Knowledge, Beliefs and Attitudes to HIV/AIDS in Southwest Nigeria
Title | Knowledge, Beliefs and Attitudes to HIV/AIDS in Southwest Nigeria PDF eBook |
Author | Olakunle Odumosu |
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Pages | 84 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | AIDS (Disease) |
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Knowledge, Beliefs and Attitudes about HIV/AIDS and Sources of Information Among Health Care Professionals in Two States in Nigeria
Title | Knowledge, Beliefs and Attitudes about HIV/AIDS and Sources of Information Among Health Care Professionals in Two States in Nigeria PDF eBook |
Author | Chiamaka Nwamaka Umeh |
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Pages | 152 |
Release | 2003 |
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The Association of HIV Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs with Sexual Behavior Among a Sample of Adolescents and Young Adults in Nigeria
Title | The Association of HIV Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs with Sexual Behavior Among a Sample of Adolescents and Young Adults in Nigeria PDF eBook |
Author | Alphonsus Chike Osunwa Oguamanam |
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Pages | 380 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Dissertations, Academic |
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In 2005, more than 25 million adults and children worldwide were living with HIV/AIDS and more than 75% of these were in sub-Saharan Africa. Studies indicate that the incidence of HIV infection and the prevalence of high-risk behaviors among young populations continue to rise in developing countries. AIDS has severe economic impacts, especially in high-risk countries such as Nigeria. This project used secondary data from the 2003 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey. The 2003 NDHS is a cross-sectional, multistage, stratified survey with systematic sampling that was designed to obtain information on key population and health indicators such as sexual activity, knowledge about AIDS and other STDs, and behavior associated with AIDS and other STDs for the entire Nigerian population, including people living in rural areas, urban areas, and six major geographic regions. Analyses were restricted to sexually active adolescents and young adults 15 to 24 years of age who are Nigerians living in Nigeria in 2003. The sample size was (n=2,418), of which 2,009 are females and 409 are males. Non-Nigerians and Nigerians in Diaspora were excluded in the original design of the survey. Also, those younger than 15 years or older than 24 years were excluded in this study. This research examined the association between independent variables and other covariates with risky sexual behaviors such as lack of condom use and multiple sex partners, as well as possible difference by gender. Odds ratios (ORs) were calculated using multivariate logistic regression models, adjusting for age, education and religion. All tests were done at 95% significant leve. l-- Abstract.
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs about HIV/AIDS Among Central African Immigrants who Live in Cedar Rapids, IA
Title | Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs about HIV/AIDS Among Central African Immigrants who Live in Cedar Rapids, IA PDF eBook |
Author | Natalie M. Sugira |
Publisher | |
Pages | 98 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Africans |
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs of African Americans in the Central Valley Concerning HIV/AIDS
Title | Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs of African Americans in the Central Valley Concerning HIV/AIDS PDF eBook |
Author | Vintrica Grant |
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Pages | 134 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | AIDS (Disease) |
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The purpose of this study was to gain insight into the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs that African Americans in the Central Valley of California had concerning the topic of HIV/AIDS. The primary questions of this study were: 1) What factors do African Americans believe contribute to the HIV/AIDS epidemic? and 2) How do African Americans feel about a culturally specific HIV/AIDS prevention and sex education program? This study used a quantitative design and collected data by way of an electronic survey via Qualtrics and hard copy form. The survey consisted of forty-two questions that were divided into 5 specific parts: medical history, knowledge of HIV/AIDS and sex education, attitudes beliefs, and demographics. A total of fifty-nine participants, with an age range of 18 to 70+, completed the survey. In general, participants demonstrated knowledge on the topic of HIV/AIDS but had slightly conflicting attitudes and beliefs regarding testing and being aware of the HIV status of their partners. The results concluded that African Americans in the Central Valley believe that factors such as drugs, poverty, lack of sex education, stigma, limited access to health care, incarceration, racism and discrimination, are all daily issues that place African Americans at risk of becoming infected with HIV/AIDS. The results also show that a majority of participants have positive feelings towards the implementation of a cultural specific HIV/AIDS prevention and sex education program.
An Assessment of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs Concerning HIV/AIDS in Bawa, Cameroon
Title | An Assessment of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs Concerning HIV/AIDS in Bawa, Cameroon PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Charles Smith |
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Pages | 148 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Public health |
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Preventing and Mitigating AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa
Title | Preventing and Mitigating AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa PDF eBook |
Author | National Research Council (U.S.). Panel on Data and Research Priorities for Arresting AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa |
Publisher | National Academies |
Pages | 36 |
Release | 1996-01-01 |
Genre | Medical |
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The AIDS epidemic in Sub-Saharan Africa continues to affect all facets of life throughout the subcontinent. Deaths related to AIDS have driven down the life expectancy rate of residents in Zambia, Kenya, and Uganda with far-reaching implications. This book details the current state of the AIDS epidemic in Africa and what is known about the behaviors that contribute to the transmission of the HIV infection. It lays out what research is needed and what is necessary to design more effective prevention programs.