title: Librarian-initiated HIV/AIDS prevention intervention program outcome in rural communities in Oyo State, Nigeria.
abstract: The objective of this study was to meet the HIV/AIDS information and service needs of citizens living in selected rural, underserved communities in Oyo State, Nigeria. This was a librarian-initiated intervention program (pre-post) study of heads of rural households in Oyo State. A questionnaire was used for pre- and post-intervention assessment. The education covered knowledge about HIV/AIDS, routes of transmission, prevention strategies, and attitude toward persons living with HIV. It increased participants' knowledge about AIDS and improved attitude toward those living with HIV. Provision and dissemination of information on HIV/AIDS through librarians to rural settlers is an important prevention strategy and librarians can make major contributions.
authors.affiliation: University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Ajuwon
authors.affiliation: University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
authors.forename: H O
authors.initials: HO
authors.lastname: Komolafe-Opadeji
authors.affiliation: Obafemi Awolowo University.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ikhizama
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D054626:Consumer Health Information; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D006266:Health Education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D016245:Librarians; D008297:Male; D008507:Medically Underserved Area; D008875:Middle Aged; D009549:Nigeria; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012424:Rural Population; D012737:Sex Factors; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors