THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTH LITERACY ENHANCEMENT PROCESSES ON HIV AND SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION AMONG PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV

Abstract

          This study is mixed-method model, using quantitative data studies by selecting a specific sample of 13 PLHIV and voluntarily participating in the activity. Data were collected by answering questionnaires. And study qualitative data, the sample group consisted of 22 people, including 13 PLHIV in the original group and 9 people of the process facilitator team. Collect data from activity logs based on the skills learned of people living with HIV, and a small group discussion of the process facilitator team. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution, percentage, mean and standard deviation. Variable differences were compared with statistic paired t-test and qualitative data were analyzed by content analysis by examining the information triangulation. The results showed that after learning, the mean scores on HIV and STIs literacy were higher than before, statistically significant (p < 0.05). It has been shown that this process is effective in enhancing health literacy on HIV and STIs among PLHIV. This is consistent with the
opinions from the sample that the process is useful and practical. Content may be adapted as appropriate, time management, preparation of the process facilitator team and building atmosphere for learning together. In terms of the behavior of the treatment HIV and STIs quickly and continuously before and after it was not different, because PLHIV already have good behavior. Therefore, this process should be continuously, continually and comprehensively enhancing the knowledge at the individual level. Including the development of systemic factors such as policies, knowledge media, information access channels, etc., and should be monitored for long-term behavioral changes.