Table 1 The evaluation of health beliefs & barriers related to HIV/AIDS among students of University of Vlora
The perception of health beliefs & barriers related to HIV/AIDS | Correct answer | Incorrect answer | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
No. | % | No. | % | |
1. I believe that a person should be worried about HIV/AIDS only if he/she starts to get sick. | 476 | 67.04 | 234 | 32.96 |
2. I believe that a person infected with HIV can be identified from his / her thin look. | 379 | 53.38 | 331 | 46.62 |
3. I believe that taking a test for HIV one week after having sex will tell a person if she or he has HIV. | 486 | 68.45 | 224 | 31.55 |
4. I believe that HIV is a punishment for immoral behavior. | 629 | 88.60 | 81 | 11.40 |
5. I believe that clients who get HIV through illegal behavior (e.g., sex work), should not be treated at hospitals and clinics. | 442 | 62.25 | 268 | 37.75 |
6. I believe that religious people cannot get infected with HIV | 558 | 78.69 | 152 | 21.41 |
7. The chances of getting HIV would not stop me to have sexual intercourse with more than one partner. | 440 | 61.97 | 270 | 38.03 |
8. Using a condom seems like an insult to my partner. | 218 | 30.70 | 492 | 69.30 |
9. I would not get tested for HIV because I was afraid of losing my partner. | 520 | 73.34 | 188 | 26.66 |
10. I would not go to a local clinic to be tested for HIV because then everyone would know my status. | 524 | 73.91 | 186 | 26.19 |