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Table 2 The HIV/AIDS related knowledge of MSM populations
| 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%) |
