THE BASIC HIV DISEASE KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONNAIRE: A RASCH-SCALED INSTRUMENT TO MEASURE ESSENTIAL HIV KNOWLEDGE

1991 ◽  
Vol 69 (6) ◽  
pp. 543 ◽  
Author(s):  
WILLIAM McCOWN
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Disease ◽  
Hiv Knowledge ◽  
Disease Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire

Brief HIV Knowledge Questionnaire

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael P. Carey ◽  
Kerstin E. E. Schroder
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire

HIV- and hypertension-related knowledge and medication adherence in HIV seropositive persons with hypertension

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
I L Jackson ◽  
J M Okonta ◽  
C V Ukwe
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Pressure Control ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Education ◽  
Hiv Knowledge ◽  
Antihypertensive Medications ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Level Scale ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hypertension Knowledge

Abstract Background There is increasing prevalence of diseases associated with ageing such as hypertension, among people living with HIV (PLWHV). This study sought to assess: (1) knowledge related to HIV infection and hypertension, (2) adherence to prescribed medications and (3) clinical outcomes among HIV-positive persons with hypertension at a Nigerian hospital. Methods The Patient’s HIV Knowledge Questionnaire (PHKQ), Hypertension Knowledge-Level Scale (HK-LS) and Adherence to Refills and Medication Scale (ARMS) were administered to 220 eligible patients through the HIV clinic. Demographic and clinical data were also obtained. Results Participants were predominantly females (57.3%), with a median (IQR) age of 46 (38–58) years; majority were married (67.8%) and employed (60.8%). Participants reported a higher hypertension-related knowledge compared with HIV-related knowledge (63.6% versus 33.3%, Z = −10.263, P < 0.001), but better adherence to antiretroviral medications compared to antihypertensives (100.0% versus 89.3%, Z = −9.118, P < 0.001). Of the 98 participants with documented viral load, 55 (56.1%) had undetectable (<40 copies/ml) values; however, only four (2.0%) of the entire sample had controlled (<140/90 mmHg) blood pressure. Conclusions Despite having a higher hypertension-related knowledge, adherence to antihypertensive medications and blood pressure control were poor. There is a need for increased attention to HIV education and comorbidities in PLWHV.

scholarly journals Adaptation and Validation of The HIV-Kq-18 HIV Knowledge Questionnaire for Healthy Indonesian Population

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bustanul Arifin ◽  
M. Rifqi Rokhman ◽  
Zulkarnain Zulkarnain ◽  
Dyah Aryani Perwitasari ◽  
Marianti Manggau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Visual Observation ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Hiv Knowledge ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Aids Knowledge ◽  
Adaptation Phase ◽  
Bahasa Indonesia ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract Background: Indonesia does not have a validated instrument to assess HIV/AIDS knowledge. The HIV-KQ-18 is one of the most extensively used instruments for assessing HIV/AIDS knowledge, and it has been translated into various languages throughout the world. This paper describes the process of adapting and validating the HIV-KQ-18, an instrument to assess the level of HIV/AIDS knowledge.Methods: In the adaptation phase, feedback for the initial Bahasa Indonesia version was gathered from two HIV activists, an obstetrician, two general practitioners, and 60 pilot participants from the physician. Additional descriptions (namely synonyms or examples) were added to the particular terms in the 6 items to make it more understandable.Results: In the validation phase 1,249 participants were recruited. The online link of HIV-KQ-18 Bahasa Indonesia was distributed to participants from six major regions in Indonesia. Internal consistency was measured using Cronbach’s alpha, while construct validity was determined using factor analysis. Based on visual observation of the scree tree in the factor analysis, one factor was preferable. The Cronbach's alpha was 0.82.Conclusion: Therefore, HIV-KQ-18 Bahasa Indonesia is a valid and reliable instrument to assess the level of HIV/AIDS knowledge in Indonesia.

scholarly journals The impact of an educational film on promoting knowledge and attitudes toward HIV in soldiers of the Serbian armed forces

2015 ◽  
Vol 72 (7) ◽  
pp. 569-575
Author(s):  
Zeljko Jadranin ◽  
Gordana Dedic ◽  
Freda Vaughan ◽  
Michael Grillo ◽  
Vesna Suljagic
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Educational Film ◽  
Hiv Knowledge ◽  
Military Population ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Viable Approach ◽  
The Impact

Background/Aim. Millions of soldiers around the world represent one of the most vulnerable populations regarding exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. The programs for HIV prevention remain the most viable approach to reducing the spread of HIV infection. Very few studies have tested the effectiveness of HIV preventive interventions undertaken in military population. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of educational film to transfer knowledge about HIV infection to soldiers. Methods. We performed a quasi-experimental study among 102 soldiers of the Serbian Armed Forces. The experimental intervention consisted of the HIV knowledge pre-questionnaire, watching a film on HIV knowledge, then the post-HIV knowledge questionnaire. The results of pre-and post-HIV knowledge questionnaires were compared. Results. There were 23 questions in the test. The average total score on the questionnaire before watching the film was 18.23 and after watching it was 20.14, which was statistically significant difference (p < 0.001). Conclusions. The results of the study show that viewing a film on HIV infection is an effective method of transferring knowledge about HIV to the Serbian military population.

HIV-Knowledge Questionnaire

1997 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael P. Carey ◽  
Dianne Morrison-Beedy ◽  
Blair T. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire
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