Knowledge, beliefs and practices towards HIV/AIDS among adolescents in India: A scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a major health concern among Indian adolescents (10-19 years). Indian adolescents lack adequate knowledge about HIV/AIDS and adopt wrong practices. The present scoping review aims to understand the status of knowledge, beliefs and practices among Indian adolescents about HIV or HIV/AIDS. The present study will also focus on their understanding and the source of knowledge and awareness regarding HIV/AIDS.

Methodology

The recommendations of Arksey and O'Malley in 2005, Levac et al. in 2010 and The Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewers' manual in 2015 to conduct a systematic scoping review will be employed. The review questions, eligibility criteria and search strategy for this study will be ensured by the Population, Conce

SUBMITTER: Patsani P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9928123 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature