e observed by Kihara, Kihara, Ohya and Ichikawa (1998) imply the need to investigate South Korean AIDS education as a preventative measure. One study that sheds some light on this topic was conducted by Chou, Chin and Rodriquez (1998). The authors studied the effects of HIV 101 workshops on HIV knowledge, condom use self-efficacy, as well as intention to practice safer sex among immigrant and US-born Asians in New York City. Subjects in the study consisted of Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Korean, and Japanese workshop 101 participants. Findings of the study revealed that US-born Asians had both higher HIV/AIDS knowledge and condom use self-efficacy baseline scores than did immigrant Asians. Chou et. al's (1998) study demonstrates that, there may be a problem regarding knowledge of AIDS and safe sex practices among foreign-born Asian groups including groups from South Korea. This lack of knowledge may indicate a need for increases in HIV/AIDS education in South Korean schools. The study did not specifically address itself to South Koreans or to South Korean college students studying in the United States, a group that may represent an at risk population. To date, no studies have explored AIDS knowledge or previous South Korean AIDS education among this group. Given the findings of Kihara, Kihara, Ohya and Ichikawa (1998) and their plea for more HIV/AIDS prevention, care programs, and epidemiological studies, and considering the findings of Chou et. al, it seems reasonable to assert that South Korean college students studying in America is a viable population to examine in terms of their general knowledge of HIV/AIDS, safe sex practices, and previous AIDS education.
Research regarding South Korean HIV/AIDS education is lacking. Studies show that the AIDS epidemic is not decreasing in South Korea as it appears to be in the United States. Several studies indicate that HIV/AIDS knowledge is low among foreign-born Asians in general. Findings ...