The effects of a systematically developed photo-novella on knowledge, attitudes, communication and behavioural intentions with respect to sexually transmitted infections among secondary school learners in South Africa

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ID22944349
AutoresShamagonam James (0000-0003-4386-8064, South African Medical Research Council, autor correspondente), P Reddy (0000-0002-0432-9060), Priscilla S Reddy, Robert A C Ruiter (0000-0001-5017-3258, Institute of Social Work), Myra Taylor (0000-0003-3087-2240), C C Jinabhai (0000-0002-9163-5815), Pepijn Van Empelen (0000-0002-9809-7650), Bart Van Den Borne (0000-0001-6248-4707)
Ano2005
Volume20
Fascículo2
Páginas157-165
Data de publicação2005-06-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoHealth Promotion International (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0957-4824 • E-ISSN: 1460-2245
EditoraOxford University Press (OUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1093/heapro/dah606
PMID15764686
OpenAlexW2135432732
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas12
Referências citadas4

A pre-post test follow-up design was used to test the effects of a systematically developed photo-novella (Laduma) on knowledge, attitudes, communication and behavioural intentions with respect to sexually transmitted infections, after a single reading by 1168 secondary school learners in South Africa. The reading resulted in an increase in knowledge on the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), change in attitude to condom use and towards people with STIs and/or HIV/AIDS, as well as increased intention to practice safe sex. Laduma did not influence communication about sexually transmitted infections and reported sexual behaviour and condom use. While print media proved to be an effective strategy to reach large numbers of youth and prepare them for adequate preventive behaviours, the study also identified the need to combine print media with other planned theory-based interventions that build confidence and skills to initiate the preventive behaviour.

Condom · Developmental psychology · Family medicine · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) · Novella · Psychological intervention · Reading (process) · Sexual behavior · Test (biology) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Child Development and Digital Technology · Computer Science · Environmental Education and Sustainability · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology