HIV/AIDS related perception and behavior: A comparative study among college students of different majors in China.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

In order to carry out proper education and intervention of AIDS based on different features and demands of different majors, this study aimed to compare the difference of college students from six majors in China in the aspects of AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes and behaviors.

Methods

A questionnaire survey was carried out among 18,644 students in 30 colleges/universities from 9 provinces of China, who were recruited through stratified cluster sampling. AIDS-related knowledge, attitude, condom-use intention, self-efficacy and sexual behavior of these students were investigated.

Results

AIDS-related knowledge level of students majoring in education was the lowest while that of medical students was the highest as well as highest self-efficacy of condom use.

SUBMITTER: Sun X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7501480 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature