Strategies for HIV AND AIDS Prevention Programmes among In-School Adolescents in Imo State, Nigeria
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https://doi.org/10.12970/2309-0529.2018.06.03Abstract
Introduction: Strategies to prevent Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS among adolescents remain the greatest challenge in human sustainable development especially in developing countries like Nigeria. It is necessary to provide in-school adolescents with appropriate HIV and AIDS preventive interventions. Effective interventions for sustainable HIV prevention among adolescents are limited in Nigeria. This study investigated the effects of using Class-room Instruction (CI) and Drama (DR) as strategies for HIV and AIDS prevention among in-school adolescents in Imo State, Nigeria.References
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