Ibe, Salome N.O
University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria
Title: Effects of Peer-Health-Education on STIs, HIV and AIDS Knowledge and Attitudes of Tertiary Institution Students in Imo State Nigeria
Biography
Biography: Ibe, Salome N.O
Abstract
This study was designed to determine the effects of peer-health-education on STIs, HIV and AIDS knowledge and attitudes of tertiary institution students by comparing the mean gain scores. Quasi-experimental (pre-test-post-test) research design was employed.Two hundred students drawn from the University, Polytechnic and College of Education, using a multi-stage sampling technique participated as subjects in the peer sessions. Data were analysed using ANCOVA and Z-test. Factorial design was used for the interaction effects. Findings revealedimproved knowledge and attitudes on STIs, HIV and AIDS, as depicted by positive mean gain scores. Age group 16-20 years had highest mean gain score (X = 22.31) of STIs, HIV and AIDS knowledge than the rest, while age group 26-30 years had the highest mean gain score (X = 10.59) of STIS, HIV and AIDS attitudes. Males had higher mean gain score (X = 26.05) of STIs, HIV and AIDS knowledge, while females had higher mean gain score (X = 9.77) of STIs, HIV and AIDS attitudes. The first years (100 level students) had highest mean gain score (X = 25.71) of STIs, HIV and AIDS knowledge and also had the highest mean gain score (X = 14.12) of STIs, HIV and AIDS attitudes. Level of study was significant both for knowledge and attitudes (P < 0.01). There was no significant interaction effect of age, gender and level of study. It is recommended that peer-health-education be explored further as a method of communicating STIs, HIV and AIDS to tertiary institution students and youths generally.