title: Knowledge and perceptions about AIDS among married women in Bangkok.
abstract: People's knowledge and perceptions about AIDS are critical in efforts to combat the further spread of this disease. Using data from a study on "Determinants and Consequences of Contraceptive Use Patterns in Thailand", this paper investigates the knowledge and perceptions about AIDS among ever-married women in Bangkok Metropolis. Differentials in knowledge and perceptions are investigated by socio-economic subgroups. The results indicate the need to inform and educate people about AIDS, especially those in low-income groups or with lower levels of education.
authors.affiliation: Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction, World Health Organization (WHO), Geneva, Switzerland.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Thongthai
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Leoprapai
authors.forename: A I
authors.initials: AI
authors.lastname: Mundigo
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Prasartkul
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chamratrithirong
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*; D000328:Adult; D003275:Contraceptive Devices, Male / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008393:Marriage / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012307:Risk Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013785:Thailand / Q000453:epidemiology