TY - BOOK AU - Latiph, Adillah A. AU - Lozada, Carlo Giovanni B. AU - Macatangay, Quennie C. AU - Madamba, Modesto Voltaire T. AU - Manuel, Jovie Joy R. AU - Marcelo, Novelyn E. AU - Medina, Imelda V. AU - Mendoza, Ma. Maureen N. AU - Montojo, Ma. Crislil Nina M. AU - Opiniano, Eloisa L. AU - Palad, Joy P. AU - Rana, Aris Dexter R. AU - Robel, Rosario G. AU - Sagabaen, Jerry Jr., B. AU - Salvador, Dulce Ann A. AU - Sancho, Elnora A. AU - Santos, Ma. Camille V. AU - Tanjutco, Patricia Jiharah B. AU - Tumang, Nathalie A. AU - Umali, Angelito L. AU - Uy, Tomas Jr., L. AU - Velasco, Cheryl S. TI - An Action program on the promotion of HIV / AIDS awareness among 4th year students of Ramon Magsaysay High School, EspaƱa Manila school year `98 -`99 / AV - M CFM 1998 0001 PY - 1998/// CY - Manila PB - Department of Community and Family Medicine, FEU-NRMF N1 - Includes appendices and bibliographical references; THDCFM N2 - Abstract: Three hundred eleven high school students of Ramon Magsaysay High School selected using non- probability sampling. underwent a QUASI- experimental sampling regarding their level of knowledge and awareness to HIV AIDS infection and its prevention through symposium. A pre-screened questionnaires given in pre and post- test were given to determine if there is an increase in the level of awareness. Data analysis on HIV / AIDS awareness was based on correctness of the response against the set perfect score of 36/36 (100%). The pre-test elevation showed 50.17 % baseline knowledge such as definition, modes of transmission, prevention, and sources of information. The post- test evaluation revealed an increase of awareness by 20.06% (from 50.17% to 70.23 %). Z test statistics one t- tailed was used to determine if the increase in the level of awareness of HIV/AIDS is significant or not. Level of significance (a) of 0.05 and critical region of z > 1.645 ( or z < -1.645 ) were used. Results showed that z = 0.043 fall in the region of acceptance. Therefore, the increase in the level of awareness in HIV/AIDS among 4th year high school students of Ramon Magsaysay High School is significant ER -