Knowledge and perceptions about AIDS among married women in Bangkok

Shah, I.; Thongthai, V.; Leoprapai, B.; Mundigo, A.I.; Prasartkul, P.; Chamratrithirong, A.; Shah, I; Thongthai, V; Leoprapai, B; Mundigo, A.I; Prasartkul, P; Chamratrithirong, A

doi:10.1016/0277-9536(91)90077-p

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Knowledge and perceptions about AIDS among married women in Bangkok

Shah, I.; Thongthai, V.; Leoprapai, B.; Mundigo, A.I.; Prasartkul, P.; Chamratrithirong, A.

Social Science and Medicine 33(11): 1287-1293

1991

ISSN/ISBN: 0277-9536

PMID: 1776042

DOI: 10.1016/0277-9536(91)90077-p

Document Number: 318650

People's knowledge and perceptions about AIDS are critical in efforts to combat the further spread of this disease. Using data from a study on "Determinants and Consequences of Contraceptive Use Patterns in Thailand", this paper investigates the knowledge and perceptions about AIDS among ever-married women in Bangkok Metropolis. Differentials in knowledge and perceptions are investigated by socio-economic subgroups. The results indicate the need to inform and educate people about AIDS, especially those in low-income groups or with lower levels of education.