African Journal of AIDS and HIV Research

ISSN 2736-1748

African Journal of AIDS and HIV Research ISSN 2736-1748 Vol. 12 (8), pp. 001-010, August, 2024. Available online at www.internationalscholarsjournals.org © International Scholars Journals

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Awareness, knowledge and attitude of epidemiological spread of HIV/AIDS among senior secondary school students in Gombe State, Nigeria
    
Dauda, Rifkatu Samaila1  Dr. Arul Jayanthi2  Dr. Pauline J. S.  Doka3   Japhet Y. Galaboyi4   Prof. Henrieta A. Okedo5  Dr. Ndikom, Chizoma Millecent6 Amina Abdulsalam7  Dauda Damaris Samaila8  Dr. Pauline Atser9  Maimunat Abubakar10  Lynda Dandaso11  Zainab Usman Isa12 Rahila S Madaki13  Eleanor Mustapha14   Maimuna Umar15  Jemuel Victoria Banas16  Musa Abubakar17  Mohammed Musa18

1,3, 4, 8, 11, 12,13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18College of Nursing sciences Gombe State, 2Senior Lecturer Central University of Nicaragua, Central America, 5Department of Nursing, Tansian University, Umunya, Anambara state, 6Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 7College of Nursing sciences, UITH Ilorin, 9Department of Nursing, Benue State University, 10Department of Nursing, ATBUTH Bauchi state.

Abstract

Received 1 June, 2024; Accepted 1 July, 2024; Published 13 August, 2024

Adolescence is a period of vulnerability characterized by the onset of multiple risky behaviors, which can lead to an increased risk of engaging in unprotected and multiple sexual experiences. Young people today have access to more sources of information that can improve their knowledge about HIV; however, youth need this information to make responsible choices concerning their sexual behavior. Furthermore, attitudes regarding HIV/AIDS are expected to influence individuals’ sexual behaviors. Thus, this study seeks to determine the knowledge and attitudes of students regarding the epidemiological spread of HIV. Data was collected from 100 students via questionnaires. Results from the hypotheses tested reveal: (i) It was analyzed that there was no significant relationship between students’ knowledge and their attitude towards HIV/AIDS (T-value = 0.446; df = 99, p > 0.05). Therefore, null hypothesis 1 is not rejected. (ii) It was analyzed that there is a significant relationship between misconceptions about HIV/AIDS and preventive methods (T-value = 0.346; df = 99, p < 0.05). Consequently, null hypothesis 2 is rejected. However, the study established that students’ level of misconception about HIV was high. Hence, there is a need for planning programs that focus on strengthening stakeholders to promote HIV counseling and campaigns, especially in schools. 

Key words: Awareness, knowledge, attitude, epidemiology, HIV, AIDS, secondary, student.

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