The use of social networks in curbing HIV in higher education institutions: a case study of the University of Zambia.

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Title
en The use of social networks in curbing HIV in higher education institutions: a case study of the University of Zambia.
Description
en Journal Article
Creator
Daka, Harrison
Date
2021-02-01T13:46:59Z
Date Available
2021-02-01T13:46:59Z
Date Issued
2017
Abstract
en The AIDS epidemic has affected every aspect of Zambian society and is recognized as the greatest public health challenge of the past 30 years. Nevertheless,
education can generate hope in the face of the epidemic using different methods, including social networks. This article investigates the positive and
negative impacts of social networks on the spread of HIV at the University of
Zambia (UNZA). The research study included survey-based oral interviews
with 280 UNZA students. During the course of the study, we realized that efforts have been and are being put in place at UNZA to use online social networks to spread news about HIV and AIDS and how to stop its transmission.
Findings showed that most participants felt that social networks hastened the
spread of the virus among social media users. Despite social networks having
a few positive effects, the results of our study indicate that the negative effects
far outweigh the positive effects.
Keywords
Social Networking, Social Media, Facebook, Online Relationships,
HIV Education
Identifier
2160-8814(print)
uri
http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/6822
Language
en en
Publisher
en Scientific Research Publishing Inc
Subject
en Social networking--HIV education--Students
Type
en Article
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The University of Zambia Collections