Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) study on HIV / AIDS among HIV patients, care givers and general population in north-eastern part of India.

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dc.contributor.authorMeena, L P
dc.contributor.authorPandey, S K
dc.contributor.authorRai, M
dc.contributor.authorBharti, Anju
dc.contributor.authorSunder, Shyam
dc.date.accessioned2014-07-19T06:19:22Z
dc.date.available2014-07-19T06:19:22Z
dc.date.issued2013-01
dc.description.abstractBackground: HIV, the disease, whose mode of transmission is known and is largely preventable, but due to lack of knowledge and practices about HIV/AIDS in general population causes its rapid spread. Aims & Objective: To assess and compare the knowledge, attitude and practices about HIV in patients group, care giver and in general population. Material and Methods: A total of 102 HIV/AIDS patients, 60 care givers (35 attendant, 19 nurses, 6 doctors) and 40 general population (control) were included in the present study. The patients who were registered for study were followed up for three visits. The responses were recorded on a pre-designed and pre-tested, semi- structured questionnaire. Results: Illiteracy was more common in HIV patient group (27.5%) . A high proportion of HIV/AIDS cases were engaged in transport/ production industry (24.5%). Electronic media and print media are major source of information. 35.3% patients, 22.9% care givers and 47.5% general population group thought that with medication HIV is curable. Sexual contact (63.8%) was the commonest mode of transmission. 80.0% medical staff thought that a newly diagnosed HIV person, first to talk with doctor. After 6 month follow up: 82% patients write sexual contact as major mode of transmission, and Use of condom was most important preventive measure (68%). Conclusion: Understanding the KAP about HIV/AIDS of Patients, care givers and in general populations will help us in formulating strategy for prevention and treatment.en_US
dc.identifier.citationMeena L P, Pandey S K, Rai M, Bharti Anju, Sunder Shyam. Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) study on HIV / AIDS among HIV patients, care givers and general population in north-eastern part of India. International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health. 2013 ; 2(1): 36-42.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/152811
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.source.urihttps://www.ijmsph.com/?mno=25502en_US
dc.subjectKAP HIVen_US
dc.subjectCare Giversen_US
dc.subjectMedical Staffen_US
dc.titleKnowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) study on HIV / AIDS among HIV patients, care givers and general population in north-eastern part of India.en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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