AIDS and Aging: Are the Eldery Becoming the New At-Risk Population?
Description:
This dissertation breaks new ground. It examines the perceptions of older adults towards AIDS prevention. Using the National Health Interview Survey, 1988: AIDS Knowledge and Attitudes Supplement, a modified Health Belief Model is developed. Despite the low number of older adults 55+ with AIDS, some extenuating circumstances increase their risk of AIDS contraction. Older adults have lower levels of knowledge about AIDS, weaker immune systems and receive more blood transfusions. Societal influen…
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Date:
August 1994
Creator:
Allen, Annette Marie
Partner:
UNT Libraries