title: Perception of AIDS by Esikhawini Community.
abstract: This study was undertaken to assess the perception of AIDS by Esikhawini Community in KwaZulu Natal. The assumption was that the more health education is given to the community, the more knowledgeable the community becomes. The study revealed that the community is aware of AIDS. Sufferers pose a challenge to health workers as talks by health units ranked third in the sources contributing to the knowledge about AIDS. A descriptive cross sectional survey design was used and the questionnaire had both closed and open ended questions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing Science, University of Zululand.
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Matsane
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Zungu
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission / Q000821:virology; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003256:Community Participation; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013019:South Africa; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires