Journal of Advances in Education and Philosophy (JAEP)
Volume-1 | Issue-01 | 13-20
Original Research Article
Level of Knowledge on HIV/AIDS and Risk Avoidance Practices Acquired by Deaf Youth in Western Region
Adoyo Peter Oracha
Published : Nov. 10, 2017
Abstract
HIV/AIDS is a major threat to the lives of young people given that about
half of all new HIV infections occur amongst those aged 15-24 years. The AIDS
pandemic continues to have a profound effect on families whether deaf or hearing.
There is an international HIV/AIDS epidemic affecting Deaf communities in every
part of the globe. NYAWERI VCT for the deaf in Western Kenya was established in
September 2004 to respond to the needs of deaf people including poor access to
information about HIV/AIDS, safe sex, inadequate treatment programmes, and issues
such as confidentiality in the community. The purpose of this evaluation was to
establish the level of knowledge on HIV/AIDS and risk avoidance practices so far
acquired by deaf youth in Nyanza and Western Provinces.