THE INFLUENCE OF AKBC RADIO PROGRAMME AIDS AND YOU ON LISTERNERS IN IKOT EKPENE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

This work examined the influence of AKBC Radio Programme Aids And you on listener in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area. The major objectives of the study were to ascertain if the required effect has been created on the dangers of the disease by the programme Aids and you in this study, related literature have been reviewed and the uses and Agenda – setting theory provided the theoretical base for this study. The study adopted the survey research method. The population of the study comprises all the resident in Ikot Ekpene Local Area, Ikot Ekpene Local Government is divided into two clans which is Ikot Ekpene Urban and Amayam. The total population of Ikot Ekpene Local Government is 141,408. According to 2006 census. A sample of 140 was drawn for the study. Finding revealed that the required effect has been created damagers on the disease through the programme Aids And you. It was concluded that lack of awareness and exposure to radio programme AIDS And you is responsible for people contacting HIV/AIDS. It was recommended that Government and non – governmental agencies should devote more resources to sponsor HIV/AIDS programme by broadcast media to help in curbing the spread of the HIV/AIDS in the country.