title: Effects of a theory-based audio HIV/AIDS intervention for illiterate rural females in Amhara, Ethiopia.
abstract: In Ethiopia the level of illiteracy in rural areas is very high. In this study, we investigated the effects of an audio HIV/AIDS prevention intervention targeted at rural illiterate females. In the intervention we used social-oriented presentation formats, such as discussion between similar females and role-play. In a pretest and posttest experimental study with an intervention group (n = 210) and control group (n = 210), we investigated the effects on HIV/AIDS knowledge and social cognitions. The intervention led to significant and relevant increases in HIV/AIDS knowledge, self-efficacy, perceived vulnerability to HIV/AIDS infection, response efficacy of condoms and condom use intention. In the intervention group, self-efficacy at posttest was the main determinant of condom use intention, with also a significant contribution of vulnerability. We conclude that audio HIV/AIDS prevention interventions can play an important role in empowering rural illiterate females in the prevention of HIV/AIDS.
authors.affiliation: Educational Media Agency, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
authors.forename: Gebeyehu W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Bogale
authors.forename: Henk
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Boer
authors.forename: Erwin R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Seydel
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001296:Audiovisual Aids; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D017280:Condoms / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004522:Educational Status; D005002:Ethiopia / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology / Q000635:transmission; D006266:Health Education; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D012424:Rural Population; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D015229:Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology / Q000635:transmission; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D035862:Vulnerable Populations