A Study to Assess Knowledge and Attitude Towards HIV among Students from Pune City
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12264Keywords:
AIDS, Attitude, HIV, KnowledgeAbstract
Background: India has the third largest HIV epidemic in the world. The Indian epidemic is characterized by
low levels in the general population and elevated concentrations among high-risk groups. The present study
was planned to determine the awareness of HIV among students from Pune city.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among students from Pune city, India during March, 2020.
50 students were approached to participate in the study (males: 32; females: 18). Pretested questionnaire was
distributed and collected data was analyzed using SPSS version 16.
Results: Study participants had high knowledge (86%) and attitude score (87%). There was no significant
difference between males and female participants for attitude and knowledge, except for one question
regarding knowledge about HIV transmission via breastfeeding to child.
Conclusions: Present study showed that there are no misconceptions or negative attitudes regarding HIV
among students.
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