Efficacy of HIV and AIDS education programs in the Elmina fishing community in Ghana

Sylvester Kyei-Gyamfi ()
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Palgrave Communications, 2023, vol. 10, issue 1, 1-11

Abstract: Abstract One of the most important steps in HIV prevention is the provision of education to raise awareness to ensure individuals have a sufficient understanding of HIV and AIDS and encourage them to apply that knowledge. The study is based on an earlier descriptive cross-sectional study that sought a link between fishers’ mobility and their risk of HIV exposure in the Elmina fishing community in Ghana. The current paper focuses on initiatives taken within the study area to inform fishers about HIV and AIDS. Additionally, it analyzes the successes and challenges of these programs and offers suggestions for improvement. Public and community durbars, town hall meetings, radio and television transmission, film creation, and the distribution of IE&C materials are the main strategies utilized to carry out HIV and AIDS education. The results suggest that few fishers in the study area take part in programs, whiles projects on HIV and AIDS cannot be implemented consistently and effectively due to a lack of funding and delays in the delivery of government funds. To enable organizations whose mandates, relate to HIV and AIDS interventions to carry out the programs timely and fully, it is advised that government enhances its financing and ensures the timely and full release of program funds.

Date: 2023
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