Ethiopia
Research Article
HIV/AIDS Related Knowledge and Attitude among Health Science Student of Debre Markos University, North West Ethiopia, 2014
Author(s): Nurilign Abebe, Amlsha Kahsay, Getachew Mullu, Daniel Bekele, Abebew Getu, Abrham Ashagrie, Dagnachew Darie and Molalign ZemeneNurilign Abebe, Amlsha Kahsay, Getachew Mullu, Daniel Bekele, Abebew Getu, Abrham Ashagrie, Dagnachew Darie and Molalign Zemene
Introduction: Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which damages a person’s ability to fight off disease, leaving the body susceptible to secondary and opportunistic infections. Youths are among the risky populations for HIV/AIDS, so equipping them with appropriate level of knowledge and attitude and behavioral change towards HIV/AIDS is one of the important strategies to prevent the HIV/AIDS. So, this assessment was conducted to assess HIV/AIDS related knowledge and attitude among health science students in Debre Markos University (DMU), North West Ethiopia, 2014.
Methods: Cross-sectional study design was conducted among DMU, college of medicine and health science 3rd and 4th year students. A total of 197 students were enrolled in the study. Data was entered using Epi data version 3.1 and it wa.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-6113.1000436
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