A framework for health promotion ... a framework for AIDS.
During the 1980s, many AIDS prevention programs and interventions were established. However, program planning was often done with little consideration of the theoretical models useful for implementing successful interventions. In order to refine our AIDS prevention work in the future, it is necessary to look at theoretical frameworks to ensure we are designing and implementing effective and efficient AIDS prevention programs. It is suggested in this article that the health promotion framework is uniquely suited to AIDS prevention work. Challenges involved in the application of this framework are considered. Specific health promotion strategies such as community development, mutual aid, public policy and strengthening community health services are examined. The author concludes that health promotion is an effective model to address a comprehensive, coordinated, ethical response to HIV/AIDS prevention in Canada.
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AIDS Education and Awareness Program, Canadian Public Health Association, Ottawa, ON.
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D002170:Canada; D017281:Cost of Illness; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods; D006292:Health Priorities / Q000639:trends; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors