The AIDS Committee of Western Newfoundland Inc. (ACWN) is a hard-working, volunteer group, dedicated to increasing awareness of HIV and AIDS in our region and assisting people whose lives have been affected by the virus.
Gay Youth Project Needs Analysis Results
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Part One - Sexual Orientation
1. What town or area in Western Newfoundland do you live?
Area
of Residence |
# of Respondents |
Corner
Brook |
38 |
Frenchman's
Cove |
1 |
Benoit's
Cove |
2 |
Halfway
Point |
1 |
2. How old are you?
Age
in Years |
# of Respondents |
15
|
8 |
16 |
18 |
17 |
5 |
18 |
4 |
19 |
2 |
20 |
3 |
21 |
1 |
24 |
1 |
3. What is your sexual orientation? (i.e. gay, bisexual, mostly straight but sometimes have sex with guys, straight, etc.)
Sexual
Orientation |
# of Respondents |
Bisexual |
19 |
Mostly
Straight |
16 |
Gay |
7 |
4. Do you feel there are good community supports for your sexual orientation?
Y
/ N |
# of Respondents |
Yes |
6 |
No |
36 |
5. Who would you or do you feel more comfortable speaking to regarding your sexual orientation?
Support
Sources |
# of Respondents |
Teachers |
6 |
Counsellors |
21 |
Anonymous
toll-free line |
18 |
Parents |
6 |
Support
group |
15 |
Medical
Professionals |
8 |
School
Nurse |
10 |
Peers
/ Friends |
19 |
AIDS
Organization (ACNL) |
7 |
Other |
My Partner |
6. How/where do you currently get sexual orientation information?
Information
Sources |
# of Respondents |
School
|
19 |
Parents
|
5 |
Friends
|
20 |
Pamphlets
|
18 |
Videos
|
19 |
Television
|
18 |
Radio
|
2 |
Magazines
|
18 |
Newspapers
|
2 |
Posters
|
11 |
School
Presentations |
7 |
Internet |
29 |
Other: |
in a night zone |