Knowledge, attitude, and preferred strategies towards HIV/AIDS prevention among adolescents attending secondary schools in South Western Uganda

Background: Globally, HIV/AIDS continues to rise among adolescents. Ugandan studies have examined knowledge and attitudes regarding HIV/AIDS among adult populations. This study specifically paid attention to this particular age group of adolescents 12-19 years. Aim: To explore HIV knowledge and attitudes among adolescents attending secondary schools Mbarara Uganda. Methods: A qualitative descriptive study was conducted in three secondary schools in South Western Uganda. Forty eight (48) adolescents with age range between 12-19 years were purposively recruited in the study. Data were collected from six focus groups and analyzed thematically. Ethical approval received from MUST (#05/10-17) and UNSCT (#SS4535) review committees. Results: Four themes emerged: Knowledge about HIV, sources of information, attitudes towards persons with HIV and prevention strategies. Most adolescents had the basic knowledge of HIV from multiple sources like social media, health workers, peers, and parents. Their attitudes toward individuals with HIV included compassion, shock, and uneasiness. Par- ticipants suggested prevention programs to be implemented in the schools emphasizing HIV education, life skills, sex edu- cation and the formation of peer groups. Conclusions: The findings showed that most participants had knowledge about HIV and how it can be prevented however few had knowledge gap thinking that HIV does not exist. Keywords: Adolescents; attitudes; knowledge; HIV/AIDS; prevention.

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HIV/AIDS Prevention : Knowledge, Attitudes and Education Practices of Secondary School Health Personnel in 14 Cities of China

Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1177/101053950401600103 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 9-14 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

J.Q. Chen ◽

M.P. Dunne ◽

D.C. Zhao

Keyword(s):

Secondary Schools ◽

Primary Schools ◽

Health Personnel ◽

School Health ◽

Aids Prevention ◽

Basic Knowledge ◽

Factual Knowledge ◽

Prevention Education ◽

School Health Personnel ◽

Hiv Aids

This study assessed the preparedness of school health personnel to develop and deliver HIV/AIDS prevention education programmes for young people in China. A survey of 653 personnel working in secondary schools in 14 cities was conducted. More than 90% had basic knowledge of ways in which HIV can be transmitted, but knowledge of ways in which the virus is not transmitted needs improvement. Substantial numbers of teachers were not sure whether there was an effective preventive vaccine (42%) or did not know whether AIDS was a curable illness or not (32%). The great majority approved of AIDS prevention programmes in universities (98%) and secondary schools (91%), although fewer (58%) agreed that the topic was appropriate for primary schools. Currently, most classroom activities focuses on teaching facts about HIV/AIDS transmission, while less than half are taught about HIV/AIDS related discrimination and life skills to reduce peer pressure. Personnel with some prior training on HIV/ AIDS education (53%) had better factual knowledge, more tolerant attitudes and more confidence in teaching about HIV/AIDS than those without training. The majority of teachers indicated a need for more resource books, audiovisual products, expert guidance, school principal support and dissemination of national AIDS prevention education guidelines to schools. Asia Pac J Public Health 2004; 16(1): 9-14.

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Care and support for youth living with HIV/AIDS in secondary schools: perspectives of school stakeholders in western Uganda

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-020-10143-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Emmanuel Kimera ◽

Sofie Vindevogel ◽

Didier Reynaert ◽

Anne-Mie Engelen ◽

Kintu Mugenyi Justice ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Secondary Schools ◽

Qualitative Inquiry ◽

Resource Limited ◽

Care And Support ◽

Gradual Process ◽

Youth Living With Hiv ◽

Living With Hiv ◽

Western Uganda ◽

Hiv Aids ◽

School Stakeholders

Abstract Background Although schools have been identified as significant settings in the response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic, limited research is available on how they can accommodate Youth Living with HIV/AIDS (YLWHA), especially in resource limited countries. In this study, we explored strategies by school stakeholders (school staff, parents/caretakers, and students) in western Uganda to care for and support YLWHA in their schools. Methods The article utilizes data collected between May and October, 2019 from a qualitative inquiry based on focus group discussions and interviews with 88 school stakeholders purposively selected from 3 secondary schools in western Uganda. Textual data was analyzed thematically involving both inductive and deductive coding. Results We identified 7 overarching interrelated themes in which participants reported strategies to care for and support YLWHA: counselling and guidance; social support networks and linkages; knowledge and skills; anti-stigma and anti-discrimination measures; disclosure of HIV status; treatment and management of HIV/AIDS; and affirmative actions for YLWHA. Stakeholders’ strategies often differed regarding what was considered appropriate, the approach and who to take lead in supporting YLWHA. Conclusions Despite the limited care and support strategies specific for YLWHA currently available in schools, our study points to optimism and high potential given stakeholders’ identified avenues for improvement. We posit that promoting HIV/AIDS-care and support in schools is a gradual process requiring each school to develop a strong knowledge base about HIV/AIDS and support needs of YLWHA, develop a coherent and school-wide approach, and collaborate extensively with external stakeholders who are significant in supporting YLWHA.

