Al-Serouri A W, Takioldin M, Oshish H, Aldobaibi A, Abdelmajed A
Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Sana'a, Republic of Yemen.
East Mediterr Health J. 2002 Nov;8(6):706-15.
Although HIV prevalence is low in the Republic of Yemen, existing conditions could lead to the rapid spread of HIV/AIDS. Interviewers helped 1033 residents aged 14-49 years from randomly chosen households to complete a survey of knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about HIV/AIDS. General awareness was good, although there were many misconceptions about transmission modes, stigmas and discrimination against HIV positive persons. Knowledge was significantly determined by schooling, residence and sex. Although they recognized the global threat of AIDS, participants underestimated its threat to the Republic of Yemen. Television was the commonest source of information. Fostering public awareness is recommended to facilitate the development of intervention programmes, fight stigmas and ensure delivery of care to those affected.
尽管也门共和国的艾滋病毒流行率较低，但现有状况可能导致艾滋病毒/艾滋病迅速传播。采访人员帮助从随机抽取的家庭中选取的1033名14至49岁居民完成了一项关于艾滋病毒/艾滋病知识、态度和信念的调查。总体认知良好，不过对于传播方式、污名化以及对艾滋病毒呈阳性者的歧视存在许多误解。知识水平显著取决于受教育程度、居住地区和性别。尽管参与者认识到艾滋病的全球威胁，但他们低估了其对也门共和国的威胁。电视是最常见的信息来源。建议提高公众意识，以促进干预项目的开展、消除污名化并确保为感染者提供护理。
