Teachers’ Attitude towards Implementation of HIV and Aids Education in Secondary Schools of Hamisi Sub-County in Kenya

Education empowers individuals with appropriate skills, knowledge and attitudes that can fight HIV and AIDS. In regard to HIV and AIDS, many Kenyans are re-examining their long –held cultural beliefs, attitudes and sexual practices. Though billions of shillings have gone into prevention programmes and research, HIV and AIDS has continued to kill people at their most productive age, leaving in its wake helpless children, many of whom have now assumed parental responsibilities over younger siblings. Specifically, this study focused on the effect of teachers’ attitudes on the implementation of HIV and AIDS education in Kenya. Descriptive survey research design was used in this study. The sample of the study was 19 principals and 122 teachers in 19 schools. The sample was selected through stratified and purposive sampling techniques. Data was collected by use of questionnaires and interview schedules. Data from questionnaire was analyzed using descriptive statistics where frequencies and percentages were used. The findings revealed that most teachers felt that HIV and AIDS education should be given a lesson on the timetable for effective teaching. Infusion strategy was used widely in the teaching of HIV and AIDS education. Among the challenges faced by teachers included: negative attitudes from students, weak guidance and counseling programmes in schools and too much examination oriented curriculum hence having little time for HIV and AIDS education. It is recommended that there is need for HIV and AIDS content to be enhanced. HIV and AIDS should also be made an examinable subject so as to enhance teachers’ attitude towards teaching of the subject.