HIV Infection among Individuals at the University of Dschang: Prevalence; Awareness; and Sexual Practices
Health sci. dis
; 12(3): 1-5, 2012.
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em Inglês
| AIM (África)
| ID: biblio-1262646
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RESUMO
Between September 2009 and October 2010 we conducted a study to determine the HIV prevalence; level of awareness; and sexual practices among students of the University of Dschang; so as to recommend a practical approach to prevention at the institution. HIV testing was carried out using the Determine and Oraquick Diagnostic tests Kits; (Method:
As described by the manufacturer) and each respondent completed a questionnaire. Of the 659 respondents; 389 (59) were males and 270 (41) females; of these; 7 (1.1) were confirmed positive by the two tests. All who responded to the questionnaire were aware of the different modes of acquiring HIV-infection; and 137 (56.6) respondents reported heterosexual practice. Compared with the general population; HIV prevalence in this student population is still low and offers an opportunity to develop targeted intervention strategies
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Contexto em Saúde:
ODS3 - Saúde e Bem-Estar
Problema de saúde:
Meta 3.3: Acabar com as doenças tropicais negligenciadas e combater as doenças transmissíveis
Base de dados:
AIM (África)
Assunto principal:
Comportamento Sexual
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Conscientização
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Universidades
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Infecções por HIV
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de prevalência
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Fatores de risco
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Health sci. dis
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Artigo