Sources of Information About HIV and AIDS among Students with Disabilities in Institutions in Rwanda,
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2017-08
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Educational Research International
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This paper examines a study designed to investigate access to HIV and AIDS
information by students with disabilities in institutions of higher education in
Rwanda. Purposive sampling was used to select 154 students with disabilities, 5
deans of students, 5 medical doctors and 5 heads of HIV/AIDS clubs. Questionnaire
was used to collect data from students with disabilities while the interview schedule
was used to collect data from deans of students’ medical doctors and heads of HIV
and AIDS clubs. The findings of the study revealed that students with disabilities are
at increased risk of contracting HIV/AIDS, they are sexually active and they
constitute a special group which needs special attention. The study further showed
that there is incorrect perception on the mode of HIV/AIDS transmission and
prevention among students with disabilities. The findings further revealed that the
most available sources of HIV/AIDS information in the community were teachers,
non-governmental organizations and health facilities, posters, radio, political party
leaders and printed materials. Based on these findings the study recommended that
the government of Rwanda, the organization of people with disabilities and other
organizations working with people with disabilities should break down barriers by
elaborating specific policy and providing training workshops to address the various
misconceptions about HIV/AIDS transmission and prevention among students with
disabilities
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Habinshuti, G., Wamocho, F. I., & Njoroge, M. (2017). Sources of information about HIV and AIDS among students with disabilities in institutions in Rwanda. Educational Research International, 6(3), 71-81.