Knowledge and attitudes towards HIV/AIDS education and risky sexual practices among Grade 12 learners at a Finishing School in Cape Town, South Africa
Abstract
The main purpose of this study was to describe knowledge of HIV/AIDS, attitudes and perceptions towards HIV/AIDS education as given in Life Orientation Curriculum and sexual practices among Grade 12 learners at a finishing school in Cape Town South Africa. With reports of an upward trend of HIV incidence among the youth, it is worth examining how students view the HIV education they are given through the Life Orientation Curriculum. A cross sectional study was conducted. A standardised questionnaire to gather information on Grade 12 learners’ knowledge of HIV/AIDS, attitudes towards HIV education in schools as well as related sexual practices was self-administered by the participants 2020. A random sample of 251 male and female students was selected from the school and participated in the study.