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Title: AIDS knowledge and attitudes in a Turkish
population: an epidemiological study (2005).
by Unal Ayranci*
Address: Medico-Social Center, Osmangazi University, 26480
Meselik-Eskisehir, Turkey
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author
BMC Public Health 2005, 5:95 doi:10.1186/1471-2458-5-95
This article is available from: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/5/95.
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Abstract:
Background: The aim
of this study was to investigate and present
some pertinent comments concerning Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
(AIDS) knowledge, attitudes and
misconceptions among the general population in a city of west Turkey.
This study was deemed important and relevant due to the increasing
importance of AIDS in Turkey and the other countries.
Methods:
Using a multistage area sampling method, a random
sample of individuals aged 11–83 years, living in 65 different quarters
in the city of Eskisehir, Turkey during September, October and November
2004 were interviewed.
Results:
In all, 1048 respondents completed the survey. In
most items, respondents displayed a fairly good to excellent degree of
knowledge about HIV/AIDS. Individuals with higher degrees of education
indicated more correct responses in all items relating to knowledge of
HIV/AIDS.
In general, the respondents'
attitudes towards
AIDS and people with AIDS were found to be tolerant and positive, with
one answer choice showing that the majority of the respondents agreed
with the statement that those with HIV/AIDS must be supported, treated
and helped (90.7%). Moreover, the proportions of the respondents'
misconceptions were found to be significantly low for all the items.
However, nearly one fourth of the respondents agreed with the
misconceptions 'AIDS is a punishment by God' and 'One is not infected
with HIV/AIDS if engaged in sport and well nourished'.
Conclusion:
In general HIV/AIDS related knowledge was high
and people showed positive attitudes. However, people continue to hold
misconceptions about AIDS and these need to be
addressed by health education programs targeting those at higher risk.
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