The acceptability of HIV/AIDS preventive information among youths in Dar-es-salaam city: the case study of Kinondoni Municipal
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2012
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University of Dar es Salaam
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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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Aids (Disease), Youth, Information services, Kindondoni Municipal, Dar es Salaam City
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Hamisi, S (2012) The acceptability of HIV/AIDS preventive information among youths in Dar-es-salaam city: the case study of Kinondoni Municipal, Master dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam. (Available at http://41.86.178.3/internetserver3.1.2/detail.aspx?)