scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding HIV and AIDS among High School Learners in South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-92
Author(s):  
Thanduxolo Fana
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
High School ◽  
Social Status ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Risky Behaviour ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background: Globally, millions are infected with HIV/AIDS, and more than half of them are adolescents aged between 12-25 years. Inadequate knowledge, negative attitudes, and risky practices are major barriers to HIV/AIDS prevention. This study seeks to establish the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding HIV/AIDS among high school learners in South Africa. Methods: Data were collected from a randomly selected sample of 422 learners from two high schools using pre-tested questionnaires. Data were analysed using SPSS version 16. Results: Participants had good HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitudes, and practice levels, however, misconceptions about transmission, negative attitudes, and risky behaviour or practices were also found. Knowledge was associated with age, social status, and sources of information. Attitudes were associated with gender, age, race, social status and sources of information. Practices were associated with age, race, social class, and sources of information (p = < 0.05). Conclusion: Sex education (life orientation) in school and HIV/AIDS awareness programs in communities need to be intensified in order to rectify misconceptions, negative and discriminatory attitudes, unsafe and risky practices, as schools and healthcare workers were found to be the main source of HIV/AIDS information.

scholarly journals HIV and AIDS related knowledge and attitudes towards learners infected with HIV: Survey among high school learners in Gauteng and North West provinces in South Africa

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sphiwe Madiba ◽  
Mathildah M Mokgatle
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
High School ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Knowledge Gaps ◽  
Hiv Knowledge ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
North West ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes

The success of the proposed HIV testing and counselling (HTC) initiative among learners at high school in South Africa depends on their acceptability of the service, which may be influenced by their HIV/AIDSknowledge, perceptions, and attitudes. The study assessed high school learners’ HIV knowledge and attitudes towards learners infected with HIV. The survey was part of formative evaluation with grade 10-12 learners in order to assess the acceptability of HTC at schools. The study consisted of 17 high schools in two provinces in South Africa. T- tests were used to compare the differences in the mean HIV knowledge scores. Logistic regressions were performed to establish relationships between demographic variables, attitudes, and HIV knowledge scores. The sample consisted of 2970 learners aged 14-27years, 1810 (61%) had had sex, and 1494 (50.3%) had tested for HIV in the past year. The majority had high knowledge scores: 87% on HIV-related knowledge, 98.6% on the modes of transmission, and 73% on prevention. Overall, HIV knowledge was high, with a total mean score of 20.5 out of 26 points. There were significant differences in the HIV knowledge total mean scores; females had higher scores (M= 20.6, SD=2.3) than males (M=20.3, SD=2.4), and the younger age group (M= 20.5, SD=2.4) had higher scores than the older age group (M=20.1, SD=2.1). A quarter (25.4%) exhibited negative attitudes, 13.9% felt that HIV-positive learners should be isolated, and 75% would not date HIV-positive learners. Attitudes were associated with gender (OR=0.48, CI: 0.41-0.57), grades (OR=3.24, CI: 2.36-4.44), and total HIV knowledge scores (OR=2.21, CI: 1.43-3.43). Despite substantial HIV knowledge, there were knowledge gaps and misconceptions, which resulted in negative attitudes towards the disease. Appropriate sexual health education and HIV prevention interventions in school are crucial in correcting the knowledge gaps as well as reducing stigma and discrimination to assist learners to be accepting of HIV-positive persons.

scholarly journals HIV and AIDS related knowledge and attitudes towards learners infected with HIV: Survey among high school learners in Gauteng and North West provinces in South Africa

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sphiwe Madiba ◽  
Mathildah M Mokgatle
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
High School ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Knowledge Gaps ◽  
Hiv Knowledge ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
North West ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes

The success of the proposed HIV testing and counselling (HTC) initiative among learners at high school in South Africa depends on their acceptability of the service, which may be influenced by their HIV/AIDSknowledge, perceptions, and attitudes. The study assessed high school learners’ HIV knowledge and attitudes towards learners infected with HIV. The survey was part of formative evaluation with grade 10-12 learners in order to assess the acceptability of HTC at schools. The study consisted of 17 high schools in two provinces in South Africa. T- tests were used to compare the differences in the mean HIV knowledge scores. Logistic regressions were performed to establish relationships between demographic variables, attitudes, and HIV knowledge scores. The sample consisted of 2970 learners aged 14-27years, 1810 (61%) had had sex, and 1494 (50.3%) had tested for HIV in the past year. The majority had high knowledge scores: 87% on HIV-related knowledge, 98.6% on the modes of transmission, and 73% on prevention. Overall, HIV knowledge was high, with a total mean score of 20.5 out of 26 points. There were significant differences in the HIV knowledge total mean scores; females had higher scores (M= 20.6, SD=2.3) than males (M=20.3, SD=2.4), and the younger age group (M= 20.5, SD=2.4) had higher scores than the older age group (M=20.1, SD=2.1). A quarter (25.4%) exhibited negative attitudes, 13.9% felt that HIV-positive learners should be isolated, and 75% would not date HIV-positive learners. Attitudes were associated with gender (OR=0.48, CI: 0.41-0.57), grades (OR=3.24, CI: 2.36-4.44), and total HIV knowledge scores (OR=2.21, CI: 1.43-3.43). Despite substantial HIV knowledge, there were knowledge gaps and misconceptions, which resulted in negative attitudes towards the disease. Appropriate sexual health education and HIV prevention interventions in school are crucial in correcting the knowledge gaps as well as reducing stigma and discrimination to assist learners to be accepting of HIV-positive persons.

