| Fears of AIDS in Nigerian students: dimensions of the fear of AIDS Scale (FAIDSS) in west Africa. | |
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PMID: 8140460 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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A study based on a sample of 2500 individuals aged 18 years and over in six west African cities was undertaken for the purpose of determining the cross-cultural consistency and replicability of fears about AIDS. A factor analysis of the data obtained confirmed a similar factor structure to that reported in Australia. Implications for the prevention of HIV transmission in Nigeria and other west African countries is discussed. Our findings showed that the fear of AIDS Scale (FAIDSS) is a reliable index of fear of aids and is readily scaleable. Other implications for health education are considered. |
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Authors:
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A Akande; M W Ross |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Social science & medicine (1982) Volume: 38 ISSN: 0277-9536 ISO Abbreviation: Soc Sci Med Publication Date: 1994 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1994-04-28 Completed Date: 1994-04-28 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8303205 Medline TA: Soc Sci Med Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 339-42 Citation Subset: IM; X |
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Department of Psychology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. |
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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psychology* Adult Attitude to Health* Fear* Female Humans Internal-External Control Male Nigeria Students |
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