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

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