AIDS awareness among undergraduate students, Maharashtra.
Indian J Public Health
;
2002 Jan-Mar; 46(1): 8-12
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-109384
ABSTRACT
Total 313 undergraduate students (132 males and 181 females) of the colleges of Nashik and Talegaon of Maharashtra were surveyed regard awareness about AIDS. Most of the students knew about AIDs and tests available. They were aware that people indulging sexually promiscuous relations are at risk of AIDS. But the fact that it is transmitted by infected blood and from infected mother to child was not widely known, particularly among Arts students. Some misconceptions regarding modes of transmission were observed among few students, like social kissing, sharing utensils/personal items, using common swimming pools and insect bite spread infection. Attitude towards HIV infected/AIDS patients were not sympathetic. Overall knowledge of Science students were better compared to commerce and Arts students. Confusion about mode of transmission and prevention of the disease exist. Scope of health education for these students was well felt.
Texto completo:
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Índice:
IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
Assunto principal:
Estudantes
/
Feminino
/
Humanos
/
Masculino
/
Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde
/
Inquéritos e Questionários
/
Adolescente
/
Síndrome da Imunodeficiência Adquirida
/
Índia
Tipo de estudo:
Pesquisa qualitativa
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Public Health
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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