dc.description.abstract | This is a study on the Perception of HIV/AIDS and its implication for Sexual
Behaviour among Undergraduate Students of Maseno University College. It is
based on the fact that, despite the Governments efforts to curb HIV/AIDS
prevalence, for over a decade, the prevalence is still escalating. Hence need to
investigate the perception of HIV/AIDS and Sexual behaviour focussing on the
University Students as a model of young adults. This is because the most affected
group of people with HIV/AIDS ranges between 18 and 34 years of age. The focus
on one's sexual behaviour is because the main mode of HIV/AIDS transmission is
through sexual intercourse. This being the case in Kenya, and other developing
countries.
The study investigated 100 respondents, half of whom were males and half
were females. This sample population was further divided by the year of study thus
2:3 ratio of the population representing the males and females in first and third
years of study respectively.
The data was collected through both formal and informal methods of data
collection namely, interview schedules, observation and discussing with some
members of the society in question.
Analysis of the data was done through both the descriptive and inferential
statistical methods. The Cross tabullation and correlation coeffeciency were used in
the analysis. Frequencies and Percentages were also used to establish patterns of
relationship, with some the data presented in form of tables. The theory of cognitive
dissonance was employed in the theoretical framework.
The study revealed significant relationships between:
1. Condom availability and condom procurement,
2. Sex of condom seller and condom procurement
3. Protected sex and duration of relationship,
4. Knowledge of the partner's past sexual experiences and communication
between partners, and finally,
5. Student's financial resources and his/her risk behaviour. | en |