Effects of a theory-based audio HIV/AIDS intervention for illiterate rural females in Amhara, Ethiopia.

@article{Bogale2011EffectsOA,
  title={Effects of a theory-based audio HIV/AIDS intervention for illiterate rural females in Amhara, Ethiopia.},
  author={Gebeyehu W Bogale and Hendrik Boer and Erwin R. Seydel},
  journal={AIDS education and prevention : official publication of the International Society for AIDS Education},
  year={2011},
  volume={23 1},
  pages={
          25-37
        }
}
  • G. Bogale, H. Boer, E. Seydel
  • Published 1 February 2011
  • Education
  • AIDS education and prevention : official publication of the International Society for AIDS Education
In Ethiopia the level of illiteracy in rural areas is very high. In this study, we investigated the effects of an audio HIV/AIDS prevention intervention targeted at rural illiterate females. In the intervention we used social-oriented presentation formats, such as discussion between similar females and role-play. In a pretest and posttest experimental study with an intervention group (n = 210) and control group (n = 210), we investigated the effects on HIV/AIDS knowledge and social cognitions… 
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