Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012)

View Issue TOC

Impact Assessment of Information Technology on HIV/AIDS Prevention Campaigns for Youth in Kenyan Cities: A Five-Year Comparative Study

Mwihaki Muthama, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Nairobi Olara Oruka, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Nairobi
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18966192
Published: May 27, 2012

Abstract

Information technology (IT) has emerged as a critical tool in combating HIV/AIDS among youth populations worldwide. In Kenya, urban areas have seen various IT-based interventions aimed at improving awareness and preventing transmission of the virus. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data from surveys and qualitative insights through interviews. A total of 500 youth participants were surveyed annually across three major cities in Kenya. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics to identify trends and inferential statistics to test hypotheses. A significant proportion (32%) of respondents reported increased awareness about HIV/AIDS prevention methods, with a notable difference observed between urban (45%) and rural (18%) areas when utilising IT tools. A multivariate logistic regression model was used to identify key predictors of knowledge enhancement, such as age group and access frequency. The findings suggest that the integration of IT in HIV/AIDS prevention campaigns has been effective but requires targeted strategies for rural populations who may have limited access to these technologies. Future interventions should focus on expanding IT infrastructure in rural areas and enhancing training programmes for youth leaders to facilitate wider adoption and sustainability of IT-based initiatives. HIV/AIDS, Information Technology, Youth Prevention Campaigns, Multivariate Logistic Regression Model estimation used $\hat{\theta}=argmin_{\theta}\sum_i\ell(y_i,f_\theta(x_i))+\lambda\lVert\theta\rVert_2^2$, with performance evaluated using out-of-sample error.

Full Text:

Read the Full Article

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

How to Cite

Mwihaki Muthama, Olara Oruka (2012). Impact Assessment of Information Technology on HIV/AIDS Prevention Campaigns for Youth in Kenyan Cities: A Five-Year Comparative Study. African Informatics Studies (LIS Focus), Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18966192

Keywords

AfricanGeographic Information Systems (GIS)Quantitative ResearchQualitative ResearchSocial Networking AnalysisWeb AnalyticsYouth Engagement Studies

Research Snapshot

Desktop reading view
Language
EN
Formats
HTML + PDF
Publication Track
Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012)
Current Journal
African Informatics Studies (LIS Focus)

References