1.  Title: Placing learning needs in context: distance learning for clinical officers in Tanzania. Author: Brigley S; Hosein I; Myemba I Source: Medical Teacher. 2009 Apr;31(4):e169-76. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Poor public health indicators in Tanzania have led to the upgrading of nursing and clinical personnel who currently have just core training. Clinical officers (COs) have 3 years training in basic and applied medicine and are responsible for healthcare of large and dispersed rural populations. AIMS: UNESCO-Wales has funded colleagues in Wales (UK) to assist the upgrade of COs. An inquiry into their learning needs and the Tanzanian context has produced a framework for design of a module for COs on sexually transmissible infections and HIV & AIDS by distance learning. METHODS: Face-to-face discussions were held with the Ministry of Health, healthcare workers, educators and administrators in Tanzania; a review of training documents was carried out; and a follow-up questionnaire issued to COs. RESULTS: The discussions and review highlighted teacher-centred approaches, and management, infrastructure and resources obstacles to curriculum change. Principal learning needs of COs around STIs were: counselling, syndromic management, drugs management, laboratory diagnosis, health education, resources, staffing and service morale. CONCLUSIONS: Placing learning needs in context in dialogue with Tanzanian colleagues was an advance on simple transfer of educational technologies and expertise. The inquiry resulted in a draft study guide and resources pack that were positively reviewed by Tanzanian tutors. Management and resources issues raised problems of sustainability in the module implementation. Language: English Keywords: TANZANIA | SUMMARY REPORT | HEALTH PERSONNEL | DISTANCE EDUCATION | TRAINING PROGRAMS | NEEDS | UNESCO | CURRICULUM | SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES | HIV INFECTIONS | AIDS | TREATMENT | OBSTACLES | Developing Countries | Africa, Eastern | Africa, Sub Saharan | Africa | Delivery of Health Care | Health | Education | Economic Factors | UN | International Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Reproductive Tract Infections | Infections | Diseases | Viral Diseases | Medical Procedures | Medicine | Health Services | Organization and Administration Document Number: 341949 |
2.  Title: Curricula review of emergency plan centrally-funded HIV prevention programs for youth. Author: Lopez C; Speizer I Source: Chapel Hill, North Carolina, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Carolina Population Center, MEASURE Evaluation, 2009 May. 32 p. (MEASURE Evaluation Working Paper Series No. WP-09-112USAID Cooperative Agreement No. GPO-A-00-03-00003-00) Abstract: This paper reports on an evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of curricula used by centrally-funded President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief programs that focus on abstinence and be faithful messages for youth. Language: English Keywords: DEVELOPING COUNTRIES | SUMMARY REPORT | YOUTH | ABSTINENCE, BE FAITHFUL, CONDOM USE | AIDS PREVENTION | CURRICULUM | HIV PREVENTION | KNOWLEDGE | ATTITUDES | RISK BEHAVIOR | HIV TESTING | COUNSELING | ALCOHOL USE AND ABUSE | DRUG USE AND ABUSE | PROGRAM DESIGN | PROGRAM EVALUATION | Age Factors | Population Characteristics | Demographic Factors | Population | Sex Behavior | Behavior | AIDS | HIV Infections | Viral Diseases | Diseases | Education | Sociocultural Factors | Psychological Factors | Laboratory Examinations and Diagnoses | Examinations and Diagnoses | Medical Procedures | Medicine | Health Services | Delivery of Health Care | Health | Clinic Activities | Program Activities | Programs | Organization and Administration Document Number: 331373 |
| 3. Peer Reviewed Title: "If you don't abstain, you will die of AIDS": AIDS education in Kenyan public schools. Author: Njue C; Nzioka C; Ahlberg BM; Pertet AM; Voeten HA Source: AIDS Education and Prevention. 2009 Apr;21(2):169-79. Abstract: This article explores the constraints of implementing AIDS education in public schools in Kenya. The authors conducted 60 interviews with teachers and 60 focus group discussions with students in 21 primary and nine secondary schools. System and school-level constraints included lack of time in the curriculum, limited reach of secondary-school students (because AIDS education is embedded in biology, which is not compulsory), and disapproval of openness about sex and condoms by the Ministry of Education and parents. Alternative strategies to teach about AIDS had their own constraints. Teachers lacked training and support and felt uncomfortable with the topic. They were not used to interactive teaching methods and sometimes breached confidentiality. Teachers' negative attitudes constrained students from seeking information. The authors conclude that training interventions should be provided to teachers to increase their self-confidence, foster more positive attitudes, and stimulate interactive teaching methods. The Ministry of Education needs to have a clear policy toward the promotion of condoms. Language: English Keywords: KENYA | RESEARCH REPORT | TEACHERS | STUDENTS | HEALTH EDUCATION | AIDS PREVENTION | ATTITUDES | ABSTINENCE | CURRICULUM | PRIMARY SCHOOLS | SECONDARY SCHOOLS | Africa, Eastern | Africa, Sub Saharan | Africa | Developing Countries | Education | AIDS | HIV Infections | Viral Diseases | Diseases | Psychological Factors | Behavior | Family Planning, Behavioral Methods | Family Planning | Schools Document Number: 341679 |
| 4. Peer Reviewed Title: Family life and HIV/AIDS Education (FLHE) in schools in Enugu State: baseline study of reproductive health issues among In-School adolescents in Enugu State. Author: Nwaorgu OC; Onyeneho NG; Onyegegbu N; Okolo M; Ebele O Source: African Journal of Reproductive Health. 2009 Jun;13(2):17-32. Abstract: The authors studied the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) knowledge and practices among students in junior secondary school grades 1 and 3 in Enugu State, Nigeria. Results show that over 90% of the respondents were regularly involved in sexual activities. More than 17% indicated that they would definitely have sex in the next two years, while 19.2% said they might have sex in the next two years. The students lacked proper knowledge of protection, and knowledge scores on SRH issues were low especially among the urban dwellers. Approximately 64% of respondents did not know if condoms prevent pregnancy. Some indicated that charms and herbs are effective ways of preventing pregnancy. Language: English Keywords: NIGERIA | RESEARCH REPORT | SAMPLING STUDIES | STUDENTS | HIV INFECTIONS | KNOWLEDGE | FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION | HEALTH EDUCATION | SECONDARY SCHOOLS | CURRICULUM | BELIEFS | SEX BEHAVIOR | Developing Countries | Africa, Western | Africa, Sub Saharan | Africa | Studies | Research Methodology | Education | Viral Diseases | Diseases | Sociocultural Factors | Schools | Culture | Behavior Document Number: 339908 |
