Abstract
This exploratory study describes the provision of HIV&AIDS counselling services in Botswana junior secondary schools as perceived by teachers. A total of 45 teachers (age range = 20-55; teaching experience range = 0-21 years) from three schools participated. The participants completed a questionnaire on the types of HIV&AIDS-related counselling services provided in the junior secondary schools services, their self-rated HIV&AIDS counselling training needs and their perceived importance of the HIV&AIDS-related counselling services. Descriptive statistical analysis revealed a broad range of HIV&AIDS-related counselling services including life-skills education, care and support education and stigma reduction counselling. Teachers perceived a greater need for training in HIV&AIDS counselling skills and also in the use of information technology to support counselling.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 63-71 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Perspectives in Education |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Botswana
- HIV&AIDS
- School counsellors
- Schools
- Teenagers
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education