Date of Award
5-1-2008
Degree Type
Dissertation
University or Center
Clark Atlanta University(CAU)
School
School of Social Work
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Department
Social Work and Public Health
First Advisor
Dr. Robert W. Waymer
Second Advisor
Dr. Richard Lyle
Third Advisor
Dr. Reynolds Newburn
Abstract
This study analyzed the perception of HIV/AIDS as it relates to sexual behaviors, cultural norms, and economic factors among the women in Cameroon, West Africa. Ninety-one survey participants were selected for the study utilizing non-probability convenience sampling. The survey questionnaire utilized a four-point continuum Likert scale. Findings from the study revealed that 30% of the respondents did not have any personal knowledge of HIV/AIDS. However, 70% of the respondents indicated that they did have some level of personal knowledge about HIV/AIDS. As well, 53.4% stated that their sexual behavior was influenced by their personal knowledge of H1V/AIDS.
Recommended Citation
Elad, Elizabeth M., "Analysis of the perception of HIV/AIDS as it relates to sexual behaviors, cultural norms and economic factors among women in Cameroon, West Africa" (2008). ETD Collection for Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center. Paper 57.
http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/dissertations/57