Factors associated with knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and control among farmer workers with private corporations in Guangxi
- VernacularTitle:广西私营企业农民工艾滋病防治知识影响因素调查分析
- Author:
Qiuying ZHU
;
Jinhui ZHU
;
Wei LIU
;
Yi CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acquired immunodefiency sydrome;
Health education;
Epidemiologic factors
- From:
Chinese Journal of Disease Control & Prevention
2008;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the knowledge about HIV/AIDS and related factors associated among farmer workers with private corporations in Guangxi and to inform intervention programs.Methods Questionnaire survey was conducted among workers working with 10 private corporations,and data were analyzed using logistic regression.Results Correct answers to questions about HIV/AIDS transmission route accounted for over 85%,yet much less regarding knowledge about non-transmission routes and prevention methods.The factors associated with knowledge about HIV/AIDS included gender,age,nationality,registered living place and years of schooling.Conclusions HIV/AIDS-related education should be strengthened for farmer workers working for private corporations.
