Awareness of HIV/AIDS among medical students.
Indian J Public Health
;
2005 Jan-Mar; 49(1): 32-3
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-110019
ABSTRACT
A cross-sectional study among 145 fresh entrants of medical education revealed that, 99% of boys and 98% of girls are aware of AIDS by its definition and its causation. 96% of girls, compared to 91% of boys are aware that, HIV spreads by blood. Very few, 5% of girls and 2.5% of boys are of the misconception that HIV may be transmitted through health personnel on examination of HIV patient. About 80% of boys and 90% of girls opine that HIV is transmitted through pregnancy.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Students, Medical
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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HIV Infections
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Education, Medical
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India
Type of study:
Observational study
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Public Health
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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