Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Kidane Tadesse

Publications

• Research Article
  Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Condom Utilization among Axum Preparatory School Students
  Author(s): Abraha G Silassie, Mussie W Giorgis, Negasi Kahsay, Yirgalem Fisaha, Znalem Zerihun, Kidane Tadesse, Hadgu Gerensea and Patricia MalloyAbraha G Silassie, Mussie W Giorgis, Negasi Kahsay, Yirgalem Fisaha, Znalem Zerihun, Kidane Tadesse, Hadgu Gerensea and Patricia Malloy
  
  Background: Condoms are an integral part of sexual transmitted disease, unwanted pregnancy and human immune deficiency virus (HIV) acquiring immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) prevention and their use has increased significantly over the past decade. Correct use of them reduces the risk of HIV transmission by almost 100 percent. Therefore condom promotion has received considerable attention in the light against the AIDS pandemic (WHO 1995). This is particularly important in sub Saharan Africa, were HIV transmission is mainly through sexual contact. Objective: To determine knowledge, attitude and practice of condom utilization in students of Axum preparatory school Methodology: the study was conducted in Axum preparatory school from April to June 2015. Total of 358 samples was taken using systematic random sampling techniques. The data was collected .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000560

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