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- Title
Influence of gender and locality on the attitude of adolescence toward aids.
- Authors
Balan, Amrithaa; Priya, Jothi; Devi, Gayatri
- Abstract
Aim: This study aims to study the influence of gender and locality on the attitude of adolescence toward acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Materials and Methods: A total of 100 adolescents were randomly selected from rural and urban area for this study. The age range was between 12 and 45 years with a mean age of 29 years. Attitude toward AIDS scale was used for data collection. Statistical test and findings showed no significant gender difference. Male and female showed similar attitude toward AIDS. There was a significant local effect. Results: People those who live in urban area were found to have more attitude than those who live in rural area. Among the 100 adolescents who participated, 83% of people prefer that making social awareness program will bring out a vast change in community. Knowledge of the modes of transmission was higher than about prevention. Knowledge regarding their sociodemographic characteristics and attitude regarding AIDS were obtained using schematic, pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire. The people who were mentally disabled were excluded from the study. Conclusion: Usage of mass media to deliver key messages and using pamphlets with content would improve the knowledge of AIDS and creates an awareness of AIDS among the people in rural and urban area and to help people to improve life skill of people.
- Subjects
AIDS; CITY dwellers; ADOLESCENCE; SOCIAL services; DEMOGRAPHIC characteristics; GENDER
- Publication
Drug Invention Today, 2019, Vol 11, Issue 9, p1998
- ISSN
0975-7619
- Publication type
Article