Document 2223
 DOCN  M94A2223
 TI    A participatory HIV/AIDS family education programme: the case of the
       'family compound' structure of inner-Ibadan City, Nigeria.
 DT    9412
 AU    Mansary A; Department of Teacher Education, University of Ibadan,
       Nigeria.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):353 (abstract no. PD0018). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370352
 AB    OBJECTIVE: The study was designed to implement and evaluate an AIDS
       education programme involving the 'family compound' structure of Ibadan
       City, in which family members themselves design and actively engage in
       the education activities. METHOD: One of the largest family compounds in
       the inner-city of Ibadan was purposively selected as a case study. The
       first phase of the study involved collecting qualitative and
       quantitative data on family members AIDS-related KAP. The second phase
       involved the family members directly designing and implementing the
       participatory activities. RESULTS: Rudimentary knowledge about HIV/AIDS
       was discovered among family members. The education programme designed
       involved popular 'family media' including family meetings, elders'
       forum, drama sketches and formal talks. Interest in the activities
       increased sharply and was accompanied by active participation.
       Significant changes in knowledge and attitudes were also recorded.
       DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: The findings suggest the 'family compound' as
       an effective medium for the HIV/AIDS education of grassroots
       communities. It may also afford grassroots communities a direct input in
       national AIDS programs.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL  *Family
       *Health Education/METHODS  Human  Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
       Nigeria  *Program Development  MEETING ABSTRACT

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