Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013)

View Issue TOC

Adolescent Participation and Knowledge Gains in HIV/AIDS Prevention through School Nutrition Programmes in Kenyan Schools: An Analysis of Intervention Impact

Mwadime Chege, Department of Clinical Research, Maseno University Samuel Ndirimani, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Omar Kibunji, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Nairobi
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18993259
Published: June 2, 2013

Abstract

School nutrition programmes in Kenya have been implemented to improve adolescent health outcomes, including HIV/AIDS prevention education. These programmes aim to enhance knowledge and participation rates among students. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative data from surveys with qualitative insights from focus group discussions. Data were collected from a sample of Kenyan schools to assess programme impact. Adolescent participation in nutrition programmes varied significantly across schools, with participation rates ranging between 45% and 70%. Knowledge gains related to HIV/AIDS prevention were observed among participants. The study highlights the importance of tailored interventions that consider adolescent engagement for effective HIV/AIDS prevention education. School nutrition programmes should incorporate strategies to increase participant engagement, particularly targeting adolescents who are less likely to participate. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

Full Text:

Read the Full Article

The HTML galley is loaded below for inline reading and better discovery.

How to Cite

Mwadime Chege, Samuel Ndirimani, Omar Kibunji (2013). Adolescent Participation and Knowledge Gains in HIV/AIDS Prevention through School Nutrition Programmes in Kenyan Schools: An Analysis of Intervention Impact. African Food Systems Research (Interdisciplinary - incl Agri/Env), Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18993259

Keywords

African GeographyAdolescent ParticipationNutrition ProgrammesHIV/AIDS PreventionKnowledge GainsIntervention ImpactSchool Health Education

Research Snapshot

Desktop reading view
Language
EN
Formats
HTML + PDF
Publication Track
Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013)
Current Journal
African Food Systems Research (Interdisciplinary - incl Agri/Env)

References