A report on Schoolgirl hiv/aids risk perception and sexual behaviour in Korogocho area of Nairobi
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Date
2003Author
Owuondo-Odero Elizabeth A
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This report sought to establish whether schoolgirls are aware of how vulnerable they are to
HIV/AlDS transmission and if they are, whether their sexual behaviour is showing this. In
assessing their perception, the study evaluated their knowledge of modes ofRIV transmission,
the methods of prevention and how to establish whether one is infected or not
The area of study was Kariobangi North of Korogocho area. This is a slum area. The area was
chosen with the view that HIV/AIDS is more rampant in the low-income residential areas The
target group was secondary school girls in a local secondary school
Structured questionnaires were administered to the girls. The questionnaires were filled
unanimously to encourage honesty. The data was then ana lysed by running frequencies and
cross-tabulation using SPSS computer package
The report came up with the observation that the majority of schoolgirls (96%) are much
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informed about risky behaviour, the ways of prevention and the dangers of HIVI AlD.S This
clears the fear that schoolgirls may be exposed to HlV infection due to their ignorance. The
study also brought the realization that unlike the vicw that premarital sex is prevalent today,
most of the girls in this study (80%) were not sexually active. The concern should be about the
girls (4%) who despite being sexually acnve use no protection
The conclusion was that awareness among the schoolgirls could be indebted to the school. The
recommendation is that a study should
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aReport submitted to the population studies and research institute, university of Nairobi, for the partial fulfillment of a post-graduate certificate course in -qualitative and quantitative research methodologyPublisher
Department of Population Studies & Research Institute, University of Nairobi