SOURCES OF INFORMATION ABOUT HIV AND AIDS AMONG STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN INSTITUTIONS IN RWANDA
Journal Title: Educational Research International - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
This paper examines a study designed to investigate access to HIV and AIDS information by students with disabilities in institutions of higher education in Rwanda. Purposive sampling was used to select 154 students with disabilities, 5 deans of students, 5 medical doctors and 5 heads of HIV/AIDS clubs. Questionnaire was used to collect data from students with disabilities while the interview schedule was used to collect data from deans of students’ medical doctors and heads of HIV and AIDS clubs. The findings of the study revealed that students with disabilities are at increased risk of contracting HIV/AIDS, they are sexually active and they constitute a special group which needs special attention. The study further showed that there is incorrect perception on the mode of HIV/AIDS transmission and prevention among students with disabilities. The findings further revealed that the most available sources of HIV/AIDS information in the community were teachers, non-governmental organizations and health facilities, posters, radio, political party leaders and printed materials. Based on these findings the study recommended that the government of Rwanda, the organization of people with disabilities and other organizations working with people with disabilities should break down barriers by elaborating specific policy and providing training workshops to address the various misconceptions about HIV/AIDS transmission and prevention among students with disabilities.
Authors and Affiliations
Gonzague Habinshuti, Franciscah Irangi Wamocho, Michael Njoroge
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