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Global Research Journal of Education Vol.3(2) pp.46 – 56 June 2013
Available online http://www.globalresearchjournals.org/journal/grje
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Stemming the tide from Africa: The impact of quality education on HIV and AIDS mitigation in Higher Education Institutions
By
Mupa Paul
Quality Assurance Coordinator: Zimbabwe Open University
E-mail: mupapaul@gmail.com or mupapaul@cooltoa.com
| Abstract |
HIV and AIDS pose a major threat to development and poverty alleviation, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Education has been declared an effective preventative approach and the single most powerful weapon against HIV transmission. However, there is a paucity of research on the type of education required, the appropriate teaching andlearning methods, and generally how such education influences change of attitudes and behaviour on the part of the students. This study sought to explore the impact of quality education on HIV and AIDS mitigation. The study was qualitative by nature and employed the descriptive survey design. Purposive sampling was used to select 50 higher education lecturers and staff. Open-ended questionnaire was employed as the data gathering instrument. The study found out that the provision of quality education reduces the spread of HIV and AIDS. Quality education is likely to stem the tide if provided to students in their formative stages. The study recommends the provision of a quality curriculum, provision of lecturers with knowledge of subject matter and pedagogical skills in HIV and AIDS teaching, allocation of time for the subject, workshops and resourcenallocationnbringnbehaviournchange. .
Key terms: Quality education; HIV and AIDS; mitigation.