A Cross Sectional Study to Evaluate Knowledge and Attitude towards HIV Infection in Rural Population
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2019-09
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Society for Health Care & Research Development
Abstract
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a major and one of the most serious public health challenges in today’s world. The present study was conducted to assess knowledge and attitude regarding HIV in rural population. Methods: The present cross sectional study was conducted by involving 960 rural population of both genders. Study participant should be more than 15 years of age and resident of the same village was used as inclusion criteria. General information such as name, age, gender etc. was recorded. A questionnaire was prepared which were related to knowledge and attitude of rural population regarding HIV. Respondents were instructed to respond in yes or no. Results: Out of 960 subjects 620 were aware of HIV/AIDS, 680 were aware of VCCT, 650 were aware of VCCT centre, 830 had heard of condom and 760 were aware of ARV. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Authors found that respondents had sufficient knowledge and attitude regarding HIV infection.
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Attitude, HIV, Knowledge, Prevention, Control
Citation
Chauhan Amanjot Kaur, Narang Savita, Gupta Priyanka, Ranjan Rajesh. Pattern of Serious Adverse Events Associated with Administration of Different Vaccines: A US Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) Database Analysis. Annals of International medical and Dental Research. 2019 Sep; 5(5): 1-3