A Crosssectional Survey Of Freshmen Students At Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas, To Measure Their Knowledge, Behavior And Perception Of Their Vulnerability To Hiviaids

Samuel O.Osueke; Ali Owlia

doi:10.22037/jme.v3i1.873

Journal of Medical Education for Future Demands

Former Title: Journal of Medical Education | The Official Journal of School of Medical Education and Learning Technologies

https://doi.org/10.22037/jme.v3i1.873

A Crosssectional Survey Of Freshmen Students At Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas, To Measure Their Knowledge, Behavior And Perception Of Their Vulnerability To Hiviaids

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Samuel O.Osueke^1,*,

Ali Owlia²

1Associate Professorof Health and Knesiology Department of Health and Kinesiology Houston, Texas.

2Associate Professor of Health and kinesology Department of Health and Kinesiology Houston, Texas.

Journal of Medical Education for Future Demands:Vol. 3, issue 1; e105018

Published online:Mar 16, 2009

Article type:Research Article

Received:Mar 16, 2009

Accepted:Mar 16, 2009

How to Cite:Samuel O.OsuekeAli OwliaA Crosssectional Survey Of Freshmen Students At Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas, To Measure Their Knowledge, Behavior And Perception Of Their Vulnerability To Hiviaids.J Med Edu.3(1):e105018.https://doi.org/10.22037/jme.v3i1.873.

Abstract

Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) epidemic is spreading and what is a serious concern is that there is mounting evidence that the HIV that causes AIDS is spreading rapidly among teenagers worldwide. If this fast spread is to be halted, the knowledge, attitude and behavior of them should change.Purpose: To understand Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) of minority youth Methods: A sixty one point questionnaire, grouped into three main subscales was used to collect data from the target group of sixty-two freshmen students. It was designed to gather data about the students' knowledge, opinion, behavior about HIV/ AIDS and their perception of their vulnerability to HIV infection.Results: The respondents were very knowledgeable about the sources of HIV infection, its modes of transmission, sexual preferences that lead to infection, condom use, and the physiological manifestations of the diseaseConclusion: The students' lack of knowledge of the sexual behaviors of their friends, and their perception of invulnerability to the virus may be contributing to the increase in the prevalence of AIDS in the minority community.

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