AIDS awareness and attitudes among Yemeni young people living in high-risk areas.
Despite te low rate of infection in Yemen, there are concerns about the possible spread of HIV among high-risk and vulnerable groups. A community-based study was made in 2005 of AIDS awareness and attitudes among 601 young people aged 15-24 years from low-income, high-risk neighbourhoods in Aden. Young people lacked proper information about HIV/AIDS. Although 89% had heard of AIDS, fewer (46%) could name 3 ways of transmission or 3 ways to avoid infection (28%). Misconceptions about modes of transmissions were prevalent and many young people believed that they faced little or no risk. There were intolerant attitudes towards AIDS patients. About half the young people knew that prostitution and homosexuality existed in their area.
Al-Serouri
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Department of Community Medicine, Faculy of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Sana'a, Sana'a, Yemen. A_alserouri@yahoo.com
Anaam
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Al-Iryani
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Al Deram
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Ramaroson
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D000293:Adolescent; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001364:Awareness; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D020380:Needs Assessment; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012111:Residence Characteristics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012307:Risk Factors; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014505:Urban Population / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D035862:Vulnerable Populations / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015006:Yemen / Q000453:epidemiology; D055815:Young Adult / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data