Exploring the HIV/AIDS-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of University Students in Botswana

Brown, Marie Scott; Sebego, Miriam; Mogobe, Keitshokile Dintle; Ntsayagae, Esther; Sabone, M S; Seboni, Naomi

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“…The majority of students knew that the use of condoms during sexual intercourse could prevent HIV. Similar findings were reported by previous studies [10][11][12][13][14]12,18,19]. These misconceptions may increase the likelihood of HIV spread.…”

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“…Another study from Botswana, reported that Teachings at the University health center about diseases and health prevention were appreciated by the study groups that had used that facility. In addition to increasing knowledge, it also appeared that the HIV/AIDS course improved students' attitudes toward HIV-positive people and even helped them change certain behaviors (e.g., limiting partners, using condoms correctly, and being tested for HIV) [14]. Although HIV/AIDS-related KAPs are reported in studies from other countries, there was no such information for school students in Libreville Gabon.…”

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HIV/AIDS prevalence, knowledge, attitudes and related behaviors among young people in Libreville, Gabon

Christane¹

2014

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The few available data that exist show that the prevalence of HIV infection among adolescents in Gabon is increasing. This study aimed to assess HIV-related knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAPs) of high school and college students in Libreville, Gabon. A sample size of 601 students(258 males and 343females) aged between 12 and 24 years was selected by systematic random sampling. Results showed that half of the respondents were aware of HIV transmission through sexual intercourse (55.7%), from mother to child (48.3%) and through sharing needles or syringes (51.8%). About 15.14% of students had an idea of unsafe practices related to HIV transmission. About 55.7% of respondents reported to have positive attitude towards people living with HIV/AIDS. About 45.3% of the respondents reported willingness to study in a school with HIVpositive friends and 39.3% of the respondents reported that can attend a school with HIV-positive teachers. Only about 25.62% of the respondents who reported to engage in sexual activities used condoms. The study showed that students have inadequate information about HIV/AIDS transmission and prevention and therefore appropriate measures need to be urgently instituted to reduce spread of HIV/AIDS in this population.

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HIV/AIDS prevalence, knowledge, attitudes and related behaviors among young people in Libreville, Gabon

Christane¹

2014

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“…In the Southern African Region, there are several examples of curriculum interventions and courses offered on HIV/AIDS education, such as at the University of Botswana (Brown et al 2008). Also, at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, HIV/AIDS education has been incorporated into academic curricula (Cairns, Dickinson, and Orr 2006).…”

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HIV/AIDS education: what works for Swaziland University students?

Sukati

Vilakati

Esampally

2010

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Background: HIV/AIDS poses a major threat to development and poverty alleviation, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Education has been declared an effective preventative approach and the single most powerful weapon against HIV transmission. However, there is a paucity of research on the type of education required, the appropriate teaching/learning methods, and generally how such education influences change of attitudes and behaviour on the part of the students. Purpose: In the context of Swaziland, a country with the highest HIV prevalence rate at 42.6%, this study explores how students at the University of Swaziland perceive an HIV/AIDS course. The students' comments cover the course content, the teaching/learning methods used in the course, the regulations governing the course, and the impact of the course. Sample and design: A sample of 15 students was randomly selected from all the year 1 Faculty of Agriculture students to form focus group 1. Another sample of 15 was randomly selected from year 3 students who were enrolled on a new programme to form focus group 2. Of the 15 invited students in each focus group, 11 (seven males and four females) attended the focus group 1 meeting, and 12 (eight females and four males) attended the focus group two meeting. A pilottested and pre-prepared interview schedule was used during the focus group interviews to collect information on the students' perceptions. This data was analysed using themes. Results: The findings reveal that the perceptions of the two groups were very similar. The students identified some topics that they felt were treated in great depth, and other topics, particularly dealing with traditional healers, that they felt should be added to the course content. They further criticised the excessive use of the lecture method in teaching the course and recommended that more visual materials, presentations by HIV-positive people and workers, as well as site visits to relevant places should be encouraged to make the course more interesting and give it greater educational value. Overall, the students felt that the course had been effective in changing their attitudes and behaviour. The students cited numerous benefits that they had derived from this course and recommended that it should be offered to all first-year students at the university. Conclusions and recommendations: This small scale study suggests that providing HIV/AIDS education is an important intervention in changing the attitudes and behaviour of university students and in combating the spread of HIV. It further stresses the importance of engaging all the relevant stakeholders, particularly the students, in working out the content of such a course.

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“…Two recent follow-up studies using student focus groups found continued perceptions that these high-risk sexual behaviors were common among University of Botswana students, but recent quantitative data are lacking (Brown et al, 2008; Sabone et al, 2007). Given this, the goals of the current study were twofold: to quantitatively examine the knowledge, attitudes, and sexual practices in relation to HIV-1 prevention among University of Botswana students, a highly educated group of at-risk young adults, and to document the attitudes and beliefs of these students around HIV testing and condom use.…”

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HIV-Related knowledge, attitudes, and practice among educated young adults in Botswana

Stephens

Bachhuber

Seloilwe³

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J. AIDS HIV Res.

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Students at the University of Botswana, an at-risk group, have previously been shown to have high levels of risky sexual behavior despite widespread knowledge that these behaviors might lead to HIV-1 infection. As there have recently been considerable efforts focused on HIV-1 prevention in Botswana through nationwide media education campaigns and the opening of voluntary counselling and testing centers, re-evaluation of HIV-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices among students is needed. A cross-sectional survey was administered to 393 students chosen via a random cluster method. Respondents were 50% junior and 50% senior students with 42% males. Half (52%) were “single”, 44% were “in a relationship”, and 4% were “married”. The mean percentage of knowledge questions answered correctly was 96%. 98% agreed that all sexually active adults should know their status and that condom use is important, but only 56% believed getting tested was common and 66% believed that it was common for students to always use a condom. As with the previous survey, we again found that students had excellent knowledge yet perceived use of testing services and condoms remain lower than might be predicted based on knowledge scores.

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Exploring the HIV/AIDS-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of University Students in Botswana

Abstract: Substantive, methodological, and theoretical implications are discussed.

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