Science Theatre: A Novel Tool for HIV Interventions in South Africa

Graham Walker

Science Theatre: A Novel Tool for HIV Interventions in South Africa

Graham Walker

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Abstract. Science communicators are playing an increasingly active role addressing societal problems where science and human behaviour play roles. HIV AIDS is amongst these problems, and is particularly acute in South Africa. This paper investigates whether an HIV science theatre show influenced HIV associated intentions and behaviour of South African youth (n=697). The theatre piece significantly changed intentions, while gender, age, rural/urban background and audience response all influenced change. Provisional evidence of behaviour change was found 2-4 weeks later. These results have implications for science theatre as a behavioural change agent and science communicators’ roles in addressing society’s big problems.

Original language	English
Pages	327-332
Number of pages	6
Publication status	Published - 2010
Event	2010 PCST - 11th International Conference on Public Communication of Science and Technology: Science Communication Without Frontiers - Delhi, India Duration: 6 Dec 2010 → 10 Dec 2010

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Conference	2010 PCST - 11th International Conference on Public Communication of Science and Technology
Country/Territory	India
City	Delhi
Period	6/12/10 → 10/12/10
Other	December 6-10 2010

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