HIV/AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes and risky sexual behaviour among a sample of South African university students

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dc.contributor.authorFennie, Thelma
dc.contributor.authorLaas, Anja
dc.contributor.otherAfrica Centre for HIV/AIDS Managementen
dc.date.accessioned2015-05-20T08:09:36Z
dc.date.available2015-05-20T08:09:36Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.descriptionFennie, T. & Laas, A. 2014. HIV/AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes and risky sexual behaviour among a sample of South African university students. Gender & Behaviour, 12(1):6035-6044.en_ZA
dc.descriptionPublication of this article was funded by the Stellenbosch University Open Access Fund.
dc.descriptionThe original publication is available at http://reference.sabinet.co.za
dc.description.abstractENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study aimed to determine the level of sexual knowledge and attitudes about risky sexual behaviour among a sample of South African university students. The participants were 164 female and 56 male undergraduates, whose average age was 20 years. The main findings confirmed that more than 80% of the students may have a high level of knowledge and attitudes with regard to HIV/AIDS. Of the sample, 24% approved of not having sex before marriage, while only 33% reported having sex without a condom. Of the participants, 47% reported they would refuse having sex without a condom. Although 69% of respondents reported that they have been tested for HIV, 29% have never been tested. Results showed that 48% reported that more educational and awareness programmes with regard to HIV/AIDS are recommended. The results suggest that this particular South African university population may be aware of the dangers surrounding risky sexual practices.en_ZA
dc.description.urihttp://reference.sabinet.co.za.ez.sun.ac.za/sa_epublication/genbehen
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dc.format.extentp. 6035-6044
dc.identifier.citationFennie, T. & Laas, A. 2014. HIV/AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes and risky sexual behaviour among a sample of South African university students. Gender & Behaviour, 12(1):6035-6044.en_ZA
dc.identifier.issn1596-9231
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/96586
dc.language.isoen_ZA
dc.publisherSabinet onlineen
dc.rights.holderAuthor holds the copyright
dc.subjectAIDS (Disease) -- South Africaen_ZA
dc.subjectHIV infections -- South Africaen_ZA
dc.subjectCollege students -- Sexual behaviour --South Africaen_ZA
dc.titleHIV/AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes and risky sexual behaviour among a sample of South African university studentsen
dc.typeArticleen
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