Effects of School Health Nursing Education Interventions on HIV/AIDS-Related Attitudes of Students in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Akpabio, Idongesit I.; Asuzu, Michael C.; Fajemilehin, Boluwaji Reuben; Ofi, Abosede B.

doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.05.005

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“…These results indicate that our education dispelled the students’ fear of people with HIV/AIDS, thereby enabling them to established friendly attitudes toward HIV-infected people. This result is parallel to the results found in other studies in Ukraine [22] and Nigeria [23]. Before the intervention test, the students were asked if they would be interested in a new curriculum.…”

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Effectiveness of School-based Education on HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior among Secondary School Students in Wuhan, China

Gao

Zhang

et al. 2012

PLoS ONE

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BackgroundHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) are among the most complex health problems in the world. Young people are at high risk of HIV and AIDS infections and are, therefore, in need of targeted prevention. School-based HIV/AIDS health education may be an effective way to prevent the spread of AIDS among adolescents.MethodsThe study was a school-based intervention conducted in three middle schools and two high schools in Wuhan, China, which included 702 boys and 766 girls, with ages from 11 to 18 years old. The intervention was a one-class education program about HIV/AIDS for participants. HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitude, and high-risk behaviors were investigated using an anonymous self-administered questionnaire before and after the education intervention. Chi-square test was used to compare differences before and after the intervention. Non-conditional logistic regression analysis was used to identify the factors that affect HIV/AIDS knowledge.ResultsMisconceptions about basic medical knowledge and non-transmission modes of HIV/AIDS among all the students prevail. Approximately 10% to 40% of students had negative attitudes about HIV/AIDS before the intervention. After the intervention, all of the students had significant improvements in knowledge and attitude about HIV/AIDS (P<.05), indicating that educational intervention increased the students’ knowledge significantly and changed their attitudes positively. Logistic regression analyses indicated that before the intervention the students’ level of knowledge about HIV/AIDS was significantly associated with grade, economic status of the family, and attitudes toward participation in HIV/AIDS health information campaigns.ConclusionsHIV/AIDS education programs were welcomed by secondary students and positively influenced HIV/AIDS-related knowledge and attitudes. A systematic and long-term intervention among secondary school students must be conducted for the prevention of HIV.

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Effectiveness of School-based Education on HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior among Secondary School Students in Wuhan, China

Gao

Zhang

et al. 2012

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“…Sexual transmission (heterosexual and homosexual) accounted for 81.6% of new HIV infection cases diagnosed in China in 2011 [2]. Therefore, effective control of sexual transmission through advocating safe sex to reduce risky sexual behavior will significantly contribute to HIV/AIDS prevention, especially among sexually active young people [4,5]. Young people account for a significant proportion of new HIV infections.…”

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Predictors of consistent condom use based on the Information-Motivation-Behavior Skill (IMB) model among senior high school students in three coastal cities in China

Cai

Shi

et al. 2013

BMC Infect Dis

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BackgroundHigh prevalence of risky sexual behaviors and lack of information, skills and preventive support mean that, adolescents face high risks of HIV/AIDS. This study applied the information-motivation-behavioral skills (IMB) model to examine the predictors of consistent condom use among senior high school students from three coastal cities in China and clarify the relationships between the model constructs.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted to assess HIV/AIDS related information, motivation, behavioral skills and preventive behaviors among senior high school students in three coastal cities in China. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to assess the IMB model.ResultsOf the 12313 participants, 4.5% (95% CI: 4.2–5.0) reported having had premarital sex and among them 25.0% (95% CI: 21.2–29.1) reported having used a condom in their sexual debut. Only about one–ninth of participants reported consistent condom use. The final IMB model provided acceptable fit to the data (CFI = 0.981, RMSEA = 0.014). Consistent condom use was significantly predicted by motivation (β = 0.175, P < 0.01) and behavioral skills (β = 0.778, P < 0.01). Information indirectly predicted consistent condom use, and was mediated by behavioral skills (β = 0.269, P < 0.05).ConclusionsThe results highlight the importance of conducting HIV/AIDS preventive health promotion among senior high school students in China. The IMB model could predict consistent condom use and suggests that future interventions should focus on improving motivation and behavioral skills.

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“…Akpabio, Asuzu, Fajemilehin and Ofi (2009) found that in Nigeria education on sexuality and HIV in schools improved adolescents' attitudes towards HIV/AIDS. To improve the health of school-aged children, it is essential for the school health services to be enhanced through the collaboration of all stakeholders, namely, the educational institutions, parents in the community, non-governmental organisations, primary healthcare services as well as youth friendly services.…”

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The Challenges Experienced by Healthcare Providers With Regard to the Provision of School Healthcare Services in Tshwane Sub-District, Gauteng Province

Peu¹,

Mataboge²,

Ngunyulu³

et al. 2015

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Children of school-going age are faced with multiple challenges that need professional interventions from educators and healthcare providers. this study sought to explore and describe the challenges experienced by healthcare providers with regard to the provision of school healthcare in the tshwane sub-district, Gauteng Province. A qualitative, descriptive phenomenological design was used because of its holistic and contextualised nature. the population consisted of healthcare providers who were working in collaboration with the school health nurses, as well as being members of the community. these participants were conveniently and purposefully selected. twenty-two healthcare providers were selected. Data were collected through the use of individual interviews until data saturation was attained. the interviews were based on the question: "What are the challenges you experience as healthcare provider regarding the provision of school health services in the Tshwane sub-district, Gauteng Province? Researchers followed the adapted Colaizzi's method (1978) of data analysis in Polit and Beck (2012). All transcripts were read repeatedly and the data was reviewed, coded and categorised into the sections applicable to the problem statement. From the challenges experienced three main themes evolved by health care providers and these included: the need for early and frequent school health visits, the lack of collaboration in school Africa Journal of nursing and Midwifery Volume 17 | supplement | 2015 pp. s209-s221 s210 Peu the provision of school healthcare services in tshwane health programmes, and the care provided to HIV positive children of schoolgoing age. It was evident that the challenges school health service providers faced included limited resources, inconsistency in existing school health service rendering, and poor collaboration between the stakeholders involved. these challenges create a major barrier for the delivery of school health services in south Africa. the participants recommended that partnerships and collaboration should be established in order to establish a healthy educational environment and promote frequent and sustained school visits.

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Effects of School Health Nursing Education Interventions on HIV/AIDS-Related Attitudes of Students in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Cited by 22 publications

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Effectiveness of School-based Education on HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior among Secondary School Students in Wuhan, China

Effectiveness of School-based Education on HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior among Secondary School Students in Wuhan, China

Predictors of consistent condom use based on the Information-Motivation-Behavior Skill (IMB) model among senior high school students in three coastal cities in China

The Challenges Experienced by Healthcare Providers With Regard to the Provision of School Healthcare Services in Tshwane Sub-District, Gauteng Province

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