Table 2 HIV/AIDS knowledge of detainees (N = 956).
From: HIV/AIDS knowledge in detention in Hunan province, China
Subject | Correct answers | Correct rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
Ever heard of HIV/AIDS | 945 | 98.8 |
Can a person carry HIV while still appearing healthy | 781 | 81.7 |
Can HIV infected blood or blood product transmit HIV virus | 900 | 94.1 |
Can sharing needles with HIV positive person transmit HIV virus | 908 | 95.0 |
Can using condom correctly reduce the risk of transmission of HIV virus | 682 | 71.3 |
Can an HIV infected pregnant woman transmit HIV virus to her baby | 867 | 90.7 |
Can eating with an HIV infected person transmit HIV virus | 779 | 81.5 |
Can a mosquito bite transmit HIV virus | 603 | 63.1 |
Are people lawfully responsible if he/she transmits HIV virus intentionally | 765 | 80.0 |
Total answering all nine questions correctly | 341 | 35.7 |