Abstract

This study is a path modeling, which examines the effect and magnitude of four socio-cultural indicators on adolescents' response to HIV/AIDS preventive practices in Nigerian setting. Questionnaire data were generated from 316 fifth year students in 12 secondary schools in Cross River State, Nigeria. Result of data analysis, using path analyses procedures indicated that only three socio-cultural factors were effective in explaining adolescents' response to HIV/AIDS preventive practices. Cultural indicators and sexuality attitudes had the most significant influence on adolescents' response to HIV/AIDS preventive practices. In all, 56.5% of the total effect of the variables was direct, while 43.5% was indirect. The implications of the research findings are addressed.

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