Knowledge and Attitudes towards HIV and HCV among the Population Attending the Fast-Track Cities Mobile Unit in Brescia, Italy

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(19), P. 6878 - 6878

Published: Oct. 3, 2023

The Infectious and Tropical Diseases Department of the University Brescia organized free rapid screening tests for HIV HCV as part Fast-Track City commitment. A cross-sectional study was conducted, consisting an anonymous multiple-choice questionnaire that administered to individuals who underwent or consultation. aimed compare knowledge attitudes towards between age groups (18-40 vs. >40) sexual orientations (heterosexual LGBTQ+). Overall, 333 questionnaires were completed. only 107 (32%) respondents knew how is transmitted. Major differences shown different groups, where people under 40 had a significantly higher correct response rate than over (n = 101; 39% versus n 6; 7.8%, p < 0.00001). Similarly, almost half LGBTQI+ 28; 44.4%) gave answer, 30% 79) heterosexuals (p 0.0359). Only 9.6% population demonstrated high levels both HCV. Our highlights misconceptions about should be addressed in prevention education programs, whose target also specific populations.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge and Attitudes towards HIV and HCV among the General Population in Brescia, Italy

Published: May 8, 2023

The Infectious and Tropical Diseases Department of University Brescia organized free rapid screening tests for HIV HCV as part the Fast Track City commitment. A cross-sectional study was conducted, consisting an anonymous, multiple-choice questionnaire that administered to individuals who underwent or consultation. aimed compare knowledge attitudes towards between age groups (18-40 vs. &gt;40) sexual orientations (heterosexual LGBTQ+). Overall, 333 questionnaires were completed. Individuals over 40 those identified heterosexual had lowest level about transmission (7.9% 30% respectively), undetectable=untransmittable (19.7% 39.4% respectively) PrEP (9.2% 18.2% respectively). They also less willing cohabit with people (PLHIV). Only 9.6% population demonstrated high levels both HCV. People largest gaps in would benefit most from educational prevention interventions.

Language: Английский

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Pursuance of a Yoruba name for cervical cancer in Southwest Nigeria: a case study

BMJ Open, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(4), P. e074020 - e074020

Published: April 1, 2024

Objectives Participants’ comprehension of research process affects the quality output, which is reason why translation instruments into local languages standard practice. Literature has consistently reported that in Africa, knowledge about cervical cancer low but paradoxically, expressed, and actual uptake human papillomavirus vaccine for its prevention high. This study explored Yoruba names among people Ibadan, Nigeria to guide language. Design Exploratory case design was used data were obtained with 10 in-depth interviews four focused group discussions. Data analysed using content analysis. Settings The took place Ibadan North government area, Southwest Nigeria. Participants These 4 traditional healers, 3 linguists, public health educators 38 parents adolescents. Measures their meanings. Results aware only healers had it. highly varied. gave linked different parts female reproductive system external genital actually medical conditions. Each healer also cancer, either described body parts, or symptoms infections. various can lead unnecessary misconceptions misinformation prevention, management, research. Conclusions There no consensus name participants. Efforts educate speaking populace management participation be frustrated if a generally accepted not provided this cancer. Stakeholders’ collaboration required get an appropriate

Language: Английский

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Social media use, knowledge, attitudes, and risky sexual behavior of HIV transmission: A survey among boarding school adolescent students in Indonesia

Belitung Nursing Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(3), P. 322 - 331

