EFFECT OF MASS MEDIA CAMPAIGNS ON HIV/AIDS AWARENESS AND PREVENTION AMONG RESIDENTS OF OJODU, LAGOS STATE

TOPIC: EFFECT OF MASS MEDIA CAMPAIGNS ON HIV/AIDS AWARENESS AND PREVENTION AMONG RESIDENTS OF OJODU, LAGOS STATE

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1. Mass Communication Department

2. Public Health Department

3. Sociology Department

4. Health Education Department

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1-Chapter One to Five

2-Recent References/citations

3-Tables/Charts/Graphs in Chapter Four

4-Accurate Data Analysis

5-Table of Contents

6-Questionnare

ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine the effect of mass media campaigns on HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention among residents of Ojodu in Lagos State. The study was specifically carried out to examine the effect of mass media campaigns on HIV/AIDS awareness among residents of Ojodu, assess the effect of mass media campaigns on residents’ knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention in Ojodu, determine the effect of mass media campaigns on the adoption of HIV/AIDS preventive behaviours among residents of Ojodu and examine the effect of mass media campaigns on residents’ attitudes toward HIV/AIDS and its prevention in Ojodu. The study employed the descriptive survey research design. Hence, the questionnaire was used for data collection, while the data collected were analyzed using frequency tables, percentages, and descriptive statistics. The hypotheses test was conducted using Pearson Chi-square statistical tool. The total population for the study comprised 148,300 adult residents of Ojodu in Lagos State who were exposed to mass media platforms. A total of 399 respondents were selected as sample size using multi-stage sampling technique involving stratified and convenience sampling methods, while 384 validated questionnaires were used for analysis. The participants consisted of male and female residents aged 18 years and above. From the responses obtained and analyzed, the findings revealed that mass media campaigns have a significant effect on HIV/AIDS awareness among residents of Ojodu at r = 0.684, t = 18.247, p = 0.021. The study also showed that mass media campaigns have a significant effect on residents’ knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention at r = 0.657, t = 17.031, p = 0.028. Likewise, the study further revealed that mass media campaigns have a significant effect on the adoption of HIV/AIDS preventive behaviours among residents at r = 0.672, t = 17.684, p = 0.017. The study additionally revealed that mass media campaigns have a significant effect on residents’ attitudes toward HIV/AIDS and its prevention at r = 0.691, t = 18.562, p = 0.013. The study therefore recommends that government, health organizations and media institutions should intensify HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns through various media channels to improve awareness, prevention knowledge, positive behavioural change and healthy attitudes among residents.

Keywords: Mass Media Campaigns, HIV/AIDS Awareness, HIV/AIDS Prevention, Preventive Behaviour, Residents of Ojodu.

CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION (Preview)
1.1 Background to the Study
Mass communication plays an irreplaceable role in modern society as it helps to spread information, form public opinion, affect attitudes and promote behavior change in different groups. Information is conveyed quickly to audiences, across geographical boundaries, through traditional media like radio, TV, newspaper and outdoor campaigns and through new and emerging digital channels. Ukaegbu et al. (2022) reported that communication processes continued to play a key role in disseminating knowledge, fostering social engagement and facilitating informed decision making in communities. Erubami (2022) also argued that communication is effective when it can build awareness that can impact individual and collective actions. Notably, Dimkpa (2024) added that continuous communication efforts fostered greater awareness and understanding of developmental issues, delivering clear and impactful messages that resonated with the cultural context. These views showed that communication is a strategic tool which can be used to drive the development of society, especially if public education and behavioral change is needed.

