title: Assigning new meanings to traditional literature: illustrations for HIV educators.
abstract: Folk literature (folktales, fairy tales, and myths) has always had a psychological and sociological impact on humans. Parents and educators have been using stories from folk literature for generations to convey significant ideas and cultural values. With HIV being a major health concern, there is a need to establish diverse approaches to health education. Literature as a genre, and storytelling as an art form, can be used to help forward public health messages. Examples of storytelling in educational settings are provided.
authors.affiliation: Tampa AIDS Network, FL, USA.
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authors.lastname: Leoutsakas
mesh_terms: D005495:Folklore; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D008093:Literature, Modern