| 5. Title: Leveraging the role of public health nursing in managing HIV/AIDS in Thailand: a journey of international collaboration. Author: Potempa K; Phancharoenworakul K; Glass N; Chasombat S; Cody BJ Source: Collegian. 2009;16(2):49-53. Abstract: Thailand is one of the first countries to have achieved significant advances in control over the HIV/AIDS epidemic occurring within its borders. Despite this impressive accomplishment, the disease continues to be a Leading cause of death in Thailand and is migrating into Thai populations heretofore relatively free of it, such as married women. In 2003, a unique Thai, American, academic, and government collaboration formed to address the on-going challenges of HIV/AIDS in Thailand and its emerging characteristics. The objective of this collaboration was to increase the capacity of Thailand's public health infrastructure to address the challenges of HIV/AIDS by utilizing a Larger and more empowered role for nurses within the country's existing health care system. This collaboration consisted of the Deans' Consortium of Nursing Educational Institutions, the Thai Ministry of Public Health, the Faculty of Nursing at Mahidol University, and United States university nursing educators. This paper describes the process that brought this collaboration into being. It also describes the outcomes achieved by this collaboration; a collaboration that realized a national strategy to Leverage and expand the role of public health nurses and the initiation of a nurse practitioners' role in the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS. This collaboration and strategy increased the capacity of the health care system in Thailand to more effectively meet the challenges posed by all infectious diseases in Thailand and, in particular, HIV/AIDS. Language: English Keywords: THAILAND | SUMMARY REPORT | NURSES AND NURSING | PUBLIC HEALTH | HIV INFECTIONS | EPIDEMICS | PREVENTION AND CONTROL | INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION | CAPACITY BUILDING | CURRICULUM | IMPLEMENTATION | Developing Countries | Asia, Southeastern | Asia | Health Personnel | Delivery of Health Care | Health | Viral Diseases | Diseases | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Program Sustainability | Programs | Organization and Administration | Education Document Number: 342653 |
| 6. Title: Pharmacy students' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding emergency contraception. Author: Ragland D; West D Source: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 2009 Apr 7;73(2):26. Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To determine pharmacy students' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding emergency contraception. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among a convenience sample of students prior to a regular class period. The 16-item survey instrument included both multiple-choice and true/false questions to assess knowledge and Likert-type scale questions regarding attitudes and behaviors. Frequency and descriptive statistics were calculated for all variables. RESULTS: Three hundred one pharmacy students were surveyed. Eighty-seven percent knew that Plan B had been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for nonprescription use, yet 33% believed that it worked by disrupting a newly implanted ovum. On a scale from 1-5 on which 5 = strongly agree, the mean item score was 1.5 for whether nonprescription emergency contraception should be available without counseling by a pharmacist, yet only 26.7% believed they were competent instructing patients on the use of emergency contraception. CONCLUSIONS: Additional education is needed to prepare pharmacy students to provide informed pharmaceutical care to patients seeking emergency contraception, especially given the passage of legislation making the pharmacy the point of access for some emergency contraception products. Language: English Keywords: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | RESEARCH REPORT | CROSS SECTIONAL ANALYSIS | STUDENTS | PHARMACISTS | ETHICS | CURRICULUM | ATTITUDES | BEHAVIOR | KNOWLEDGE | EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION | Developed Countries | North America | Americas | Research Methodology | Education | Health Personnel | Delivery of Health Care | Health | Sociocultural Factors | Psychological Factors | Contraception | Family Planning Document Number: 341577 |
| 7. Title: Providing sex education to persons with learning disabilities in the era of HIV/AIDS: tensions between discourses of human rights and restriction. Author: Rohleder P; Swartz L Source: Journal of Health Psychology. 2009 May;14(4):601-10. Abstract: Research suggests that disabled people may be at increased risk for HIV infection, yet are excluded from HIV prevention campaigns. Historically people with learning disabilities have been constructed as either being asexual or sexually uninhibited, and sex education considered to be unnecessary or potentially harmful. This article reports on findings of a qualitative study exploring the challenges expressed by participants who provide sex education for persons with learning disabilities, revealing a tension between a human rights discourse and a discourse of restriction of sexual behaviours. Sex education, in the context of HIV/AIDS, may potentially construct sex as dangerous, echoing past constructions of disabled people's sexuality as problematic. Language: English Keywords: SOUTH AFRICA | RESEARCH REPORT | TEACHERS | DISABLED PERSONS AND DISABILITIES | SEX EDUCATION | CURRICULUM | HIV INFECTIONS | AIDS | HUMAN RIGHTS | SEXUALITY | INTERVIEWS | SEXUAL ABUSE | Developing Countries | Africa, Southern | Africa, Sub Saharan | Africa | Education | Population Characteristics | Demographic Factors | Population | Viral Diseases | Diseases | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Personality | Psychological Factors | Behavior | Data Collection | Research Methodology | Crime | Social Problems Document Number: 342176 |
| 8. Peer Reviewed Title: First impressions: what are preclinical medical students in the US and Canada learning about sexual and reproductive health? Author: Steinauer J; LaRochelle F; Rowh M; Backus L; Sandahl Y; Foster A Source: Contraception. 2009 Jul;80(1):74-80. Abstract: BACKGROUND: This study evaluates the inclusion of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) topics in preclinical US and Canadian medical education. STUDY DESIGN: Between 2002 and 2005, we sent surveys to the student coordinators of active Medical Students for Choice chapters at 122 US and Canadian medical schools. Students reported on the preclinical curricular inclusion of 50 specific SRH topics in the broad categories of pregnancy, contraception, infertility, elective abortion, ethical and social issues, and other topics. RESULTS: We received 77 completed surveys, for an overall response rate of 63%. Coverage of pregnancy physiology and STIs/HIV was uniformly high. In contrast, inclusion of contraceptive methods and elective abortion procedures greatly varied by subtopic and geographic region. Thirty-three percent of respondents reported no coverage of elective abortion-related topics. CONCLUSIONS: Inclusion of contraception and elective abortion in preclinical medical school courses varies widely. As critical components of women's lives and health, we recommend that medical schools work to integrate comprehensive family planning content into their standard curricula. Language: English Keywords: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | CANADA | RESEARCH REPORT | SURVEYS | MEDICAL STUDENTS | REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH | MEDICAL SCHOOLS | CURRICULUM | FAMILY PLANNING | ABORTION | ETHICS | GEOGRAPHIC FACTORS | Developed Countries | North America | Americas | North America, Northern | Sampling Studies | Studies | Research Methodology | Students | Education | Health | Schools | Fertility Control, Postconception | Sociocultural Factors | Population Document Number: 342789 Notification |
