Abstract
ObjectiveStreet children are vulnerable against HIV because of poverty, lack of family support, adult supervision, social exclusion, lack of access to health services and their special living environment. Required educational program could decrease the danger of transmission of HIV in this group. This study would investigate the effects of HIV prevention educational on street children's attitude and knowledge in the southeast of Iran. MethodsTotally, 60 street children were randomized into the intervention and control groups. Knowledge and attitude of the participants about HIV/AIDS were evaluated. Using two-day meeting, the intervention group received some information on the prevention, diagnosis, care and treatment and wrong and right believes of HIV/AIDS. The control group received nothing about the topic. Children settled in a childcare center by the end of the survey and after 30 days the knowledge and attitude of both groups were evaluated again. ResultsThe result of the study presented significant increase in street children's attitude and knowledge of intervention group compared to control group and before intervention. Follow-up data collected 1 month later revealed that the children who received the HIV/AIDS intervention subsequently had greater HIV/AIDS knowledge and favorable attitude toward HIV/AIDS. ConclusionWe showed by a two-day educational meeting, the knowledge and attitude of the street children could be improved. This improved knowledge and attitude could protect them against high-risk behaviors.
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