African Operations Research (Business/Math crossover) | 22 July 2003
School-Based HIV/AIDS Education Interventions in Northern Ghana Youth Groups: An Evaluation Study
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Abstract
HIV/AIDS remains a significant health challenge in Northern Ghana, particularly among youth groups. A mixed-methods approach including pre- and post-intervention surveys and focus group discussions to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to HIV/AIDS among participants. A significant increase (p<0.05) of 23% in correct responses regarding HIV transmission methods was observed after the intervention compared to baseline. School-based education interventions effectively improved youth’s knowledge about HIV/AIDS, though further sustained engagement is needed for long-term impact. Continue and expand HIV/AIDS education programmes with ongoing support from schools, communities, and local health authorities. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p<em>i)=\beta</em>0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.