| 9. Title: 'Not only a teacher, but an ambassador': Facilitating HIV/AIDS educators to take action. Author: Wood LA Source: African Journal of AIDS Research. 2009 Apr;8(1):83-92. Abstract: This article describes how South African educators were facilitated to adopt the role of HIV/AIDS 'ambassadors' within their circles of influence by participating in a two-year course for an Advanced Certificate in Education for HIV/AIDS in Teaching (ACE-HAT) qualification. It reports on the data generated by a qualitative study of the teachers' experiences with and subsequent to the programme. The programme works from the assumption that the HIV pandemic has provided us with an opportunity to address many of the issues and inequalities that the education system is facing today. Based on the Freirian notion of liberation pedagogy, the article puts forward the argument that by adopting a holistic and critical approach to HIV/AIDS education, educators are able to move beyond the traditional responsibilities of the teacher, and thus play an important role as agents of change in their school and community. Language: English Keywords: SOUTH AFRICA | RESEARCH REPORT | QUALITATIVE RESEARCH | TEACHERS | HIV PREVENTION | AIDS PREVENTION | HEALTH EDUCATION | TRAINING PROGRAMS | CURRICULUM | ATTITUDES | KNOWLEDGE | Developing Countries | Africa, Southern | Africa, Sub Saharan | Africa | Research Methodology | Education | HIV Infections | Viral Diseases | Diseases | AIDS | Psychological Factors | Behavior | Sociocultural Factors Document Number: 341290 |
| 10. Title: Contraception for clients with HIV curriculum. Facilitator manual. Author: Family Health International [FHI]. Contraceptive and Reproductive Health Technologies Research and Utilization Program [CRTU]; EngenderHealth. ACQUIRE Project Source: [Research Triangle Park, North Carolina], FHI, CRTU, 2008. [130] p. (USAID Cooperative Agreement No. GPO-A-00-05-00022-00USAID Cooperative Agreement No. GPO-A-00-03-00006-00) Abstract: This curriculum is designed to orient health care providers to the reproductive decisions and concerns of clients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Health care facilities that adopt an integrated client-centered approach to addressing the concerns of clients with HIV can better meet clients’ needs. An integrated approach to providing reproductive health (RH) services can create programmatic synergies that make services more attractive to clients with HIV and reduce the stigma associated with the disease. To ensure that these programmatic synergies are realized, program managers, administrators, and supervisors, in conjunction with providers and other support staff, must reach a common consensus about how integrated services will be provided within the community or a given facility. After integration goals are established, a training course -- like this one -- can be used to ensure that providers develop the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality integrated services for clients with HIV. (Excerpts) Language: English Keywords: GLOBAL | MANUAL | PROVIDERS WITH CLIENTS | PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS | CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS | CURRICULUM | HIV/FP INTEGRATION | ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY | REFERRAL AND CONSULTATION | COUNSELING | STIGMA | ATTITUDES | Health Services | Delivery of Health Care | Health | HIV Infections | Viral Diseases | Diseases | Contraception | Family Planning | Education | Programs | Organization and Administration | HIV | Program Activities | Clinic Activities | Social Problems | Sociocultural Factors | Psychological Factors | Behavior Document Number: 331757 |
| 11. Title: Contraception for clients with HIV curriculum. Participant manual. Author: Family Health International [FHI]. Contraceptive and Reproductive Health Technologies Research and Utilization Program [CRTU]; EngenderHealth. ACQUIRE Project Source: [Research Triangle Park, North Carolina], FHI, CRTU, 2008. 119 p. (USAID Cooperative Agreement No. GPO-A-00-05-00022-00USAID Cooperative Agreement No. GPO-A-00-03-00006-00) Abstract: This manual is part of a curriculum designed to orient health care providers to the reproductive decisions and concerns of clients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It is believed that providers who adopt an integrated client-centered approach to addressing the concerns of clients with HIV can better meet their clients’ needs. An integrated approach to providing reproductive health (RH) services can create programmatic synergies that may make services more attractive to clients with HIV and reduce the stigma often associated with the disease. It may also afford more job satisfaction for providers who are able to address the needs of their clients in a more holistic manner. The course provides opportunities for providers to acquire knowledge and practice skills specific to the family planning needs of clients with HIV. The activities are designed to challenge providers to consider how these services can best be integrated into the settings where they work. Providers who have never offered contraceptive methods may require additional practice independent of this course to master the skills required for provision of specific methods -this course does not include comprehensive objectives for skills development in the provision of contraceptive methods. It is expected that providers, after completing this course, will have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to adopt the job responsibilities described. (Excerpts) Language: English Keywords: GLOBAL | MANUAL | PROVIDERS WITH CLIENTS | PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS | CURRICULUM | HIV/FP INTEGRATION | ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY | REFERRAL AND CONSULTATION | COUNSELING | STIGMA | ATTITUDES | Health Services | Delivery of Health Care | Health | HIV Infections | Viral Diseases | Diseases | Education | Contraception | Family Planning | Programs | Organization and Administration | HIV | Program Activities | Clinic Activities | Social Problems | Sociocultural Factors | Psychological Factors | Behavior Document Number: 331758 |
| 12. Title: Revitalizing lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) services in Burkina Faso and Mali. Author: Georgetown University. Institute for Reproductive Health. AWARENESS Project Source: Washington, D.C., Georgetown University, Institute for Reproductive Health, 2008 Feb. [25] p. (USAID Cooperative Agreement No. HRN-A-00-97-00011-00) Abstract: In 2006, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) gave the Institute for Reproductive Health (IRH), Georgetown University the mandate to resume work in the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM), which IRH had developed under a prior cooperation agreement, with an emphasis on revitalizing LAM in settings where the method previously had been introduced but was not reaching its potential. After considerable advocacy to overcome the initial skepticism of policymakers and other key gatekeepers in both countries, IRH began activities in late 2006. By working through local partners, IRH trained core groups of Ministry of Health (MOH) trainers, supervisors and selected providers, who then trained providers from selected areas in Burkina, where IRH worked in close collaboration with JHPIEGO, and in Mali. There has been a visible impact in areas where LAM services became available soon after these trainings. In Burkina over 600 women received LAM counseling; and there was also a noticeable increase of users of other family planning methods, particularly injectables and oral contraceptives, in the facilities where LAM service were available. Field information from Mali shows that significant numbers of women are choosing LAM and receiving counseling on it. Expansion of LAM services to other areas of Mali is already underway, with continued (TA) from IRH to the MOH, including TA to strengthen some support systems. Expansion to other areas of Burkina is contingent on availability of resources. The data and other information obtained from these two pilot projects can be the base for