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Table 2 Knowledge of HIV transmission and post-exposure prophylaxis (n = 2002)

From: What do patients consulting in a free sexual health center know about HIV transmission and post-exposure prophylaxis?

 

Correct answer

% Incorrecta answer (n)

HIV transmission is possible from …

 unprotected sexual intercourseb

Yes

1.2 (24)

 sharing used needlesb

Yes

3.3 (66)

 sharing a drink with an infected person c

No

9.7 (195)

 kissing an infected personc

No

17.6 (353)

 using public toiletsc

No

27.5 (550)

Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) consists of …

 taking emergency treatment as soon as possible after risky intercourse

Yes

55.6 (1113)

  1. aIncorrect answers included “Don’t know”
  2. bstatement taken into account for the Lack of knowledge of HIV transmission routes outcome
  3. cstatement taken into account for the False beliefs on HIV transmission outcome