Abstract:
HIV/AIDS is the most dramatic epidemic of the century that has claimed
over two decade more than 3 million deaths. Sub Saharan Africa is heavily affected and
accounts for nearly 70% of all cases. In 2008, more than 33 million people globally had
HIV/AIDS, 67 percent of whom were in Africa. By 2020, the number of infected people in
Africa will grow to over 30 million; with just 7 million of the approximately 12 million who
should be treated under current guidelines likely able to receive ART, is estimated.
Ethiopia is one of the sub Saharan countries highly affected by HIV/AIDS pandemic.
According to the 2007 Ministry of Health report, the adult prevalence of HIV infection in
Ethiopia was estimated at 2.1% where most of the burden occurring among the young age
group (4). .
Objective: The objective of this study is to asses the Perception of HIV/AIDS & Voluntary
HIV Counseling and Testing & factors that assumed to contribute low uptakes of VCT by
using Health Belief Model among High School Students of Woldia town, North Wollo.
Methods: A cross sectional Quantitative study will be carried out on a sample of 582
students selected by employing stratified and simple random sampling procedure from a
total of 3946 students in Woldia high school. Data on socio demographic factors and key
perception variables, using a pre test self-administered Amharic version structured
questionnaire will be used to collect relevant information and then Data analysis will be
done using EPI INFO & SPSS statistical packages. Finally based on the study finding
conclusion and feasible recommendation will be given.
Work plan: All activities of the research project is expected to be conducted January to May
15, 2011.
Budget: Over all estimated cost of the project is 10,814.00 Eth. Birr.
