Evaluation of youths’ knowledge of voluntary counseling and testing in Anambra State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study aimed at determining youths’ knowledge of voluntary counseling in Anambra State of Nigeria. Questionnaire was used to collect data from 400 youths (15 to 29 years) that were selected using multi-stage, simple random and proportionate sampling. Data generated were analyzed using SPSS version 17. Findings from the study revealed that youths in Anambra state were aware (85.5%) of voluntary counseling and testing (VCT). The results also show that mass media (Radio/TV, Newspapers) provide highest information to the youths. 71.4% of the youths know the location of a VCT centers. It was concluded that the current method used in creating awareness about VCT services seems to be working. It was recommended that present method should be upheld and improved while health educators should carry the awareness campaign into primary schools to create more awareness about VCT services.

Keywords: Youths, voluntary counseling and testing, knowledge of VCT.