Assessing Nigerian University Students’ Knowledge About HIV/AIDS

Aluede, Oyaziwo; Imhonde, Henry O.; Maliki, Agnes Ebi; Alutu, Azuka N. G.

doi:10.1080/09718923.2005.11892515

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“…The result also revealed a significant gender differences in HIV knowledge among university students in Ghana, with females more knowledgeable than males. This finding is consistent with studies conducted in Nigeria 25,26 which found that AIDS knowledge differs on the basis of gender among university students. However, 27 had indicated no gender differences on HIV knowledge and attitudes among university students in Nigeria.…”

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HIV/AIDS knowledge among undergraduate university students: implications for health education programs in Ghana

Asante¹,

Oti-Boadi²

2013

Afr H. Sci.

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Background: Globally, the spread of HIV/AIDS remains on the rise especially among adolescents who are at increased risk of infection. Sexual behavioural change remains one of the most effective ways of preventing further transmission among this vulnerable group. Objective: To evaluate HIV/AIDS knowledge among undergraduate students' and how it can be used in HIV prevention strategies in Ghana. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using structured questionnaires among 324 conveniently selected students enrolled at a tertiary institution in Accra, Ghana. Results: The mean age of the respondents was 23 years. Although the mean score of the participants' responses to 12 HIV/AIDS knowledge questions was 7.7 of 12 points, there was an inconsistent level of AIDS knowledge with significant gender difference. While students could identify the transmission modes and preventive measure, they were less knowledgeable about the causative agent of AIDS. Majority of the students reported having received AIDS information from both print and electronic media, but few of them received such information from parents. Although over 90% of the students knew where to access VCT services, 45% of them have not had HIV test. Conclusion: The data underscore the urgent need for HIV/AIDS-related health education and prevention efforts targeting university students as well as younger age groups in Ghana

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HIV/AIDS knowledge among undergraduate university students: implications for health education programs in Ghana

Asante¹,

Oti-Boadi²

2013

Afr H. Sci.

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“…This result was compared to the expected value, 52% and it implied that the Confirmatory Factor Index (CFI) =.99; Non-Normed Fit Index (NFI) =.96; Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RAMSEA) =.02; Tucker-Lewis Index (TLI) =.99; Chi-Square = 37.23, df = 32, p = .24. students exhibited negligible level of knowledge on HIV/AIDS related issues 19 . In this regard, the findings of the current study complements previous findings particularly on mode of transmission, symptoms and prevention strategies [13][14][15][16]19,24 .…”

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“…Some studies report that university students have moderate level of knowledge about HIV/AIDS transmission, symptoms and prevention strategies [12][13][14] . Yet, others argue that university students are knowledgeable only on the mode of transmission and symptoms 15 In addition, studies conducted in Africa (e.g., Ghana and Ethiopia) show that level of knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS among sexually active community members are high [16][17][18] . Conversely, other studies suggest that university students exhibit less knowledge in the entire areas of HIV/AIDS related issues 19,20 .…”

Section: African Journal Of Reproductive Health September 2017; 21 (3)mentioning

confidence: 99%

HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Dilla University Students, Ethiopia

Gemeda

Gandile

Bikamo

2017

Afr J Reprod Health

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The growing rate of educational institutions and student population at the tertiary level in Ethiopia is remarkable; this may lead to a corresponding increase to exposure to HIV/AIDS. Based on this orientation, this study estimated the level of knowledge, attitude and practice of HIV/AIDS among university students in Ethiopia. Four hundred forty one students were chosen through multi-stage probability sampling technique. Data was collected through five point measurement scale. One sample t-test and Structural Equation Modelling based on Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were employed for data analysis. It was found that the level of HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitude, and practice were 53%, 95%CI = -.03-.06, p = .55; 58 %, 95%CI = .01-.10, p<.05; and = 92 %, 95%CI = .37-.42, p<.001 respectively. Apart from knowledge, the observed value of attitude and practice were higher than their corresponding expected values with the effect size, d = 0.12 for attitude and d = 0.82 for practice. Implications were discussed to assist students develop comprehensive knowledge and desirable attitude towards self-protective skills against HIV infection. Keywords: Knowledge, attitude, practice, HIV/AIDS, Ethiopia, University students RésuméLe taux croissant d'établissements d'enseignement et de la population estudiantine au niveau tertiaire en Éthiopie est remarquable; Cela peut conduire à une augmentation correspondante de l'exposition au VIH / sida. Sur la base de cette orientation, cette étude a évalué le niveau de connaissances, d'attitudes et de pratiques du VIH / sida chez les étudiants éthiopiens. Quatre cent quarantedeux étudiants ont été choisis par une technique d'échantillonnage probabiliste à plusieurs étapes. Les données ont été collectées à l'aide d'une échelle de mesure à cinq points. Un test t de test et une modélisation de l'équation structurale basée sur l'analyse du facteur de confirmation (AFC) ont été utilisés pour l'analyse des données. On a constaté que le niveau de connaissance, d'attitude et de pratique du VIH / sida était de 53%, IC 95% = -3,0-0,06, p = 0,55; 58%, CI à 95% = 0,01 à 0,10, p <0,05; et = 92%, IC 95% = 0,37-0,42, p <0,001 respectivement. Outre la connaissance, la valeur observée de l'attitude et de la pratique était plus élevée que leurs valeurs attendues correspondantes avec la taille de l'effet, d = 0,12 pour l'attitude et d = 0,82 pour la pratique. Des implications ont été discutées pour aider les élèves à développer une connaissance approfondie et une attitude souhaitable à l'égard des compétences d'autoprotection contre l'infection par le VIH. (Afr J Reprod Health 2017; 21[3]: 49-61).

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“…A Ghanaian study in 2012, [12] which had a more equitable distribution of male and female students, found that the female students had significantly (p=0.017) more knowledge about HIV/AIDS than their male counterparts. The results were similar to those of studies conducted in Nigeria, [13,14] which found that AIDS knowledge differs on the basis of gender among university students.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

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Assessing the effect of an online HIV/AIDS course on 1st-year pharmacy students’ knowledge

Suleman¹

2016

AJHPE

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Assessing Nigerian University Students’ Knowledge About HIV/AIDS

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HIV/AIDS knowledge among undergraduate university students: implications for health education programs in Ghana

HIV/AIDS knowledge among undergraduate university students: implications for health education programs in Ghana

HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Dilla University Students, Ethiopia

Assessing the effect of an online HIV/AIDS course on 1st-year pharmacy students’ knowledge

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