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TI Knowledge of HIV transmission among physicians in northern India.
DT 9412
AU Vermal G; Kalla S; Purohit A; Lamparelli N; Chakraborty J; Kiessling A;
Kota Med. Coll., India.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):375 (abstract no. PD0109). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370450
AB OBJECTIVE: The goal of this study was to obtain data regarding awareness
and knowledge of HIV transmission via semen among physicians in a
medical college in Northern India. METHODS: These data are based on a
survey of 45 male physicians working in a medical college in Northern
India, ages between 25-57 years. There were 11 items in the
questionnaire, based specifically on the transmission of HIV via semen
of infected persons during sexual intercourse. RESULTS: Twenty-one
percent of this group of physicians felt that HIV is not present in
ejaculated semen and 28% thought that semen is not a principle source of
HIV infection. Fifty percent confirmed that they had a condom break or
slip during sexual intercourse. None of this group had ever been tested
for HIV. Sixty-four percent felt that blood donation may be a source of
HIV infection. Sixty percent felt that vaginal fluid does not contain
HIV. Twenty-nine percent felt that HIV in semen should be a high
priority research area. CONCLUSION: It was clear from this study that
physicians in some medical colleges in India require continuing
education on HIV/AIDS. Adequate knowledge, availability of better
condoms, proper use of condoms and further research are needed in India.
Especially the physicians and health care workers must be adequately
trained.
DE Adult *Attitude of Health Personnel *Developing Countries Education,
Medical, Continuing Human HIV Infections/EPIDEMIOLOGY/PREVENTION &
CONTROL/*TRANSMISSION India/EPIDEMIOLOGY *Knowledge, Attitudes,
Practice Male Middle Age Risk Factors MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).