Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Islamic Azad University students about the prevention of AIDS in 2013

Abstract

Teaching preventive measures is the only method of reducing the risks of infection with HIV among youth. The objective of this study was to determine the levels of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of the students of the Islamic Azad University (Damghan campus) about the prevention of AIDS in 2013. 450 students were randomly selected out of the total number of 5425 students Islamic Azad University (Damghan campus). Data collection was performed through a self-explanatory questionnaire which contained demographic information and questions regarding awareness, perception, and behavior. The scientific validity and reliability coefficient of 95 % was confirmed using Cronbach's alpha coefficient was approved by 90%. The data were scrutinized using the SPSS software, X2 test, T test, and analysis of variance. The study s findings indicated that the state of awareness in respect to the AIDS issue in 46.8 % of the students was adequate, in 40.8 % average, and in 12.4% inadequate. In this study, the audiovisual media composed the utmost source of information for %49.9 of the students. For the perception aspect of undergoing the HIV test, 85.6 % of the students gave their consent and also 52 % were opponents o