Knowledge and Perceptions of HIV/AIDS among High School Students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

AlOtaibi, Ssakher M; AlAbbas, Faisal

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“…Also more than half of them promote the essential sterilization of all surgical instruments (58.75%) as an effective method of halting HIV transmission. These findings were comparable to study by Ravi Shankar et al 4 and Biradar et al, 1…”

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Study to Assess Awareness About Hiv/Aids Among Medical Students

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Int J Life Sci Pharm Res

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The acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a fatal illness caused by a retrovirus known as the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) which breaks down the body's immune system. Lack of awareness and misconceptions about HIV/AIDS in the general population is responsible for rapid spread and social stigma. This study aimed to assess knowledge and attitudes about HIV/AIDS among medical students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. An observational cross-sectional study was performed on 400 participants selected randomly from the medical students at Ibn-Sina National College. The assessment was carried out by obtaining a self-administered, structured questionnaire about knowledge and attitude of students about HIV/AIDS. Questionnaire obtained from Biradar et al., 2016 and included 13 items. The study sample included 108 male and 292 female and more than one third (36.3%) of the students in the sixth academic year. All students were conscious about HIV/AIDS disease and all of them except one had information about the causative agent (virus). The majority (70.3%) of students had gained information from doctors/health worker followed by other sources like media. More than half of them were aware of about the modes of transmission and preventive approaches. The results of the present study are encouraging as most of the students had good awareness regarding HIV/AIDS disease. Role of doctors/health worker and media are very important to spread the awareness among the general population. These measures will help to reduce the misconception and indifferent attitude towards the HIV infected patients.

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“…3 It is now the leading cause of mortality in Africa and the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. 4 The World Health Organization Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has the third fastest growing AIDS epidemic. 5 In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the total number of HIV cases from 1984-2013 was estimated to be about 20,500.…”

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Study to Assess Awareness About Hiv/Aids Among Medical Students

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“…HIV is more common in young people due to the absence of correct health information, involvement in risky behaviors, and lack of access to generative health services (Visalli et al, 2017). Previous studies reported that having a higher knowledge about HIV is associated with having a positive attitude towards it and less stigmatization against people with HIV/AIDS (Al Otaibi et al, 2016). A study conducted in KSA, Jeddah 2017 reported that the prevalence of lacking knowledge of HIV\AIDS was approximately 42% (Abolfotouh et al, 2013).…”

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It is important to assess the knowledge and attitude towards HIV/AIDS, as it helps in the prevention of the disease. The objective of this study was to determine the knowledge and attitude among health students at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University. This study utilized a descriptive cross sectional multi stage cluster with sample size of 500 students. Data was collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire after approval from the institutional review board, and analyzed using the Statistical Package of Social Sciences version 25. Written informed consent was obtained from each participant. The results showed that 92.4, 92.4, and 94.6% of the study population knew the definition, the transmission by blood transfusion and sexual intercourse, respectively. The lowest reported knowledge was the transmission through saliva and tears and the latent period respectively (37.8%, 15.2%). Having a positive attitude of dealing with HIV/AIDS patients was only 11%. The highest agreement was about the willingness to take care of the infected family member (64.6%). There is a significant relationship between attitude and knowledge about vertical transmission (p<0.05).In conclusion, although there was a knowledge gap such as the latency period ,the overall knowledge was good. In general, there was neutral attitude towards dealing with HIV patients.

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Assessing HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Awareness, and Attitudes among Senior High School Students in Kuwait

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Objectives: An estimated 1.8 million individuals worldwide became newly infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in 2016, which amounts to 5,000 new infections per day. This includes 160,000 children. The HIV epidemic not only affects the health of individuals but also impacts households, communities, and the development and economic growth of nations [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="ref1">1</xref>]. The prevention and control of HIV infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) are recognized as a national priority in Kuwait. This study assesses the knowledge, awareness, and attitudes about HIV/AIDS among senior high school students in Kuwait. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a convenience sample of 346 students in 8 randomly selected high schools in 3 governorates of Kuwait, using a questionnaire designed to measure the student’s knowledge and attitude towards HIV/AIDS. The survey questionnaire was administered to the students in their classrooms. Results: This study revealed that the students were knowledgeable with regard to the nature and mode of transmission of HIV/AIDS, but they needed a more detailed understanding of the disease to prevent stigmatization and discrimination of an infected person. Conclusion: This study provides a benchmark for further elaborate studies in the community to develop appropriate health education and awareness programs.

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Knowledge and Perceptions of HIV/AIDS among High School Students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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