expansion of LAM services to other parts of Burkina and Mali. The information, together with the lessons learned here can also be presented to policymakers from other countries, cooperating agencies, international organizations, and others, as evidence that repositioning LAM as a gateway to other modern family planning methods is of interest to policy makers and that the proposed technical strategies are viable. (excerpt) Language: English Keywords: BURKINA FASO | MALI | RESEARCH REPORT | CROSS-CULTURAL COMPARISONS | PILOT PROJECTS | WOMEN IN DEVELOPMENT | POSTPARTUM WOMEN | FAMILY PLANNING PERSONNEL | LACTATIONAL AMENORRHEA METHOD | CONTRACEPTIVE EFFECTIVENESS | FAMILY PLANNING EDUCATION | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE | USAID | CURRICULUM | TRAINING OF TRAINERS | Developing Countries | Africa, Western | Africa, Sub Saharan | Africa | Comparative Studies | Studies | Research Methodology | Economic Development | Economic Factors | Puerperium | Reproduction | Family Planning Programs | Family Planning | Family Planning, Behavioral Methods | Contraception | Education | Programs | Organization and Administration | Government Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Training Programs Document Number: 327648 |
| 13. Title: Sexuality and life-skills: Participatory activities on sexual and reproductive health with young people. Author: International HIV / AIDS Alliance; Planned Parenthood Association of Zambia; Young, Happy, Healthy and Safe; Zambia. Ministry of Health; Zambia. Ministry of Education Source: Brighton, United Kingdom, International HIV / AIDS Alliance, 2008 Feb. 169 p. Also available from: http://www.crin.org/docs/Sexuality_and_lifeskills.pdf Abstract: This toolkit is written for anyone who wants to facilitate participatory learning activities with young people to equip them with the knowledge, positive attitudes and skills to grow up and enjoy sexual and reproductive health and well-being. This includes peer educators and leaders, outreach workers, teachers, community workers and others. It aims to assist facilitators to: provide accurate and complete factual information to young people; plan appropriate educational activities for groups of young people that enable them to: analyse their own situations, resources and needs; apply new knowledge to their own lives; increase awareness of their own values and attitudes; develop their self-esteem and confidence; develop life skills, for example, communication and assertiveness skills, problem-solving and decision-making; build trust and take collective action as a group; follow up and evaluate their work. (excerpt) Language: English Keywords: DEVELOPING COUNTRIES | MANUAL | EVALUATION | ADOLESCENTS | SEXUALITY | SEX EDUCATION | HEALTH EDUCATION | PUBERTY | MENSTRUATION | INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS | SEX BEHAVIOR | SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE PREVENTION | HIV PREVENTION | CURRICULUM | Youth | Age Factors | Population Characteristics | Demographic Factors | Population | Personality | Psychological Factors | Behavior | Education | Reproduction | Sexually Transmitted Diseases | Reproductive Tract Infections | Infections | Diseases | HIV Infections | Viral Diseases Document Number: 326007 |
| 14. Title: Jamaican guidelines for comprehensive sexuality education. Pre-school through age 24. First edition. Author: Jamaica Task Force Committee for Comprehensive Sexuality Education Source: St. Ann, Jamaica, FAMPLAN, 2008. 130 p. Abstract: This resource for students from kindergarten through age 24, was developed through a process of consensus by a diverse National Task Force and Advisory Council of Jamaican experts representing the fields of sexuality education, youth development, sexual and reproductive health and rights, family planning, HIV and AIDS, gender, media, healthcare, and education, and is meant to improve comprehensive sexuality education for young people in Jamaica. These Guidelines will assist professionals in Jamaica by providing a broad range of sexuality education information for them to share at educational facilities, and community-based, non-governmental, and faith-based organizations that work with youth, in and out of schools, who are living in rural and urban communities. While this document is tailored to suit the needs in Jamaica, it offers a usable framework that can translate into many contexts and cultures. We hope that it also proves valuable to other countries, particularly in the Caribbean region. Language: English Keywords: JAMAICA | RECOMMENDATIONS | EVALUATION | POLICYMAKERS | SEX EDUCATION | SEXUALITY | INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS | SEX BEHAVIOR | SAFER SEX | SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE PREVENTION | CULTURE | CURRICULUM | PROGRAM DESIGN | HIV PREVENTION | HOTLINES | Caribbean | Americas | Developing Countries | Administrative Personnel | Organization and Administration | Education | Personality | Psychological Factors | Behavior | Sexually Transmitted Diseases | Reproductive Tract Infections | Infections | Diseases | Sociocultural Factors | Programs | HIV Infections | Viral Diseases | Information Document Number: 325224 |
| 15. Title: Education and HIV / AIDS: a sourcebook of HIV / AIDS prevention programs. Volume 2. Education sector-wide approaches. Author: World Bank Source: Washington, D.C., World Bank, 2008. [270] p. Abstract: This volume describes 10 school-based HIV prevention programs from the Dominican Republic, Eritrea, The Gambia, Ghana, Israel, Kenya, Namibia, and Nigeria. All of the programs involve teachers; target school-age children; are considered successful, well implemented, and innovative; and have the potential to be replicated and scaled up. Language: English Keywords: AFRICA | CARIBBEAN | SUMMARY REPORT | ADOLESCENTS | YOUTH | PRIMARY SCHOOLS | HIV PREVENTION | IMPLEMENTATION | HEALTH EDUCATION | CURRICULUM | AIDS PREVENTION | FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION | PROGRAM ACTIVITIES | Developing Countries | Americas | Age Factors | Population Characteristics | Demographic Factors | Population | Schools | Education | HIV Infections | Viral Diseases | Diseases | Programs | Organization and Administration | AIDS Document Number: 330167 |
| 16. Title: Introducing the IMCI community component into the curriculum ofthe Faculty of Medicine, University of Gezira. Author: Abdelrahman SH; Alfadil SM Source: Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2008 May-Jun;14(3):731-741. Abstract: In 2001 the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Gezira (FMUG) started to introduce the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) strategy into its medical curriculum. The emphasis was on pre-service training that addresses standard case management and the IMCI community component. This report presents the experience of FMUG in integrating such a training package into the medical curriculum. It explains the rationale for introducing the IMCI community component and the guiding principles for doing so. It describes the community-based courses into which the community component was integrated, the implementation and impact of the programme and the constraints faced. (author's) Language: English Keywords: SUDAN | RESEARCH REPORT | MEDICAL STUDENTS | SCHOOLS, MEDICAL | CURRICULUM | TRAINING PROGRAMS | CHILD HEALTH | MANAGEMENT | STANDARDS | COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES | PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT | Developing Countries | Africa, North | Africa | Students | Education | Schools | Health | Organization and Administration | Research Methodology | Primary Health Care | Health Services | Delivery of Health Care Document Number: 327177 |
