An evaluation of the benefits of life skills training as a preventive strategy for HIV and AIDS for secondary school learners (Grade 9) in the Moretele district of Mpumalanga
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Authors
Mogoane, Motsepe Lawrence
Issue Date
2012-01
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
Keywords
HIV/AIDS , Life skills , Prevention , Secondary school learners
Alternative Title
Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the benefits of life skills training as a preventive
strategy for HIV and AIDS, for secondary school learners in one secondary school
in the Moretele District of Mpumalanga.
The objectives of this study were to determine the levels of learners’ knowledge
about HIV and AIDS, and levels of teacher training in life skills, to assess how
teachers’ and learners’ attitudes affect life skills training, to explore the
perceptions of teachers and learners regarding the usefulness of life skills training
in the prevention of HIV transmission and to assess the usefulness of the learning
and teaching support materials (LTSM) used in life skills training. The study also
investigated the challenges encountered by learners and teachers in life skills
training in order to make recommendations for improvements.
This is a qualitative evaluation study that involved qualitative focus group
interviews, qualitative semi-structured interviews and qualitative observation.
Sampling was purposive and it entailed 30 grade 9 learners and 2 grade 9 Life
Orientation teachers. The Health Belief Model and Social Cognitive Theory
formed the theoretical framework for this study.
The results of the study showed that the aspects which significantly benefited
learners were: sufficiently acceptable levels of knowledge about HIV and AIDS,
the use of other resources from the library, and development of positive attitudes
of learners and teachers involved in life skills. Aspects of life skills training which
demonstrated partial benefits for the learners were teacher training and
involvement of parents and other health care professionals. However, aspects
which were less developed were the learners’ and teachers’ knowledge and
application regarding some skills needed for prevention of HIV infection
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Citation
Mogoane, Motsepe Lawrence (2012) An evaluation of the benefits of life skills training as a preventive strategy for HIV and AIDS for secondary school learners (Grade 9) in the Moretele district of Mpumalanga, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/6083>