Published: June 27, 2024

Background: Social media has many positive and negative influences on individuals, especially for adolescents related to HIV. However, little is known about how social impacts HIV-related outcomes among in boarding schools. Objective: This study aims investigate the use, knowledge, attitudes, sexual behavior at risk of HIV transmission their relationship with demographic characteristics adolescent students Methods: was school-based used a cross-sectional design. The questionnaires were assess network site usage, risky behavior. Cluster random sampling involved (n = 214) from three schools Cirebon City, West Java, Indonesia, 2022. Chi-square tests Cramer’s V explore correlations between factors. Results: A considerable number exhibited high addiction (58.4%), majority possessing limited knowledge (54.7%). Additionally, nearly half displayed attitude towards preventing (47.2%), while only small fraction engaged (2.8%). Bivariate analysis revealed that use moderately associated type application (φc 0.246, p <0.05). Knowledge moderate correlation age 0.331, <0.05), education level 0.240, <0.001), exposure information 0.269, <0.001). Similarly, attitudes toward prevention demonstrated associations 0.341, 0.001), 0.317, 0.266, Furthermore, strong association pornographic content 0.730, Conclusion: found prevalence usage adolescents, coupled low HIV, Significant relationships observed characteristics. emphasizes vital role nurses healthcare professionals implementing targeted educational interventions address gaps influenced by media, ultimately improving strategies adolescents’ health.

Language: Английский

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HIV-related misinformation, testing, and disclosure among selected urban dwellers in Uganda; a cross-sectional survey

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 13, 2024

Background In Uganda, urban centers face a high prevalence of HIV, exacerbated by misinformation, low testing rates, and non-disclosure HIV status. However, evidence on the determinants HIV-related testing, disclosure within these remains limited. This study assessed in selected West Nile, Eastern Northern Uganda to inform targeted interventions aimed at improving awareness, increasing uptake services, facilitating disclosure. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted among 930 households five centres Uganda. multistage sampling technique employed selection participants. digitized structured questionnaire preloaded KoboCollect mobile application. Data were downloaded Microsoft Excel exported into Stata version 14 for statistical analysis. Modified Poisson regression used determine factors associated with outcome variables. Results About 93.2% respondents misinformed about 20.8% had not disclosed their status, 3.3% never been tested HIV. Having primary level education (PR:0.96, 95% CI:0.93–0.99, p = 0.035) spending more than 6 years area (PR: 1.05, CI:1.00-1.10, 0.029) “HIV-related misinformation.” Being knowledgeable some special drugs that doctor or nurse could give woman infected HIV/AIDs virus reduce risk transmission baby (PR:1.03, CI:1.00-1.07, 0.024) “HIV testing”. married (PR:0.89, CI:0.65 − 0.12, < 0.001 “non-disclosure” Conclusion proportion HIV/AIDS, although majority serostatus partners. HIV/AIDS-related misinformation having residing six years. Additionally, knowledge medications healthcare providers can women babies predicted testing. Disclosure status common those who widowed. suggests need intentional educative clear correct messages improve knowledge, increase facilitate

Language: Английский

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Determinants of HIV Stigma among Adolescents: A Comparative Analysis of 2007, 2012, and 2017 IDHS Data

BIO Web of Conferences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 133, P. 00018 - 00018

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

In 2022, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) stigma in Indonesia remained high, namely 68.7%, posing a challenge to efforts combating HIV/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), especially among adolescents. This study aimed identify factors influencing HIV toward people living with (PLWH/PLHIV) adolescents and examine changes from 2007 2017. Data 2007, 2012, 2017 Indonesian Demographic Health Surveys (IDHS) were analyzed using frequency distribution multivariate logistic regression. decreased 76% 61.6% 2012 but slightly increased 69.4% Boys 1.15 times more likely exhibit higher than girls, this trend reversed by 2017, boys being 0.82 less be stigmatized HIV. Urban residents had 1.4 0.88 show Mass media exposure significantly influenced reduction, those reading or watching HIV-related content 1.14 1.13 have lower respectively. Higher knowledge consistently reduced stigma, knowledgeable 0.39 0.23 Targeted awareness campaigns comprehensive education programs are essential reducing effectively.

