A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude on HIV and AIDS among Truck Drivers in Pune City with a View to Develop Information Booklet
Journal Title: Journal of Nursing Today - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
The present study highlights the need to assess the knowledge and attitude on HIV and AIDS among Truck drivers in Pune city with a view to develop information booklet. 100 samples were selected by purposive sampling technique. Data was collected using self structured questionnaire assessing the knowledge and likert scale to assess the attitude. The data was analysed and interpreted by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Majority (80%) of the Truck drivers had average knowledge, 6% of them had excellent knowledge and 14% of them had poor knowledge. Majority 96% of the Truck drivers had positive knowledge in and 4% of them had Negative attitude.
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Anil Patidar
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