Muktar Beshir Ahmed
Ethiopia
Research Article
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice On HIV/AIDS Prevention Among Batu Terara Preparatory School Students in Goba Town, Bale Zone, Southeast Ethiopia
Author(s): Ahmed Yasin Mohammed, Tomas Benti Tefera and Muktar Beshir AhmedAhmed Yasin Mohammed, Tomas Benti Tefera and Muktar Beshir Ahmed
Introduction: There are 11.8 million HIV infected youth worldwide African youth face growing rates of infection with HIV/AIDS and STI. In this region most new HIV infection occur among people ages 15-24 and are sexually acquired .The highest prevalence of HIV is seen in the group of 15-24 years. The knowledge, attitude and practice study that was done in Ethiopia in 1997 on high school student’s show that students have good knowledge about HIV/ AIDS prevention. Objectives: To assess knowledge, attitude and practice on HIV/AIDS prevention among preparatory school students. Methods: A cross sectional study design was conducted between April 2-5, 2013 in Goba Batu Preparatory school students. Data was collected by using self-administered questionnaire through and analyzed using scientific calculator which was presented by using tables. Result: Almost all of students in study area h.. View More»
