Table 2: Summary of media channels used and effectiveness of prevention campaigns.

 

Media channels used

Region

Location used in

Perception of effectiveness

Radio

Iringa, Singida

Rural, urban

Ineffective

Television

Iringa, Singida

Rural, urban

Ineffective

Newspapers

Iringa

Urban

Ineffective

Magazines

Singida

Urban

Ineffective

Pamphlets, brochures, leaflets, posters

Singida

Rural, urban

Ineffective

Socials, church meetings, dances

Singida

Urban

Effective

Public events

Singida

Rural

Effective

Organizations using Interpersonal channels

Singida

Rural, urban

Effective

Seminars, visits of medical personnel

Iringa

Urban

Ineffective

Assemblies with village leaders

Iringa

Rural

Ineffective

Others:

Billboards

Iringa

Urban

Ineffective