Document 0036
 DOCN  M9460036
 TI    Fears of AIDS in Nigerian students: dimensions of the fear of AIDS Scale
       (FAIDSS) in west Africa.
 DT    9404
 AU    Akande A; Ross MW; Department of Psychology, Obafemi Awolowo University,
       Ile-Ife,; Nigeria.
 SO    Soc Sci Med. 1994 Jan;38(2):339-42. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
       MED/94188756
 AB    A study based on a sample of 2500 individuals aged 18 years and over in
       six west African cities was undertaken for the purpose of determining
       the cross-cultural consistency and replicability of fears about AIDS. A
       factor analysis of the data obtained confirmed a similar factor
       structure to that reported in Australia. Implications for the prevention
       of HIV transmission in Nigeria and other west African countries is
       discussed. Our findings showed that the fear of AIDS Scale (FAIDSS) is a
       reliable index of fear of aids and is readily scaleable. Other
       implications for health education are considered.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PSYCHOLOGY  Adult  *Attitude to
       Health  *Fear  Female  Human  Internal-External Control  Male  Nigeria
       Students  JOURNAL ARTICLE

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