also show that South Koreans tend to demonstrate less knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS and safe sex practices than Americans. In a study of general knowledge among foreign-born Asians living in the United States, Moy, Kim, Chu, Henderson, Hu, Chai and Yeh (1998) reported that among these groups, misconceptions about HIV/AIDS are widespread. Moreover, there are indications that immigrant South Korean groups may be particularly misinformed about HIV/AIDS (Kihara, Kihara, Ohya and Ichikawa, 1998; Chou, Chin & Rodriquez, 1998).
Since AIDS knowledge for South Koreans appears to be lacking and education is considered a preventative measure for the spreading of HIV/AIDS, an investigation into the AIDS education in South Korean schools is needed. A study examining whether any observed differences may be related to differences in gender and/or students' ages would provide additional information. These demographics need to be explored because while there is not much research on South Korea
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