Knowledge and attitude towards voluntary counseling and testing for HIV: A community based study in northwest Ethiopia

HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Dilla University Students, Ethiopia

“…Despite the fact that inconsistencies of findings were also found [16][17][18] .Above all, the study conducted by Abruquah and Bio 16 as well as Andargie et al 17 was different from the findings of the current study. The implication of this inconsistency in terms of comprehensive HIV/AIDS knowledge was subject to variations in Information-Motivation-Behavior (IMB) difference across time, place and conditions.…”

“…Some studies report that university students have moderate level of knowledge about HIV/AIDS transmission, symptoms and prevention strategies [12][13][14] . Yet, others argue that university students are knowledgeable only on the mode of transmission and symptoms 15 In addition, studies conducted in Africa (e.g., Ghana and Ethiopia) show that level of knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS among sexually active community members are high [16][17][18] . Conversely, other studies suggest that university students exhibit less knowledge in the entire areas of HIV/AIDS related issues 19,20 .…”

“…HIV/AIDS attitude signifies misconceptions maintained by the students regarding transmission agents 12,13,18,21, and preventive strategies 18 . Accordingly, there have been scientific articulations on the role of positive attitude towards helpful scientific facts and preventive strategies as vital tools to reduce risk behaviours and thus fight against HIV/AIDS 22 .Since university students perceive themselves as less vulnerable to HIV (i.e., low level of risk perception) 23 and they are less likely show interest in the use of protective mechanisms 24,25 .…”

“…However, there have been vast inconsistencies between the current finding and the majority of the studies conducted in the past. The implication of this inconsistence perhaps lies to the majority of the participants in the current study adhered to abstinence and faithfulness as opposed to condom use 12,13,[18][19][20][21][23][24][25] .…”

Voluntary Counseling and Testing Utilization and Associated Factors Among Teachers in Arsi Negele District, West Arsi Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

“…15 But it is higher when compared with the result obtained from the community-based study done among aged 15 to 49years population in northwest Ethiopia which is 73.5%. 20 This difference might be due to the difference in the composition of the study participants. The participants in this study were teachers as they were more likely to have access to mass-media that possibly increase their awareness about HIV/AIDS risk and prevention methods.…”