Policy vs practice: the application of HIV/Aids education in the school curriculum, from the perspective of Grade 12 learners in Namibian public and private schools
Student: Shireen Elna StraussCountry: Namibia Namibian youth, particularly in urban areas like the Khomas region, face significant challenges due to the HIV epidemic. Grade 12 represents a crucial stage for HIV/Aids education since it is the final year for compulsory life skills teaching. This study explored the impact of HIV/Aids education on Grade 12 learners’ behaviour, focusing on […]
Male utilisation of HIV counselling and testing services in a Free State subdistrict
Student: Mmamakgala Sylvia LefalatsaCountry: South Africa At the time the study was conducted, the prevalence of HIV in South Africa’s Free State province ranked second highest at 16,7%, following that of KwaZulu-Natal at 18,4%. Between 2002 and 2014, the country’s HIV prevalence increased from 4,09 million to 5,51 million, signalling concerning trends in infection control and support for […]