Mixed-methods evaluation shows significant increase in HIV knowledge among clinicians, highlighting the need for better sexual health communication.
Discussions of healthy aging often overlook sexual health due to ageism and misconceptions about older adults' sexuality. To address this gap, a health communication film intervention was evaluated among 193 social service clinicians, geriatric social work interns, and practicing clinicians. Using a mixed-methods design with pre- and posttests, participants showed a significant increase in HIV knowledge (M_pre = 7.46; M_post = 8.04; p < .001). Qualitative themes included greater awareness of sexual ageism, increased motivation for practice change, and recognition of the need for sexual health communication skills. Findings suggest film-based education enhances HIV knowledge and provider communication with older adults.
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