An Assessment of HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior/Practices

Esther Munene

ISBN 10: 365910650X / ISBN 13: 9783659106507

Editore: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Apr 2012, 2012

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndromes (AIDS) continue to be major global health priorities. Although forced displacement is believed to fuel HIV/AIDS epidemic in countries affected by conflict, factors associated with forced displacement and HIV risk in conflict-affected populations are not well understood. The aims of this study were therefore (1) to describe factors that influence risk for HIV infection in a Utah-based Burundi refugee population and (2) explore relationship between Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior/Practices (KABP) in order design targeted HIV/AIDS prevention interventions for the population. Results were controlled for known confounders. Attitude towards HIV/AIDS (b = 0.5071, p 0.001) was a significant predictor of HIV/AIDS knowledge. Behavior/ practices were strongly associated with knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy, gender, and household size. Overall, men were more knowledgeable than women and had higher self-efficacy. Women had more positive attitudes and scored higher behavior/practices. 104 pp. Englisch. Codice articolo 9783659106507

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Titolo: An Assessment of HIV/AIDS Knowledge, ...

Casa editrice: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Apr 2012

Data di pubblicazione: 2012

Legatura: Taschenbuch

Condizione: Neu

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndromes (AIDS) continue to be major global health priorities. Although forced displacement is believed to fuel HIV/AIDS epidemic in countries affected by conflict, factors associated with forced displacement and HIV risk in conflict-affected populations are not well understood. The aims of this study were therefore (1) to describe factors that influence risk for HIV infection in a Utah-based Burundi refugee population and (2) explore relationship between Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior/Practices (KABP) in order design targeted HIV/AIDS prevention interventions for the population. Results were controlled for known confounders. Attitude towards HIV/AIDS (b = 0.5071, p > 0.001) was a significant predictor of HIV/AIDS knowledge. Behavior/ practices were strongly associated with knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy, gender, and household size. Overall, men were more knowledgeable than women and had higher self-efficacy. Women had more positive attitudes and scored higher behavior/practices.

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Esther Munene, PhD is a Public Health Informatician. Her research centers on application of information science and technology to public health practice, research,and learning. Dr. Munene also designs and evaluates interventions and policies aimed at enhancing the well being of immigrant and minority populations.