toward PLWHA, knowledge about HIV/AIDS and perceptions about PLWHA, etc. were measured before and after the implementation of the programme. A notable improvement on the level of acceptance of PLWHA and knowledge about HIV/AIDS was found after the implementation of the programme. Negative perceptions about PLWHA also reduced substantially. For instance, before the programme, over one-third (35.7%) of all respondents believed that the majority of PLWHA were promiscuous; the figure dropped to 15.8% after exposure to the programme (adjusted odds ratio = 0.35, p < 0.001). Further, some gender differences were observed. Female respondents tended to be less discriminatory toward PLWHA and responded more favourably to the programme than their male counterparts

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