ABSTRACT
Despite mass media campaigns to provide information on how to promote healthy lifestyle and sexual behaviour among the population, especially among the youth, there is evidence that risky sexual behaviour are more prevalent among males than females (UNAIDS, 2013c), putting them at the risk of acquiring Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Not much is known about the knowledge, attitude and practices of male learners in secondary schools in Namibia on HIV prevention and their practices thereof. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices on HIV and AIDS prevention measures among male learners in secondary schools in Oshana Region. A quantitative approach using a cross sectional study design was employed. Quantitative approach was considered appropriate to determine the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices toward HIV and AIDS preventive measures among male learners in the above region. A total population of five hundred and ninety two (592) male learners, aged 14-21 years from four (4) Secondary Schools in Oshana region was included in the study. Data was collected by utilizing an anonymous structured questionnaire with mostly close-ended questions. Data analysis was done using Epi-Info version 7 (CDC) and SPSS version 17 (IBM). Descriptive analysis of knowledge was presented using proportions and frequencies. The score of attitudes was categorized as positive or negative and practices were categorized as safe or risky practices.
SHIKULO, P (2021). Knowledge, Attitudes And Practices Towards Hiv And Aids Prevention Measures Among Male Learners In Secondary Schools In Oshana Region, Namibia.. Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/knowledge-attitudes-and-practices-towards-hiv-and-aids-prevention-measures-among-male-learners-in-secondary-schools-in-oshana-region-namibia
SHIKULO, P.I. "Knowledge, Attitudes And Practices Towards Hiv And Aids Prevention Measures Among Male Learners In Secondary Schools In Oshana Region, Namibia." Afribary. Afribary, 20 Apr. 2021, https://tracking.afribary.com/works/knowledge-attitudes-and-practices-towards-hiv-and-aids-prevention-measures-among-male-learners-in-secondary-schools-in-oshana-region-namibia. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
SHIKULO, P.I. . "Knowledge, Attitudes And Practices Towards Hiv And Aids Prevention Measures Among Male Learners In Secondary Schools In Oshana Region, Namibia.". Afribary, Afribary, 20 Apr. 2021. Web. 20 Sep. 2024. < https://tracking.afribary.com/works/knowledge-attitudes-and-practices-towards-hiv-and-aids-prevention-measures-among-male-learners-in-secondary-schools-in-oshana-region-namibia >.
SHIKULO, P.I. . "Knowledge, Attitudes And Practices Towards Hiv And Aids Prevention Measures Among Male Learners In Secondary Schools In Oshana Region, Namibia." Afribary (2021). Accessed September 20, 2024. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/knowledge-attitudes-and-practices-towards-hiv-and-aids-prevention-measures-among-male-learners-in-secondary-schools-in-oshana-region-namibia