University's students knowledge about AIDS/HIV
JBMS-Journal of the Bahrain Medical Society. 2005; 17 (4): 234-239
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ABSTRACT
The purpose of study is to the determine that the university's student knowledge about AIDS/HIV. The samples of the present study were consisting of [705] university students. Data were obtained using a self-completed questionnaire. The questionnaire was divided into three sections. Section [A] included questions about descriptive characteristics of the students. Section [B] included questions about HIV/AIDS knowledge. Section [C] included questions about students' information sources. Research findings showed moderate Knowledge levels [59.15 +/- 14.22 out of 100 points] in a sample group of 705 high school students on all AIDS-related questions. Students in private schools had higher scores than those in public schools; boys had higher scores than girls; Knowledge scores of students were also positively correlated with a higher level of parent education. To prevent the illness, the most important role of the nurses is to focus on education for individuals, families, and communities
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IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental)
Asunto principal:
Estudiantes
/
Universidades
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Educación en Salud
/
Encuestas y Cuestionarios
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Factores de Riesgo
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Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida
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Conocimiento
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
/
Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
J. Bahrain Med. Soc.
Año:
2005
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