The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
Volume 44, Issue 4, 1996, Pages 237-239

A comparative study of the awareness and attitude of HIV/AIDS among students living in India and migrants to the United States. (Article)

Chakraborty J.* , Purohit A. , Shah S. , Kalla S.
  • a Department of Physiology and Molecular Medicine, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, United States
  • b Department of Physiology and Molecular Medicine, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, United States
  • c Department of Physiology and Molecular Medicine, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, United States
  • d Department of Physiology and Molecular Medicine, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, United States

Abstract

The goal of the current study was to collect preliminary data regarding HIV/AIDS awareness among Indian students who are residing in India and those who have migrated to the United States. A questionnaire was distributed to thirty-four college students in the United States and thirty-eight college students who are residing in India, between ages 18-26 years. 74% of the Indian group and 53% of the USA group felt that their knowledge of this disease is not adequate. 3% felt that this disease is completely curable. Only 13% of the Indian group and 23% of the USA group thought that tuberculosis is linked to HIV infection. Both groups felt that the newspapers and magazines are good sources of information. The majority of the Indian (71%) and USA (50%) groups felt that HIV/AIDS education should begin in high school. 90% of the Indian group and 79% of the USA group felt that people in India do not have adequate knowledge about AIDS. The majority felt that the high-risk population should be screened and there should be more governmental support.

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HIV Infections Human immunodeficiency virus infection India psychological aspect human comparative study ethnology United States student Humans attitude Adolescent male female questionnaire Article Questionnaires adult health education migration Emigration and Immigration Students
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ISSN: 00045772
Cited by: 5
Original Language: English