Application of the Information; Motivation and Behavioural Skills Model for Targeting HIV Risk Behaviour amongst Adolescent Learners in South Africa
Sahara J (Online)
; 9: 37-47, 2012.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
This paper discusses the application of an information; motivation and behavioural skills (IMB) model in a school-based programme for the reduction of HIV risk behaviour among 259 Grade 11 learners in two high schools in Alexandra township; Johannesburg. School 1 was the Experimental group; while School 2 was the Control group. After a baseline study (Time 1) at both schools; a 3-week intervention programme was conducted at School 1. A post-test (Time 2) was conducted at both schools. The intervention was repeated at School 2; followed by another post-test (Time 3) at both schools. A final test (Time 4) was conducted at both schools. While there were positive changes in the levels of HIVetAIDS IMB in learner participants; these changes may not be entirely attributed to the intervention. If an IMB model-based intervention is to be maximally effective in reducing HIV-risk behaviour among adolescents; it must focus on the behavioural; structural and socio-cultural contexts in which adolescents live
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AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Sexual Behavior
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Serologic Tests
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HIV Infections
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Control Groups
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Adolescent
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Risk Reduction Behavior
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Healthy People Programs
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Health Information Systems
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Motivation
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
Sahara J (Online)
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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