ABSTRACT
This study investigated male and female secondary schools students knowledge of AIDS in Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The instrument that was used for the study was a questionnaire tagged, Male and Female Secondary Schools Students knowledge of Aids which was distributed to the students.
Two hundred respondents were randomly selected to participation in the study Data collected were analysed using frequency count percent t-test statistical method to test the formulated hypotheses.
However, result revealed that variables like sex, age, and religion have no significant differences on respondents’ knowledge of Aids.
Based on these findings some recommendations like seminar and public awareness to the male and female secondary schools students’ knowledge of AIDS and Comprehensive Counselling Programme in Secondary Schools were suggested.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE i
CERTIFICATION ii
DEDICATION iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS iv
ABSTRACT vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS vii
LIST OF TABLES x
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 7
Purpose of the Study 8
Research Questions 9
Research Hypotheses 10
Scope of the Study 11
Operational Definition of Terms 11
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF THE RELATED LITERATURE
Introduction 13
Definitions, Nature and Causes of Aids 13
Signs and Symptoms of Aids 18
Prevention and Control of Aids 24
Knowledge and Attitude towards Aids 26
General Impact of Aids 29
Appraisal of the Literature Review 31
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHOD
Introduction 33
Research Design 33
Population of the Study 34
Sample and Sampling Technique 34
Instrumentation 35
Validity of the Instrument 36
Reliability of the Instrument 36
Procedure for Data Collection 37
Method of Data Analysis 37
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
Introduction 38
Results 38
Hypotheses Testing 40
Discussion of Findings 44
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary 47
Conclusion 48
Recommendations 49
References 50
Appendix
