| AIDS awareness and attitudes among Yemeni young people living in high-risk areas. | |
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PMID: 20795436 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Despite te low rate of infection in Yemen, there are concerns about the possible spread of HIV among high-risk and vulnerable groups. A community-based study was made in 2005 of AIDS awareness and attitudes among 601 young people aged 15-24 years from low-income, high-risk neighbourhoods in Aden. Young people lacked proper information about HIV/AIDS. Although 89% had heard of AIDS, fewer (46%) could name 3 ways of transmission or 3 ways to avoid infection (28%). Misconceptions about modes of transmissions were prevalent and many young people believed that they faced little or no risk. There were intolerant attitudes towards AIDS patients. About half the young people knew that prostitution and homosexuality existed in their area. |
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Authors:
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A W Al-Serouri; M Anaam; B Al-Iryani; A Al Deram; S Ramaroson |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de santé de la Méditerranée orientale = al-Majallah al-ṣiḥḥīyah li-sharq al-mutawassiṭ Volume: 16 ISSN: 1020-3397 ISO Abbreviation: East. Mediterr. Health J. Publication Date: 2010 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-08-27 Completed Date: 2010-09-23 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9608387 Medline TA: East Mediterr Health J Country: Egypt |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 242-50 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Community Medicine, Faculy of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Sana'a, Sana'a, Yemen. A_alserouri@yahoo.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome*
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epidemiology,
prevention & control,
transmission Adolescent* Adolescent Psychology Attitude to Health* Awareness Cross-Sectional Studies Educational Status Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Humans Male Needs Assessment Questionnaires Residence Characteristics / statistics & numerical data Risk Factors Socioeconomic Factors Urban Population* / statistics & numerical data Vulnerable Populations / psychology, statistics & numerical data Yemen / epidemiology Young Adult* / psychology, statistics & numerical data |
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