Knowledge Regarding HIV/AIDS Transmission in rural, Rajasthan.
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 7
Abstract
Background- Human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) has become the most important public health problem since the Second World War. Methods- This cross sectional study enrolled 100 people residing in urban and rural area of the city. This study was carried on individuals aged more than 18 yrs. Results-35 % Patients heard HIV/AIDS first time when they went to health worker for their disease. Electronic media and print media are major source of information in care giver and general population. Most of (46.00%) the study subjects were agree that HIV /AIDS can be prevented but 42.00% patient do not know and 12.00% patients believe that it cannot be prevented. Conclusion -The awareness regarding HIV/AIDS was low in general population. It can be increased by IEC activity.
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Ved Prakash Agrawal
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