Document 1864
 DOCN  M94A1864
 TI    A baseline study for AIDS intervention among target population groups in
       upper west region, Ghana.
 DT    9412
 AU    Tetteh CN; Appiah-enkyira E; Christopher, Regional Health Directorate,
       Upper West; Region-Ghana.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):434 (abstract no. PD0345). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370711
 AB    OBJECTIVE: To ascertain target groups awareness, knowledge and attitude
       about AIDS. To assess target groups perception of behavioural change
       needed in response to HIV/AIDS. METHOD: The study was carried out in all
       five districts in the region between 20th May and 2nd June, 1993. 1100
       respondents of five target groups-school pupils, out of school youth,
       organised women, civil servants and traditional leaders-were randomly
       selected and interviewed using a pretested questionnaire. RESULTS: 95%
       of respondents were aware of AIDS, but had considerable misconception
       about HIV transmission. 66% of them believed that one could avoid
       getting AIDS by changing behaviour but only under 5% were ready to make
       those changes themselves. CONCLUSION: Such a study provides useful
       information for planning and implementation of AIDS intervention and
       baseline for monitoring impact and resulting behavioural change.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL  Adolescence
       Adult  Child  Female  Health Education  Human  *Knowledge, Attitudes,
       Practice  MEETING ABSTRACT

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