Predictors of HIV/AIDS preventive behavior among undergraduate health science university students in Northwest Ethiopia, 2022. Institution-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a major global public health issue, affecting millions of people annually. University students are among the risk groups in the community because of their high-risk behaviors. Few studies have been conducted on HIV/AIDS preventive behaviors and associated factors among university students. Therefore, focusing on these target populations is crucial because it will help university managers and different stakeholders be informed about the burden of the problem and take different measures to halt the distribution of the infection.

Objective

To assess the predictors of HIV/AIDS preventive behaviors among undergraduate Health Science University students in Northwest Ethiopia in 2022.

Methods

This study used an ins

SUBMITTER: Nigat AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11219343 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature