AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes and behavior among urban youths in Zambia

Slonim-Nevo, V.; Mukuka, L.; Tembo, R.

International Social Work 44(4): 487-503

2001


ISSN/ISBN: 0020-8728
Document Number: 340455
This exploratory study examines AIDS-related knowledge, attitude and behavior among 89 youths residing in Lusaka, Zambia. The results show that AIDS is a well-known disease in the lives of the participants. and suggest that Zambian youths who live in a major urban area tend to be knowledgeable about AIDS and hold positive attitudes towards prevention. The main behavior that puts Zambian young adults at risk is sexual intercourse.

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