Investigation of knowledge, attitude and practice in preventing HIV/STDs transmission in sailors of some transport and fishery facilities of Thai Binh province
- Author:
Chau Thi Minh Luu
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
hiv
- MeSH:
HIV;
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2002;430(9):52-54
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
400 river and sea-working sailors in Th¸i B×nh province aged from 17 to 50 years were surveyed using designed questionnaire. Some demographic characteristics and knowledge of sailors in HIV/AIDS were noted. Results: Almost of participants have low education, 90% have not passed high school. Most of them have been married and are living with their wife. Most have been heard about HIV/AIDS (96.8%), but in the fact their aware remains to be limited. 86.5% believe that they are unlikely to infect HIV. 82.7% say that the infected person can be recognized by “flesh eye”. Most of sailors express relevant attitude and ability to practice correctly in preventing HIV/AIDS.
