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Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of the business community relative to HIV-AIDS.

  • 1991 Nov-Dec

  • By Farnham, P G
  • Source: Public Health Rep. 106(6):663-666
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      Public Health Rep
    • Personal Author:
      Farnham, P G ;
    • Description:
      One of the goals of the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) policy on the prevention of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is to support business organizations in implementing HIV and AIDS information, education, and prevention activities. However, the response of the American business community to HIV infection and AIDS has been varied. Although company executives consider AIDS to be one of the leading problems in the country, surveys typically indicate that less than one-third of businesses have or are developing some type of AIDS policy. The workplace appears to be a valid site for AIDS information and education programs, given the weight employees attach to information received there. However, workplace education and information programs are undertaken primarily by large companies. Many small companies do not devote much time and effort to these activities, even though extensive, indepth educational programs are likely to have positive impacts on worker attitudes and behavior, whereas short programs or literature distribution may only increase workers' fears. The question of what is an effective workplace program still needs additional research. Very little is known about the magnitude of the costs of HIV infection and AIDS to business. These costs, which are affected by the changing roles of employer-based health insurance, cost shifting, and public programs, will influence how employers react to the epidemic and how they respond to CDC's prevention initiatives.
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      Public Health Rep. 106(6):663-666 ;
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      1956975
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      PMCnull
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      Journal Article ;
    • Place as Subject:
      United States ;
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