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School-based HIV prevention programmes in South African cities significantly increase knowledge about HIV/AIDS among adolescents. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

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The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of school-based HIV prevention programmes in reducing infections among adolescents.

March 5, 2026Open Access

Impact Evaluation of School-Based HIV Prevention Programmes in South African Cities: A Comparative Study

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NKNokuthula Khumalo SMSipho MakhanyaStellenbosch University DRDorcas RamphalipedeSouth African Institute for Medical Research

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Comparative study reveals improved HIV knowledge among adolescents in various urban contexts, indicating potential for tailored interventions.

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The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of school-based HIV prevention programmes in reducing infections among adolescents.
Mixed-methods approach combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews
Data collected from four South African cities: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and Pietermaritzburg
Participants included students, teachers, and programme administrators
Knowledge about HIV/AIDS significantly increased among participants across all cities
Proportions of knowledge increase: Johannesburg 82%, Cape Town 75%, Durban 69%, Pietermaritzburg 70%
Programmes show promise but need to be tailored for local cultures and educational systems

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Khumalo et al. (2007) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a91e4cd6127c7a504c2111 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18854013

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Comparative study reveals improved HIV knowledge among adolescents in various urban contexts, indicating potential for tailored interventions.

Impact Evaluation of School-Based HIV Prevention Programmes in South African Cities: A Comparative Study

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Impact Evaluation of School-Based HIV Prevention Programmes in South African Cities: A Comparative Study

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