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    Knowledge, attitudes and behaviours towards people with HIV and AIDS among private higher education students in Johannesburg, South Africa

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    Authors
    Khamisa, N
    Mokgobi, M
    Basera, T
    Issue Date
    2020-03-24
    Submitted date
    2020-04-24
    
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    Southern African Journal of HIV medicine
    Abstract
    Background Human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV and AIDS) is a global health and social problem, with South Africa having an estimated overall prevalence rate of 13.5%. Compared to young male participants, young female participants have been reported to have less knowledge about HIV and AIDS, including prevention strategies, and this is associated with risky sexual behaviours and negative attitudes towards condom use. Objectives The study investigated gender differences in knowledge, attitudes and behaviours towards HIV and AIDS among 542 private higher education students in Johannesburg, South Africa. Method Participants completed an online structured questionnaire measuring knowledge, attitudes and behaviours as well as demographics (including age, gender and relationship status). Results The results indicate that overall there were no significant differences between male and female students in terms of HIV and AIDS knowledge. However, female students had significantly less knowledge with regard to unprotected anal sex as a risk factor for HIV and AIDS. In addition, young female students reported condom use at last sex less frequently than male students. Nonetheless, both genders reported a positive attitude towards condom use and towards people living with HIV and AIDS. Conclusion It is recommended that the relevant authorities at the state and the higher education level seriously consider implementing specific strategies for preventing HIV and AIDS through improved knowledge, attitudes and behaviours among young females.
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    Health and Medical Publishing Group
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    http://hdl.handle.net/10144/619629
    DOI
    10.4102/sajhivmed.v21i1.991
    PubMed ID
    32284887
    Type
    Article
    Language
    en
    EISSN
    2078-6751
    ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
    10.4102/sajhivmed.v21i1.991
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