Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of HIV/AIDS among High School Students in Eastern Cape, South Africa

2016 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azeez Adeboye ◽  
Qin Yongsong ◽  
Odeyemi Akinwumi ◽  
Ndege James
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
School Students ◽  
Hiv Aids

Perception of Illness among Secondary School Pupils in South Africa: Malaria, Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and Alcoholism

2001 ◽  
Vol 88 (3) ◽  
pp. 847-848 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karl Peltzer
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
The Other ◽  
Northern Province ◽  
School Students ◽  
Gradual Onset ◽  
Hiv Aids

The study investigated beliefs of 121 high school students in Grade 11 about people who are ill with malaria, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and alcoholism. The sample of Black pupils were chosen at random from two rural secondary schools in one region in the Northern Province of South Africa. Analysis indicated that HIV/AIDS was clearly distinguished from the other three illnesses by being seen as the least easily cured, having the most gradual onset, being the most contagious, showing the least look of illness, and the patients being likely those most blamed for their illness.

scholarly journals The perception amongst a population of high school students in South Africa about ocular manifestations of HIV/AIDS*

2012 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
I. T. Melwa ◽  
O. A. Oduntan
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
School Students ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Ocular Manifestations ◽  
Hiv Aids

HIV and AIDS can result in visual impairment, therefore it is important that those who have or atrisk of contracting the disease have a basic knowledge of its ocular manifestations, so that they may seek eye care early. This study assessed the per-ceptions of a sample of senior high school students at the Capricorn district, Limpopo Province, South Africa about the ocular manifestations of HIV/AIDS and its management. Questionnaires were distributed to the students in their classrooms after school hours and upon completion were collected the same day. Data analysis revealed that 27.8% of the participants agreed that HIV/AIDS can affect the eyes. Another 27.8% responded that HIV/AIDS could cause dry eyes. Less than a third (31.4%) indicated that the disease could cause red eyes, 31.5% and 38.1% respectively indicated that HIV/AIDS could cause cancer of the eyelids and the eyeball.  About half of the respondents (52%) agreed that the disease could cause swollen eyelids; while about 46% agreed that vision loss or blindness could occur in HIV/AIDS.  Many (65.6%) indicated that an ophthalmologist or an optometrist should be consulted for HIV/AIDS-related eye problems and only 16.5% reported that traditional healers could be consulted. Perception about the ocular manifestations of HIV and AIDS is poor among the participants, suggesting a need for awareness campaigns and education.  (S Afr Optom 2012 71(3) 117-122)

scholarly journals Knowledge Level of Grade XII Senior High School Students Regarding HIV/AIDS

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-28
Author(s):  
Stanley Lesmana ◽  
Riyadh Ikhsan ◽  
Azriya Azka
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
The Body ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
School Students ◽  
Senior High School Students ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background: AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is a collection of symptoms or diseases caused by a decrease in the immune system from the body due to infection from the HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) which belongs to the retroviridae family. Teenagers themselves are vulnerable to HIV/AIDS. The right and precise knowledge of HIV and AIDS is important in HIV prevention efforts in adolescents. Method: This research is a descriptive research with cross-sectional design. The sample population of this study was grade XII senior high school students of the 2020/2021 at Methodist – 2 Medan by sampling total sampling. This study was analyzed univariately to look at the descriptive images. Result: From the results of this study, it has obtained that the knowledge level of students grade XII Methodist - 2 Medan had good knowledge about HIV / AIDS with the number of 144 people (70.6%). Conclusion: From this study, it was found that the level of knowledge about HIV/AIDS was mostly in a good category.  

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