Revised Quantitative Studies about HIV / AIDS to KADIFO

From: Dr. Fenny Braide
fnn2@aol.com

To: KADIFO

REVISED QUANTITATIVE STUDIES ABOUT HIV / AIDS AND SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

The concept of this need assessment is to create awareness, explore and make recommendations about the alarming increase of HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases in our community.

THE GOAL IS TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF HIV/AIDS AND STD INFECTION IN OUR COMMUNITY AND TO INSTILL SELF-RESPECT AND CONFIDENCE IN PARTICIPATING POPULATION.

KADIFO:
We are inquiring about sexually transmitted diseases in our community. We believe abstinence, protective sex, and self respect are the key values to avoid HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases. Just because you don't notice any changes in your body does not mean that HIV / AIDS is not damaging your immune system. Overtime, if left untreated, HIV can damage your immune system so much that your body become unable to defend against other diseases or infection leading to AIDS and premature death. This is ONE of the reasons why early testing and preventive treatments are so important.

TARGET POPULATION SURVEY

PLEASE CIRCLE THE ANSWER THAT BEST APPLIES TO YOU

1. Gender----------------------Male / Female
2. Marital Status:---------------- Married / Single
3. what age group are you----------(15-20) (20-30) (30-40) (40-50) (50-60+)
4. Are you employed-----------------Yes / No
5. Are you a student-------------------Yes / No
6. Are you sexually active------------Yes / No
7. Do you use condom?---------------------------Yes / No
8. How often do you use condom--------Seldom / Never / All the time
9. Have you ever been tested for HIV / AIDS or STD--------Yes / No
10. If yes, are you currently on medication therapy-----Yes / No / NA
11. If no, would you like to be tested------------------Yes / No
12. Will you like to educate others about dangers of HIV/AIDS and STD---Yes / No / maybe
13. Sexual orientation----(a) heterosexual (b) homosexual (c) bisexual
14. What is your opinion about this project--Poor /Fair / Good / Excellent / Not necessary

KEY INFORMANT QUESTIONNAIRE

This section is targeted towards private and public sector

1. Name------------------------Mr / Ms / Mrs / Dr. / Chief / Hon / other
2. What is your educational background--Elem /College / University / Work experience / None
2. Profession, position or title--- Clerk/ Administrator / Commissioner / Lawmaker / Counselor / Other
3. How long have you been on this job --------(0-5) (5-10) (10-20+)
4. How committed is your local / federal government to educate the general public about HIV / AIDS--Committed / Not committed / Not sure
5. If committed, would you support the idea that government supply free condoms to schools, clinics and hospitals---S-agree / Agree / Disagree / S-disagree / Not sure
6. As a public servant do you listen to the health problems and concerns of your community---All the time / Some times / Not at all / NA.
7. Do you anticipate decrease in number of HIV / AIDS / STD infection in the next 5 years-- Strongly agree / Agree / Disagree / S-disagree / Not sure.
8. What is your opinion about this project----Poor / Fair / Good / Excellent / Not necessary

POST TEST

PLEASE CIRCLE THE APPROPRIATE RESPONSE TO EACH QUESTION

1. Do you gain any knowledge about the dangers of HIV / AIDS and STD--Agree / Strongly agree/ Disagree / S-disagree / NA
2. Do you think this project is helpful to the community---Strongly agree / Agree / Disagree / S-disagree / NA
3. Do you think you have regained your self-worth and confidence after knowing your HIV status--- Strongly-A / Agree / Disagree / S-disagree / NA
4. What change would you like to see in future projects like this----Bla bla--blaa---------------------------
5. COMMENTS IF ANY...


Revised copy submitted to KADIFO on 9/5/07

Dr. Fenibo Braide is a Psychotherapist and mental health consultant
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania