A Comparative Study on HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior for Undergraduates from Different Universities in Kunming
- VernacularTitle:昆明市不同类型高校大学生艾滋病知识态度行为比较
- Author:
Zheng ZHANG
;
Shangwen WANG
;
Jun FENG
;
Li JIN
- Keywords:
Universities;
HIV/AIDS;
Undergraduate;
Health education
- From:
Journal of Kunming Medical University
2016;37(11):130-133
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the HIV/AIDS knowledge,attitude and behavior among undergraduates from different universities in Kunming and to provide scientific basis for health education strategy.Methods Stratified random cluster sampling method was applied and an anonymous questionnaire was conducted in 879 first and second year students from three universities in Kunming (Kunming Medical University,Yunnan University and Yunnan Art Institute).Results Undergraduates from different universities in Kunming performed differently on cognition of HIV/AIDS knowledge.Cognitive level in Yunnan Art Institute was relatively low while no obvious difference was found in Kunming Medical University and Yunnan University.No significant difference in the attitude toward HIV/AIDS was found in the three universities.Differences were found in protective behaviors and attitudes on preventing HIV/AIDS infection among three universities.Conclusion There are different cognition on HIV/AIDS knowledge,attitude and behavior among undergraduates from different type universities in Kunming.Cognition on HIV/AIDS related knowledge is relatively weak among Art college students,who should be targeted to strengthen health education.
