Evaluating HIV/AIDS education programmes in Ugandan secondary schools

Keywords

Social Sector; Governance and Public Policy; Sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract

Although not part of the national curriculum until 2004, HIV/AIDS education has been taught for some time in Ugandan secondary schools through a variety of extracurricular means, including the media, youth groups, drama, music, and Parent–Teacher Associations. This article identifies and evaluates the integration of HIV/AIDS information into the national curriculum in Ugandan secondary schools between 2002 and 2004, based on the viewpoints of administrators, teachers, and students from 76 schools. While most schools did not include HIV/AIDS as part of the formal national curriculum at this time, the information was disseminated through a range of alternative means. The authors identify the most effective of these, discuss the perceived reactions of various stakeholders regarding HIV/AIDS being taught in secondary schools, and make recommendations for curricular reform.

Original Publication Citation

Jacob, W.J., Mosman, S.S., Hite, S.J., Morisky, D.E. & Nsubuga, U.K. (2007). Evaluating HIV/AIDS education programmes in Ugandan secondary schools. Development in Practice, 17(1), 114-123.

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2007-11-26

Permanent URL

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/5741

Publisher

Development in Practice

Language

English

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Social Work

University Standing at Time of Publication

Assistant Professor

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