title: Primary and preferred sources for HIV/AIDS and sexual risk behavior information among adolescents in Swaziland, Southern Africa.
abstract: The HIV/AIDS epidemic in Sub-Saharan Africa poses a massive diffusion and persuasion challenge for health professionals. Individuals working with adolescents to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS must gain an understanding of adolescent's preference in obtaining information about HIV/AIDS and sexual behaviors. This study describes the primary and preferred sources of information regarding HIV/AIDS and sexual risk behavior in relation to several socio-demographic variables (n=941) in Swaziland, Southern Africa. Although print/broadcast media was the primary source for HIV/AIDS and sexual risk behavior information for the students, most participants preferred information from the healthcare workers. This study suggests a greater role for healthcare providers in providing HIV/AIDS and sexual risk information.
authors: School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Cunningham Hall, 1921 East Hartford Avenue, 7th Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA. aaronbg@csd.uwm.edu
authors: Aaron G
authors: AG
authors: Buseh
authors: Laurie K
authors: LK
authors: Glass
authors: Beverly J
authors: BJ
authors: McElmurry
authors: Mildred
authors: M
authors: Mkhabela
authors: Nonhlanhla A
authors: NA
authors: Sukati
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D013541:Eswatini; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections; D006282:Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008402:Mass Media; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012725:Sexual Behavior