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    Indian J. Prev. Soc. Med. Vol. 37 No. 1&2, 2006 EFFECT OF HEALTH EDUCATION ON KAP OF AIDS IN TEACHERS OF A TERRORIST AFFECTED REGION IN J & K RK Gupta’, Ms Anchal Vaid? & Mrs RR Gupta’ ABSTRACT This KAP study was carried out on a random sample of 100 school teachers from the militant infested Rejouri district of Jammu & Kashmir. The teachers felt that militancy has played an important role in restricting their knowledge on AIDS related topics. A marginal improvement in the knowledge and attitude was observed following an intensive educational drive. Multiple sex partners, not using condoms and having sex with prostitutes were perceived as dangerous practices by more than 70% respondents. More than 80 % knew that AIDS is incurable and has no vaccine. Aimost every one felt that AIDS should be taught at school. 40% felt that such a teaching would be embarrassing for parents, teachers and students. Most teachers had no hesitation in having social contact with AIDS patient. 81 % felt that legal provisions be made to Prohibit discrimination against AIDS patient. Teachers rarely discussed AIDS with students Recommendations are made to improve awareness on AIDS in the given environment. Key Words: AIDS, KAP, Militancy, Teachers, Terrorism INTRODUCTION: Literature is replete with studies on KAP of children, school/college students, teachers, nurses, doctors, etc, But the authors are yet to come across a study from a terrorist affected area. This study is a maiden attempt to fil this gap. A large part of J & K including Rajouri are reeling under militancy related violence for more than a decade. This has negatively affected the information, education and communication set up with respect to AIDS awareness, which is therefore low. 1. PG student, 2. Dept. of Human Development, 3. Pathologist, Jammu Address Correspondence: Dr Rajul K Gupta, 79, Gordhanpuri Gardens PO JJ Nagar Colony, Secunderabad- 500 087 indexed = Index Medicus (IMSEAR), INSDOC, NCI Current Content, Database of Alcohol & Drug Abuse, National Database in TB & Allied Diseases, IndMED, Entered in WHO CD ROM for South East Asia. RK Gupta et al. Effect of health education on KAP on AIDS in teachérs of a terrorist ‘An attempt was therefore made to understand not only the KAP on AIDS but also the limitations felt by the teachers and the population at large, in acquiring it because of the uncongenial social climate owing to militancy. Against this backdrop it was thought worthwhile, undertaking a study on KAP of school teachers on AIDS and the effect of health education on it. Correct knowledge on AIDS and its communication to the vulnerable groups is of utmost importance in the prevention of AIDS. itis estimated by the WHO that at least half the HIV infections occur below the age of 24 years (1) Students at this age are also prone to take risks. There are more than 40 milion secondary school children in the age group of 15 to 18 years in India (2) Educating these school children on AIDS can help in minimizing the spread of disease. ‘Aware teachers can play an important role in this. They can function as @ resource for accurate information in matters relating to sex and sexuality, which are sensitive issues. Moreover the advise given by teachers is more acceptable to students. As the teachers are the guiding light with a great potential to induce a behavioural change, it was decided to educate the teachers in the adverse militancy related environment, hence this study, MATERIAL AND METHODS: ‘The study was undertaken at district Rejouri in Jammu and Kashmir. Eight schools were randomly selected. This included two higher secondary schools and six middle schools. In all, a total of 100 teachers from these schools were included. A pilot study was first undertaken. The respondents were administered a pre-intervention questionnaire to collect base line information on KAP of AIDS. Respondent's identity was not insisted upon. An intervention programme was organized to impart more information. This included lectures, exhibits, pamphlets, question-answer sessions, discussions and workshops. Assistance from, local doctors (from District Hospital Rajouri was also sought. After the intervention the same questionnaire was administered to see the change in the knowledge. Simple statistical analysis was performed. RESULTS: Demography: A total of 100 schoo! teachers formed a part of this study. They fell in the age group of 20 to 58 years. Their average age was 35.8 years. More than half of the respondents were females. 77% were Hindus and the rest Muslims. No significant difference was observed amongst the religious groups with respect to KAP on AIDS (table 1). Indian J. Prev. Soc. Med Vol. 37 No.1 L2 69 Jan.-June, 2006 RK Gupta et al. Effect of health education on KAP on AIDS in teachersof a terrorist TABLE: 1 : Demographic characteristics of respondents Knowledge: Basic facts: Almost all the respondents knew that AIDS may be classified as an SID. However only 9% and 40% knew that syphilis and gonorrohea are also STDs. After educational intervention these figures rose to 22% and 12% respectively. 98% answered that AIDS is caused by a ‘tiny’ organism. 2% felt that it's caused by unhygienic food. 88% felt that AIDS and HIV are related. Most of the respondents knew that AIDS is a dangerous disease with no cure or vaccine. Only less than half knew that it is preventable. Three fourth felt that they too are at a risk of contracting the disease (table 2), Characteristics No. % Maile 4 4 oa Female 55 5 30 3 33, Age (years) | 30-40 at a 40-50, 2 22 >50 06 06 Married 79 79 Marital ‘Single 20 20 oo Widowed ot 01 | Religion Hindu 7 7 Muslim 2 23 Postgraduate vn 3 Education | Undergraduate 61 61 Higher Secondary | 03 03 Matriculate 05 05 ‘TABLE- 2 : Knowledge on basic facts about AIDS Transmission: The awareness on Facts on Before After A . L It transmission of disease was reasonably ‘AIDS oe ae good. Most knew that it is sexually ~ = — transmitted. 78% felt that multiple sexual a a = S i riner important for tran ission, ee cea r fransmission. incurable 79 79 | e2 | 82 which remained unchanged on intervention. fanaa 7 38 a BB 38 Blood transfusion (693) and transmission Vive at risk of AIDS 71 eo 70 from infected mother to foetus (52%) were 1s preventable? 47 a7 51 51 also known to the respondents iis can simcml ie 1a This knowledge improved marginally on intervention to 74% and 69%. Kissing and mosquito bites were also attributed to as possible causes of transmission by some (6% and 2% respectively) Dangerous practices: Not using condoms was considered unsafe by 74%. Prostitution was considered a

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