African Cultural Anthropology (Sociology focus)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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Impact of Public Health Campaigns on HIV/AIDS Prevalence Rates Amongst Pregnant Women in East Africa Rural Regions of Guinea: A Qualitative Study

Dingue Alain, Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry Kamara Camille, Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18854962
Published: October 16, 2007

Abstract

Public health campaigns have been implemented in East Africa to reduce HIV/AIDS prevalence rates among pregnant women. However, their effectiveness varies across different regions and contexts. A qualitative approach was employed through in-depth interviews with healthcare providers and community members. Data analysis involved thematic content analysis. Findings indicate that while campaigns increased awareness about HIV/AIDS prevention, adherence to health guidelines varied significantly among participants due to cultural sensitivities. Public health campaigns have had a mixed impact on HIV/AIDS prevalence rates in rural Guinea, influenced by local cultural contexts and community engagement strategies. Future interventions should incorporate culturally sensitive approaches to enhance the effectiveness of public health messaging and support structures for pregnant women. HIV/AIDS, Public Health Campaigns, Pregnant Women, East Africa, Cultural Sensitivities

How to Cite

Dingue Alain, Kamara Camille (2007). Impact of Public Health Campaigns on HIV/AIDS Prevalence Rates Amongst Pregnant Women in East Africa Rural Regions of Guinea: A Qualitative Study. African Cultural Anthropology (Sociology focus), Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18854962

Keywords

African geographyethnographygrounded theoryqualitative analysiscultural anthropologyhealth education strategiesparticipant observation

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