School of Health Sciences, Nursing Science, University of Tampere, Lääkärikatu 1, 33014, Tampere, Finland.
J Community Health. 2011 Dec;36(6):910-8. doi: 10.1007/s10900-010-9353-3.
The purpose of this pilot study was to illustrate international university students' knowledge of HIV and AIDS, attitudes towards HIV and AIDS and risk behaviours in relation to HIV and AIDS. Questionnaires were posted to 140 students, and 32 responded. Data were analysed statistically. The results indicated a fairly good knowledge level of HIV and AIDS. The majority of students were well aware of the general facts about HIV and AIDS, modes of transmission and main risk groups, and they were also aware of the universal precautions. The majority of students had positive attitudes towards persons with HIV and AIDS and were willing to care for them. The students identified well with risk behaviours. Most agreed that their knowledge level of HIV and AIDS did affect their risk behaviours, while others felt it was a matter of choice, personal attitude and practice. Choice is a determining factor for decisions made by students in relation to HIV and AIDS. Future research focusing on factors influencing these choices that put them at risk of contracting the HIV virus is recommended. Students also need to be enlightened on matters concerning symptoms of HIV and AIDS.
本研究旨在说明国际留学生对 HIV 和艾滋病的认识、态度以及与 HIV 和艾滋病相关的风险行为。我们向 140 名学生发放了问卷，其中 32 人做出了回应。我们对数据进行了统计分析。结果表明，学生对 HIV 和艾滋病有一定的了解。大多数学生非常了解 HIV 和艾滋病的一般事实、传播途径和主要的高危人群，并且他们也知道普遍的预防措施。大多数学生对 HIV 和艾滋病患者持积极态度，愿意照顾他们。学生们对风险行为有很好的认识。大多数人都认为他们对 HIV 和艾滋病的了解程度确实会影响他们的风险行为，而其他人则认为这是个人选择、态度和实践的问题。选择是学生在 HIV 和艾滋病方面做出决定的决定性因素。建议未来的研究关注影响这些选择的因素，这些选择使他们有感染 HIV 病毒的风险。学生还需要了解有关 HIV 和艾滋病症状的问题。
