The West Indian medical journal
Volume 59, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 418-423

The survey of HIV/AIDS related knowledge, attitude and behaviour among migrant peasant workers in middle city in China. (Article)

Li J.* , Hu X. , Luo D. , Xu L. , Chen X. , Li X. , Jian D. , Yi M. , Xie H.
  • a Department of Dermatology, XiangYa Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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Abstract

To explore HIV/AIDS related knowledge, attitude and behaviour among migrant peasant workers in Changsha, which is a inland city in central China, and to provide evidence that educating this population may help to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS in China. A total of 1782 migrant peasant workers participated in the study. A questionnaire was used to determine their knowledge of HIV/AIDS and related attitude and behaviour items. The majority of the respondents had a rather low level of overall HIV/AIDS knowledge and its prevention, had what constituted risky behaviour in this regard and a generally low acceptance of HIV-infected persons. Furthermore, their behaviour and attitude were analysed with respect to their educational level, occupational class and score of HIV/AIDS related knowledge. The results of this investigation will help healthcare professionals develop a sensitive and specific educational programme for migrant peasant workers. Educating this population will be a very important aspect of HIV/AIDS prevention in China.

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Index Keywords

urban population China HIV Infections Human immunodeficiency virus infection human Patient Education as Topic Humans male female risk factor Risk Factors questionnaire Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice patient education Article Questionnaires migration Linear Models statistical model Transients and Migrants attitude to health
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ISSN: 00433144
Cited by: 3
Original Language: English