Abstract
This article explores relationships between acculturation status, HIV/AIDS knowledge, and perceived risk of HIV infection among a selected group of Mexican American youth from a large Southwestern city. The vulnerability, risk and resiliency model served as the theoretical framework for the research. Students exhibiting lower acculturation levels were significantly less knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS and felt at a significantly higher risk for HIV infection than their more acculturated classmates. Lower acculturation had a temporary resiliency effect on the female students. The implications of these findings for future research, policy development, prevention programs and social work practice are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 43-61 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Journal of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Education for Adolescents and Children |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 4 2000 |
Keywords
- Acculturation status
- HIV/AIDS
- Mexican Americans
- Middle schools
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health