Evaluation of a school-based HIV prevention intervention among Yemeni adolescents

Al-Iryani, Buthaina; Basaleem, Huda; Al-Sakkaf, Khaled; Crutzen, Rik; Kok, Gerjo; Borne, Bart van den

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“…Several studies pertaining to HIV or sex education show that knowledge increased after participation in an education module. 10,39,40 We only found a few studies in which peer education did not increase knowledge. 41,42 The literature about stigma, awareness, and attitude is inconclusive.…”

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Experience with a Multinational, Secondary School Education Module with a Focus on Prevention of Virus Infections

Doornekamp

Stegers‐Jager

Vlek³

et al. 2017

The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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Abstract.Worldwide, virus infections are responsible for many diseases in terms of morbidity and mortality. Vaccinations and therapies are only available for relatively few virus infections and not always where they are needed. However, knowledge of transmission routes can prevent virus infection. In the context of this study, we measured the effects of a secondary school education module, named Viruskenner, on knowledge, attitude, and risk behavior as these relate to virus infections. A nonrandomized intervention study was conducted between April and August 2015 to assess the effect of this 2-month education module on knowledge, attitude, and behavior of 684 secondary school students in the Netherlands, Suriname, and Indonesia. For the Netherlands, a control group of a further 184 students was added. Factor analysis was performed on questions pertaining to attitude and behavior. Comparative analyses between pre- and posttest per country were done using multiple linear regression, independent sample T-tests, and one-way analysis of variance. These showed a significant increase in knowledge about virus infections and the prevention of infectious diseases among the Dutch and Surinamese groups, whereas a trend of increased knowledge was evident among the Indonesian participants. The Dutch control group showed an overall decrease in knowledge. Regression analyses showed that there was a significant interaction effect between participation and time on knowledge, attitude, and awareness and behavior and risk infection. Attitudes improved significantly in the intervention group. Pearson correlation coefficients between knowledge, attitude, and behavior were found to be positive.

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confidence: 89%

Experience with a Multinational, Secondary School Education Module with a Focus on Prevention of Virus Infections

Doornekamp

Stegers‐Jager

Vlek³

et al. 2017

The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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“…Only 1.7% (33/1964) of the students considered peer education as not beneficial (Al-Iryani et al 2011). …”

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“…The evaluation was mainly based on qualitative data; however, some quantitative data were used, which were previously collected during the quasi-experimental outcome study (Al-Iryani et al 2011). …”

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“…The intervention included training of school coordinators, selection and training of peer educators, training of school management teams, and implementation at school level (Al-Iryani et al 2011). …”

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“…School coordinators planned the peer activities at their schools with peer educators and management teams (Al-Iryani et al 2011). …”

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Process evaluation of school-based peer education for HIV prevention among Yemeni adolescents

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Al-Sakkaf³

et al. 2013

SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS

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In 2005, a survey was conducted among all the 27 high schools of Aden, which revealed low levels of knowledge on major prevention measures, and a high level of stigma and discrimination towards people living with HIV (PLWH). The results served as a baseline for implementing a school-based peer education intervention for HIV prevention in the 27 schools of Aden. In 2008, and after 3 years of implementation, a quasi-experimental evaluation was conducted, which revealed that the peer education intervention has succeeded in improving HIV knowledge and skills; and in decreasing stigmatization of PLWH. This process evaluation aims to give a deeper understanding of the quasi-experimental evaluation which was conducted in the 27 high schools of Aden, and to highlight the factors that facilitated or inhibited school peer education in such a conservative Muslim setting. Qualitative methodologies were pursued, where 12 focus group discussions and 12 in-depth interviews were conducted with peer educators, targeted students, school principals, social workers, and parents of peer educators. Results revealed that school-peer education was well received. There was an apparent positive effect on the life skills of peer educators, but the intervention had a lesser effect on targeted students. Key enabling factors have been the high quality of training for peer educators, supportive school principals, and acceptance of the intervention by parents. These findings are important for improving the life skills and peer education intervention at the school level, and in better planning and implementation of life skills and peer programmes at a national scale.

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Impact of an Educational Programme on Reproductive Health Among Young Migrant Female Workers in Shenzhen, China: an Intervention Study

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Evaluation of a school-based HIV prevention intervention among Yemeni adolescents

Cited by 25 publications

References 23 publications

Experience with a Multinational, Secondary School Education Module with a Focus on Prevention of Virus Infections

Experience with a Multinational, Secondary School Education Module with a Focus on Prevention of Virus Infections

Process evaluation of school-based peer education for HIV prevention among Yemeni adolescents

Impact of an Educational Programme on Reproductive Health Among Young Migrant Female Workers in Shenzhen, China: an Intervention Study

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