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Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs Related to HIV/AIDS Among Adolescents in Malaysia

Zulkifli Z.N., and Wong, Y.L., (2002) Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs Related to HIV/AIDS Among Adolescents in Malaysia. Medical Journal of Malaysia, 57 (1). pp. 3-23. ISSN 0300-5283

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University of Malaya Medical Centre. Health Research Development Unit.
University of Malaya Medical Centre. Health Research Development Unit.

Abstract

Findings on knowledge, attitudes and beliefs related to HIV/AIDS among 520 Malaysian adolescents, aged 15 to 21 years, based on a survey conducted in Peninsular Malaysia showed that the average score for knowledge on HIV/AIDS was high, and majority showed a positive attitude towards the disease. However, misconceptions regarding transmission and gender bias related to sexual behaviour and contracting the disease prevailed. Although 72 percent of the sexually-experienced did not use protection at first sexual intercourse, 80 percent did not perceive themselves to be at risk of contracting HIV/AIDS. A critical review of existing HIV/AIDS prevention programmes to focus on adolescent risk-taking behaviour and sexuality issues, including male-female negotiation skills, is warranted.

Item Type:Journal
Additional Information:Acknowledgements: Funding for and collaboration in this study were provided by the Ministry of Health, Malaysia and DKT (Malaysia) Ltd. Co. with technical assistance from World Health Organisation. The authors extend their appreciation to all the respondents.
Keywords:Adolescents, Knowledge, Attitudes and beliefs on HIV/AIDS, HIV/AIDS prevention, Behaviour change, Malaysia, Youth
Subjects:R Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing
ID Code:7793

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