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Effects of Hiv/Aids among Adolescents Attending the comprehensive care center at Kangundo level 4 Hospital.

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The study was carried out at Kangundo Level 4 Hospital between the month of April 2020 and August 2020, to determine the effects of HIV/AIDS among adolescents at the Comprehensive Care Centre. The objectives of the study included was to assess the knowledge of adolescents and parents /caretakers on HIV/AIDS. The study was significant to determine the attitude of adolescents and parents/caretakers on HIV/AIDS and to assess the effects of HIV/AIDS among adolescents at the hospital. A descriptive study method was applied in study. The targeted population was 100 adolescents. A random simple technique was used to give a sample size of 40 which was 40% of the targeted population. Validity and reliability was tested through criticism by supervisors and other experts and carrying out a pilot study. Data analysis was done and presentations simplified via bar graphs, pie charts and tables. From the study, the age group between 15-20 years was the highly affected due to early exposure to sexual activities as a result of peer pressure and early marriages. The female gender reported a higher percentage of those infected together with those who never attended school. A lot of individuals believe that HIV/AIDS reduces the life span of a person. The researcher recommended that the community, adolescents and parents/care takers be trained and sensitized on HIV/AIDS, its management and prevention. The government should put up programmes to train health care providers, develop treatment protocols and improve laboratory support

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Nthoki, S. J. (2021). Effects of Hiv/Aids among Adolescents Attending the comprehensive care center at Kangundo level 4 Hospital. Mount Kenya University. http://erepository.mku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/5699

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