The Influence of HIV-AIDS Public Enlightenment Campaigns on Adolescents Sexual Behavior in Nigeria

Abstract

This paper assessed the influence of HIV/AIDS public enlightenment campaigns on adolescents’ sexual behavior and their knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about HIV/AIDS. Data generated from a survey conducted among 1902 (917 males and 985 females) adolescent students in Ibadan Nigeria were analyzed using SPSS at the .05 level of significance. The obtained results revealed that adolescents have been exposed to a variety of HIV/AIDS campaigns. The broadcast media (television and radio) exerted more significant influence on adolescents’ sexual behaviors, while the print media exerted greater influence on their knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about HIV/AIDS. Also, adolescents’ knowledge, attitude and beliefs about HIV/AIDS had significant positive influence on their sexual behaviors.

DOI: 10.5901/jesr.2014.v4n6p199