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.  

scholarly journals Exploring sexual practices of South African soldiers to determine their vulnerability to the human immune-deficiency virus

2006 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela De Jong ◽  
Deléne Visser
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Hiv Infections ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Human Immune Deficiency Virus ◽  
Risky Behaviour ◽  
Sexual Risks ◽  
South African Society ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
International Peacekeeping ◽  
Hiv Aids

Although HIV occurs in all social groups in South African society, certain populations are more vulnerable to HIV through risky behaviour patterns. Of relevance to the present study are the high risk situations that deployed soldiers are exposed to. Three issues indicated the necessity for a study of this kind to be conducted; (a) the statistics pointing to a higher incidence of HIV infections among military personnel than among the general population, (b) military personnel’s unique vulnerability profile, and (c) the South African National Defence Force’s (SANDF) increasing participation in international peacekeeping missions. The knowledge, attitudes and practices concerning HIV/AIDS of deployed soldiers were analysed. Results indicated that soldiers were taking sexual risks, although they had high levels of knowledge and had healthy attitudes concerning 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 Educação sexual para além da sala de aula: intervenção educativa sobre HIV/AIDS para estudantes do ensino médio

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-80
Author(s):  
Marinete Silva Santos ◽  
Gilderlene Aires Santos ◽  
Simone Marques Almeida ◽  
Anny Karoline Rodrigues Batista ◽  
Carlos Alailson Licar Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Municipal Government ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Family ◽  
Hiv Aids

Resumo: Este estudo objetivou verificar o papel da escola sobre a prática de prevenção e combate ao HIV/AIDS por meio de ações/programas de educação em saúde na sala de aula, e fornecer subsídios para a realização de intervenções educativas aos estudantes do Ensino Médio. Um estudo qualitativo, transversal e descritivo foi realizado através da aplicação de questionários estruturados e ações programadas na escola. Identificou-se pouco conhecimento dos alunos sobre a temática e, nesse contexto, observou-se a necessidade de inserção da temática na sala de aula e para além dela, articulando família, escola, sociedade e governo municipal com o intuito de disseminar informações e a aplicabilidade entre elas, de modo a aproximar a comunidade à realidade epidemiológica da cidade. Por fim, ficou evidente a aceitação da sociedade, demonstrando que essas práticas podem ser estimuladoras e validadas como ferramentas de promoção da cultura dos cuidados com a saúde em sala de aula.Palavras-chave: Educação em saúde; HIV/AIDS; Metodologias ativas; Projeto integrador. Sex education beyond the classroom: educational intervention about HIV/AIDS for high school studentsAbstract: This study aimed to verify the school’s role on the practice of preventing and combating HIV/AIDS through health education actions/programs in the classroom and providing subsidies for carrying out educational interventions for high school students. A qualitative, cross-sectional and descriptive study was carried out through the application of structured questionnaires and programmed actions at the school. Little knowledge of the students on the theme was identified and, in this context, the need to approach the theme in the classroom and beyond was observed, articulating the family, the school, society and municipal government in order to publicize information and theapplicability among them, in order to bring the community closer to the city’s epidemiological reality. Therefore, society's acceptance was evident, demonstrating that these practices can be stimulating and validated as tools to promote the culture of health care in the classroom.Keywords: Health education; HIV/AIDS; Active methodologies; Integrating project. 

scholarly journals Promoting Consistent Condom Use among Young Adults in the Vhembe District, Limpopo, South Africa

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Namadzavho Joyce Muswede ◽  
Azwihangwisi Helen Mavhandu-Mudzusi
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Consistent Condom ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Vhembe District

Condoms are considered useful in the prevention of unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections including the human immunodeficiency virus. However, condom use is a challenge among young adults in rural areas. This paper reports the views of young adults regarding the strategies which can be utilised for promoting condom use in one of the rural clinics in the Vhembe district, Limpopo, South Africa. This quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted in one of the clinics in the Vhembe district. Data were collected using structured questionnaires administered to 372 young adults who came to visit the clinic. Data analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 28. Results indicate that condom use among the youth can be promoted though (i) improving the negative attitudes of healthcare providers to condom issuing and use, (ii) involving other stakeholders who have an impact on the use of condoms, and (iii) promoting condom use. Retraining of healthcare providers to improve negative attitudes is a matter of priority. In-service training should focus on disseminating information about patients’ rights. The following recommendations were put forth: enhancement of communication strategies for marketing condom use, broadening sex education in the school curriculum, and improving the negative attitudes of healthcare providers to the promotion of condom use.

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