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This study investigated the knowledge and attitudes toward the prevention of HIV/AIDS among secondary school students in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. The research adopted a descriptive survey design, with a population consisting of 13,330 students across 21 secondary schools. A representative sample was drawn, and a structured questionnaire served as the primary instrument for data collection. Data obtained were analyzed using frequency counts and percentages to address the stated research questions. Findings revealed that students demonstrated a high level of knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS transmission and prevention. The majority exhibited positive attitudes toward preventive measures and engaged in responsible practices such as abstaining from risky behaviors and avoiding the sharing of sharp objects. Despite these
positive trends, certain misconceptions persisted, particularly concerning the belief that HIV/AIDS is curable with modern medicine. Additionally, a low rate of voluntary HIV testing was noted among respondents, indicating gaps in proactive health-seeking behavior. The study concluded that health education significantly influences students’ understanding, attitudes, and preventive practices towards HIV/AIDS. It recommended the continuous strengthening of HIV/AIDS education programs in schools, improved access to youth-friendly testing and counseling services, and enhanced involvement of parents and teachers in HIV awareness initiatives. Furthermore, the promotion of peer-led education and community-based awareness campaigns was suggested to sustain behavioral change and reduce the spread of HIV among adolescents.

The study focuses on the assessment of knowledge of and attitude towards seat belt use among commercial bus drivers in Egor Local Government. The objective of the study was to examine the level of knowledge of commercial bus drivers about the use of seatbelts, determine the attitudes of commercial bus drivers about the use of seatbelts and to find out the behaviors of
commercial bus drivers towards the use of seatbelts in Egor LGA in Edo State. Survey research design will be adopted for this study. The population of this study consists of all the commercial bus drivers in Egor LGA of Edo State. The sample of the study comprised two hundred and forty (240) commercial bus drivers; a simple random sampling technique was used to select the
respondents for the study. The instrument for the study was a structure questionnaire was used to collect data. The data collected were analyzed, tabulated, interpreted and then discussed. Percentage and frequency were adopted as a method of data analysis. The findings of the study therefore clearly revealed that; the commercial bus drivers know that the use of seatbelt helps to prevent accident on the road, they know that the use of seatbelt helps to reduce the severity of injuries when accident occur, majority of them do not know the right time to fasten seatbelt. Following the findings of the study, the researcher recommends below; the drivers association in Egor LGA and Benin metropolis should begin to find out solutions to causes of accidents and ways to prevent them, the Federal Road Safety Corp should work closely with drivers association, educating them on the need to use seatbelt.