Perceptions Towards HIV and AIDS, Condom Use and Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) amongst Students at a Previously Disadvantaged South African Tertiary Institution

Nqojane, Vuyelwa; Tebele, Cebile; Nel, Kathryn; Nel, MsVezi

doi:10.1080/09709274.2012.11906442

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“…Overall, 64% of the participants had good knowledge about HIV and AIDS; however, over a third did not. These results support similar findings (Nqojane et al 2012 ) which suggest that there are still some gaps in knowledge with regard to HIV and AIDS in a student sample in South Africa.…”

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confidence: 91%

“…Forty-three respondents (81.1%) stated that homosexuals are not responsible for spreading HIV. This indicates that there is a good level of knowledge about how HIV is spread and homosexuality as has been reported in other research (Germanos 2006 ; Nqojane et al 2012 ). It is, however, worrying that a substantial number of athletes are misinformed on this issue as it could lead to discrimination and stigmatisation.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 81%

“…A small percentage (9.4%) of the respondents said that having unprotected sex with several people does not make one more susceptible to contracting HIV. This is alarming as it could imply that these respondents were likely to have unprotected sex with more than one partner which is supported in research by Nqojane et al ( 2012 ) and Fraim ( 2012 ). Almost 36% of the respondents indicated that HIV cannot be transmitted through anal sex, and more than one-third were not aware that HIV could be transmitted this way.…”

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confidence: 91%

“…Erikson’s ( 1956 ) psychosocial theory was also used to underpin the study by linking the need for relationships to the age of the athletes (20–39 years = the need for intimacy rather than isolation). As noted in this age range, there is a need for close interpersonal relationships and not isolation which may occur because of HIV and AIDS infection (Nqojane et al 2012 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This may also influence their relationships with other athletes and significant others. In addition, the most significant barriers to HIV testing are the fear of being known by counsellors, fear of being HIV-positive, and stigmatisation by fellow athletes resulting in stressed peer relationships (Kanyemba 2010 ; Nqojane et al 2012 ). Another reason given for not testing is the belief that a positive result means an immediate death sentence (O’Hara 2007 ).…”

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The knowledge, perceptions and relationship behaviour of rugby and football players towards HIV infection at the University of Limpopo

2018

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BackgroundSport has the capability to unite a country. To achieve winning teams, athletes have to rely on each other and often have close physical contact. Disclosure of a positive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) status may be problematic for athletes in contact sports as they may suffer discrimination and stigmatisation which may impact their relationship behaviours. This may impact frontline nursing and medical staff dealing with on-field ‘blood’ injuries.ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to determine if individuals who participate in football and rugby are aware of the risk of HIV infection in contact sports and their perceptions and reported behaviour towards HIV-positive athletes.MethodA cross-sectional survey design with a qualitative element. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics, while thematic content analysis was used to analyse qualitative data.Non-proportional quota sampling was used for male rugby (n = 23) and football (30) players registered at the University of Limpopo (Turfloop campus).ResultsThe results supported previous research in that there are gaps in HIV knowledge. For instance, not knowing that anal sex may cause HIV infection and believing that saliva can transmit HIV and that blood transfusions are unsafe.ConclusionProblematic findings were that a portion of the sample believed that having sex with a virgin could cure HIV and the majority of the sample believed that being ‘bewitched’ could cause HIV and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

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