Korean Journal of Health Education and Promotion
- Volume 3 Issue 1
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- Pages.129-142
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- 2001
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- 1229-7631(pISSN)
Meta-Analysis of AIDS Prevention Programs
Abstract
Meta-analysis methods are becoming a central part of research integration in behavioral and medical science studies. The main goal of the meta-analysis is combining the quantitative findings from several studies which address the same research problem and is sharing conclusions in a published report. The purpose of this research is to develop meta-analysis approach to evaluate effectiveness of instructional program design to improve school-age children's knowledge and understanding of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). To achieve this purpose, meta-analysis is applied to analyze and synthesize findings for AIDS instructional programs from several prior studies.