Table 2 HIV knowledge (% respondents responding "yes" to the statement)
| Â | SS trainees N = 414 | SS villages General population N = 1196 | Non-SS villages General population N = 1297 |
|---|---|---|---|
Have you have heard of HIV? | 92.8 | 75.0 (0.00)** | 72.5 (0.16) |
Have you ever received any information about HIV? | 79.7 | 57.9 (0.00)** | 56.1 (0.36) |
Can HIV be transmitted by mosquito? | 29.8 | 28.8 (0.70) | 44.3 (0.00)** |
Can HIV be transmitted by sex? | 76.1 | 58.0 (0.00)** | 53.6 (0.27)* |
Can you tell by looking who has HIV? | 26.8 | 23.4 (0.16) | 37.6 (0.00)** |
Do you think condoms protect against HIV? | 72.4 | 53.8 (0.00)** | 69.5 (0.00)** |
Do you think anal sex is safe and a way to avoid HIV? | 25.4 | 21.5 (0.10) | 34.6 (0.00)** |
Do you know where to get condoms? | 76.4 | 59.4 (0.00)** | 56.9 (0.21) |
Have you ever seen a demonstration on how to put on a condom? | 61.2 | 39.7 (0.00)** | 34.1 (0.00)** |