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Title:HIV risk-taking behaviours as consequences of HIV knowledge and perceived risk of HIV among university undergraduates
Authors:Olapegba, Peter O.ISNI
Ladeinde, Victor Seun
Year:2010
Periodical:Ibadan journal of the social sciences (ISSN 1597-5207)
Volume:8
Issue:1
Pages:91-98
Language:English
Geographic term:Nigeria
Subjects:AIDS
sexuality
preventive medicine
Abstract:This study examines knowledge and perceived risk of HIV infection as factors likely to affect HIV risk-taking behaviours. Two hundred and sixty nine undergraduates of the University of Ibadan participated in this cross-sectional survey (154 male and 115 female). Results indicate that HIV knowledge has a significant effect on HIV risk-taking behaviours. Perceived risk of HIV also has a significant effect on risk-taking behaviours. It is concluded that inadequate/inappropriate knowledge of HIV, increases HIV risk-taking behaviours. Ideas that personal efforts do not affect health outcomes also increase HIV risk-taking behaviours. It is recommended that HIV awareness campaigns be intensified, while attitudinal change initiatives should be embarked upon to discourage HIV risk-taking behaviour. Bibliogr., sum. [Journal abstract]
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