This project aims to determine the impact of a culturally appropriate HIV/AIDS prevention intervention among middle school students in a Northern Plains tribe.
Most HIV/AIDS prevention efforts are targeted to urban areas; we know little about what is effective in rural areas, and even less about what might work in American Indian reservation settings. This project, locally known as “Wiconi Teca Waste” (good young life) is in the 4th year of its 5-year funding period. We are still collecting data, but have begun also analyses. Our goal is to see if the culturally-based curriculum is effective, and for which groups of youth it is most and least effective. The project includes extensive community involvement.
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Project activities require creativity, curiosity, focus, confidentiality, and objectivity. Organizational skills are required. Writing skills and are helpful, as all components of the project require clear written documentation and effective communication with other project staff members. Background in data analysis or data management is required for participation in the data analysis component.
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| Name: | Carol E. Kaufman | |
| Department: | American Indian and Alaska Native Programs | |
| Location: | NCNHB | |
| Contact: | 303-724-1646 | |
| carol.kaufman@uchsc.edu | ||
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| Openings: | 1 | |
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