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HIV/AIDS Educational Strategies in Private Primary Schools: A Pilot study in Gaborone City, Botswana
P. J. Squire and Friday Makowe
Corresponding Author: Patrick Joseph Squire
Submitted: 2009 April, 05
Accepted: 2009 June, 01
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The study was a descriptive survey conducted in 14 private primary schools in Gaborne city in
Botswana. A structured and self-administered instrument was used to collect data from 12 head masters out of
the 14 headmasters identified to participate in the study. Descriptive statistics was used to report the findings.
The results showed that the private primary schools in Gaborone use a variety of HIV/AIDS prevention
educational strategies to make primary school pupils aware of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in the country. The
study further identified cultural and other barriers to the implementation of private primary school-based
HIV/AIDS educational strategies. The majority of the respondents was women, 41-50 years of age, non
Botswana citizens, married, had bachelor’s degrees, had 16-20 years teaching experience and held the position
of headmaster.
Key words: HIV/AIDS, Educational Strategies, Private Primary Schools, Pilot study, Gaborone, City,
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P. J. Squire and Friday Makowe, . HIV/AIDS Educational Strategies in Private Primary Schools: A Pilot study in Gaborone City, Botswana. Current Research Journal of Social Sciences, (1): Page No: 1-6.
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