Kadu Meribo

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Country: Ethiopia
Background: BED Geography
Research Project: KAP: Survey study of ABC approach of HIV prevention at a community level in selected part of capital city Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

OBJECTIVES: The ABC approach to the prevention of HIV and other STI’s promotes abstinence
from premarital sex and related activities, being faithful to one sexual partner and using
condoms consistently and correctly. This study assessed the KAP–gap of HIV prevention
programmes.

METHODOLOGY: This cross-sectional survey was conducted from April-June, 2008 in the capital
city of Ethiopia. The total number of participants was 107. Systematic sampling and the lottery
technique was used to distribute the sample evenly  and select respondents among eligible
participants. Data was collected using a structured interview questionnaire and focus group
discussion guide. 

RESULTS: 107(100%) of the participants had heard about HIV/AIDS. Of the total single and
married respondents 28(50.94%) and 11(26.82%) had never practiced abstaining from
premarital sex and being faithful to one sexual partner respectively. 24(23.07%) of respondents
report always using a condom correctly and consistently. Of the total 35(33.01%) condom users,
23(65.71%) of them had used a condom during their last sexual intercourse; 11(31.42%)
respondents had experienced condom failure. 

CONCLUSION: There are gaps in the present knowledge, attitudes and practices of respondents
and the desired programme objectives. Therefore, more effort will be required to be successful
in implementation.

Key words: - HIV Prevention, Premarital sex, Abstinence, Be faithful, Condom use.