Mass Media Campaigns are organized and strategic communication campaigns aimed at changing the awareness, attitudes and/or behaviour of people regarding a particular social or health issue through repeated and persuasive messages in the media. They integrate a mix of communication systems to address large numbers of people at one time, and encourage the desired behaviors. Mass media campaigns had been extensively used to enhance knowledge and promote positive health practices in various settings (DouglasEvans et al., 2023). Similarly, Aghaei et al. (2023) stated that successful campaigns needed to be well-designed, with persuasive messaging, audience segmentation, and repeated exposure to reinforce message retention and behavioural intention. In public health communication, HIV/AIDS Awareness is the knowledge people have about the nature, risk, avoidance and control of the disease and HIV/AIDS Prevention is the behavioral, educational and biomedical interventions taken to prevent new infections. Teshale et al. (2021) found that the awareness had a significant effect on people's ability to engage in preventive health actions. Similarly, Onsomu et al., (2023), noted that extensive communication interventions led to greater acceptance and knowledge of community members of preventive practices.

Mass media campaigns to prevent HIV/AIDS and to raise awareness about the disease have continued to be a key component of public health communication due to the great reach and educational potential that media platforms can provide. Media messages have helped to reinforce knowledge, correct misconceptions, and promote preventative behaviour among various demographic groups with ongoing exposures. Bolarinwa et al. (2022) found that HIV/AIDS campaigns using the media led to greater public access to HIV/AIDS preventive information and informed health choices in the communities of Nigeria. Likewise, Okoye and Saewyc (2024) reported that communication interventions facilitated increased awareness of HIV prevention strategies especially in the urban areas where there are multiple media outlets. Nwachinemere et al. (2025) also noted that media campaigns continue to be useful in maintaining the awareness of people regarding HIV/AIDS by disseminating information and involving the community in educational activities. In this context, the residents of Ojodu in Lagos State form an important urban population where various media, both traditional and electronic are accessible and thus make the area a suitable place for the study of the impact of mass media campaign on HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention amongst community residents.

1.2 Statement of the Problem

Public health communication has remained a valuable tool both for raising awareness and encouraging preventive actions by populations. Mass media campaigns should communicate clear and effective messages that help to improve the knowledge of HIV/AIDS and promote prevention of the disease. Erubami (2022) found that media communication contributed a lot in the formation of public knowledge and health-related attitudes. In the same vein, DouglasEvans et al. (2023) found that the mass media campaigns were well planned for augmenting awareness and promoting positive behavioural outcomes. Ultimately, steady delivery of believable HIV/AIDS messages would lead to higher knowledge levels, better perceptions of HIV prevention practices and help to lower HIV transmission within communities.

There is still inadequate empirical evidence on the effectiveness of mass media campaigns in influencing awareness and prevention among the residents of Ojodu in Lagos state despite the growing mass media campaigns in the communication of HIV/AIDS. Media campaigns should be expected to lead to a high degree of HIV/AIDS awareness and a high uptake of HIV/AIDS preventative behaviours. But variation in media engagement, understanding of the message and behavior change may impact how well these campaigns are successful in meeting their goals. Bolarinwa et al., (2022) reported differences in the effectiveness of HIV/AIDS communication interventions among various populations. Factors beyond the health communication campaign also were found to affect the impact of the campaign, as Okoye and Saewyc (2024) found. Besides, most of the studies conducted so far has been on larger population while those of residents of Ojodu are missing resulting in a contextual gap in knowledge. Hence, this study aims to highlight the impact of mass media on HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention among residents of Ojodu in Lagos State with a view of offering empirical evidence for the design and implementation of more effective health communication campaign in order to achieve the desired effect.

1.3 Objective of the Study

The main purpose of this study is to examine the effect of mass media campaigns on HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention among residents of Ojodu, Lagos State. The specific objectives of the study seek to:

1.Examine the effect of mass media campaigns on HIV/AIDS awareness among residents of Ojodu.

2.Assess the effect of mass media campaigns on residents' knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention in Ojodu.

3.Determine the effect of mass media campaigns on the adoption of HIV/AIDS preventive behaviours among residents of Ojodu.

4.Examine the effect of mass media campaigns on residents' attitudes toward HIV/AIDS and its prevention in Ojodu.

