Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Department of Public Health Communication, Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Publications

• Research Article   
  Knowledge of HIV and AIDS and Predictors among Students at Nelson Mandela University in South Africa
  Author(s): Given Mutintaa*
  
  Background: Knowledge about HIV and AIDS is important in promoting safer sexual behaviour. Given that there is no vaccine or cure for HIV and AIDS, knowledge about HIV and AIDS is an important enabler in the prevention efforts. The aim of the study is to investigate HIV and AIDS knowledge and predictors among students at Nelson Mandela University in South Africa. Methods: The study was conducted using cross-sectional and quantitative research methodology among students at Nelson Mandela University. Stratified sampling was employed to select 884 undergraduate students. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data analysed using SPSS version 26. A bivariate and multivariable binary logistic regression model was employed to identify predictors of HIV and AIDS knowledge. The p-value <0.05 and odds ratio with 95% con.. Read More»
  DOI: DOI: 10.37421/2155-6113.2022.13.907

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