AIDS Knowledge Among College Freshmen Students: Need for Education?

摘要: The present study investigated AIDS knowledge among 175 newly entering college freshmen students. On self-ratings, subjects believed they possessed moderate to high levels of knowledge, and reported obtaining the majority their information about from media. a 40-item instrument which measures general specific transmission prevention, averaged over 90% correct responses. However, important gaps were identified at item level. Approximately 12-20% did not understand high-risk nature certain sexual behavior such as anal intercourse erroneously viewed all homosexual activity even donating blood behavior. Misconceptions risk nonsexual exchange bodily fluids also minority freshmen. It was concluded that there may be need for more focused education targeting in Further research ...