A Study to Assess Knowledge and Attitude Towards HIV among Students from Pune City

Authors

  • Soumiksha1 , Jomol1 , Anushri1 , Madhura1 , Shefali1 , Sharadha Ramesh2 , Dipak Sethi3

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12264

Keywords:

AIDS, Attitude, HIV, Knowledge

Abstract

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.

Author Biography

  • Soumiksha1 , Jomol1 , Anushri1 , Madhura1 , Shefali1 , Sharadha Ramesh2 , Dipak Sethi3

    B.Sc. (Nursing) III year, 2Director, 3Assistant Professor, Symbiosis College of Nursing, Pune

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Published

2020-10-29

How to Cite

A Study to Assess Knowledge and Attitude Towards HIV among Students from Pune City. (2020). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 14(4), 3989-3992. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12264