HIV/AIDS Knowledge and Risk Perception of Visually impaired and Sighted pupils in Kenya
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Date
2012
Authors
Mweru, M.
Kendi, L.
Kinai, T. K.
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European Scientific Institute
Abstract
The aim of this study was to find out HIV/AIDS knowledge level, and
perception of risk of infection with HIV/AIDS, of visually impaired and sighted
pupils. Differences between visually impaired and sighted pupils HIV/AIDS
knowledge and perception of risk of infection were studied. Descriptive survey
was used to collect data. The sample included 116 pupils. The mean score for
HIV/AIDS knowledge was 92.94% and 87.59% for sighted pupils and visually
impaired pupils respectively. The risk perceptions mean score for sighted and
visually impaired pupils was 71.08% and 68.03% respectively. There were
Significant statistical differences between sighted and visually impaired pupils'
knowledge of HIV/AIDS and perception of risk of infection with HIV/AIDS. This
study recommended the government al1d other stakeholders increase
education programmes to address misconceptions about transmission and
make available HIV/AIDS information in accessible formats for the visually
impaired through Braille, audio tapes and large print visual aids
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European Scientific Institute Volume 8, (2012)