Table 1 Knowledge of correct modes of transmission, prevention and misconceptions
From: Evaluation of a school-based HIV prevention intervention among Yemeni adolescents
| Â | 2005 | Â | 2008 | Â | Â |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Correct modes of transmission and prevention | Total (N = 2270) % | Total∞ (N = 2498) % | PE* (N = 1964) % | No/PE** (N = 534) % | Significance p-value*** PE/No PE 2008 |
Having sex with infected person can transmit HIV infection | 96.2 | 94.9 | 95.1 | 94.4 | NS |
Blood transfusion is a risk factor of HIV infection | 93.8 | 94.7 | 95.5 | 91.8 | p < .01 |
Shared use of piercing devices with HIV/AIDS patient can transmit HIV | 91.6 | 90.9 | 92.3 | 85.8 | p < .001 |
Possibility of HIV transmission from infected pregnant mother to her baby | 88.0 | 87.4 | 88.7 | 82.4 | p < .001 |
Possibility of HIV transmission through breastfeeding from infected mother | 71.0 | 75.5 | 77.2 | 69.3 | p < .001 |
Male-to-male sex is a risk factor for HIV infection | 75.2 | 70.5 | 71.8 | 65.5 | p < .01 |
Proper use of male condom is protective against AIDS | 49.4 | 65.4 | 67.8 | 56.6 | p < .001 |
Possibility of carrying HIV infection by a healthy person | 43.0 | 44.2 | 47.8 | 31.1 | p < .001 |
Incorrect modes of transmission and prevention (misconception) | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Handshaking and kissing can transmit HIV infection | 21.6 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 18.0 | p < .001 |
Eating and drinking with HIV/AIDS patient can transmit HIV infection | 39.7 | 14.7 | 13.1 | 20.8 | p < .001 |
Possibility of HIV transmission through swimming pools | 31.5 | 16.1 | 15.6 | 17.8 | p < .001 |
Possibility of HIV transmission through mosquito bite | 49.3 | 23.8 | 21.2 | 33.1 | p < .001 |