Knowledge, awareness, and behavior study on HIV/AIDS among engineering students in and around Guntur, South India

Chowdary, S Deepika; Dasari, N.A.; Chitipothu, Deepthi M; Chitturi, Ravi Teja; Chandra, K Lalith Prakash; Reddy, Baddam Venkata Ramana

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“…Lastly, 47 studies 8 - 54 were considered for the systematic review, and 43 were included in the meta-analysis ( Figure 1 ). 8 - 15 , 17 - 21 , 23 - 29 , 31 - 52 , 54 …”

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“…The sample sizes ranged from 36 23 to 132 678. 52 The primary target population across studies were students (n=19), 10 , 14 , 15 , 17 , 21 , 23 , 26 , 27 , 29 , 31 , 34 , 35 , 37 , 38 , 40 , 42 , 46 , 47 , 49 general population (n=9), 9 , 13 , 18 - 20 , 43 , 48 , 51 , 52 healthcare workers [HCWs] (n=5), 8 , 24 , 28 , 41 , 50 people living with HIV (PLWHIV) (n=4), 25 , 32 , 33 , 36 and female sex workers (FSWs) (n=3). 11 , 12 , 45 More details are reported in Table 1 .…”

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“…Forty studies reported on knowledge about HIV/AIDS, 8 - 15 , 17 - 21 , 23 - 29 , 31 - 38 , 40 - 43 , 45 - 52 where the overall level of knowledge was 75% (95% CI: 69-80%, P < 0.001) ( Figure 3 ).…”

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“…Twenty-four studies reported the attitude towards HIV/AIDS, 10 , 12 , 14 , 17 , 19 - 21 , 24 , 26 - 28 , 32 - 34 , 36 - 38 , 40 , 43 , 47 , 49 , 50 , 52 , 54 where an overall percentage of 60% (95% CI: 51-69%, P < 0.001) of subjects had a positive attitude about HIV/AIDS ( Figure 4 ).…”

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“…Seven studies showed that the sample represented the target population, 20 , 24 , 25 , 27 , 33 , 51 , 52 the participants have been recruited appropriately, 8 , 11 , 12 , 16 , 18 , 33 , 43 and calculated the sample size. 11 , 18 , 20 , 22 , 25 , 33 , 43 Twenty-five studies described their study settings, 9 , 11 , 12 , 19 , 21 - 25 , 27 , 29 , 31 , 33 - 37 , 39 , 42 , 47 - 50 , 53 , 54 Thirty-two studies conducted the data analysis sufficiently 8 , 9 , 13 - 22 , 24 - 28 , 31 - 37 , 39 , 41 - 43 , 48 - 51 and five studies used standard criteria to assess HIV/AIDS. 19 , 22 , 28 , 35 , 48 The majority of the included studies measured precisely, 8 , 12 , 13 , 20 - 29 , 31 - 52 , 54 14 studies used appropriate statistical analysis,…”

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Knowledge and attitude towards HIV/AIDS in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 47 studies from 2010-2020

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Sharma

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Background: Several studies assessed the level of knowledge and general public behavior on human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immuno-deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in India. However, comprehensive scrutiny of literature is essential for any decision-making process. Our objective was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the level of knowledge and attitude towards HIV/AIDS in India. Methods: A systematic search using Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and free terms was conducted in PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Embase, and Google Scholar databases to investigate the level of knowledge and attitude of HIV/AIDS in India population. Cross-sectional studies published in English from January 2010 to November 2020 were included. The identified articles were screened in multiple levels of title, abstract and full-text and final studies that met the inclusion criteria were retrieved and included in the study. The methodological quality was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute’s checklist for cross-sectional studies. Estimates with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for each domain were pooled to examine the level of knowledge and attitude towards HIV/AIDS in India. Results: A total of 47 studies (n= 307 501) were identified, and 43 studies were included in the meta-analysis. The overall level of knowledge about HIV/AIDS was 75% (95% CI: 69-80%; I2 = 99.8%), and a higher level of knowledge was observed among female sex workers (FSWs) 89% (95% CI: 77-100%, I2 = 99.5%) than students (77%, 95% CI: 67-87%, I2 = 99.6%) and the general population (70%, 95% CI: 62-79%, I2 = 99.2%), respectively. However, HIV/AIDS attitude was suboptimal (60%, 95% CI: 51-69%, I2 = 99.2%). Students (58%, 95% CI: 38-77%, I2 = 99.7%), people living with HIV/AIDS (57%, 95% CI: 44-71%, I2 = 92.7%), the general population (71%, 95% CI: 62-80%, I2 = 94.5%), and healthcare workers (HCWs) (74%, 95% CI: 63-84%, I2 = 0.0%) had a positive attitude towards HIV/AIDS. The methodological quality of included studies was "moderate" according to Joanna Briggs Institute’s checklist. Funnel plots are asymmetry and the Egger’s regression test and Begg’s rank test identified risk of publication bias. Conclusion: The level of knowledge was 75%, and 40% had a negative attitude. This information would help formulate appropriate policies by various departments, ministries and educational institutions to incorporate in their training, capacity building and advocacy programs. Improving the knowledge and changing the attitudes among the Indian population remains crucial for the success of India’s HIV/AIDS response.

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“…Lastly, 47 studies 8 - 54 were considered for the systematic review, and 43 were included in the meta-analysis ( Figure 1 ). 8 - 15 , 17 - 21 , 23 - 29 , 31 - 52 , 54 …”

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Knowledge and attitude towards HIV/AIDS in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 47 studies from 2010-2020

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Sero-prevalence and trends of transfusion transmissible infections among blood donors in a rural tertiary care centre- A 7 years study

Divyashree¹,

Sankar²,

Khanna³

2020

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Blood transfusion saves millions of life in emergency situations and is considered has life saving drug. Blood transfusion is associated with several risks which also includes transfusion transmissible infections. With the implementation of strict donor selection, effective and sensitive screening tests can ensure the least reduction risk of acquiring transfusion transmissible infections. The prevalence of transfusion transmissible infections among blood donors reflect the burden of diseases among particular population. The aim of this study is: 1. To estimate the prevalence of transfusion transmissible infections among blood donors in a rural tertiary care centre; 2. To analyse the trends of transfusion transmissible infections over study period. A total of 21,089 voluntary blood donors were studied. There were 20,356 male donors and 733 female donors with ratio of 28:1. The prevalence of HIV, HBV, HCV, Syphilis and Malaria was found to be 0.14%, 0.82%, 0.02%, 0.13% and 0.03% respectively. The prevalence of HBV was highest (0.82%) followed by HIV(0.14%). Our study also showed decrease in trends of HCV and Syphilis over study period. There was strong association of transfusion transmissible infections among O positive blood group. The prevalence of transfusion transmissible infections has decreased over time, hence implementation of strict donor selection criteria and use of sensitive screening tests has lead to decrease in trends.

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Knowledge, awareness, and behavior study on HIV/AIDS among engineering students in and around Guntur, South India

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Knowledge and attitude towards HIV/AIDS in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 47 studies from 2010-2020

Knowledge and attitude towards HIV/AIDS in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 47 studies from 2010-2020

Sero-prevalence and trends of transfusion transmissible infections among blood donors in a rural tertiary care centre- A 7 years study

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