Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)

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Urban Dakar Slums HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaigns: A Mixed Methods Exploration of Sexual Behaviour and Knowledge Retention Effects

Mamadou Diop, Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA), Dakar
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18898238
Published: January 18, 2009

Abstract

Urban slums in Dakar, Senegal present unique challenges for HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns due to high population density and limited access to healthcare. The study employed a mixed methods approach, combining quantitative surveys with qualitative focus groups to gather data from 300 participants across 5 selected slums. Focus group discussions revealed themes of improved understanding of HIV prevention and safer sex practices among campaign participants (82% reported increased knowledge). Findings suggest that comprehensive awareness campaigns can significantly enhance sexual health education in urban slum environments, warranting further targeted interventions. Future research should explore the long-term effects of these campaigns and evaluate their socio-economic impacts on communities. HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaigns, Urban Slums, Sexual Behaviour, Knowledge Retention

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Mamadou Diop (2009). Urban Dakar Slums HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaigns: A Mixed Methods Exploration of Sexual Behaviour and Knowledge Retention Effects. Journal of Sahel and Savanna Studies, Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18898238

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UrbanSub-SaharanCommunityQuantitativeQualitativeInterventionHealth Education

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