Volume : V, Issue : IV, April - 2015

Knowledge and Attitude Towards HIV/AIDS Among Senior Secondary School Children in Pune

Dr. Darshan R. Shah, Dr. Aman Tuli, Dr. Varsha Vaidya

Abstract :

 Background– Adolescents form a significant risk group due to situations arising out of their curiosity, lack 

of complete knowledge and experimental behaviour. Present study was planned with an objective to assess knowledge and attitude about the HIV/AIDS in high school students. 
Methodology– The study was conducted in two schools situated in urban locality in Pune. A pre–tested, pre–designed, 
self–administered questionnaire was filled by students of age group 12 to 16 before and after educational talk with 
charts and diagrams. 
Results – A significant increase in their knowledge occurred regarding HIV/AIDS, its modes of transmission, methods of 
prevention, availability of treatment and the change in their attitude towards people living with HIV/AIDS was observed 
following the educational talk. 
Conclusion – Intervention in form of educational talk using visual aids can make a considerable change in knowledge 
and attitude amongst students.

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Article: Download PDF   DOI : 10.36106/ijar  

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Dr.DarshanR. Shah, Dr.AmanTuli, Dr.Varsha Vaidya Knowledge and Attitude Towards HIV/AIDS Among Senior Secondary School Children in Pune Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.5, Issue : 4 April 2015


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