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DOCN M94A2275
TI Adolescents HIV/AIDS sensitization level: implications for intervention.
DT 9412
AU Igbanugo V; Department of Physical and Health Education, University of;
Ibadan, Nigeria.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):341 (abstract no. PC0300). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370300
AB OBJECTIVE: This study determined Nigerian adolescents HIV/AIDS
Sensitization in terms of knowledge of the disease, its health, social
and economic implications as well as their prevailing sexual behaviour
in the light of what they know. METHOD: The subjects of the study were
400 adolescents 15-19 years old drawn from Ibadan North Local Government
Area. They were made up of 198 boys and 102 girls currently attending
school; and 42 boys and 58 girls currently out of school. Structured
interview schedules were used to collect the data which was subsequently
analyzed using descriptive statistics. RESULTS: Results show that a
majority of the respondents were well aware of HIV/AIDS, its social,
health and economic implications. However, there were strong indications
of high risk sexual practices among the sample. The result is the same
for both boys and girls as well as in school and out of school
respondents. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: It is concluded that although
adolescents in Ibadan North appear sufficiently sensitized, high risk
sexual practices abound. On the basis of this result a participatory
intervention programme aimed at promoting sustained behaviour change is
proposed and is being pursued.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/EPIDEMIOLOGY/*PREVENTION &
CONTROL/TRANSMISSION Adolescence *Developing Countries Female
*Health Education Human HIV Infections/EPIDEMIOLOGY/*PREVENTION &
CONTROL/TRANSMISSION Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Male
Nigeria/EPIDEMIOLOGY Risk-Taking Sex Behavior Socioeconomic Factors
MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).