Authors : J.A. Ayangunna and B.A. Oyewo
Abstract: The study examined indigenous communication, religion and education as determinant of attitudes towards STIs/HIV/AIDS education in Igando Community Lagos State, Nigeria. The sample consisted of 195, randomly drawn samples. Four hypotheses were postulated and tested. The instrument were author constructed questionnaire with 0.713 and 0.71 reliability coefficient, respectively. The data obtained were analysed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and t-test; to determine the difference in variable. The findings of the study revealed that there was no significant different between modern and indigenous approaches, literacy level, religion and marital status of respondents towards STIs/HIV/AIDS. It was recommended that traditional Community leaders, native doctors, social workers and religious leaders, dwelling in rural communities should lead in the local campaign against STIs/HIV/AIDS at the grassroot level.
J.A. Ayangunna and B.A. Oyewo , 2007. Indigenous Communication, Religion and Education as Determinant of Attitudes Towards STIS/HIV/AIDS Education in Igando Community Lagos State, Nigeria . Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, 4: 451-454.