| 17. Title: HIV and AIDS: Responding to a threat to education for sustainable development. Author: Allemano E Source: Natural Resources Forum. 2008 May;32(2):142-151. Abstract: The article seeks to sensitize the development community, particularly outside the education sector, about the issues surrounding education as a vehicle for promoting sustainable development in an AIDS environment in Africa. By illustrating how the epidemic impacts education sector staff as well as parents and students at all levels, the article intends to suggest how national authorities, NGOs and donor agencies can work out strategies to enhance the role of education in promoting sustainable development in Africa. Analysis will demonstrate how the AIDS epidemic weakens the education sector, particularly in countries with a generalized epidemic (defined as more than 3% of the adult population being HIV-positive), undermining the sector's ability to contribute to general literacy and sustainable development. The article will demonstrate that HIV and AIDS is still not fully accepted as an educational issue, which has hampered efforts to deal with its ravages in the educational sector. The need for holistic policy frameworks for supporting teachers and administrators living with HIV and AIDS will be discussed as well as how changes in curriculum and better relations with the community are important in addressing the needs of students. The article will highlight options for developing innovative responses to HIV and AIDS in African education, showing how different forms of education can serve as vehicles for responding to the challenges of the epidemic. The examples emphasize the importance of learner-centered instruction and partnerships with the health sector and other resources needed in an AIDS-affected environment. Key messages of the article are that the HIV and AIDS epidemic is a multi-sectoral problem and that responding to it effectively in the education sector requires coherent responses that address the needs of learners and instructors, including those who are personally affected or infected by HIV and AIDS. Adapting the Education for Sustainable Development initiative to address the challenges posed by the epidemic must be supported by policy development, leadership and advocacy. Diverse partnerships are essential, as the education sector alone cannot deal with the challenge of HIV and AIDS to sustainable development. (author's) Language: English Keywords: AFRICA, SUB SAHARAN | RESEARCH REPORT | HIV | AIDS | EPIDEMICS | SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | EDUCATION | SCHOOLS | POLICY | CURRICULUM | GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS | FUNDS | Developing Countries | Africa | HIV Infections | Viral Diseases | Diseases | Economic Development | Economic Factors | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Programs | Organization and Administration | Financial Activities Document Number: 326899 |
| 18. Title: The road less travelled: gender-based interventions in the education-sector response to HIV. Author: Boler T Source: In: Gender equality, HIV, and AIDS. A challenge for the education sector edited by Sheila Aikman, Elaine Unterhalter, and Tania Boler. Oxford, United Kingdom, Oxfam GB, 2008. :105-128. Abstract: This chapter takes stock of the experience of nearly two decades of responding to HIV through the education sector and considers how gender issues have been addressed. It seeks to identify what interventions might be effective, and points to the steps that need to be taken by ministries of education to put these in place. In summary, it concludes that responses to HIV need to prioritise maximising the synergies between concerns with gender, education, and the HIV response. In particular there are lessons to be learned from gender-disaggregated data, and consideration of the ways in which masculinities and femininities shape experiences of education. There is a long way to go in most education systems in relation to developing an evidence base through monitoring and evaluation of gender issues and developing gender-sensitive practices in administration and in learning about HIV.However, there are some islands of good practice which give pointers to developments that can take place. (excerpt) Language: English Keywords: DEVELOPING COUNTRIES | LITERATURE REVIEW | INTERVENTIONS | YOUTH | ADOLESCENTS, FEMALE | RISK FACTORS | HIV INFECTIONS | AIDS | GENDER ISSUES | EDUCATION | WORKPLACE | POLICY | TREATMENT | CARE AND SUPPORT | CURRICULUM | Programs | Organization and Administration | Age Factors | Population Characteristics | Demographic Factors | Population | Adolescents | Biology | Viral Diseases | Diseases | Sociocultural Factors | Employment | Macroeconomic Factors | Economic Factors | Political Factors | Medical Procedures | Medicine | Health Services | Delivery of Health Care | Health Document Number: 330175 |
| 19. Title: 'One finger cannot kill a louse' -- working with schools on gender, sexuality, and HIV in rural Zambia. Author: Gordon G Source: In: Gender equality, HIV, and AIDS. A challenge for the education sector edited by Sheila Aikman, Elaine Unterhalter, and Tania Boler. Oxford, United Kingdom, Oxfam GB, 2008. :129-149. Abstract: This chapter investigates the potential of primary schools to be focal points for co-ordinated interventions that support and empower young people and create enabling social environments. Schools are part of national education structures which have the potential to reach large numbers of children at an age when they are developing their identities and the majority are free from HIV and not yet sexually active. Evidence from other sub-Saharan African countries shows some success in increasing knowledge and changing attitudes (Kirby et al. 2005),while other research questions whether the school can adequately address broad social dimensions of change such as gender and sexuality (Campbell and Mzaidume 2002; Plummer et al. 2004). This question is explored in this chapter through reflection on the experience of designing and implementing an HIV-prevention programme in rural Zambia. The International HIV/AIDS Alliance has been working with two NGOs, Planned Parenthood Association of Zambia and Young,Happy,Healthy and Safe (YHHS), and with the ministries of health and education in Chipata District in the Eastern Province of Zambia to improve young people's sexual and reproductive health and well-being since 2003.The programme is entitled 'Training Teachers to Teach Pupils aged 10-15 years about Sexuality and Life-skills in Zambia' and will be referred to as the Teaching Sexuality and Life-skills programme in this chapter. The author has provided direction and technical support to the programme from its inception. The information in this chapter was generated through participatory assessments, activities, and reflection with the stakeholders listed above, and the views expressed in the chapter reflect a common understanding of the experience with the programme. The Teaching Sexuality and Life-skills programme has been working with men and women of different ages in communities and schools, using participatory methodologies to explore gender and sexuality over a period of around eight years, which has generated rich context-specific information on issues considered important by young and older community members. The chapter begins with a brief overview of the changing factors that influence male and female vulnerability to HIV in Zambia, and specifically rural Eastern Province, and their implications for interventions. This is followed by an introduction to the programme and discussion of some of the challenges experienced in its design and implementation. The chapter then considers the question of whether primary schools can provide an appropriate focal point for co-ordinated interventions to address HIV, and discusses some of the lessons learned and implications for policy. It argues that investing in primary schools and their communities can change some important social factors to support safer sexual behaviour. (excerpt) Language: English Keywords: ZAMBIA | LITERATURE REVIEW | RURAL POPULATION | PRIMARY SCHOOLS | YOUTH | ADOLESCENTS | STUDENTS | HIV | AIDS | POVERTY | RISK FACTORS | EDUCATION | SOCIAL MOBILIZATION | KNOWLEDGE | CURRICULUM | PROGRAM ACTIVITIES | Africa, Southern | Africa, Sub Saharan | Africa | Developing Countries | Population Characteristics | Demographic Factors | Population | Schools | Age Factors | HIV Infections | Viral Diseases | Diseases | Socioeconomic Factors | Economic Factors | Biology | Social Change | Sociocultural Factors | Programs | Organization and Administration Document Number: 330176 |
