Gender differences in university students' HIV/AIDS-related knowledge and sexual behaviours in Malawi: a pilot study
Sahara J (Online)
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15(4): 201-205, 2008.
Article
in English
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| ID: biblio-1271440
ABSTRACT
A cross-sectional study was conducted among first-year university students in Malawi to determine distributions of HIV/AIDSrelated knowledge; and sexual behaviours. A total of 314 (199 male and 115 female) students were eligible to participate; and of these 221 (70.4) participated in the survey. Generally; levels of HIV/AIDS-related knowledge were similar between sexes. Overall; 68.9of students of both sexes felt that they knew enough about HIV/AIDS. Altogether; 83.3of students reported that they knew where to access HIV testing on campus; but only 19.0reported that they knew their HIV status. Some 60.3of students who had never been tested intended to have an HIV test. A history of having ever been tested was not associated with sex. Most (68.4) students felt that they were not at risk of acquiring HIV infection. Overall; 66.8of students knew where to get a condom on campus; and 38.7stated that they knew exactly how to use it. About half (52.6) of the students used a condom at last vaginal sexual intercourse. Having multiple sex partners in the last 12 months was reported by 40.4of students
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Index:
AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Sexual Behavior
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Students
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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HIV
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
Sahara J (Online)
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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