Language: Английский

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HIV KNOWLEDGE AND SEXUAL RELATIONSHIP NEGOTIATION AMONG INDONESIAN WOMEN LIVING IN AREAS WITH HIGH vs LOW HIV PREVALENCE

Jurnal Biometrika dan Kependudukan, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(2), P. 192 - 201

Published: Dec. 10, 2024

The prevalence of HIV in Indonesia is increasing, particularly among certain regions and married women. Such disparities have a significant impact on regional development. Knowledge the ability to negotiate sexual relationships with their spouses can help prevent spread population. This study aims compare knowledge, stigma, relationship negotiation, attitudes towards negotiating safer Indonesian women high low areas (Papua West Sulawesi). Percentages, t-tests, logistic regression were conducted using 2017 Demographic Health Survey (IDHS) analyze differences between two regions. found that knowledge skills differed Married region highest had better but lower husbands compared living lowest prevalence. may be linked gender as well efforts transmission Further studies are needed explore experiences perspectives develop more effective strategies this population group.

Language: Английский

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Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and willingness of pre-clinical nursing students to provide nursing care for people living with HIV/AIDS

The Journal of Palembang Nursing Studies, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 1(3), P. 115 - 124

Published: Sept. 11, 2022

Background: HIV/AIDS as a global pandemic forced the nursing student to have appropriate knowledge and attitudes toward caring for people living with (PLWHA). Purpose: This study aims explore level of knowledge, attitudes, willingness pre-clinical students provide care PLWHA. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional is conducted. total 185 enrolled in Bachelor Science Nursing (BSN), Associate Degree (ADN) programs were recruited. Data was collected from April May 2019 using self-reported questionnaire analysed statistics, t-test, Pearson’s correlation test significant 0.05. Results: Overall had moderate about HIV/AIDS, but negative attitude HIV/AIDS. The students’ mean score PLWHA 5.45. BSN better than ADN students, difference significant. However, differences manage between insignificant. In addition, desire males females result revealed that significantly correlated. Conclusions: Based on results, it essential accurate positive ensure they can high-quality effective well protect themselves being infected HIV.

Language: Английский

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Nursing Care on HIV/AIDS-Positive Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Qualitative Descriptive Study of Nurse’s Perspective in Indonesia

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(12), P. 2485 - 2485

Published: Dec. 8, 2022

HIV/AIDS-positive men who have had sex with (MSM) account for roughly one-third of new infections in the region, numerous nations facing a high and rising prevalence. They often face stigmatization discrimination from society, including nurses. This study aims to explore nurses' perspectives on caring HIV/AIDS-infected MSM. A descriptive qualitative design was utilized. Fifteen nurses cared MSM two hospitals Jakarta, Indonesia, were recruited purposive sampling techniques. semi-structured in-depth interview conducted. Data analyzed using thematic analysis. We emerged three superordinate nine subordinate themes: (1) negative nurse perceptions early phase treatment, (2) attitudes contrasting perceptions, (3) knowledge HIV/AIDS. The appeared only at beginning treatment phase, thereafter, they followed by positive attitude. Nurses develop better understanding after interacting their patients receiving training Therefore, intensive is expected not increase but encourage

Language: Английский

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Knowledge and attitudes of health professionals in Chile towards people living with human immunodeficiency virus: A cross-national survey

International Journal of STD & AIDS, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 35(1), P. 39 - 47

Published: Sept. 20, 2023

Introduction: People living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired syndrome (AIDS) often experience discrimination from both other individuals and the health personnel who care for them. Chile has experienced a marked increase in number of new HIV cases. Methods: Prospective cross-sectional study. The HIV/AIDS questionnaire providers was obtained International Planned Parenthood Federation, initially carrying out pilot test evaluating its validity. Results: A total 784 professionals answered correctly. Among them, 68.4% ( n = 536) were women, 36.2% 284) physicians. study revealed that more than 90% respondents had positive attitude towards caring people HIV, 75% did not mind buying food them sharing services Furthermore, 99% rejected religiously endorsed labeling as immoral. Additionally, 95.5% 749) mentioned they feel anxious about knowing whether next patient on their list 76.9% 603) felt safe taking blood samples. Conclusions: Chilean have good knowledge infection mode transmission. Their attitudes are also generally positive.

Language: Английский

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