| 20. Title: What makes a good program? A case study of a school admitting high academic achievers. Author: Lam CM Source: theScientificWorldJournal. 2008;8:1027-36. Abstract: This paper reports the results of a qualitative study that explored the administration and implementation of the Tier 1 Program (Secondary 1 Curriculum) of the Project P.A.T.H.S. The case study method was used to explore perceptions of the teachers and the project coordinator of program effectiveness, and to identify various factors for program success. A school admitting high academic achievers was selected, and site visits, as well as individual and focus group interviews, were conducted with the program coordinator, social worker, and course teachers. The results suggested that clear vision and program goals, high quality of curriculum, helpful leadership, positive teacher attitude, and strong administrative support are factors for program success. Analyzing the data enables the researchers to understand the characteristics of a successful program as well as the interplay among factors for producing success. Language: English Keywords: HONG KONG | RESEARCH REPORT | KAP SURVEYS | CASE STUDIES | FOCUS GROUPS | TEACHERS | SOCIAL WORKERS | ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL | ADOLESCENTS | EDUCATIONAL STATUS | PERCEPTION | SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES | PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT | CURRICULUM | LEADERSHIP | Asia, Eastern | Asia | Developed Countries | Surveys | Sampling Studies | Studies | Research Methodology | Data Collection | Education | Social Problems | Sociocultural Factors | Organization and Administration | Youth | Age Factors | Population Characteristics | Demographic Factors | Population | Socioeconomic Status | Socioeconomic Factors | Economic Factors | Psychological Factors | Behavior | Programs | Personality Document Number: 329347 |
| 21. Title: A case study on the implementation of a positive youth development program (Project P.A.T.H.S.) in a changing education policy environment. Author: Lee TY Source: theScientificWorldJournal. 2008;8:1010-26. Abstract: This investigation of the implementation of a positive youth development program (Project P.A.T.H.S.) was part of a large study undertaken comprehensively to explore how effective the Tier 1 Program was in practice and how the results can shed light on future developments. Case studies on randomly selected schools were conducted in order to examine the factors that influence the process and quality of implementation of the Tier 1 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. Through interviews with the school contact person and focus group interviews with the teachers, an integration of the findings of these studies showed that five factors related to the program, people, process, policy, and place (5 "P"s) facilitated the implementation process of the Tier 1 Program in the school. Based on the integrated findings of a randomly selected school, it was found that the school made use of the changes in the educational policy environment to facilitate school policy and structural changes, to pave the way for the success of the implementation of a new and "unfamiliar" curriculum. Overall, the quality of program implementation in the school was good and the program was well received by the program implementers. Implications of the present findings for future program implementation with reference to school administrative arrangements and implementation issues are also discussed. Language: English Keywords: HONG KONG | RESEARCH REPORT | KAP SURVEYS | CASE STUDIES | FOCUS GROUPS | STUDENTS | ADOLESCENTS | SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES | QUALITY CONTROL | PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT | POLICY | CURRICULUM | ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION | Asia, Eastern | Asia | Developed Countries | Surveys | Sampling Studies | Studies | Research Methodology | Data Collection | Education | Youth | Age Factors | Population Characteristics | Demographic Factors | Population | Programs | Personality | Psychological Factors | Behavior | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors Document Number: 329348 |
| 22. Title: A case study on the implementation of a positive youth development program (Project P.A.T.H.S.) in Hong Kong: learning from the experimental implementation phase. Author: Lee TY Source: theScientificWorldJournal. 2008;8:1047-62. Abstract: This investigation of the implementation of a positive youth development program (Project P.A.T.H.S.) was part of a large study undertaken comprehensively to explore how effective the Tier 1 Program was in practice and how the results can shed light on future developments. Utilizing a case study approach, individual and focus group interviews were conducted in 2007 to examine the factors that influence the process and quality of implementation of the Tier 1 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. The focus of this study was on how the implementers of a school made use of the experience gained in the Experimental Implementation Phase (EIP) in 2005/06 to improve the program implementation quality in the Full Implementation Phase (FIP) in 2006/07. Results showed that the program implementation in the FIP was generally high and the program was well received by the implementers. Factors that facilitated the implementation of the program were identified, including the adoption of an incremental change strategy, the incorporation of the program into both formal and informal curricula, positive perceptions of the program among staff and agency social workers, sufficient school administrative support, excellent cooperation between the school and the social work agency, presence of a dedicated school contact person and instructors who engaged themselves in continuous quality improvement of the implementation, and an emphasis on application of what had been learned. Difficulties encountered by the school in the process of implementation were also observed. Based on the present findings, key process variables that facilitate or impede the implementation of positive youth development programs are discussed. Implications for future program implementation are also discussed. Language: English Keywords: HONG KONG | RESEARCH REPORT | CASE STUDIES | KAP SURVEYS | FOCUS GROUPS | ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL | ADOLESCENTS | SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES | CURRICULUM | INTEGRATED PROGRAMS | PERCEPTION | PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT | CULTURE | BELIEFS | ENVIRONMENT | Asia, Eastern | Asia | Developed Countries | Studies | Research Methodology | Surveys | Sampling Studies | Data Collection | Organization and Administration | Youth | Age Factors | Population Characteristics | Demographic Factors | Population | Programs | Education | Psychological Factors | Behavior | Personality | Sociocultural Factors Document Number: 329346 |
