The position of high school youngsters about HIV/aids risk and testing

Authors

  • Alice Maggi Universidade de Caxias do Sul
  • Aline Giasson Universidade de Caxias do Sul
  • Luíza Verza Universidade de Caxias do Sul

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/psi.v15i1.10337

Keywords:

young high school, risk behavior, testing, HIV, aids

Abstract

The aim of this study was to characterize the position of young people in relation to HIV/aids, including their self-assessment, exposure to the risk of contracting the virus and testing. A total of 1016 students participated, and a questionnaire with 42 questions was used. The self-assessment of knowledge about HIV/aids has proved satisfactory in 68.5% of participants. There is a significant association (p < 0,05) between seeking testing and consider it necessary, and between seeking testing and knowing something about the matter. The results suggest that the next preventive campaigns should focus on specific traits of young people, directing and improving the places dedicated to health promotion, in the family, schools and communities.

 

Keywords: young high school; risk behavior; testing; HIV; aids.

 

Author Biographies

Alice Maggi, Universidade de Caxias do Sul

Psicóloga, Professora Doutora.

Aline Giasson, Universidade de Caxias do Sul

Acadêmica de Psicologia, Bolsista de Iniciação Científica

Luíza Verza, Universidade de Caxias do Sul

Acadêmica de Psicologia, Bolsista de Iniciação Científica

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Published

2011-10-01

How to Cite

Maggi, A., Giasson, A., & Verza, L. (2011). The position of high school youngsters about HIV/aids risk and testing. Interação Em Psicologia, 15(1). https://doi.org/10.5380/psi.v15i1.10337

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 1 (2011)

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