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Document 0129
DOCN M9480129
TI A study on existing knowledge about AIDS among undergraduates of a
Nigerian University.
DT 9410
AU Gugnani A; Ukeje MA; University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu
(Enugu State),; Nigeria.
SO J Commun Dis. 1993 Jun;25(2):52-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
MED/94292705
AB This study, carried out during August-October, 1991, involved 236
respondents to a questionnaire designed to determine awareness and
attitudes to AIDS and the consequent effect of such awareness on their
sexual behaviour. Almost all the medical students were aware of the
existence of the disease, while a few (3.8 per cent) of the non-medicos
believed that it had not yet reached Nigeria. Most students i.e. 98 per
cent and 97 per cent of these respective groups were aware of carrier
state of the disease. Only a small percentage of students, mostly medics
knew about the exact signs and symptoms of clinical AIDS. The level of
knowledge about the modes of transmission of AIDS was found to be
adequate. With regard to the effect of this awareness on their
behaviour, it was known that a good number of medics (30.37) per cent
and non-medics (28.88) per cent had started using condoms. About 40 per
cent medicos, and 45 per cent non-medicos revealed an aversion to sit
near a person with AIDS thus emphasizing the stigma associated with the
disease. Regarding control of AIDS, many felt there should be strict
isolation of HIV positive individuals along with a ban on prostitution
and homosexuality.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PSYCHOLOGY Adolescence Adult
Comparative Study Human *Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Nigeria
Questionnaires Risk Factors *Sex Behavior *Students *Students,
Medical JOURNAL ARTICLE
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).