HIV/AIDS awareness and sexual behavior among youth in Kenya

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salim Sohani ◽  
Syed Shah
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Aids Awareness ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of HIV⁄AIDS awareness intervention in a rural area of Cambodia: illiteracy, mobility, sexual behavior, and HIV⁄AIDS

2009 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 109-114
Author(s):  
Kaoru Takahashi ◽  
Srey Sunthan ◽  
Lim Chomroeun ◽  
Hum Rathmuny ◽  
Chien Sokhom ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Aids Awareness ◽  
Hiv Aids

HIV/AIDS Awareness and Knowledge in Rural Adolescent: A Cross-sectional survey in Central India

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
* Avinash Borkar ◽  
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Namita Deshmukh ◽  
Deepak Lone ◽  
Mohan Khamgaonkar
Keyword(s):  
Central India ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Aids Awareness ◽  
Rural Adolescent ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals Male circumcision and global HIV/AIDS epidemic challenges

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emiola Oluwabunmi Olapade-Olaopa ◽  
Mudasiru Adebayo Salami ◽  
Taiwo Akeem Lawal
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Male Circumcision ◽  
Preventive Measure ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Main Body ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Aids Epidemic ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract Background Given the devastating mortality and morbidity associated with HIV/AIDS, many potential prevention measures against HIV infection continue to be explored. Most prevention methods are in the realm of sexual behavior change. However, of all aspects of human behavior, it is sexual behavior that is least amenable to change. Newer and simpler interventions are therefore required. Male circumcision, the surgical removal of some or all of the foreskin (or prepuce) from the penis, is one of the ways being promoted as a preventive measure. This paper reviews the scientific basis and evidence for the efficacy of male circumcision within the context of the global challenges involved. Main body We reviewed articles with emphasis on male circumcision and HIV/AIDS transmission. Published abstracts of presentations at international scientific meetings were also reviewed. Conclusions Current epidemiological evidence supports the promotion of male circumcision for HIV prevention, especially in populations with high HIV prevalence and low circumcision rates. Three notable randomized control trials strengthen the case for applied research studies to demonstrate that safe male circumcision is protective at the population level, particularly as ideal and well-resourced conditions of a randomized trial are often not replicated in other service delivery settings. Ethically and culturally responsive strategies in promoting circumcision in a culturally heterogenous world need to be developed, too. Male circumcision should also be viewed as a complementary measure along with other proven approaches to turn the HIV/AIDS epidemic around.

scholarly journals HIV/AIDS awareness among first year pharmacy students and the role of the university

2007 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Selente Bezuidenhout ◽  
Rob Summers
Keyword(s):  
The Body ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
First Year ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Aids Awareness ◽  
The University ◽  
Hiv Aids

As HIV/AIDS continues to spread and affect the lives of millions of people, a sense of urgency has developed about the imperative need to stop the epidemic. Education is the key to change knowledge, attitudes and behaviour. There is currently a gap in educationprogrammes targeting youths of ages 18-24 years, for example, those enrolled in tertiary institutions. The aim of the study was therefore to establish the level of HIV/AIDS awareness among undergraduate pharmacy students at the University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus)/ Tshwane University of Technology Schools of Pharmacy. A structured questionnaire was administered to pharmacy students on entry to the programme. Although the students of 2003, 2004 and 2005 obtained mean percentage HIV/AIDS awareness scores in the range of 70%-80%, they had inadequate knowledge of some transmission routes, events that occur when HIV invades the body, the “window period” and some symptoms. These knowledge gaps should be addressed by universities by integrating HIV/AIDS policies and education fully into all aspects of their planning, operations andteaching.

scholarly journals Sexual Behavior and HIV / AIDS Prevention in Male Sexual Men (MSM) in Denpasar City

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-19
Author(s):  
Luh Gede Pradnyawati ◽  
Ni Made Hegard Sukmawati
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sexual Partner ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Aids Prevention ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Group Sex ◽  
The City ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Hiv Aids

HIV / AIDS cases among MSM (male sex men) in Indonesia from year to year have increased significantly. Meanwhile, Bali is a province with many HIV / AIDS cases, where Denpasar is the city with the highest number of MSM. There has never been a report on sexual behavior and HIV / AIDS prevention among MSM in Denpasar. Therefore, the researchers wanted to explore the problems of sexual behavior and its prevention in MSM in Denpasar. Purpose: This study aims to obtain a vision of sexual behavior and HIV / AIDS prevention among MSM groups in Denpasar City. This study used a qualitative design with a phenomenological approach to digging deeper into sexual behavior and HIV / AIDS prevention among MSM in Denpasar City. The selection of informants in this study was taken using convenience sampling technique and conducted in-depth interviews with 10 MSM who were productive and communicative in Denpasar. After collecting data in the field, the data will be analyzed thematically. In sexual intercourse behavior, most of the MSM prioritized variations and sensations during sexual intercourse to get sexual satisfaction, such as having group sex, using arousal-enhancing drugs, and violence engaging during sexual intercourse. Some of the informants only had one permanent sexual partner. However, there are still MSM who have more than one sexual partner and receive payment for sexual intercourse. Informants use condoms in sexual intercourse and with the PrEP method to avoid HIV / AIDS. It is necessary to conduct education and counseling on sexual orientation for the community, especially for adolescents looking for identity, educating MSM to reduce high-risk behavior during sexual intercourse. Keywords: Sexual behavior, MSM, prevention, HIV / AIDS, Denpasar

scholarly journals Comparison assessment regarding the Awareness, Behaviors and Attitude towards HIV/AIDS of Dental students in comparison to other allied science

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lovepreet Singh ◽  
Kanu priya ◽  
Kajal Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Hiv Transmission ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
North India ◽  
Health Care Staff ◽  
Sexual Symptoms ◽  
Aids Awareness ◽  
Hiv Aids

Introduction: HIV/AIDS, a pandemic epidemic impacting 40 million people around the world within a limited period. The largest victims of the epidemic, representing 95% of the world's overall HIV transmission, are adults in developed countries. Objectives: Dentists and nurses taking charge of these patients should have ample awareness of the disease as a consequence of a growing number of HIV/AIDS patients and their conduct and actions should be satisfactory. Our research attempted to determine the awareness levels of dental students including UG-PG and nursing students concerning HIV/AIDS and to study attitudes and actions and information gaps between dental and nursing students. The research involved dental and nursing students from our university. Methods:- A questionnaire was given to a total of 300 applicants, 150 dental graduates, 150 nursing graduates and all of them accessed. Results:- According to ninety-eight point-six AIDS were CD4-T lymphocytes. Sixty percent (60 percent) of dental students claimed that both care and treatment for AIDS were present. Thirty percent (30 percent) of dental students believed that AIDS care was available, while ten percent (10 percent) of dental students believed that AIDS treatment was present. Fifty percent (50 percent) of nursing students claimed that AIDS are present in both recovery and remedy. In our research, it was observed that HIV/AIDS awareness in developing countries such as India is deficient. Increased knowledge may contribute to a decrease in fear of caring for patients infected with HIV. There are studies measuring HIV/AIDS awareness and attitude among oral health care staff in North India, but so far no such research has been undertaken evaluating the knowledge and attitude of dental and nursing students. Conclusions: For most factors, such as fragile ages, forms of transmission, sexual symptoms and common illness, the research sample was quite satisfactory. But misunderstandings still occurred in both dental and nursing students.

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