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Theresa Nkuo-Akenji
Theresa Nkuo-Akenji
Cameroon
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Research Article
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Mode of Transmission of HIV/AIDS and Prevention among Youths in the North West Region of Cameroon
Author(s): Theresa Nkuo-Akenji, Irene Ane Anyangwe and Irene Ane AnyangweTheresa Nkuo-Akenji, Irene Ane Anyangwe and Irene Ane Anyangwe
Introduction: This study was carried out using a multistage cross sectional study to evaluate the extent of knowledge on HIV/AIDS and its effects on youths in the North West Region of Cameroon. Method: The study was carried out on 1,120 (690 females and 430 males) students aged 15-24 years who consented to participate in the study from April to June, 2014. A questionnaire to assess the knowledge of the study population on mode of HIV/AIDS transmission and use of condom for prevention was developed and pretested to 100 students in one of the non-participating schools. Statistical analysis was done using the SPSS version 20 statistical package. Results: The majority of students (81%) were very knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS transmission and condom use as prevention methods (87%). Although the majority of students knew that the use of the condom can prevent HIV/AIDS transmission, 68.5% sai.. View More»
DOI: 10.4172/2327-5073.1000270