Librarian-initiated HIV/AIDS prevention intervention program outcome in rural communities in Oyo State, Nigeria
Ajuwon, G.A.; Komolafe-Opadeji, H.O.; Ikhizama, B.
International Quarterly of Community Health Education 34(4): 367-390
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 0272-684X PMID: 25228485 DOI: 10.2190/iq.34.4.fDocument Number: 625545
The objective of this study was to meet the HIV/AIDS information and service needs of citizens living in selected rural, underserved communities in Oyo State, Nigeria. This was a librarian-initiated intervention program (pre-post) study of heads of rural households in Oyo State. A questionnaire was used for pre- and post-intervention assessment. The education covered knowledge about HIV/AIDS, routes of transmission, prevention strategies, and attitude toward persons living with HIV. It increased participants' knowledge about AIDS and improved attitude toward those living with HIV. Provision and dissemination of information on HIV/AIDS through librarians to rural settlers is an important prevention strategy and librarians can make major contributions.