Perceptions Of Adolescent Students Regarding Aids And Sexuality Among Senior Secondary Schools In Agra

Authors

  • Vandana Sirohi
  • Bhakt Prakash
  • Deoki Nandan
  • G K Gupta

Abstract

Research Problem: What is the perception of adolescent students regarding AIDS and sexuality? Objective : To study the perceptions of adolescent stu­dents regarding AIDS and sexuality. Study Design : Cross - sectional study by questionnaire method. Setting and Participants: Students from stratified ran­domly selected schools of Agra. Sample Size: 495 senior secondary school students. Study Variables: Modes of transmission, unnatural sex, sources of information on sex. Statistical Analysis: By proportions. Results : Most students had adequate knowledge about the modes of transmission 16.7% believed AIDS to be peculiar to CSW and homosexuals. 1/4th believed they could never get AIDS. 3/5th of the students felt they would not disclose it to their partners if they had AIDS, especially females. Recommendations: A multisectoral effort has to be undertaken on a war-footing to fight AIDS.

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Published

1997-04-30

How to Cite

1.
Sirohi V, Prakash B, Nandan D, Gupta GK. Perceptions Of Adolescent Students Regarding Aids And Sexuality Among Senior Secondary Schools In Agra. Indian J Community Health [Internet]. 1997 Apr. 30 [cited 2024 Jul. 22];9(1):24-8. Available from: https://iapsmupuk.org/journal/index.php/IJCH/article/view/36

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (1997)

Section

Original Article