| 23. Peer Reviewed Title: Strategies for developing gender-specific HIV prevention for adolescents in Vietnam. Author: Lerdboon P; Pham V; Green M; Riel R; Tho LH Source: AIDS Education and Prevention. 2008 Oct;20(5):384-398. Abstract: In Vietnam, between 2000 and 2006, HIV rates among 15- to 49-year-olds in the general population have increased from 27% to 53%. The HIV epidemic is occurring in a context of rapid socioeconomic changes, which have brought about conflicting ideals and norms between "traditional" and "modern" gender roles. We discuss the processes for developing the Exploring the World of Adolescents gender-specific HIV prevention curricula for 15- to 21-year-old adolescents living in both rural and urban Vietnam. The curricula are modeled after an existing HIV prevention program previously adapted and evaluated in Vietnam (Vietnamese Focus on Kids) and based in social learning theory (prevention motivation theory) contextualized within socioeconomic changes. The overall capacity building and participatory strategies for program development included (a) review of the HIV/AIDS and socioeconomic conditions in Vietnam, (b) review of the Vietnamese Focus on Kids curriculum themes and the theoretical constructs from the protection motivation theory, () analysis of qualitative and quantitative needs assessment data to incorporate culturally significant issues of gender and sexuality, and (d) a review of themes and activities from existing evidence-based adolescent reproductive health curricula. Language: English Keywords: VIETNAM | RECOMMENDATIONS | THEORETICAL MODELS | YOUTH | SEX FACTORS | HIV PREVENTION | SOCIOECONOMIC FACTORS | NEEDS ASSESSMENT | CULTURE | SEXUALITY | GENDER RELATIONS | CURRICULUM | CAPACITY BUILDING | PARTICIPATION | MOTIVATION | Asia, Southeastern | Asia | Developing Countries | Research Methodology | Age Factors | Population Characteristics | Demographic Factors | Population | HIV Infections | Viral Diseases | Diseases | Economic Factors | Evaluation | Sociocultural Factors | Personality | Psychological Factors | Behavior | Gender Issues | Education | Program Sustainability | Programs | Organization and Administration | Social Behavior Document Number: 322729 |
| 24. Title: Mapping an HIV/STD prevention curriculum for Zambian in-school settings. Author: Mpofu E; Lawrence F; Ngoma MS; Siziya S; Malungo JR Source: International Journal of Psychology. 2008 Apr;43(2):97-106. Abstract: HIV/AIDS poses grave risk to human development in sub-Saharan Africa. Evidence-based interventions that are rooted in local culture could help efforts to prevent threats to human development from HIV/ AIDS. We used concept mapping (Concept System, 2006) to construct the components and content of a locally developed HIV/AIDS curriculum for use by secondary schools in Lusaka, Zambia. Participants were school counsellors (n = 14), youth health program officers (n = 7), and regular education teachers (n = 3) from the education, health, and youth development agencies in Lusaka, Zambia (males = 11; females = 13; mean age 38; SD = 15 years). Concept mapping yielded six statement clusters defining preliminary components of a locally grounded in-school HIV/AIDS prevention curriculum and the content items that define these components: (1) life skills education (18 items), (2) sexuality and reproductive health (10 items), (3) treatment, care and support (13 items), (4) counselling (12 items), (5) basic facts about HIV/AIDS (11 items), and (6) dissemination of information about HIV/AIDS (11 items). Zambian locally constructed constructs for an HIV/STD prevention curriculum overlap those promoted by public health programs in the country and internationally. Language: English Keywords: ZAMBIA | RESEARCH REPORT | SCHOOLS | CURRICULUM | HIV PREVENTION | SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE PREVENTION | COUNSELING | EDUCATION | REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH | SEXUALITY | TREATMENT | CARE AND SUPPORT | Africa, Southern | Africa, Sub Saharan | Africa | Developing Countries | HIV Infections | Viral Diseases | Diseases | Sexually Transmitted Diseases | Reproductive Tract Infections | Infections | Clinic Activities | Program Activities | Programs | Organization and Administration | Health | Personality | Psychological Factors | Behavior | Medical Procedures | Medicine | Health Services | Delivery of Health Care Document Number: 308021 |
| 25. Title: 2008 National Youth Shadow Report: Progress Made on the 2001 UNGASS Declaration of Commitment on HIV / AIDS. Egypt. Author: Nasr R; Tamman A; Tharwat M Source: New York, New York, Global Youth Action Network, Global Youth Coalition on HIV / AIDS, 2008. 12 p. Abstract: The findings presented in this report are based on data from published sources, data provided directly by the government or other accredited agencies, face-to-face meetings with NGOs, and interviews with young people. This report aims to highlight progress and point out gaps in Egypt's response young people and HIV in order to make recommendations that we, as young advocates and members of the civil society, hope to see happen. Key Findings and Recommendations: 1) Egypt has not followed through on its 2001 pledge to the UNGASS Declaration of Commitments. No country progress report for 2006 or 2008 has been submitted. Therefore, it is very difficult to monitor progress, or track funding allocations and prevalence trends, particularly among young people; 2) The inadequate sentinel surveillance system makes new cases of infection very hard to track. Closer epidemiological attention needs to be paid to incidence rates and the trends of new infections; 3) There is very little data that is disaggregated by age and gender; 4) Societal homophobia perpetuates levels of discrimination towards men who have sex with men which drives this group further underground and creates a barrier for public health campaigns; 5) There is an urgent need to promote condom use as a main form of contraception and prevention of HIV. Few people use condoms to prevent transmission of STIs and HIV; 6) There is no second line antiretroviral treatment in Egypt. For people who develop a resistance to first line treatment, there are no alternative options. (excerpt) Language: English Keywords: EGYPT | RESEARCH REPORT | YOUTH | SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE PREVENTION | HIV PREVENTION | NEEDS | CONDOMS | STIGMA | SUPPORT GROUPS | HEALTH EDUCATION | CURRICULUM | INTEGRATED PROGRAMS | Developing Countries | Africa, North | Africa | Age Factors | Population Characteristics | Demographic Factors | Population | Sexually Transmitted Diseases | Reproductive Tract Infections | Infections | Diseases | HIV Infections | Viral Diseases | Economic Factors | Barrier Methods | Contraceptive Methods | Contraception | Family Planning | Social Problems | Sociocultural Factors | Social Networks | Friends and Relatives | Family and Household | Education | Programs | Organization and Administration Document Number: 326143 |
| 26. Title: Dare to be different: enhancing life skills education for HIV prevention in South African schools. Author: Sapiano, TN; Sohaba N; Esu-Williams E Source: Washington, D.C., Population Council/Horizons, 2008. 8 p. (USAID Contract No. HRN-A-00-97-00012-00Horizons Research Summary) Abstract: The Horizons project worked with local stakeholders to develop and pretest the Dare to Be Different (D2BD) curriculum targeting 10- to 14-year-old youth. Pilot results from three primary schools indicated that this curriculum filled a gap in South Africa’s Life Skills and HIV and AIDS Education Program and that the D2BD curriculum was accepted by learners, teachers, and parents. Language: English Keywords: SOUTH AFRICA | SUMMARY REPORT | STUDENTS | TEACHERS | PRIMARY SCHOOLS | HIV PREVENTION | TEACHING MATERIALS | HEALTH EDUCATION | EDUCATIONAL METHODS | CURRICULUM | DECISION MAKING | PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT | OBSTACLES | Africa, Southern | Africa, Sub Saharan | Africa | Developing Countries | Education | Schools | HIV Infections | Viral Diseases | Diseases | Educational Activities | Behavior | Child Rearing | Organization and Administration Document Number: 326047 |
