Origem do conhecimento sobre HIV/Aids: entre o pessoal e o acadêmico

摘要: Knowledge on HIV/AIDS has accumulated after two decades of the epidemic; however, studies show need for changes in teaching so as to transform future professionals' attitudes. In this scenario, present study aimed at identifying knowledge students fifth year a medicine undergraduate program. A positive self-evaluation concerning was found association with education regards biosafety professional practice. Nevertheless, sexual behavior, academic did not have same impact, since reported previous knowledge, which acquired from media, secondary and family social relations, determinant their The results presented showed that establishments must be responsible critical awareness, can develop prevention best form control disease. But type make sense health care professionals, particularly citizens who are exposed risks.