Effects of a Theory-based Audio HIV/AIDS Intervention for Litterate Rural Females in Amhara, Ethiopia

Gebeyehu W. Bogale; Henk Boer; Erwin R. Seydel

doi:10.1521/aeap.2011.23.1.25

Effects of a Theory-based Audio HIV/AIDS Intervention for Litterate Rural Females in Amhara, Ethiopia

Gebeyehu W. Bogale, Henk Boer, Erwin R. Seydel

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In Ethiopia the level of illiteracy in rural areas is very high. In this study, we investigated the effects of an audio HIV/AIDS prevention intervention targeted at rural illiterate females. In the intervention we used social-oriented presentation formats, such as discussion between similar females and role-play. In a pretest and posttest experimental study with an intervention group (n = 210) and control group (n = 210), we investigated the effects on HIV/AIDS knowledge and social cognitions. The intervention led to significant and relevant increases in HIV/AIDS knowledge, self-efficacy, perceived vulnerability to HIV/AIDS infection, response efficacy of condoms and condom use intention. In the intervention group, self-efficacy at posttest was the main determinant of condom use intention, with also a significant contribution of vulnerability. We conclude that audio HIV/AIDS prevention interventions can play an important role in empowering rural illiterate females in the prevention of HIV/AIDS.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	26-38
Journal	AIDS education and prevention
Volume	23
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1521/aeap.2011.23.1.25
Publication status	Published - 2011

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