The survey of HIV/AIDS related knowledge, attitude and behaviour among migrant peasant workers in middle city in China
Li, J.; Hu, X.; Luo, D.; Xu, L.; Chen, X.; Li, X.; Jian, D.; Yi, M.; Xie, H.
West Indian medical journal 59(4): 418-423
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 0043-3144 PMID: 21355518 Document Number: 625278
To explore HIV/AIDS related knowledge, attitude and behaviour among migrant peasant workers in Changsha, which is a inland city in central China, and to provide evidence that educating this population may help to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS in China. A total of 1782 migrant peasant workers participated in the study. A questionnaire was used to determine their knowledge of HIV/AIDS and related attitude and behaviour items. The majority of the respondents had a rather low level of overall HIV/AIDS knowledge and its prevention, had what constituted risky behaviour in this regard and a generally low acceptance of HIV-infected persons. Furthermore, their behaviour and attitude were analysed with respect to their educational level, occupational class and score of HIV/AIDS related knowledge. The results of this investigation will help healthcare professionals develop a sensitive and specific educational programme for migrant peasant workers. Educating this population will be a very important aspect of HIV/AIDS prevention in China.