scholarly journals HIV/AIDS knowledge and attitude towards people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA): a cross-sectional study of primary school teachers

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 1591-600
Author(s):  
Ignatius O Nwimo ◽  
Nwamaka A Elom ◽  
Cajetan I Ilo ◽  
Rita N Ojide ◽  
Uchechukwu A Ezugwu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Correct Information ◽  
Keywords Hiv ◽  
Aids Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background: Teachers are in advantage position to propagate correct information with regard to HIV/AIDS thereby influencing attitude towards PLWHA. With correct information stigmatization leading to spread of the scourge might be prevented. Aims & Objectives: The study was conducted to determine knowledge and attitude of primary school teachers towards PLWHA. Methods & Materials: The cross-sectional survey was used to study a sample of 400 primary school teachers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. The instrument used for data collection was researchers’ designed questionnaire. Out of 400 copies of ques- tionnaire administered; 394 representing 98.5% return rate, were used for analysis of data. Results: Results showed respondents had moderate (57.4%) knowledge concerning HIV/AIDS and positive attitude (3.09 ± 0.98) to PLWHA. Female teachers’ dispositions to PLWHA were better than the males based on their attitude scores and the difference was not significant in general knowledge of HIV/AIDS and attitude to PLWHA. Conclusion: Our findings underscore the need for a universal health education programme, focusing on HIV/AIDS educa- tion, in education institutions that train teachers in Nigeria so as to possibly mitigate the discrepancy in knowledge regarding curability of AIDS and any undesirable attitude towards PLWHA that may arise among teachers. Keywords: HIV/AIDS; knowledge; attitude; PLWHA; primary school; teachers.

scholarly journals Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs Among Government and Private Primary School Teachers in Mathura City

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Gupta ◽  
NA Ingle ◽  
N Kaur ◽  
R Haloi ◽  
BK Roy
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Private School ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Government School ◽  
Primary School Teachers

ABSTRACT Objectives To assess the oral health status and treatment needs among Government and Private primary school teachers in Mathura city. Materials and Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted upon 650 primary school teachers who were randomly selected from the 5 zones of Mathura city. The oral health status and treatment needs were recorded using standard WHO proforma 1997 (modified). Results The mean DMFT was found to be higher in Government school teachers than the Private school teachers. It was seen that among Government school teachers, 12.6 percent and among the Private school teachers 18.5 percent had healthy periodontal tissue (code 0). Majority of the school teachers both from Government and Private schools showed the prevalence of shallow pockets. Conclusion In conclusion the results of the study showed the increased prevalence of gum diseases, periodontitis and dental caries in Government schoolteachers as compared to Private schoolteachers. Regular dental check- ups and practice of routine oral hygiene procedures will enable them to lead a healthier life.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Awareness and Perception about HIV/AIDS among Primary School Teachers in Bangladesh

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Shahidur Rahman Choudhary ◽  
Md. Mahfuzar Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Modes Of Transmission ◽  
Adequate Funding ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Do So ◽  
Hiv Aids

Objective: Information is very important to have accurate understanding of people about the modes of HIV/AIDS transmission and its prevention strategies. Teachers at all levels are always expected to play a foremost role in the provision of information to promote awareness leading to behavioral change among students. Therefore, this article is aimed to evaluate the knowledge, awareness and perception about the deadly disease HIV/AIDS among primary school teachers in Bangladesh. Materials and methods: To do so, about 120 teachers from 28 primary schools, out of 68, in Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) areas were interviewed purposively for this study using a self-administered questionnaire. Results and discussion: The results showed that the teachers serving at primary schools level were not too sure of their own knowledge about the issue. They had much misperception about the knowledge of facts, modes of transmission to reduce contamination and the modes of transmission from one person to another of HIV/AIDS. Conclusion: Government should provide adequate funding to organize and sponsor teachers to attend in training workshops, seminars and conferences related to HIV/AIDS and that the pandemic should be discussed with other for the purpose of awareness. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v13i2.18297 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.13(2) 2014 p.145-149

scholarly journals Barriers to Acceptance of Provider-Initiated Testing and Counseling among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Shenyang, China: A Cross-Sectional Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qinghai Hu ◽  
Junjie Xu ◽  
Zhenxing Chu ◽  
Jing Zhang ◽  
Ke Yun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Model ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Aids Knowledge ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Testing And Counseling ◽  
Hiv Aids

A high prevalence of HIV infection is present among men who have sex with men (MSM) in China, but many people living with HIV or AIDS (PLWHs) are unaware of their HIV infection status. Provider-initiated HIV testing and counseling (PITC) is a streamlined model that can significantly enhance HIV detection and detect infections earlier. However, PITC has not yet been widely applied, and no studies have been conducted on MSM’s attitudes towards PITC in China. In this study, a total of 438 MSM were recruited in Shenyang city. A multivariate logistic regression model showed that certain conditions made MSM more accepting of PITC: those who had attended VCT (voluntary counseling and testing) more than three times (odds ratio [OR]: 2.95, 95% CI: 1.36–6.37), those who considered PITC beneficial for family and friends (OR: 1.91, 95% CI: 1.25–2.92), those who obtained HIV/AIDS knowledge from brochures (OR: 2.52, 95% CI: 1.64–3.87), those who obtained HIV/AIDS knowledge from the Internet (OR: 1.66, 95% CI: 1.07–2.58), and those who were highly aware of their own risk of being infected with HIV (OR: 2.84, 95% CI: 1.37–5.91). To improve acceptance of PITC among MSM in China, stronger efforts are needed to lower the psychosocial barriers to receiving PITC, to promote HIV/AIDS awareness, and to encourage the extension of HIV testing.

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