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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
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).