Comparison of effectiveness of communication applied in HIV/AIDS education methods in primary schools in Mathare areas of Nairobi
Abstract
Communication that forms an integral part of HIV/ AIDS education methods is believed
to hold great potential for contributing to prevention of HN among school students. In
view of this, the government of Kenya (GOK) through Kenya Institute of Education
(KIE) introduced HIV/AIDS education in Primary and secondary schools. HIV/AIDS
education has been integrated in all the subjects and teachers have adopted different
teaching methods.
This study therefore sought to compare the effectiveness of communication strategy used
to teach HIV/AIDS in primary schools in Mathare area. A sample size of 40 students
aged 10 -14 years in ten primary schools (20 students for in-depth interview, 20 students
for focus group discussion) was determined. The study established that the current
HIV/AIDS methods are mostly using communication methods that are convectional
nature (lecture, class assignment, etc) that are not participatory and entertaining. The
study also established that most of the students prefer teaching methods that are using
communication methods that are non-convectional (informal, participatory and
entertaining.
In conclusion, non-convectional HIV/ AIDS education methods that uses participatory
and entertainment communication strategy has the capability of reaching students
effectively with messages that will build their skills required to prevent HIV infections.
Publisher
University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya
Description
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