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A Downer

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PubMed1998

Evaluation of an AIDS training program for traditional healers in the Central African Republic.

Training designed to improve AIDS knowledge, attitude, and practice was delivered to 96 traditional healers in the Central African Republic. The training (17 to 36 hours) was conducted by traditional healers with the assistance of staff from the Ministry of Health. Training included the following topics: prevention of HIV transmission during traditional practice; diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases; condom promotion; AIDS education at the community level; psychosocial support for people with AIDS; and promotion of a positive image for traditional healers. The evaluation of the training consisted of a prospective assessment of knowledge and attitude immediately prior to and after training. These assessments were conducted using structured interviews. Improvement in knowledge and/or attitudes was observed in all areas assessed except for prevention of HIV transmission during traditional practice. We concluded that AIDS training can be successfully delivered to traditional healers.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome↗
PubMed1988

AIDS: what you and your friends need to know--a lesson plan for adolescents.

The AIDS knowledge and attitudes of students attending an urban high school in Seattle were pretested. Subsequently, a 50-minute AIDS lesson plan was designed using the findings. Instruction occurred one month following the pretest, with a posttest administered one week after instruction. Significant increases in knowledge about AIDS, and parallel changes in tolerant and compassionate beliefs about people with AIDS were observed. Learning outcomes were retained at retesting eight weeks after instruction. Prior to receiving the AIDS lesion, 34% of students listed schools as their source of learning about AIDS. Schools became the major source of learning (82%) after one hour of instruction.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome↗
PubMed1978

Cryotherapy for animals.

The advisability of using cold depends on the character and stage of the pathologic change, the therapist's knowledge of the patient's condition, and an understanding of how cold affects tissues. Cold is simple to use, requires no expensive special equipment, relieves pain, and helps to control acute and chronic stages of inflammation. Combined with other therapeutic procedures, it is a valuable addition to the treatment regimen.

Animal Diseases↗