Knowledge and Attitude on STIs and HIV/AIDS Among College Students; A Study of Jana Kalyan Campus, Tharmare, Salyan

Abstract

The study on knowledge and attitude among the college student has been carried out using primary sources of data collected from Jana Kalyan campus of Salyan district in 2008. Where included 125 student from B.Ed.first year and second year. The objectives of the study are as follows.  To identify socio-economic and demographic characteristics of college students.  To identify the knowledge on STIs and HIV/AIDS among college students.  To examine attitude to prevent the transmission of STIs and HIV/AIDSamong college students. Semi-structured questions were prepared and handled to there spondents to measure their response. Percent distribution frequency tables and cross tables are used to describe socio-economic and demographic statusof respondents. Out of the different sources of information, maximum of therespondents have known about the STIs and HIV/AIDS through radio and it isalso found out that unsafe sexual intercourse is the main cause for thetransmission of STIs and HIV/AIDS. Both males and females said that usingcondom during sexual contacts is the primary measure for the prevention ofHIV/AIDS. Out of total respondents majority of respondents had heard about STIsand HIV/AIDS (91% and 94%). Majority of respondents had heard about syphilis from radio. Majority of respondents said that youths and adolescentsare the most vulnerable groups in our society.