Primary and preferred sources for HIV/AIDS and sexual risk behavior information among adolescents in Swaziland, Southern Africa.
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.
Buseh
Aaron G
AG
School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Cunningham Hall, 1921 East Hartford Avenue, 7th Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA. aaronbg@csd.uwm.edu
Glass
Laurie K
LK
McElmurry
Beverly J
BJ
Mkhabela
Mildred
M
Sukati
Nonhlanhla A
NA
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