THE PROVISION OF PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE HIV/AIDS POSITIVE STUDENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN KENYA: A CASE OF RIFT-VALLEY PROVINCE
Title | THE PROVISION OF PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE HIV/AIDS POSITIVE STUDENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN KENYA: A CASE OF RIFT-VALLEY PROVINCE |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2008 |
Authors | Ochieng, PA, Maiyo, JK |
Journal | Problems of Education in the 21st Century |
Volume | 8 |
Start Page | 9-16 |
Date Published | October/2008 |
Type of Article | Original article |
ISSN | 1822-7864 |
Other Numbers | ICID: 872768 |
Keywords | psychosocial support, tertiary institutions |
Abstract | Substantial progress has been achieved in our understanding of the human immune deficiency virus (HIV) since the Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) was first reported in 1981 in the United States of America. In its second decade, the scourge is spreading quietly and fast and no cure has been found. There are about 200,000 new infections everyday. HIV/AIDS would kill 30% of the learners in African countries before they can offer beneficial services to their communities. The only way to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS is through attitudinal and behavioral changes as well as management that can be secured effectively through education. Despite the fact that more than 90% awareness has been created among the youth, a comprehensive behavior change strategy is yet to be realized. |
URL | http://oaji.net/articles/2014/457-1392284059.pdf |
Refereed Designation | Refereed |
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