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The assessment of HIV knowledge and attitudes towards caring for HIV/AIDS patients among senior nursing students in baccalaureate programs in the United States of America and Thailand

10.32469/10355/4386 ◽

2006 ◽

Author(s):

Wunvimul Benjakul

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Nursing Students ◽

United States Of America ◽

The United States ◽

Hiv Knowledge ◽

Aids Patients ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Baccalaureate Programs ◽

Hiv Aids

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Training Community Health Workers and Peer Educators for HIV/AIDS Prevention in Africa: Integrating African Healing Wisdom and Evidence-Based Behavior Change Strategies

Toward Equity in Health ◽

10.1891/9780826103680.0019 ◽

2007 ◽

Author(s):

Barbara C. Wallace ◽

Ansumana Richard Konuwa ◽

Nana Akomfohene Korantema Ayeboafo

Keyword(s):

Behavior Change ◽

Community Health ◽

Community Health Workers ◽

Health Workers ◽

Aids Prevention ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Change Strategies ◽

Peer Educators ◽

Training Community ◽

Hiv Aids

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HIV/AIDS Prevention: Influence of HIV Knowledge, Self- Efficacy, Parent and Peer influence, Social support, Culture and Government policy in Preventive Health Behavior in Jigawa State, Nigeria

International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences ◽

10.14419/ijbas.v1i4.381 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 1 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Haladu Haruna Kaugama ◽

Khairuddin B. Idris ◽

Jamilah Othman ◽

Jegak Anak Uli

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Health Behavior ◽

Peer Influence ◽

Government Policy ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Aids Prevention ◽

Preventive Health ◽

Hiv Knowledge ◽

Preventive Health Behavior ◽

Hiv Aids

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Youth living with HIV/AIDS in secondary schools: perspectives of peer educators and patron teachers in Western Uganda on stressors and supports

SAHARA-J Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS ◽

10.1080/17290376.2019.1626760 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 51-61 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Emmanuel Kimera ◽

Sofie Vindevogel ◽

John Rubaihayo ◽

Didier Reynaert ◽

Jessica De Maeyer ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Secondary Schools ◽

Peer Educators ◽

Youth Living With Hiv ◽

Living With Hiv ◽

Western Uganda ◽

Hiv Aids

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Effects of Peer and Provider-Based Education Interventions on HIV/AIDS Knowledge and Behaviour-Risk among in-School Adolescents in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Asian Journal of Medicine and Health ◽

10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1130273 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 100-114

Author(s):

A. F. Chizoba ◽

H. N. Chineke ◽

P. O. U. Adogu ◽

A. E. Nwafia ◽

C. J. Chizoba

Keyword(s):

Risk Reduction ◽

Control Group ◽

Knowledge Gain ◽

Education Intervention ◽

Health Provider ◽

Health Providers ◽

Hiv Education ◽

Hiv Knowledge ◽

Aids Knowledge ◽

Hiv Aids

Introduction: Adolescents and youths are at high risk due to knowledge gap and behaviour risks related to HIV/AIDS thus need for intervention programs. There is paucity of data on comparative analysis on effect of the education intervention models such as peer-based and provider-based models. This study assessed the effect of peer and provider-based HIV/AIDS education on HIV knowledge and behaviour risk among adolescents and youths in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Methodology: This study involved 2 intervention groups (peer-based and health provider-based) and 1 control group. Multistage sampling was used to select participants. HIV education was provided by peers and health providers in the two intervention groups, but hygiene education was given to the control group. Pre-test and post-test questionnaires were deployed to assess baseline and effect of intervention on HIV/AIDS knowledge and behaviour risk. Total participants were 1831 shared among the 3 groups. Result: Total baseline mean knowledge score was 48.8 and behaviour risk was 42.3. Within the intervention groups, significant changes were recorded in terms of knowledge gain and behaviour risk reduction post-intervention (p<0.05). No change was observed in control group. Provider-based group had higher knowledge gain and better behaviour risk reduction than peer-based group (p<0.05). Conclusion: Baseline HIV knowledge among adolescents and youths was on unimpressive, and behaviour risk was high. Education resulted in better knowledge and lower behaviour risk in the two groups, but health provider-based group had better outcome than peer-based group. It is recommended that the two models of HIV education intervention be adopted in secondary schools in view of their peculiarities and applicability.

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Knowledge and Attitudes of Health Care Workers from the Primary Health Centre in Inđija, Serbia on Professional Exposures to Blood-borne Infections

Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology ◽

10.2478/10004-1254-64-2013-2268 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 64 (1) ◽

pp. 145-151

Author(s):

Zdenko Gajić ◽

Smiljana Rajčević ◽

Predrag Đurić ◽

Svetlana Ilić ◽

Tihomir Dugandžija

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Primary Health Care ◽

Health Care Workers ◽

Health Workers ◽

Health Centre ◽

Basic Knowledge ◽

Health Care Centre ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Primary Health ◽

Care Workers

Exposure to blood-borne infections (HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C) poses a serious risk to health care workers (HCWs). The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine the level of knowledge and attitudes on occupational exposure in primary health care. In 2009, a total of 100 health care workers from the Primary Health Care Centre in Inđija, Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, Serbia were included in the study. The results suggested that the health care workers who participated in the survey possess basic knowledge about blood-borne virus transmission routes. Most incorrect answers were related to the transmission of blood-borne viruses by tears, saliva, urine and stool. This study also demonstrated that health workers tend to unrealistically estimate the risk of HIV infections. As for the level of education about the prevention and control of blood-borne infections, 49 % of the participants had never had any education on this topic, while 22 % had been educated during the last five years. Around 75 % consider education on blood-borne infection and protective measures at work unnecessary.

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