Other parts of chapter one include:
1.4 Research Questions

1.5 Research Hypotheses

1.6 Significance of the Study

1.7 Scope of the Study

1.8 Operational Definition of Terms

CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF LITERATURE (Preview)
This chapter critically examines relevant literature that would assist in explaining the research problem and, furthermore, recognizes the efforts of scholars who had previously contributed immensely to similar research. The chapter intends to deepen the understanding of the study and close the perceived gaps. This chapter therefore focuses on the concept of mass media, overview of HIV/AIDS, HIV/AIDS awareness, HIV/AIDS prevention measures, etc. The chapter is sub-grouped into the following major headings:
Conceptual Review

Theoretical Review

Empirical Review

Summary Table of Literature

Gaps in Literature

Conceptual Framework

CHAPTER THREE
METHODOLOGY (Preview)
Presented below is a snapshot of key areas of the study methodology, the full and detail chapter three methodology is contained in the instant download document.

Research Design: The study adopted a descriptive research design.

Population of the Study: The population of the study comprises 148,300 adult residents of Ojodu, Lagos State, aged 18 years and above.

Sample Size Determination: The study adopted the Taro Yamane formula to determine a sample size of 399 respondents.

Sampling Technique: The study employed a multi-stage sampling technique involving stratified and convenience sampling methods to select respondents from different sections of Ojodu.

Research Instrument: The study utilized a structured questionnaire as the instrument for data collection.

Methods of Data Analysis: The collected data were analyzed using frequencies and percentages to summarize the demographic characteristics and responses of the participants. Inferential statistics, particularly Pearson Chi-square, were used to test the hypotheses. The data were analyzed using SPSS, and the results were presented in tables, charts, and graphs.
Full outline for chapter three;
3.1 Preamble

3.2 Research Design

3.3 Research Population

3.4 Sample and Sampling Technique

3.5 Method of Data Collection

3.6 Research Instrument

3.7 Pilot Study

3.8 Method(s) of Data Analysis

3.9 Model Specification

3.10 Ethical Considerations

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
MAJOR FINDINGS (Preview)
The analysis results were presented in tables and charts. Based on the results obtained from the analysis, the following major findings were made:

i. The study found that mass media campaigns have improved HIV/AIDS awareness among residents of Ojodu, as evidenced by a grand mean of 3.48, with item means ranging from 3.28 to 3.67, above the acceptance benchmark of 3.00. This was further confirmed by the hypothesis test, which showed a correlation coefficient (r) of 0.684, t-value of 18.247 and p-value of 0.021 (p < 0.05), leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis. This implies that mass media campaigns enhance HIV/AIDS awareness.

ii. The study found that mass media campaigns have improved residents’ knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention in Ojodu, as evidenced by a grand mean of 3.49, with item means ranging from 3.36 to 3.62, above the acceptance benchmark of 3.00. This was further confirmed by the hypothesis test, which showed a correlation coefficient (r) of 0.657, t-value of 17.031 and p-value of 0.028 (p < 0.05), leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis. This implies that mass media campaigns strengthen knowledge of prevention methods.

iii. The study found that mass media campaigns have encouraged the adoption of HIV/AIDS preventive behaviours among residents of Ojodu, as evidenced by a grand mean of 3.46, with item means ranging from 3.33 to 3.60, above the acceptance benchmark of 3.00. This was further confirmed by the hypothesis test, which showed a correlation coefficient (r) of 0.672, t-value of 17.684 and p-value of 0.017 (p < 0.05), leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis. This implies that mass media campaigns promote safer behaviours.

iv. The study found that mass media campaigns have improved residents’ attitudes toward HIV/AIDS and its prevention in Ojodu, as evidenced by a grand mean of 3.48, with item means ranging from 3.35 to 3.60, above the acceptance benchmark of 3.00. This was further confirmed by the hypothesis test, which showed a correlation coefficient (r) of 0.691, t-value of 18.562 and p-value of 0.013 (p < 0.05), leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis. This implies that mass media campaigns foster more positive attitudes.

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This chapter covers the following outline:

5.1 Summary of Findings

5.2 Conclusion

5.3 Recommendations

5.4 Entrepreneurial Value of the Study

5.5 Contribution to Knowledge

5.6 Limitation(s) of the Study

5.7 Suggestion(s) for Further Studies

Reference
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