Galvan RF, Yellowbird P; National HIV Prevention Conference (1999 : Atlanta, Ga.).
Abstr Search Tools 1999 Natl HIV Prev Conf Natl HIV Prev Conf 1999 Atlanta Ga. 1999 Aug 29-Sep 1; (abstract no. 674).
Puget Sound Indian AIDS Task Force, Tacoma, WA. Fax: (253) 572-5621.
ISSUE: The minds of high-risk of youth are difficult to capture in a creative fun ways. The making the connections between gangs, substance abuse, STDs and HIV is most challenging. SETTING: This front line, grass root, community based father-son team speaks all ages, to high-risk populations and to trainers for out reach intervention. PROJECT: "YO HOMIEZ!..ARE YOU CAPPED? ".....To understand the risk of gang connections, substance abuse, HIV/STDs; to better learn HIV/STDs 101 and gang behavior as a high risk. Using the latest three-dimensional visual displays of HIV/STDs and slide presentations of STD manifestations, groups will play games designed to promote learning through group interaction. This peer education workshop is conducted by a past gang member. RESULTS: The ex-gang members 'hip- hop' art drawings and slides with the peer to peer language bridges and makes the connections between substance abuse, STD/HIV and gangs. LEARNED LESSONS: High-risk youth can be reached with health messages if presented with media and peer format and presentations to which they can relate.
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Keywords:
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- Condoms
- Contraceptive Devices
- Counseling
- HIV Infections
- HIV Seropositivity
- Peer Group
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- education
- organization & administration
- therapy
Other ID:
UI: 102187877
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