Attitudes of tutors towards hiv/aids in teachers training colleges in Dar es salaam and coast regions, Tanzania
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Date
2009
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Sokoine University of Agriculture
Abstract
Tutors have been given a major role in creating awareness of HI V/AIDS and in ensuring
that young people have the knowledge and skills to protect themselves. Although efforts
have been taken by the government and non- government institutions to address these
issues, the problems are still rapidly increasing in the schools and colleges throughout the
country. This research is on attitudes towards H1V/AIDS in teachers’ training colleges
under the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MOEVT). This cross sectional
study used both qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques. The quantitative
data was derived from a sample size of 75 respondents aged between 25 and 55 years
using administered questionnaires. Data was collected using different techniques. The
qualitative data collection techniques used were Focus Group Discussion, in depth
interviews with key informants and, finally, documentary review. Data was analysed using
the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The key findings indicate that tutors
have high knowledge of prevention and awareness of transmission on HIV/AIDS but there
was low indication on condom use. The reason behind the low condom use can be
explained by the socio-cultural influence on the attitudes of the tutors. In addition, other
factors contributing towards low condom use include the influence of the mass media,
inadequate life skills, attitudes towards voluntary counselling and HIV/AIDS testing. On
the basis of these findings, the study recommends to MOEVT and other stakeholders to
develop strategies aiming at promoting awareness of tutors on HIV/AIDS issues. These
strategies include; promotion of tutors’ participation in sexual education programs. Policy
and program approaches should include the provision of adequate access to full and
correct reproductive health information to these tutors.
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Keywords
Tutors, Hiv/Aids, Teachers training colleges