Document 2260
 DOCN  M94A2260
 TI    The general publics knowledge and attitudes to HIV in Leicestershire, a
       cross-cultural comparison, 1994.
 DT    9412
 AU    Chohan SK; Weisner W
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):344 (abstract no. PC0313). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370315
 AB    OBJECTIVE: To evaluate HIV education and prevention work carried out
       with the general public and specific target audiences over the previous
       5 years in Leicestershire. METHODS: In May 1993, 13,000 questionnaires
       were sent out via GPS (900) and a free weekly paper (12,100) to areas
       that reflected the large Asian population. Questions were asked about
       knowledge attitudes and risk perception. Analysis was by EPI5. RESULTS:
       30% of the 1180 respondants felt they had a good knowledge, but actual
       knowledge was less, Asians-6%, White-12%. Perception of risk was simular
       but sexual activity without condoms in Asia was higher for Asians (10%)
       than for the white people (3%). 50% of all respondants recalled HIV work
       in their area. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: This study showed the large
       numbers reached by prevention work in the previous 5 years. Asians
       translated their knowledge to behaviour far less, which makes it more
       urgent to continue targeted work with this population. This evaluation
       has highlighted areas of knowledge that need more working on and it is
       recommended this exercise takes place every 5 years.
 DE    Asia/ETHNOLOGY  Comparative Study  Condoms  *Cross-Cultural Comparison
       England/EPIDEMIOLOGY  *Health Education  Human  HIV
       Infections/EPIDEMIOLOGY/*PREVENTION & CONTROL/TRANSMISSION  *Knowledge,
       Attitudes, Practice  Patient Acceptance of Health Care  Program
       Evaluation  MEETING ABSTRACT

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