| 27. Title: EDUCAIDS framework for action. 2nd edition. Author: Sass J; Castle C Source: Paris, France, UNESCO, Education Sector, Division for the Coordination of UN Priorities in Education, Section on HIV and AIDS, 2008 Jan. 27 p. http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0014/001473/147360F.pdf (French) http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0014/001473/147360S.pdf (Spanish) Abstract: The EDUCAIDS Framework for Action: 1) Articulates what is EDUCAIDS; 2) Outlines components of a comprehensive education sector response; 3) Proposes methods to plan and proritise actions, improve coordination and build partnerships among key education sector stakeholders; and 4) Provides an overview of implementation support tools. This version of the EDUCAIDS Framework for Action is an update of the previous version, taking into account feedback from recent regional and sub-regional meetings and workshops involving 39 countries. Language: English Keywords: DEVELOPING COUNTRIES | RECOMMENDATIONS | EVALUATION | POLICYMAKERS | HEALTH EDUCATION | SEX EDUCATION | HIV PREVENTION | UNESCO | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE | CAPACITY BUILDING | SOCIAL MOBILIZATION | SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES | CURRICULUM | TRAINING OF TRAINERS | Administrative Personnel | Organization and Administration | Education | HIV Infections | Viral Diseases | Diseases | UN | International Agencies | Organizations | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Programs | Program Sustainability | Social Change | Training Programs Document Number: 327400 |
| 28. Title: Implementation of a positive youth development program in a Chinese context: the role of policy, program, people, process, and place. Author: Shek DT; Sun RC Source: theScientificWorldJournal. 2008;8:980-96. Abstract: In this paper, a case study is presented based on one school, conducted to examine the factors that influenced the process and quality of implementation of the Tier 1 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. Through interviews with the school contact person and focus group interviews with the instructors, an integration of the findings showed that several factors related to the program, people, process, policy, and place (5 "P"s) facilitated the implementation process of the Tier 1 Program in the school. Obstacles and difficulties with reference to the 5 "P"s that affected the quality of implementation were also identified. Overall, the quality of program implementation in the school was good, and the program was well received by the program implementers. Implications of the present findings for future program implementation with reference to school administrative arrangements and implementation issues are discussed. Language: English Keywords: HONG KONG | RESEARCH REPORT | KAP SURVEYS | CASE STUDIES | FOCUS GROUPS | STUDENTS | ADOLESCENTS | TEACHERS | SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES | QUALITY CONTROL | PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT | POLICY | CURRICULUM | PERCEPTION | Asia, Eastern | Asia | Developed Countries | Surveys | Sampling Studies | Studies | Research Methodology | Data Collection | Education | Youth | Age Factors | Population Characteristics | Demographic Factors | Population | Programs | Organization and Administration | Personality | Psychological Factors | Behavior | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors Document Number: 329350 |
| 29. Title: Implementation of a positive youth development program in Hong Kong using seven cases as evidence [editorial] Author: Shek DT; Ma HK Source: TheScientificWorldJournal. 2008;8:976-9. Abstract: In Western contexts, curricular-based positive youth development programs have been designed to promote and nurture the potentials and competencies in young people. However, few related attempts have been carried out in the Chinese context. This Special Issue "Implementing Positive Youth Development Programmes" looks at implementation of the Project P.A.T.H.S. across in variety of scenarios each presenting their own challenges in the context of Chinese culture. Language: English Keywords: HONG KONG | RESEARCH REPORT | KAP SURVEYS | CASE STUDIES | FOCUS GROUPS | STUDENTS | ADOLESCENTS | TEACHERS | SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES | QUALITY CONTROL | PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT | POLICY | CURRICULUM | PERCEPTION | Asia, Eastern | Asia | Developed Countries | Surveys | Sampling Studies | Studies | Research Methodology | Data Collection | Education | Youth | Age Factors | Population Characteristics | Demographic Factors | Population | Programs | Organization and Administration | Personality | Psychological Factors | Behavior | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors Document Number: 329351 |
| 30. Title: Implementation quality of a positive youth development program: cross-case analyses based on seven cases in Hong Kong. Author: Shek DT; Sun RC Source: theScientificWorldJournal. 2008;8:1075-87. Abstract: Cross-case analyses of factors that influence the process and implementation quality of the Tier 1 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. based on seven cases were carried out. Systematic and integrative analyses revealed several conclusions. First, several factors related to policy, people, program, process, and place (5 "P"s) were conducive to the successful implementation of the Tier 1 Program in the schools. Second, there were obstacles and difficulties with reference to the 5 "P"s that impeded the quality of implementation. Third, policy support and people (especially commitment and passion of the principals, senior school administrators, and program implementers) are two main groups of factors that influence the quality of program implementation. Fourth, although there were different arrangements for program implementation, incorporation of the Tier 1 Program into the formal curriculum was a sound and viable strategy. Fifth, implementation of the Tier 1 Program in schools that admitted students with high or low academic achievement was viable. Sixth, the program was generally perceived positively by the program participants and implementers. Finally, the program implementers perceived the program to be beneficial to the program participants. Language: English Keywords: HONG KONG | RESEARCH REPORT | CASE STUDIES | KAP SURVEYS | ADOLESCENTS | ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL | QUALITY CONTROL | SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES | PROGRAM EVALUATION | POLICY | CURRICULUM | EDUCATIONAL STATUS | PERCEPTION | PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT | Asia, Eastern | Asia | Developed Countries | Studies | Research Methodology | Surveys | Sampling Studies | Youth | Age Factors | Population Characteristics | Demographic Factors | Population | Organization and Administration | Programs | Political Factors | Sociocultural Factors | Education | Socioeconomic Status | Socioeconomic Factors | Economic Factors | Psychological Factors | Behavior | Personality Document Number: 329344 |
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