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Abstract
This study examines the knowledge of HIV/AIDS among colonia residents in the Texas‐Mexican border region. Spanish and English versions of questionnaires were developed to ask a series of public health questions about HIV/AIDS knowledge. One hundred twelve colonia residents completed the questionnaire. Sixty‐two percent of the questionnaire respondents reported United States citizenship while 29 percent were Mexican nationals. Respondents answered questions about various public health dimensions of HIV/AIDS transmission and prevention. Results indicate that colonia residents need more knowledge of HIV/AIDS. For example, it is important to know the difference between being HIV infected and having AIDS. A significant number of residents lack knowledge of prevention techniques and how HIV is transmitted. The conclusion is that a culturally sensitive prevention program in both English and Spanish is necessary to prevent HIV/AIDS transmission among colonia residents in the U.S.‐Mexican border area.
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Garza is Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Texas A&M International University; Hoffman is from Palo Alto, California; Schwab is Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, Eastern Michigan University; Sugihara is Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Miyazaki International College; Warner is Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Texas A&M International University.