The knowledge about the risk of HIV/STDs infection of street children in Hai Phong, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City
- Author:
Chau Thi Minh Luu
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
hiv
- MeSH:
HIV;
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- From:Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Information
2001;(11):27-30
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
In all three cities, the education on sexual for street children is still low, Da Nang (26.66%), Ho Chi Minh (43.33%). Their understanding how to use clean syringes and needles when they get sick or inject drug in Ho Chi Minh City is highest (61.7%), and lowest in Da Nang (31.0%). Knowing on sexual transmitted diseases (STDs) and how to avoid them is not different between three cities, highest in Hai Phong (53.33%) and lowest in Da Nang (40.0%). The understanding of the children about safety sex is still low in three cities, lowest in Da Nang (35.0%) and highest in Hai Phong but only 55.0%.
