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Knowledge on HIV Prevention Measures Among Male Learners in Secondary Schools in Oshana Region, Namibia

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  • Peneyambeko Ipawa Shikulo
  • Louise Pretorius
  • Ndapeua Shifiona
  • Daniel Opotamutale Ashipala

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Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has continued to pose significant social, economic and developmental challenges worldwide.The purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge on HIV prevention among male learners in secondary schools in Oshana Region. The objectives of the study were to- assess and describe the knowledge of male learners in Secondary Schools in Oshana Region about HIV preventive measures. A quantitative, cross sectional design, based on the self-report of the participants, was utilized to achieve the aim of the study. Findings of this study showed that 95.4% had knowledge that HIV can be prevented by consistent and correct use of a condom during sexual intercourse. It has become evident that much still need to be done to make HIV prevention among youth more effective.It is hereby recommended that the Ministry of Education takes the lead to educate the learners on HIV preventive and control measures.

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  • Peneyambeko Ipawa Shikulo & Louise Pretorius & Ndapeua Shifiona & Daniel Opotamutale Ashipala, 2019. "Knowledge on HIV Prevention Measures Among Male Learners in Secondary Schools in Oshana Region, Namibia," Global Journal of Health Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 11(5), pages 1-10, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:gjhsjl:v:11:y:2019:i:5:p:10
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