A Knowledge-Based HIV/AIDS Framework for Lagos State: AnEmpirical Study
Journal Title: IOSR Journals (IOSR Journal of Computer Engineering) - Year 2015, Vol 17, Issue 4
Abstract
Abstract: This study investigates non-clinical HIV/AIDS activities and explores the efficacy of contemporary EHealthinitiatives, including systems focusing on deployment of healthcare information, telecommunications andinformation and communication technologies. The study evaluates non-clinical HIV/AIDS activities by studyingstudents from Lagos State. Data was collected from selected secondary schools in all Lagos Stateadministrative divisions, as well as Lagos State University. Schools were selected in each division (2-5 schools)using a stratified proportional random sampling principle. A questionnaire was developed based on HIV/AIDStransmission and prevention indicators. The study triangulated qualitative and quantitative data in order toinvestigate the extent of HIV/AIDS awareness and education, especially regarding transmission and preventionrisk factors. The empirical gaps were revealed to be: (a) behavioural challenges; (b) sexually transmittedinfections - STIs and clinical understanding; (c) lack of transmission awareness; (d) condom use; (e) fear ofHIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination (HASD) and (f) ineffectiveness of HIV Counselling and Testingcentres in the Lagos State metropolis. Knowledge Management (KM) concepts were effectively adopted topropose a validated framework to tackle gaps related to transmission and prevention risk factors in Lagos State.
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Waliu Olalekan, Apena
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