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Table 2 The HIV/AIDS related knowledge of MSM populations

From: Factors associated with HIV infection among men who have sex with men in Henan Province, China: a cross-sectional study

HIV/ AIDS transmission routes question

Yes

No

Unsure

Might people who look healthy possibly carry HIV?

166 (42.8%)

163 (42.0%)

59 (15.2%)

Can HIV be spread by mosquitoes or other insects?

101 (26.0%)

241 (62.1%)

46 (11.9%)

Is it risky to eat with a person with HIV/AIDS?

50 (12.9%)

313 (80.7%)

25 (6.4%)

Could blood or blood product transfusions tainted with HIV cause infection with HIV?

351 (90.5%)

14 (3.6%)

23(5.9%)

Could sharing needles for drug use with someone who has HIV or AIDS cause HIV infection?

351 (90.5%)

10 (2.6%)

27 (7.0%)

Can a pregnant woman with HIV give the virus to her baby?

331 (85.3%)

30 (7.7%)

27 (1.1%)

Could correct use of condoms reduce the risk of HIV spreading?

340 (87.6%)

23(5.9%)

25(6.4%)

Could having a main sex partner reduce the risk of HIV spreading?

302 (77.8%)

46 (11.9%)

40 (10.3%)