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Document 2096
DOCN M94A2096
TI Effective ways of communicating the dangers of HIV infection among
illiterate women.
DT 9412
AU Onyango D
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):382 (abstract no. PD0137). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370479
AB OBJECTIVES: To investigate and promote some of the best methods of
creating awareness about HIV/AIDS. METHODS: A sample of 100 illiterate
women of vulnerable age 18-45 years were randomly selected and
interviewed on issues related to spread and prevention of AIDS. RESULTS:
Majority (65%) exhibited little knowledge or wrong facts about spread
and prevention of AIDS. SOURCES OF INFORMATION: More than halt 60% heard
it from community based programmes, only 20% over the radio, 2% were
very ignorant about the disease they were mainly in the age group of
over 40 years. HOW IT IS SPREAD: 54% still believed AIDS is a taboos 30%
thought it could be transmitted through social contacts. 9% knew but got
some of the facts wrong (age range 18-25 years). CONCLUSION: Community
programmes using the local language is the best channel of creating AIDS
awareness among low literacy level populations--Local women groups
should train women leaders to give HIV/AIDS education.
DE Adolescence Adult Age Factors *Communication *Developing Countries
*Educational Status Female Health Education/*METHODS Health Services
Needs and Demand Human HIV Infections/*PREVENTION &
CONTROL/TRANSMISSION Kenya Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Middle Age
MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).