Effects of a theory-based audio HIV/AIDS intervention for illiterate rural females in Amhara, Ethiopia
Bogale, G.W.; Boer, H.; Seydel, E.R.
Aids Education and Prevention Official Publication of the International Society for Aids Education 23(1): 25-37
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 1943-2755 PMID: 21341958 DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2011.23.1.25Document Number: 220799
In Ethiopia the level of illiteracy in rural areas is very high. In this study, we investigated the effects of an audio HIV/AIDS prevention intervention targeted at rural illiterate females. In the intervention we used social-oriented presentation formats, such as discussion between similar females and role-play. In a pretest and posttest experimental study with an intervention group (n = 210) and control group (n = 210), we investigated the effects on HIV/AIDS knowledge and social cognitions. The intervention led to significant and relevant increases in HIV/AIDS knowledge, self-efficacy, perceived vulnerability to HIV/AIDS infection, response efficacy of condoms and condom use intention. In the intervention group, self-efficacy at posttest was the main determinant of condom use intention, with also a significant contribution of vulnerability. We conclude that audio HIV/AIDS prevention interventions can play an important role in empowering rural illiterate females in the prevention of HIV/AIDS.