Knowledge of reproductive health issues among secondary school adolescents in Calabar, Nigeria

Oyo‐Ita, Angela; Kalu, Queeneth; Mkpanam, Nkese; Ikpeme, Bassey; Etuk, Saturday

doi:10.4314/gjms.v3i1.10133

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“…Electronic media (television/radio) was identified as the major source of information on HIV in this survey which was consistent with earlier survey in Nigeria 35 . Internet surfing though a minor source of information for the respondents is a manifestation of information technology usage by health workers and should be encouraged.…”

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A Survey Of HIV-Related Knowledge And Attitude Among Dental Nursing Students In South Western Nigeria

Azodo¹,

Umoh²,

Ezeja³

et al. 2009

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confidence: 87%

A Survey Of HIV-Related Knowledge And Attitude Among Dental Nursing Students In South Western Nigeria

Azodo¹,

Umoh²,

Ezeja³

et al. 2009

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“…television, internet, radio, newspaper/magazines) but few had received same from their parents. Consistent with findings in Ghana 28 , Nigeria 29,30 and other countries 31,32 , university students in Ghana appear to rely on both print and electronic media as the major source of HIV/AIDS information. Mass-media campaigns utilizing television radio, posters and billboards have been shown to be more effective for addressing specific issues 33 .…”

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HIV/AIDS knowledge among undergraduate university students: implications for health education programs in Ghana

Asante¹,

Oti-Boadi²

2013

Afr H. Sci.

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Background: Globally, the spread of HIV/AIDS remains on the rise especially among adolescents who are at increased risk of infection. Sexual behavioural change remains one of the most effective ways of preventing further transmission among this vulnerable group. Objective: To evaluate HIV/AIDS knowledge among undergraduate students' and how it can be used in HIV prevention strategies in Ghana. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using structured questionnaires among 324 conveniently selected students enrolled at a tertiary institution in Accra, Ghana. Results: The mean age of the respondents was 23 years. Although the mean score of the participants' responses to 12 HIV/AIDS knowledge questions was 7.7 of 12 points, there was an inconsistent level of AIDS knowledge with significant gender difference. While students could identify the transmission modes and preventive measure, they were less knowledgeable about the causative agent of AIDS. Majority of the students reported having received AIDS information from both print and electronic media, but few of them received such information from parents. Although over 90% of the students knew where to access VCT services, 45% of them have not had HIV test. Conclusion: The data underscore the urgent need for HIV/AIDS-related health education and prevention efforts targeting university students as well as younger age groups in Ghana

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“…This pattern of poor comprehensive knowledge, despite a high level of awareness has also been reported by previous authors [14,20,21].…”

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“…This high level of awareness about HIV/AIDS has been similarly reported in secondary school students in Nigeria [14,15,20]. Comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS was however not as encouraging, with only a quarter knowing the meaning of AIDS and less than 1 out of 10 knowing the causative agent for the disease.…”

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HIV Preventive Measures among Adolescents Attending Secondary Schools in an Urban Community in Southwestern Nigeria

Adeomi¹,

Adeoye²,

Bamidele³

et al. 2014

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Knowledge of reproductive health issues among secondary school adolescents in Calabar, Nigeria

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A Survey Of HIV-Related Knowledge And Attitude Among Dental Nursing Students In South Western Nigeria

A Survey Of HIV-Related Knowledge And Attitude Among Dental Nursing Students In South Western Nigeria

HIV/AIDS knowledge among undergraduate university students: implications for health education programs in Ghana

HIV Preventive Measures among Adolescents Attending Secondary Schools in an Urban Community in Southwestern Nigeria

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