Learners’ experiences of TB and HIV integrated messages at secondary schools in the Umlazi district.
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2021
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Using three purposively selected secondary schools in the Umlazi district as a case
study, the study reported in this dissertation sought to explore learners’
experiences of TB and HIV integrated messages in extracurricular activities. The
rationale of the instrumental case study was that knowing, appreciating and
understanding learners' preferences and experiences should inform future TB and
HIV school- based extracurricular design, furthermore, adding to the body of
knowledge on TB and HIV school- based extracurricular activities.
Located in the interpretative paradigm, the study used a qualitative research design
to address the research questions. The methods of data collection included focus
group interviews and participant observations with a purposively selected sample of
12 learners. Responses were audio recorded, transcribed and analysed using
thematic data analysis as outlined by Cresswell (2009). The study used three
conceptual frameworks: Health Belief Model (Becker 1974), Social Cognitive
Theory (Bandura 1989) and Communication for Social Change (Kincaid & Figueroa
2009) as lenses to gain an understanding of the experiences of learners. Results
were interpreted by means of literature control. Four themes emerged.
The results indicated that there are no TB and HIV integrated messages at the
school- based extracurricular activities in the Umlazi district secondary schools.
Both TB and HIV had autonomous messages. Learners’ experiences of TB and
HIV messages were diverse; majority of the learners had positive experiences.
They experienced that they were changed positively by knowledge on TB and HIV.
In this respect, they were more open and motivated to communicate their views
and to behave responsibly. Of the negative experiences, learners felt that they
were flooded with TB and HIV information. Other learners emulated a range of
misconceptions around TB and HIV. Learners indicated that they would appreciate
the presenters being young as they are more comfortable conversing with younger
people. The study recommends further research on coining TB and HIV integrated
messages for school- based extracurricular activities.
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Masters Degree. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.