National school survey reveals gaps in knowledge of HIV/AIDS.

Abstract

A national survey conducted in 2002 concluded that the sexual knowledge of Canadian students was lower then than it was in 1989 (when the last such study was conducted). The study also found that attitudes toward people living with HIV/AIDS had improved somewhat over the same period. However, the study identified some disturbing trends with respect to bullying. The study's authors call for a greater focus on students' sexual health.