Gender differences in KAP related to HIV/AIDS among freshmen in Afghan universities.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
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2008 May; 39(3): 404-18
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-32436
ABSTRACT
This cross-sectional study aimed to describe the level of knowledge, perception/ attitude, and practices related to HIV among 1,054 freshmen students in four Afghan universities differences between genders. A probability, two stage sampling method was used. Data were collected by a self administered structured questionnaire. SPSS software was used for data analysis. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed. Most of respondents were male (72.1%), their average age was 20.1 +/- 2 years, and most were unmarried (93.4%). The majority (90.8%) were aware of HIV but only 28.3% had a good level of knowledge. Around one-third (35.6%) had a positive level of attitude toward HIV. Approximately 30% had at least one risk practice; therefore, they were counted as high-risk behavior group members. Females were statistically more knowledgeable than males, and high-risk behaviors were significantly more prevalent among males; p = 0.01 and p = 0.001, respectively. However, general awareness, and attitude were not statistically different between genders. A considerable proportion of students (14.6%), as compared to peer-countries, were sexually active. A very high level of sharing injecting needles (4.5%) and shaving sets (20.8%) were also reported among informants.
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Índice:
IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
Assunto principal:
Assunção de Riscos
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Estudantes
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Universidades
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Comportamentos Relacionados com a Saúde
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Infecções por HIV
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Fatores Sexuais
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Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de etiologia
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Estudo observacional
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Estudo de prevalência
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Pesquisa qualitativa
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Fatores de risco
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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