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Introduction: The Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Recent studies show an increase in HIV / AIDS cases worldwide, especially among young people aged 15 and over. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the degree of effectiveness o of Schoolbased education program of HIV / AIDS targeting students of High/Technical Schools in Cyprus. More specifically, the study aimed to assess whether the HIV / AIDS health education program improves knowledge about transmission and non-transmission modes and prevention measures. Methodology: A purposively sample was used included 498 students with ages of 15-16 years old (N=487 (224 boys and 263 girls), response rate=97.8%), with an anonymous semi structured questionnaire before and after the education intervention in eleven lyceums and two technical schools in Cyprus. Chi-square and t-test were used to compare differences before and after the intervention. Results: The findings showed that there is the statistical significant difference (p=.000) in the mean transmission-non transmission knowledge scores (M=6.2931 before / M=7.8523 after) and ways of prevention for the two groups πρόληψης (M=3.7806 before / M=4.4746 after) before and after the intervention. Conclusions: The findings suggest that Health promotion program of HIV/AIDS can equip students with knowledge for preventative themselves against HIV/AIDS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: The present study gives an insight into the health visitors' perceptions on their role in assessing, managing, and supporting mothers with postpartum depression (PPD). The study took place in Cyprus among health visitors of a community Maternity and Child Welfare Clinic using qualitative approach. Data were collected through individual semistructured interviews. The findings showed that although health visitors are able to identify PPD cases, they stress the importance of protocols and evidence‐based care as well as preventive interventions, and they also point out the importance of home visits. Finally, they support the need for education. It is concluded that health visitors can play an important role in women's health and their intervention on the prevention of PPD in the community especially through home visits is very important. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]