ABSTRACT
The research examined the
effectiveness of radio as a tool for public enlightenment on HIV/AIDS using students
of Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti as a case study. Survey research method was
used while multistage sampling techniques was adopted in selecting sampling
frame i.e (simple random sampling and systematic sampling). However, out of 180
copies of administered questionnaire 174 copies were returned and analysed
using frequency and percentage method. Findings show that respondents got
reliable information on HIV/AIDS via radio, radio highlighted the common
causes, effects, symptoms of HIV and how to contact it and various measures to prevent
its spread while radio enlightenment programmes also help in reducing the level
of stigmatization among the people. It is recommended that the media should
pattern with relevant agencies and authorities on HIV/AIDS to reduce or curb
the spread of the virus.
