An Evaluation of an HIV/AIDS Prevention Program in a Nigerian Setting |
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Authors: | Jude Obinna Ezeokana Anthony Nnedum Azikiwe Nnamdi |
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Institution: | 1. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria;2. University of Nigeria |
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Abstract: | The study examined the success of a group based behavioural intervention with Nigerian youths aimed at reducing the risk of contracting and spreading HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted illness (STI). Participants were 147 youths (males=75, females=72, age range 5 to 24 years). The study explored the influence of motivational factors (self efficacy), attitudinal factors (perceived personal risk), knowledge (instrumental knowledge of AIDS) and behavioural factors (refusal of high-risk behaviour) in predicting condom use amongst youth participating in a group-based HIV prevention intervention. Findings indicated that the intervention program reliably predicted participants' attitudinal dispositions to high risk heterosexual behaviour. Instrumental knowledge of HIV/AIDS, perceived self-efficacy, perceived personal risk of HIV/AIDS and refusal of risk behaviour were significant predictors of condom use. |
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Keywords: | HIV/AIDS intervention Nigeria youth |
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