An Assessment of HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior/Practices: HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior - Softcover

Munene, Esther

Softcover

ISBN 10: 365910650X ISBN 13: 9783659106507

Verlag: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndromes (AIDS) continue to be major global health priorities. Although forced displacement is believed to fuel HIV/AIDS epidemic in countries affected by conflict, factors associated with forced displacement and HIV risk in conflict-affected populations are not well understood. The aims of this study were therefore (1) to describe factors that influence risk for HIV infection in a Utah-based Burundi refugee population and (2) explore relationship between Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior/Practices (KABP) in order design targeted HIV/AIDS prevention interventions for the population. Results were controlled for known confounders. Attitude towards HIV/AIDS (b = 0.5071, p > 0.001) was a significant predictor of HIV/AIDS knowledge. Behavior/ practices were strongly associated with knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy, gender, and household size. Overall, men were more knowledgeable than women and had higher self-efficacy. Women had more positive attitudes and scored higher behavior/practices.

Biografía del autor

Esther Munene, PhD is a Public Health Informatician. Her research centers on application of information science and technology to public health practice, research,and learning. Dr. Munene also designs and evaluates interventions and policies aimed at enhancing the well being of immigrant and minority populations.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• ISBN 10: 365910650X
• ISBN 13: 9783659106507
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 104