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    The acceptability of HIV/AIDS preventive information among youths in Dar-es-salaam city: the case study of Kinondoni Municipal
    (University of Dar es Salaam, 2012) Hamisi, Sefu
    The broad objective of this study was to investigate the acceptance of HIV/AIDS preventive information among the youths in Dar-es-salaam City. Methodologically, this study used a qualitative approach. Data for this study were collected using a combination of techniques, namely questionnaires with open and close ended questions, face to face interviews and focus-group discussions. Sixty respondents participated in this study from Kinondoni Municipal to represent the population of Dar-es-salaam City. These were drawn from Kinondoni Muslim Secondary school, Biafra Secondary School and the Family Health International (FHI) at Kinondoni Municipal in Dar-es-salaam City. Key findings revealed that most youths in Dar-es-salaam City have a narrow knowledge base on HIV/AIDS preventive information.Tradidional and cultural believes are among the barriers in accepting the HIV/AIDS preventive information among the youths. Findings revealed that most youths/respondents preferred seminars and conferences to receive HIV/AIDS preventive information which is the lowest method used to fight the epidemic in the City. Based on the findings, it is recommended that all youths should be equipped with knowledge/education on HIV/AIDS so that they can accept the HIV/AIDS preventive information in order to fight the epidemic. To facilitate this, relevant stakeholders in HIV/AIDS prevention initiatives should work closely to fight the wide spread of HIV infection among the youths.
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    Access and utilization of HIV/ AIDS information in rural areas in Tanzania: a case study of Kisarawe district
    (University of Dar es Salaam, 2014) Chande-Mallya, Rehema
    This study examines the access to and utilisation of HIV/AIDS information in rural areas using Kisarawe District as a case study. The research was conducted in 15 purposively selected villages in the district. It adopted Shannon and Weaver's Model of Information Communication in which representation of message from the information source is transmitted using signals to the receiver and lastly the communicated messages reach the final destination. This cross-sectional survey uses a mixed method approach to collect data. A standardised and structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 342 randomly selected respondents aged between 18 and 49 years old. Key informant interviews were conducted with 33 care givers/health officials and village leaders. Furthermore, I 19 respondents participated in the Focus Group Discussions. The collected quantitative data were processed and analysed using a Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS). Qualitative data, on the other hand, were subjected to content analysis. The study established that radio is the most popular communication channel (by 80%) used to access and disseminate HIV/AIDS information, followed by newspapers (28%), television (28%), health centres (20%), friends (16%), drama and song (16%), posters and brochures (15%), village meetings (13%) and school teachers (I 1%).The least cited channels were family members (4%), religious leaders (4%) and the internet (1%). A number of governmental and non-governmental organisations disseminate I1IV/AIDS information and conduct HIV/AIDS sensitisation seminars in 'he study area. A majority of the respondents (94%) were found to be knowledgeable about I-IIV/AIDS, its mode of transmission prevention and care. Generally, most respondents (80%) felt that sharing of information and discussions on HIV / AIDS is the best way of raising awareness on prevention. On the basis of these findings, the study recommends that health facilities and Voluntary Counselling Testing (VCTs) services should be relocated within walking distance to encourage their effective usage. It is further recommended that the rural infrastructure should be improved to facilitate communication and HIV/AIDS information dissemination. Finally, the study recommends three areas for future research: First, to determine information communication channels used in Kagera region in mitigating against HIV/ AIDS; second, the contributions of information usage in the communities of Manyara (2.7%) and Dodoma (2%) regions which have lower IIIV/ AIDS prevalence rates and third. a study determines the most effective communication channels for I-IIV/AIDS information systems in rural areas.
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    The role and potential of Tanzania library services board in dissemination of HIV/AIDS information: a case study of Mbeya regional library.
    (University of Dar es Salaam, 2012) Mbunda, Frank Xavery
    This study investigated the role and potential of the Tanzania Library Services Board in the dissemination of HIV/AIDS information; it examined types of HIV/AIDS information available in the library; ways used by TLSB to disseminate HIV/AIDS information; challenges the TLSB faces in the dissemination of that information; and to solicit suggestions for improving TLSB methods in dissemination of HIV/AIDS information. The study was conducted in Mbeya Regional Library. A total of 60 respondents participated in this study including women and men of different education backgrounds and occupations. Respondents were randomly selected as they tended to use the library services. A combination of methods was used to collect data. They included interviews, questionnaires and observations. Major findings from this study revealed that the role currently played by TLSB is limited but the potential is high for TLSB to disseminate HIV/AIDS information. There is limited use of multiple ways of disseminating HIV/AIDS information such as seminars, conferences and workshops. However, findings revealed a few printed materials concerning HIV/AIDS information; some of which donated by TACAIDS and AMREF were available in the library. TLSB has not yet played a major role in the dissemination of HIV/AIDS information because HIV/AIDS prevention has not been identified as one of the priority roles of ensuring that the library provides information to all groups of people. The HIV/AIDS information available in the Library is inadequate.
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    The role of mass media in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Tanzania
    (University of Dar es Salaam, 2001) Nyoni, Agnes Ngole
    The main purpose of this study was to investigate the extent to which media plays a major role in the fight against AIDS. Specifically, the study investigated the type of health information programs provided by the media and the extent to which the media provide information about the sources of HIV/AIDS support and counseling. The objectives of the study were to examine the role of the media, to identify barriers that hinder the media to access and disseminate HIV/AIDS information and to determine how the media can be more effective in the fight against HIV/AIDS. A descriptive survey method was employed in data collection. There were four population categories namely media institutions, journalists, and editors and media customers. Research instruments such as questionnaires, interview and observation were used to collect data from the field. Thereafter data were interpreted by using cross tabulation. The findings revealed that most health information programs provided by the media were on water borne STDs and HIV/AIDS diseases. The findings also revealed that the media often provide information about sources of support and counseling. In addition the major roles played by the media are education and information provision. While obstacles to effective accessing and dissemination of HIV/AIDS information include; government bureaucracy, reluctance of some people to provide information, cultural taboos, and government control. The study concludes that the mass media can play a very important role in the fight against HIV/AIDS if journalists are trained in strategies to disseminate HIV/AIDS in the African environment and report HIV/AIDS information in a professional manner. It recommends the removal of barriers to effective dissemination of information that include; government control, cultural taboo, bureaucracy in government circles and reluctance of some people to discuss HIV/AIDS issues.