Past Program Activities, 2003–2008
Mississippi, 2003–2008

From March 2003–February 2008, Mississippi received funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to provide HIV prevention education and conduct the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS).

For information on Mississippi's current program activities, see Mississippi.

Past Program Activities

Provided HIV Prevention Education

Promoted the use of the “Mississippi Guide for Developing HIV Policies and Programs” to all local education agencies.
Distributed and administered mini-grant funds to school districts located in areas with elevated rates of HIV/STD infection to establish comprehensive HIV prevention programs for school-age youth.
Distributed an HIV evaluation framework to assess current efforts and identify gaps in delivery of HIV prevention education in public schools.

Conducted the Youth Risk Behavior Survey

Administered the YRBS to monitor critical health behaviors of youth within the state.
Developed an annual YRBS report with input from partner organizations.
Shared the YRBS results with stakeholders throughout the state.

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Page last reviewed: March 3, 2008
Page last modified: March 3, 2008
Content source: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Adolescent and School Health

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Past Program Activities, 2003–2008 Mississippi, 2003–2008

Past Program Activities

Past Program Activities, 2003–2008
Mississippi, 2003–2008